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Vasantha (raga)
Vasantha (pronounced vasantā) is a raga in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a ''janya'' raga of '' Suryakantam'', the 17th '' Melakarta'' raga.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications According to P, Subba Rao, majority opinion is that the raga is derived from ''Mayamalavagowla'', the 15th ''Melakarta'' raga.''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras ''Vasantha'' is suitable to be sung in evening and is considered an auspicious raga. Structure ''Vasantha'' is an asymmetric scale that does not contain ''panchamam''. It is called a ''vakra audava-shadava'' raga, malathiga structure is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * ārohaṇa : * avarohaṇa : This scale uses the notes shadjam, shuddha rishabham, antara gandharam, shuddha madhyamam, chathusruthi dhaivatham and kakali nishadam. Popular compositions ''Vasant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raga
A ''raga'' or ''raag'' (; also ''raaga'' or ''ragam''; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a musical mode, melodic mode. The ''rāga'' is a unique and central feature of the classical Indian music tradition, and as a result has no direct translation to concepts in classical European music. Each ''rāga'' is an array of melodic structures with musical motifs, considered in the Indian tradition to have the ability to "colour the mind" and affect the emotions of the audience. Each ''rāga'' provides the musician with a musical framework within which to improvise. Improvisation by the musician involves creating sequences of notes allowed by the ''rāga'' in keeping with rules specific to the ''rāga''. ''Rāga''s range from small ''rāga''s like Bahar (raga), Bahar and Shahana that are not much more than songs to big ''rāga''s like Malkauns, Darbari and Yaman (raga), Yaman, which have great scope for improvisation and for which performances ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ganapathi Sachchidananda
Ganapathi Sachchidananda is a Hindu avadhuta. Shuka Vana aviary Sri Swamiji established Shuka Vana, an aviary and a rehabilitation center for birds. Located on premises of Ashrama in Mysore. The aviary has over 2,100 rare birds of more than 470 endangered and critically endangered exotic species. A well-equipped hospital is attached to Shuka Vana. The hospital helps injured and ill birds and assists with their rehabilitation. Organizations founded Sri Swamiji has founded a number of organizations including: Avadhoota Datta Peetham Avadhoota Datta Peetham is an umbrella organization supporting Sri Swamiji's vision and mission responsible for providing guidance for all other organizations. Amma Vodi Amma Vodi, meaning Mother's Lap is a 200 bed rehabilitation center and hospital for destitute women in Dundigal, near Hyderabad, India. Recognitions Guinness World Records Guinness World Records set by Sri Swamiji. * Most people chanting: a world record of 128,918 peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vani Jairam
Vani Jairam (born as Kalaivani on 30 November 1945), also credited as Vani Jayaram, is an Indian singer. She is best known as a playback singer in South Indian cinema. Vani's career started in 1971 and has spanned over five decades. She has done playback for over one thousand Indian movies recording over 10,000 songs. In addition, she has recorded thousands of devotionals and private albums and also participated in numerous solo concerts in India and abroad. Renowned for her vocal range and easy adaptability to any difficult composition, Vani has often been the choice for several composers across India through the 1970s until the late 1990s. She has sung in several Indian languages, such as Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Assameese, and Bengali languages. Vani won the National Film Awards for Best Female Playback Singer three times and also has won State Government awards from the states of Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Rishi
''Raja Rishi'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Sakunthala. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu, M. N. Nambiar and Nalini. It was released on 20 September 1985. Plot Cast * Sivaji Ganesan as Vishvamitra / Kaushika * Lakshmi as Menaka * Nalini as Shakuntala * Prabhu as King Dushyanta * M. N. Nambiar as Sage Vashista * R. S. Manohar as Sage Durvasa * V. K. Ramasamy as Saint Kanvar * Raadhika as Thilothamai * Major Sundarrajan as Minister * LIC Narasimhan as Kanvar Seedan *Unni Mary as Indirarani * Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Ammani Husband also Kanvar Seedan * Srikanth as Devendran * Y. G. Mahendran as Agni Deva * K. R. Vijaya as Parvati * Vijayakumar as Dharmadevan/Yama Shiva * Vanitha Krishnachandran as Ammani * V. S. Raghavan as Dhasarathan * A. K. Veerasami A. K. Veerasamy was an Indian actor who acted in over 500 films in the Tamil language, in supporting and minor roles. One verse th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illayaraja
Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of the most prolific Indian composers, in a career spanning over forty-five years, he has composed over 7,000 songs and provided film scores for over 1,000 films, apart from performing in over 20,000 concerts. Ilaiyaraaja received several awards for his works throughout his career. In 2012, for his creative and experimental works in the field of music, he received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, the highest Indian recognition given to people in the field of performing arts. In 2010, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the third-highest civilian honour in India; and was conferred the Padma Vibhushan in 2018, the second-highest civilian award by the government of India. He is a nominated Member of Parliament in the Indian upper house, Rajya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Parvai
''Raja Paarvai'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The story was written by Kamal Haasan, for whom the film was his 100th as an actor and first as a producer. The score and soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Loosely based on the 1972 film '' Butterflies Are Free'', it was simultaneously made and released as ''Amavasya Chandrudu'' () in Telugu. Despite being a box office failure, the film received critical acclaim, and Haasan's performance won him the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor. Thota Tharani made his debut as an art director with the film. Plot Raghu is a blind violinist oppressed since infancy. Nancy, a Christian, is keen on chronicling Raghu's inspiring life as a visually impaired but independently living person. Their relationship blossoms into a romance that is supported by Nancy's grandfather. Nancy is eventually due to be married to another man selected by her father, but aided by her grandfather, escapes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandrabose (composer)
Chandrabose (11 July 1950 – 30 September 2010) was an Indian Tamil language music composer and singer. He has composed music for more than 300 movies between 1977-1995.He composed lot of movies produced by AVM during the late 1980s In 2007 he made his debut on the silver screen as an actor. Personal life Chandrabose's son, Bose Santhosh, has also worked in films as a composer, working in the Malayalam film ''Sandwich'' (2011) and the Tamil films, ''Meenkothi'' and ''Deva Kumaran''. He is married twice, since 2007 he started acting in Kalaignar TV serials. Film composer He was during the 80s the official composer of the AVM Productions, in particular the Tamil movies, among which some of Rajini Kanth, of this decade. Filmography Composer ;Films * '' Madhurageetham'' (1977) * ''Mangudi Minor'' (1978) * '' Machanai Paatheengala'' (1978) * '' Tharayil Vaazhum Meengal'' (1979) * ''Saranam Ayyappa'' (1980) * '' Vadivangal'' (1981) * '' Parvaiyin Marupakkam'' (1982) * '' Ithu E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thudikkum Karangal
''Thudikkum Karangal'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar, and produced by K. R. Gangadharan. The film stars Rajinikanth and Radha, while Jaishankar, Sujatha, Vijayakumar and Y. G. Mahendran play other supporting roles. The film's soundtrack was composed by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, who made his debut as composer with this film in Tamil. The film was predominantly shot in Ooty, where filming lasted a month. It was a commercial success. Plot Gopi is an auto mechanic and brother of Balu, who works in Ramesh's estate as a clerk. The film portrays the events dealing with the clash between Gopi and Ramesh. Radha is the love interest of Gopi and Babu provides comic relief. Cast * Rajinikanth as Gopi * Radha as Radha * Jaishankar as Ramesh * Sujatha as Balu's wife * Vijayakumar as Balu * Y. G. Mahendran as Babu * Vanitha Krishnachandran as Stella * Prathapachandran as Church father * Silk Smitha as Seetha *LIC Narasim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangai Amaran
Gangai Amaran is an Indian music composer, singer, lyricist, writer, film director and actor in Tamil films. Personal life Gangai Amaran was born in Pannaipuram in Theni district, Tamil Nadu in December 1947, as the youngest son of Daniel Ramaswamy and Chinnathayi. He is the younger brother of noted music director Ilaiyaraaja and father of director and actor Venkat Prabhu and actor, composer and singer Premji Amaren. He had two more elder brothers, R. D. Bhaskar and Pavalar Varadharajan, both who died long back. Composers Karthik Raja, Yuvan Shankar Raja, singer Bhavatharini and costume designer Vasuki Bhaskar are his relations. Regarding his name, Gangai was taken from a magazine of same name which he read during childhood while Amaran is derived from a pseudonym Amar Singh which he wanted to adopt himself when he aimed to be a lyricist. His latest interview with Chithra Lakshmanan in Touring talkies YouTube channel he has shared his life experiences and about his career st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vazhvey Maayam
''Vaazhvey Maayam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy, starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Sripriya. It is a remake of the 1981 Telugu film '' Premabhishekam''. The film was released on 26 January 1982, and ran for over 200 days in theatres. Plot Rajasekaran (Kamal Haasan) is a spoiled brat from a rich family. He always takes advantage of his mother's affection and this irritates his father. He is a member of a flight club and does many aerial stunts in his plane. He gets attracted to an air-hostess named Devi ( Sridevi), When Raja tries to woo her, she gets irritated and insults him. Raja decides to pursue her regardless. He finds out that Devi is an acquaintance of his friend Prathap (Prathap Pothan). Raja is delighted at this since he can get to Devi through his friend Prathap. Prathap does not like this as he wants to marry Devi but has not proposed to her yet. He unwillingly accepts Raja's plans. Raja keeps trying to im ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sivakavi
''Sivakavi'' is a 1943 Indian Tamil-language film directed, initially, by P. K. Raja Sandow and later, S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. It starred M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, S. Jayalakshmi, Serukalathur Sama, Thirupurambal, T. R. Rajakumari, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram. The film's screenplay was written by Thiru Muruga Kirubanandha Variyar. The film was shot at Central Studios and released by Pakshiraja Films in Coimbatore. The film was released on 10 April 1943. Plot Cast ;Male cast * M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar as Sivakavi * Serukalathur Sama as Cheenakkan * P. B. Rangachari as Independent Bandyman * V. Sundarama Iyer as Pedagogue * D. Balasubramaniam as Chozha Natarajan * S. Rajam as Old Man, Boy, Hunter * N. S. Krishnan as Saravana Muthu * Nat Annaji Rao as Kalingaraya Prabhu * Vasudeva Pillai as Sambantham Pillai * Master Sethuraman as Murugan * Ramaiah Shastri as Chozha's scholar * Sundara Bhagavathar as Chozha's scholar * Pulimootai Ramasamy as Saravana Mut ... [...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] |
