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Saira Rahman | Photo Credit: R_Shivaji Rao Saira Rahman, ex-wife of renowned music composer AR Rahman, was recently hospitalised following a medical emergency and had to undergo surgery. The update was shared by her legal counsel, Vandana Shah, along with a statement expressing gratitude to those who supported her during this difficult time. In her…
Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt | Photo Credit: AP/ Reuters Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio are officially attached to produce an upcoming crime film set in Hawaii, originating from an idea by Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, according to Deadline. The project, currently being shopped to studios and streamers, is already…
Chay Reds, Ferrous Black: The Untold Stories of Indian Trade Textiles in Sri Lanka There’s a culture of fraternity at textile exhibitions across India. A culture of support and championing of a common passion, and sharing knowledge. Perhaps I am sensitive to this as someone with a voracious appetite for learning through historical textiles. Nevertheless, I…
FILE – Singer Liam Payne poses for photographers upon arrival at the Global Gift Gala in London, March 7, 2019. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File) | Photo Credit: JOEL C RYAN A court in Argentina dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam…
Kunchacko Boban in ‘Officer on Duty’ Officer On Duty (Malayalam) Starring: Kunchacko Boban, Priyamani, Jagadish, Vishak Nair Direction: Jithu Ashraf Storyline: A police officer, who is back in the force after a demotion, pursues a case involving fake gold chains, but there is more than meets the eye. Runtime: 137 minutes Till a few years…
Jyotsna Vaidee chose a rare Tevaram to depict Shiva’s form and his attributes. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Beginning with a pushpanjali, Jyotsna Vaidee moved on to Subbaraya Sastri’s ‘Janani Ninnuvina’ for her performance at Krishna Gana Sabha. This composition extolling the goddess as a creator, was interpreted by the dancer by bringing into it…
Abhijnanasakuntalam was a blend of dance and music. | Photo Credit: Sant`s Fotos Recreating an ancient Sanskrit play for a contemporary audience is no mean task. During a brief post-performance chat, Muralidharan shared, “It involved a lot of research and took almost a year to choreograph the music and dance. As for roping in the…
Almost a decade ago, a group of transwomen painted a mural in Bengaluru’s bustling K.R Market, beginning their journey of talking about inclusivity and equality through art. Today, their artworks are displayed in their first solo exhibition in Mumbai, celebrating identity and resistance. The ongoing exhibition, On the Cusp of the Eighth Day, at Mumbai’s…
Singer Shreya Ghoshal interview on music trends | Video Credit: The Hindu Maestro Ilaiyaaraja’s first film recording was full of drama. Way back in 1976, even as the composer assembled his musical team to record the first song of his debut Tamil film ‘Annakili’, the power went off. Shreya Ghoshal’s first film recording, too, was…
Jeethu Joseph, Mohanlal and producer Antony Perumbavoor | Photo Credit: X/Mohanlal Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has confirmed a third part to his successful Drishyam franchise. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mohanlal shared a picture with director Jeethu Joseph and producer Antony Perumbavoor. He wrote, “The Past Never Stays Silent Drishyam 3 Confirmed!” The Past Never Stays…
