KollywoodWith every passing year, Ilaiyaraaja continues to put his stamp of relevance in an industry where young talent is bursting at the seams.Anand Kumar RSIf you are active on social media discussions relating to the south, you wouldn’t have missed the teaser of the upcoming Divya Pasurams by Ilaiyaraaja. This is Ilaiyaraaja’s latest initiative outside of the cinema space and as per the announcement, it is going to be premiered worldwide on August 30, 2021. The short clip raises goosebumps, with Ilaiyaraaja setting the tune and tone for what’s in store. No wonder it is going viral. Think about it. This man has turned 78 today, has completed 45+ years in the industry and he is not done yet. With every passing year, he continues to put his stamp of relevance in an industry where young talent is bursting at the seams. As an ardent fan of Raja, I have...
- 6/2/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentAajeedh Khalique received an eviction-free pass that will be valid up to the 10th week of the show.Digital NativeVeteran actor and host Kamal Haasan's Punnagai Mannan co-star Rekha becomes the first contestant to get evicted from the Bigg Boss Tamil season 4. Based on her performance on a task held during the first week, seven contestants nominated her for the eviction process held on the first day of the second week. Rekha, Shivani Narayanan, Ramya Pandian, Aajeedh Khalique, Samyuktha Karthik, Sanam Shetty and Gabriella Charlton were nominated and finally, Rekha was evicted from the house. While interacting with Kamal Haasan, Rekha expressed her happiness to be a part of this show and thanked him for the opportunity. She also said the other housemates deserved to be inside the house and she accepted the audience's decision. Housemates Balaji Murugadoss, Shivani Narayanan, Archana Chandhoke, Sanam Shetty and few others broke down over Rekha leaving the house.
- 10/19/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Bigg Boss Tamil Kamal Haasan kicked off the fourth season on Sunday by introducing all 16 contestants. Digital NativeAfter a super successful three seasons of Bigg Boss Tamil, Kamal Haasan is back with the fourth instalment of the popular television reality show. Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 went on air on Sunday on Vijay TV, revealing the names of the celebrity contestants. In the show, Haasan spoke about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the livelihood of millions of people and later he introduced all 16 contestants to the audience, before sending them inside the house. Here's a look at the final list of Bigg Boss Tamil 4 contestants who will keep you glued to your television sets for the next 100 days. Bigg Boss Tamil 4 will see Rio Raj, Sanam Shetty, Rekha, Bala, Anitha Sampath, Aari Arjuna, Velmurugan, Jithan Ramesh, Ramya Pandian, Shivani Narayanan, Aranthanggi Nisha, Gabriella Charlton, Suresh Chakravarthy, Aajeedh Khalique and Somashekar.
- 10/5/2020
- by bharathi@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
InterviewRekha speaks to Tnm about the ‘Punnagai Mannan’ kiss that she said in an interview happened without her consent, and how she feels about it now. Sowmya RajendranAn old interview of actor Rekha talking about her experience at the shoot of Punnagai Mannan is newly going viral. In the interview, Rekha speaks about how the famous kiss in the film between her and Kamal Haasan happened without her consent. In the 1986 K Balachander directorial, Rekha and Kamal played star-crossed lovers who jump off a waterfall because they will not be allowed to live together. While the scene itself became legendary, Rekha’s revelation has sparked outrage in a world shaken up by the #MeToo movement. Speaking to Tnm, Rekha says, “I’ve said this a hundred times. They shot the scene without me knowing about it. People ask me the same question and I’m fed up of answering it.
- 2/25/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
InterviewRekha speaks to Tnm about the ‘Punnagai Mannan’ kiss that she said in an interview happened without her consent, and how she feels about it now. Sowmya RajendranAn old interview of actor Rekha talking about her experience at the shoot of Punnagai Mannan is newly going viral. In the interview, Rekha speaks about how the famous kiss in the film between her and Kamal Haasan happened without her consent. In the 1986 K Balachander directorial, Rekha and Kamal played star-crossed lovers who jump off a waterfall because they will not be allowed to live together. While the scene itself became legendary, Rekha’s revelation has sparked outrage in a world shaken up by the #MeToo movement. Speaking to Tnm, Rekha says, “I’ve said this a hundred times. They shot the scene without me knowing about it. People ask me the same question and I’m fed up of answering it.
- 2/25/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Chennai, Jan 25: Lyricist Vairamuthu Ramaswamy, who has penned over 2,000 Tamil songs, was Saturday named for the Padma Bhushan award on the eve of the 65th Republic Day.
Vairamuthu will get the award for his contribution to Tamil literature and cinema over the last three decades.
The 60-year old, who debuted as a lyricist with 1980 Tamil drama "Nizhagal", is one of the most popular lyricists in the country after legends like Javed Akhtar, Gulzar and late Vaali.
Some of his best work is in films such as "Raja Parvai", "Punnagai Mannan" and "Kizhakku Cheemayile".
With extremely strong command over.
Vairamuthu will get the award for his contribution to Tamil literature and cinema over the last three decades.
The 60-year old, who debuted as a lyricist with 1980 Tamil drama "Nizhagal", is one of the most popular lyricists in the country after legends like Javed Akhtar, Gulzar and late Vaali.
Some of his best work is in films such as "Raja Parvai", "Punnagai Mannan" and "Kizhakku Cheemayile".
With extremely strong command over.
- 1/25/2014
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
A good Chaplin impersonation is all about the details. This week's clips zoom in on five wannabe Charlies
It's not hard to see why people like impersonating Charlie Chaplin. Who wouldn't want to borrow that split-second comic timing, the subtle wit, the mastery of the tiny gesture – a raised eyebrow, a slumped shoulder – that said everything while he said nothing at all?
Chaplin was a global celebrity before the age of mass media (though it has been reported he once came third in a Charlie Chaplin lookalike competition, so unassuming was he). His screen persona, a well-meaning but clumsy vagrant with social aspirations – wasn't showy, or imitable in an obvious way. This makes impersonating Chaplin tricky, because charisma, wit and vulnerability can't be thrown on like a tatty bowler hat.
Here's five Chaplain copycats giving it their best, and doing their damnedest to make a right Charlie of themselves:
1) Hong...
It's not hard to see why people like impersonating Charlie Chaplin. Who wouldn't want to borrow that split-second comic timing, the subtle wit, the mastery of the tiny gesture – a raised eyebrow, a slumped shoulder – that said everything while he said nothing at all?
Chaplin was a global celebrity before the age of mass media (though it has been reported he once came third in a Charlie Chaplin lookalike competition, so unassuming was he). His screen persona, a well-meaning but clumsy vagrant with social aspirations – wasn't showy, or imitable in an obvious way. This makes impersonating Chaplin tricky, because charisma, wit and vulnerability can't be thrown on like a tatty bowler hat.
Here's five Chaplain copycats giving it their best, and doing their damnedest to make a right Charlie of themselves:
1) Hong...
- 7/13/2011
- The Guardian - Film News
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