A portrait of Muthuswami Dikshitar. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives Carnatic music has a rich collection of kritis composed by different vaggeyakaras, particularly the Trinity. Muthuswami Dikshitar’s kritis are known for their intricate phrases, melodic appeal and lyrical beauty. As Dikshitar was proficient in playing the veena, one can also see its influence in his compositions. Many of his kritis are set in a leisurely veena-playing style with quicksilver madhyamakala passages to capture the ragas’ essence. To celebrate the composer’s 250th birth anniversary, a year-long event titled ‘Dikshitar 250’ has been organised by Veenavadhini Sampradaya Sangit Trust. the Trust,...
Pashmina Roshan, In Her Bollywood Debut, Is The Film’s Primary Focus Of Attention
The bells and whistles and frills and fancies of a coming-of-age romantic drama are crammed into Ishq Vishk Rebound, an uneven but agreeable follow-up to a rom-com (Ken Ghosh’s Ishq Vishk) from two decades ago that gave Shahid Kapoor’s career a solid start. If there is one element in Ishq Vishk Rebound that is consistently solid, it is Rohit Saraf’s performance in an author-backed role. Footage is apportioned equally between him and debutante Pashmina Roshan, but it is he who holds the film together even when it isn’t the easiest thing to accomplish. In a film that is often confused...
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New Delhi: Mark your calendars. Why you wonder? Well, the release date of Do Patti, headlined by Kajol and Kriti Sanon has been announced. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, the Netflix film also features Shaheed Sheikh, Tanvi Azmi and Brijendra Kala in key roles. On Sunday, Netflix shared the big update on Instagram by dropping a rather mysterious video. “Ab hoga khel shuru, lekin iss kahaani ke hai do pehlu. Do Patti releases on 25 October, only on Netflix,” read the side note. The clip begins with Kajol, playing the role of a cop, asking for a cappuccino. Through a reflection...
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Aayushmati Geeta Matric Pass is scheduled to be released on 18 October, 2024. The film shows a journey of a teenage girl raised in rural India by a progressive father who is extremely keen on educating her daughter to metric and beyond. The film begins with a rural Indian village… situated 45 kms away from Banaras where the people are yet to bring social acceptance for women education. But one man takes the initiative to not only send her daughter to school but he made sure education was an integral part of his daughter’s life and he cultivated ambitions in her...
Adnaan Shaikh Reveals Sister, Iffat And Her In-Laws Forced Him To Marry Her Second Husband’s Sister
Adnaan Shaikh and his sister, Iffat have been indulged in continuous fights with one another. The sibling duo has been making some shocking allegations about one another. It all began with Adnaan’s wedding with Ayesha, after which, Iffat claimed to have been beaten up by her brother. Iffat also revealed that Adnaan’s wife was actually a Hindu who converted to Islam to get married to the Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestant for fame. And now, Adnaan shared his side of the story and ended up making some shocking revelations about his sister, Iffat, and her in-laws. Adnaan Shaikh reveals his...
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To Maggie Smith, Tributes From Harry Potter Co-Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint And Emma Watson
New Delhi: British film legend Maggie Smith died at the age of 89 on Friday. Her collection of accolades included two Oscars, four Emmys among many others. However, for Harry Potter fans, she will also be the beloved Hogwarts Professor McGonagall. Maggie Smith’s Harry Potter co-stars, united with grief, paid tributes to her. Daniel Radcliffe, who famously featured as the ‘chosen one’ in the films, shared a statement with Entertainment Weekly remembering his co-star. “The first time I met Maggie Smith I was 9 years old and we were reading through scenes for David Copperfield, which was my first job....
It Is Time That We All Truly Come Together
New Delhi: Bhumi Pednekar consistently advocates for positive change in society. One again, the actress urged people to express their opinions and speak up, emphasising that using one’s voice is essential for driving change. She highlighted the importance of collective action to create lasting impact. Bhumi said, “Girls, Have an opinion. It is so important to have an opinion. It is so important to have a voice. And individuals that have an opinion and voice make people uncomfortable. You will constantly be put into a corner. You will constantly be told, ‘Be quiet. Oh, you are too big for your...
Jazz gains popularity among a new generation of music enthusiasts
If one were to peruse the ‘Music@Trincas’ section on the official website of the Kolkata establishment, one would uncover a rich history of food and entertainment in the city. One particular anecdote transports you back to 1963, offering a glimpse into the vibrant scene at Park Street, Calcutta’s bustling food hub: ‘Little Willie Walters, perched on a stool at Magnolia, eagerly digging into his ice cream. The warm city air battles with the air conditioning as the sweet treat starts to melt. Meanwhile, a three-piece jazz band fills the air with soulful melodies. Suddenly, the room’s temperature seems to rise...