Anitha Karthikeyan
Anitha Karthikeyan ( ta, அனிதா கார்த்திகேயன்) is an Indian Playback singer. She has sung more than 250 film songs mostly in south Indian languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. It was the song "Mannavane Mannavane" from the 2015 Tamil movie '' Puli'' which “has brought her to the limelight.” In the beginning, she sang more melodious and classical based tune songs, she later became known for fast track hit numbers. In 2010, she won the Vijay Music award in the popular mass song category for the song “Vaada Vaada Paiya” from Tamil film ''Kacheri Arambam''. She is also known for singing Jingles for TV commercials. Besides, she has sung title track for different TV Serials including the “Achuvellam Pacharasi Mavilakku” for ''Kula Deivam (TV series)''. She has performed in numerous live concerts in India and abroad including in Ilaiyaraaja’s orchestras. Early life and education Anitha Karthikeyan was born in Chennai, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is a States and union territories of India, state in southern India. It is the List of states and union territories of India by area, tenth largest Indian state by area and the List of states and union territories of India by population, sixth largest by population. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu is the home of the Tamil people, whose Tamil language—one of the longest surviving Classical languages of India, classical languages in the world—is widely spoken in the state and serves as its official language. The state lies in the southernmost part of the Indian peninsula, and is bordered by the Indian union territory of Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, as well as an international maritime border with Sri Lanka. It is bounded by the Western Ghats in the west, the Eastern Ghats in the north, the Bay of Bengal in the east, the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait to the south-eas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hindustani Classical Music
Hindustani classical music is the classical music of northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It may also be called North Indian classical music or, in Hindustani, ''shastriya sangeet'' (). It is played in instruments like the violin, sitar and sarod. Its origins from the 12th century CE, when it diverged from Carnatic music, the classical tradition in South India. Hindustani classical music arose in the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb, a period of great influence of Perso-Arabic arts in the subcontinent, especially the Northern parts. This music combines the Indian classical music tradition with Perso-Arab musical knowledge, resulting in a unique tradition of gharana system of music education. History Around the 12th century, Hindustani classical music diverged from what eventually came to be identified as Carnatic classical music.The central notion in both systems is that of a melodic musical mode or '' raga'', sung to a rhythmic cycle or '' tala''. It is melodic music, with no ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mirchi (film)
''Mirchi'' () is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by debutante Koratala Siva, and produced by UV Creations. The film stars Prabhas, Anushka Shetty and Richa Gangopadhyay with Sathyaraj, Nadhiya, Sampath Raj, Adithya Menon, Subbaraju and Brahmanandam featuring in supporting roles. The film was tentatively titled ''Vaaradhi'', but was later renamed as ''Mirchi''. ''Mirchi'' was one of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year 2013. The film has received six state Nandi Awards, including Nandi Award for Best Feature Film (Gold), and Nandi Award for Best First Film of a Director for 2013. Kailash Kher won Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Telugu, and Nandi Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the song ''Pandagala Digivacchavu''. It was remade in Kannada as ''Maanikya'' (2014), in Bengali as '' Bindaas'' (2014) and in Odia as ''Biswanath'' (2022). Plot In Milan, Italy, a girl runs into Jai, a guitarist, and asks him to ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kakki Sattai (soundtrack)
''Kaaki Sattai'' is the soundtrack album for the 2015 Tamil film of the same name co-written and directed by R. S. Durai Senthilkumar and produced by Dhanush, their second collaboration after '' Ethir Neechal'' (2013). The film features Sivakarthikeyan and Sri Divya in the lead roles. The film's music was composed by Anirudh Ravichander, featured seven songs written by Na. Muthukumar, Yugabharathi, Anthony Daasan, Arunraja Kamaraj and Brodha V. The album was launched on 12 December 2014, coinciding with Rajinikanth's birthday, to positive reviews. Development In July 2014, Anirudh started recording for the film's songs, along with the works in Vijay's '' Kaththi'' (2014). In a Facebook chat session during September 2014, Anirudh stated that the work on the film's songs have been completed and will be out for release. By early-September, two songs from the film — "I'm So Cool" and "Kadhal Kan Kattudhe" — were shot in Norway. Besides acting, Sivakarthikeyan had also sung th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Megha (2014 Film)
''Megha'' is a 2014 Indian Tamil language romantic thriller film written and directed by Karthik Rishi, a former associate of Subramaniam Siva. Jointly produced by Albert James and S. Selvakumar, the film stars Ashwin Kakumanu, Srushti Dange and Angana Roy, while Jayaprakash, Ravi Prakash, Aadukalam Naren, Meera Krishnan, and Nithya make up the supporting cast. The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film released on 29 August 2014. This film was a success at the box office with songs of the film being praised. Plot Mugilan (Ashwin Kakumanu) is a lovable and kind middle-class man who works as a forensic officer. He falls in love with Meghavathy Srinivasan aka Megha (Srushti Dange), who comes from a rich family background. Megha slowly starts developing feelings for him, and one day she finally reciprocates his love. But later, she also mysteriously disappears on the same day; the reason being is that Mugil's work leads him to incriminatin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sri Rama Rajyam
''Sri Rama Rajyam'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Bapu who co-wrote the film with Mullapudi Venkata Ramana, and produced by Yalamanchali Saibabu. The film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Nayanthara, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Srikanth, and its music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was Bapu's final directorial venture. Based on the epic Ramayana, it depicts Rama's rule of Ayodhya after he returns home from Lanka, his separation from Sita and her reclusive life in the forest as she raises their children Lava and Kusa. Sri Rama Rajyam is a reboot of the 1963 blockbuster film ''Lava Kusa''. Upon its release, ''Sri Rama Rajyam'' received positive reviews and became a commercial success. Sri Rama Rajyam garnered seven State Nandi Awards, including the Nandi Award for Best Feature Film; three Filmfare Awards South, and one SIIMA Award. The film was featured at the 42nd International Film Festival of India on 28 November 2011. The film was simu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Backing Vocalist
A backing vocalist is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists. A backing vocalist may also sing alone as a lead-in to the main vocalist's entry or to sing a counter-melody. Backing vocalists are used in a broad range of popular music, traditional music, and world music styles. Solo artists may employ professional backing vocalists in studio recording sessions as well as during concerts. In many rock and metal bands (e.g., the power trio), the musicians doing backing vocals also play instruments, such as guitar, electric bass, drums or keyboards. In Latin or Afro-Cuban groups, backing singers may play percussion instruments or shakers while singing. In some pop and hip hop groups and in musical theater, they may be required to perform dance routines while singing through headset microphones. Styles of background vocals vary according to the type of song and genre of music. In pop and country songs, backing vocalists may sing ha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Musical Composition
Musical composition can refer to an original piece or work of music, either vocal or instrumental, the structure of a musical piece or to the process of creating or writing a new piece of music. People who create new compositions are called composers. Composers of primarily songs are usually called songwriters; with songs, the person who writes lyrics for a song is the lyricist. In many cultures, including Western classical music, the act of composing typically includes the creation of music notation, such as a sheet music "score," which is then performed by the composer or by other musicians. In popular music and traditional music, songwriting may involve the creation of a basic outline of the song, called the lead sheet, which sets out the melody, lyrics and chord progression. In classical music, orchestration (choosing the instruments of a large music ensemble such as an orchestra which will play the different parts of music, such as the melody, accompaniment, counte ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marudhamalai (film)
''Marudhamalai'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by Suraj. The film stars Arjun, Meera and Vadivelu, while Lal, Raghuvaran, Nassar play supporting roles. The film was released on 7 September 2007. During its release, this film had a grand opening and it became a super-hit at the box office. Vadivelu won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for his work in this film. Plot Marudhamalai ( Arjun), goes to work as Constable in the town of Nachiapuram after passing his police training by getting a merit selection. Here he meets 'Encounter' Ekambaram (Vadivelu), his senior officer. He is asked to do all sorts of petty work for him, and one day, Marudhamalai loses a convict on the way to the court due to Ekambaram's soft heart. He then is to clean the floors of the inspector's house, and there he falls in love with Divya (Meera). Then, later in the market, after Ekambaram is humiliated by a beggar, Marudhamalai sees Maasi (Lal), the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Super Singer (Tamil Reality Show)
Super Singer is an 2006 Indian Tamil-language reality television singing competition, that is sponsored by Asian Paints for the nine Season. The show is televised in India on Vijay TV, and worldwide through partner broadcasting networks. The show, together with its spin-off editions such as Super Singer Junior, are part of Vijay TV's Super Singer TV series. The program, which debuted on 28 April 2006, seeks to discover the best playback recording voice and singing talent in Tamil Nadu through a series of statewide auditions. Selected contestants are required to participate in several competition rounds, often based on a theme for a given week, and aim to be selected to perform in the show's grand finale each season. Winners and finalists of the competition have been offered chances to sing a song in upcoming Tamil movies, and other prizes such as sums of money, gold, and real estate property. Super Singer Season is currently telecasting on Vijay television for their nine seas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Airtel Super Singer 1
Airtel Super Singer 2006 - ''Thamizhagathil Brahmaanda Kuralukkaana Thedal'', the first season of the Airtel Super Singer show and Vijay TV's Super Singer series, was a reality TV singing competition in the Tamil language that aired on Vijay TV. The show first premiered on 28 April 2006, with episodes originally aired on Vijay TV on Friday and Saturday nights at 8:00pm and Saturday and Sunday nights at 7:00PM. The competition promised its winner an opportunity to sing their first song as a playback singer for music director Harris Jeyaraj. Auditions & audition judges The first few episodes telecast open auditions for the show. Persons above the age of 16 participated in a series of auditions held earlier in April across the state of Tamil Nadu in the cities of Coimbatore, Chennai, and Madurai. Performances by auditioning contestants were judged by a variety of celebrities including playback singers, vocalists, and music directors, such as S. P. Sailaja, Jency, Malaysia Vas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Software Engineering
Software engineering is a systematic engineering approach to software development. A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate computer software. The term '' programmer'' is sometimes used as a synonym, but may also lack connotations of engineering education or skills. Engineering techniques are used to inform the software development process which involves the definition, implementation, assessment, measurement, management, change, and improvement of the software life cycle process itself. It heavily uses software configuration management which is about systematically controlling changes to the configuration, and maintaining the integrity and traceability of the configuration and code throughout the system life cycle. Modern processes use software versioning. History Beginning in the 1960s, software engineering was seen as its own type of engineering. Additionally, the development of soft ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |