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Arun Pandiyan
Arun Pandian is an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician. He began his career as an actor as part of the critically acclaimed film '' Oomai Vizhigal'' (1986). After retiring from acting, he took the post of chief producer for the London-based Ayngaran International, a film production and distribution company, however, he later started his own production and distribution company A&P Groups. He is the secretary of South Indian Film Financiers Association (Siffa) and he is also the president of South Indian Film Exporters Association (Sifea). Politics He became a Member of Legislative Assembly in 2011 after contesting in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election as a Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) candidate for the constituency of Peravurani. On 21 February 2016, Arun Pandian and nine other MLAs tendered their resignations prior to the Assembly election in the state. On 25 February 2016, he joined the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in the prese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' ( acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval world, and in England at the time of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (; AIADMK) is an Indian regional political party with great influence in the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It is a Dravidian party founded by the former chief minister of Tamil Nadu M. G. Ramachandran (M.G.R.) at Madurai on 17 October 1972 as a breakaway faction from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after M. Karunanidhi expelled him from the party for demanding an account as the party treasurer. The party is adhering to the policy of socialism and secularism based on the principles of C. N. Annadurai (Anna) collectively coined as ''Annaism'' by M.G.R. The party has won a seven-time majority in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and has emerged as the most successful political outfit in the state's history. It is currently the main opposition party in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly and part of the India-ruling National Democratic Alliance. From 9 February 1989 to 5 December 2016, the AIADMK was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kottai Vaasal
''Kottai Vaasal'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Selva Vinayagam. The film, produced by Mohan Natarajan and Tharangai V. Shanmugam, stars Arun Pandian, Sukanya, Saranya and Goundamani. The film has a musical score by Deva. Cast *Arun Pandian * Sukanya *Saranya *Goundamani *Chandrasekhar in friendly appearance *Mohan Natarajan *Rocky *Choudri *Krishnamurthy * Ponnambalam * Veeraraghavan *Ravishankar *Veerabathran * Pasi Narayanan *Dhideer Kannaiyah *C. Dhinakaran *Yuvasri *Premi *Mahima Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Deva and lyrics written by Kalidasan. *"Mannavane Mannavane" - K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *"Aathirathil" - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *"Kai Vachu" - S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam *"Vaaya En" - Malgudi Subha Malgudi Subha (born 17 October 1965; also spelled as Malgadi Shuba) is an Indian playback singer. She has recorded songs in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. In a career spanning two decades, she sang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adhikari (film)
''Adhikari'' () is a 1991 Tamil-language action film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars C. Arunpandian and Gautami, with Anand, Goundamani, Senthil, Sethu Vinayagam, Srividya, Anju, Rocky, Rajeshkumar, Choudary and Abhilasha playing supporting roles. The film, produced by K. Kanagasabai, had musical score by Gangai Amaran and was released on 14 April 1991. The film is a remake of P. Vasu's own 1986 Kannada film ''Guri''. Plot Duraipandi escapes from jail to take revenge on the gold smuggler Varadappan. Varadappan tried many ways to kill Duraipandi in jail, but his henchmen failed each time. Pursued by the police, the fugitive Duraipandi lands in a remote village where a woman named Ponni helps him hide. There, he meets his former colleague Anbu, surprised by Duraipandi, Anbu runs away and dies by getting hit by a car. Anbu is none other than Ponni's brother. After the funeral, Duraipandi tells Ponni the reason of his desire for revenge on Varadappan. In the past, Duraipan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inaindha Kaigal
''Inaindha Kaigal'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by N. K. Viswanathan. The film stars Ramki, C. Arunpandian, Nirosha and Sindhu, with Nassar, Senthil, Srividya, Murali Kumar and Prabhakaran playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Aabavanan who also wrote the script and lyrics, had musical score by Gyan Varma and was released on 2 August 1990. The film has been dubbed in Hindi as ''Aakhri Sangam'' and in Telugu as Sahasa Ghattam. Plot Chandralekha (Srividya), a grieving mother, asks an ex-army man named David Kumar (C. Arunpandian) to rescue her son Gunasekaran (Prabhakaran), who is locked up in a military prison. At the same time, the hideous criminal P. K. Roy ( Nassar) appoints the fugitive Pratap (Ramki) to kidnap Gunasekharan from prison. Both leave for their missions respectively, not knowing what surrender holds in his past and the fugitive takes this personal. Cast *Ramki as Pratap, a fugitive on the run. *C. Arunpandian as Maj. David ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vilangu
''Vilangu'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film produced, written and directed by P. Jayadevi. The film stars Jaishankar in the lead role. It was released on 27 February 1987. Plot DIG Jayaraman seeks to capture an international smuggler. Cast * Jaishankar as DIG Jayaraman * Arun Pandian as Babu * Nizhalgal Ravi * M. N. Nambiar as an international smuggler * Sulakshana as Jayaraman's wife * Ramya Krishnan as Kavitha * Janagaraj * Sathyaraj (guest appearance) Production ''Vilangu'' was written, produced and directed by P. Jayadevi under Thulasi International. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Shyam and the lyrics were written by Vairamuthu. Release and reception ''Vilangu'' was released on 27 February 1987. On the same day, N. Krishnaswamy of ''The Indian Express ''The Indian Express'' is an English-language Indian daily newspaper founded in 1932. It is published in Mumbai by the Indian Express Group. In 1999, eight years after the group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamil Language
Tamil (; ' , ) is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. Tamil is an official language of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the sovereign nations of Sri Lanka and Singapore, and the Indian territory of Puducherry. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in the four other South Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also spoken by the Tamil diaspora found in many countries, including Malaysia, Myanmar, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia and Mauritius. Tamil is also natively spoken by Sri Lankan Moors. One of 22 scheduled languages in the Constitution of India, Tamil was the first to be classified as a classical language of India. Tamil is one of the longest-surviving classical languages of India.. "Tamil is one of the two longest-surviving classical languages in India" (p. 7). A. K. Ramanujan described it as "the on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chidambara Rahasiyam (film)
''Chidambara Rahasiyam'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film written and directed by Visu. It stars Visu, S. Ve. Shekher, Delhi Ganesh, Arun Pandian, Ilavarasi and Manorama. The film revolves around a simpleton (S. Ve. Shekher) who is framed for murder. Here enters Visu who teams up with the local police and Arun Pandian to find the real culprits. The subject matter of the film is not related directly to Chidambara Rahasiyam, a Hindu religious belief. The film was released on 14 December 1985. Plot Chidambaram, a good-hearted simpleton from a rich family in Karaikudi is in love with his cousin Uma. Uma is a well-educated girl and in love with Arun, her college-mate. When Chidambaram's parents Kaathamuthu Chettiyar and Valayapatti Valliammai speak to Uma's parents (Ponnazhagi and her husband) about getting their children married, Ponnazhagi insults Chidambaram for his stupidity. So, Chidambaram sets to find a job and earn money so that he can ask Uma's hand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madras University
The University of Madras (informally known as Madras University) is a public state university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest and among the most prestigious universities in India, incorporated by an act of the Legislative Council of India under the British government. It is a collegiate research university and has six campuses in the city: Chepauk, Marina, Guindy, Taramani, Maduravoyal and Chetpet. It offers more than 230 courses under 87 academic departments of post-graduate teaching and research grouped under 18 schools, covering diverse areas such as sciences, social sciences, humanities, management and medicine along with 121 affiliated colleges and 53 approved research institutions. The university houses the national centres for advanced research in nanotechnology, photonics and neurotoxicity. In addition, it has three ''Centres of Advanced Study (CAS)'' in biophysics, botany and mathematics. University of Madras is the alma m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Economics
Economics () is the social science that studies the Production (economics), production, distribution (economics), distribution, and Consumption (economics), consumption of goods and services. Economics focuses on the behaviour and interactions of Agent (economics), economic agents and how economy, economies work. Microeconomics analyzes what's viewed as basic elements in the economy, including individual agents and market (economics), markets, their interactions, and the outcomes of interactions. Individual agents may include, for example, households, firms, buyers, and sellers. Macroeconomics analyzes the economy as a system where production, consumption, saving, and investment interact, and factors affecting it: employment of the resources of labour, capital, and land, currency inflation, economic growth, and public policies that have impact on glossary of economics, these elements. Other broad distinctions within economics include those between positive economics, desc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uzhiyan
''Oozhiyan'' () is a 1994 Tamil-language action drama film directed by actor Arun Pandian's brother C. Durai Pandian. The film stars Arun Pandian and Vineetha, with Sarath Babu, Mansoor Ali Khan, Janagaraj, Mohan Natarajan, Geetha, Vijaya Chandrika and Dakshayini playing supporting roles. The film, produced by Lakshmikaran, had musical score by Manoj Saran and was released on 4 March 1994. Plot The film starts with Thilakan (Arun Pandian) running away from the soldiers. According to witnesses, Thilakan tried to attack high-ranking military officers and he then fled with military weapons. Thilakan is now wanted by the army. Thilakan's superiors come to know that Thilakan ran away to find his sister reported missing. His higher officer Anakkal Raj (Sarath Babu) describes Thilakan as an honest and brave soldier, and convinces his superiors to give him the case. Afterwards, Anakkal Raj and the soldiers trace him in the forest, but he escapes thanks to Kanaka. Interrogated by An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant colonel ( , ) is a rank of commissioned officers in the armies, most marine forces and some air forces of the world, above a major and below a colonel. Several police forces in the United States use the rank of lieutenant colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence. Sometimes, the term 'half-colonel' is used in casual conversation in the British Army. In the United States Air Force, the term 'light bird' or 'light bird colonel' (as opposed to a 'full bird colonel') is an acceptable casual reference to the rank but is never used directly towards the rank holder. A lieutenant colonel is typically in charge of a battalion or regiment in the army. The following articles deal with the rank of lieutenant colonel: * Lieutenant-colonel (Canada) * Lieutenant colonel (Eastern Europe) * Lieutenant colonel (Turkey) * Lieutenant colonel (Sri Lanka) * Lieutenant colonel (United Kingdom) * L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
