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Chinna Veedu
''Chinna Veedu'' (; colloquial meaning: "Mistress") is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The film is the debut in Tamil for lead female Kalpana, who is actress Urvashi's sister, who made her debut with K. Bhagyaraj in the 1983 film '' Mundhanai Mudichu''. It was released on 11 November 1985. Plot Set in 1983, Madanagopal is a bachelor in Coimbatore who dreams about his future wife as a dream girl who has to be beautiful from head to toe. But his parents arrange marriage with a girl from a rich influential family, Bhagyalakshmi. Madanagopal is shocked on seeing the photograph of his would-be wife as she is chubby, fat, unappealing, and not even nearer to his expectations of his dream girl according to him. His parents coerce him to the wedding since Madanagopal's younger sister is to be wed to Bhagya's brother on the same day. On the day of marriage, he runs away from the marriage hall and tries to enlist as a soldier. Madanagopal's par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalpana (Malayalam Actress)
Kalpana Ranjani (5 October 1965 – 25 January 2016), better known mononymously as Kalpana, was an Indian actress who appeared in South Indian films, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil. Kalpana has acted in over 300 films in various South Indian languages. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in '' Thanichalla Njan'' (2012) at the 60th National Film Awards. Kalpana started her career as a child artist in the late 1970s. Although she came into the industry with the intention of being a lead actress, she turned out to be popular among the audiences for her comic roles. Career Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the film '' Vidarunna Mottukal''. After making her debut as a mainstream actor in the 1980 film '' Pokkuveyil'', directed by G. Aravindan, she went on to star in several critically acclaimed films and her portrayals as a comedian were appreciated by critics. Her Tamil debut was through the 1985 released succes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Molto Vivace
In musical terminology, tempo (Italian for 'time'; plural 'tempos', or from the Italian plural), measured in beats per minute, is the speed or pace of a given composition, and is often also an indication of the composition's character or atmosphere. In classical music, tempo is typically indicated with an instruction at the start of a piece (often using conventional Italian terms) and, if a specific metrical pace is desired, is usually measured in beats per minute (bpm or BPM). In modern classical compositions, a "metronome mark" in beats per minute, indicating only measured speed and not any form of expression, may supplement or replace the normal tempo marking, while in modern genres like electronic dance music, tempo will typically simply be stated in bpm. Tempo (the underlying pulse of the music) is one of the three factors that give a piece of music its texture. The others are meter, which is indicated by a time signature, and articulation, which determines how each note ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subha (writers)
Subha is the name used by the writing partnership of D. Suresh and A. N. Balakrishnan, who write stories, detective novels and screenplays in Tamil. Work The duo began co-authoring stories when they were in college together, and have been publishing their work since 1979. They have published more than 450 short novels and more than 400 short stories. Most of their detective novels feature the characters Narendran and Vaijayanthi of Eagle Eye Detective Agency, and their coworker John Sundar. Other characters created by Subha are Selva and Murugesan, who also feature in their detective stories, and John Sembaruthi, who is a character in some of Subha's novels set in the army. They wrote film reviews for the magazine ''Kalki'' under the pseudonym "Jayamanmadhan". They have also written screenplays and dialogues for Tamil films and television serials. The movies '' Kana Kandaen'' and '' Ayan'' were based on their published novels and were scripted by Subha together with director ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Times Of India
''The Times of India'' (''TOI'') is an Indian English-language daily newspaper and digital news media owned and managed by the Times Group. It is the List of newspapers in India by circulation, third-largest newspaper in India by circulation and List of newspapers by circulation, largest selling English-language daily in the world. It is the oldest English-language newspaper in India, and the second-oldest Indian newspaper still in circulation, with its first edition published in 1838. It is nicknamed as "The Old Lady of Bori Bunder", and is a newspaper of record. Near the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Curzon, the Viceroy of India, called ''TOI'' "the leading paper in Asia". In 1991, the BBC ranked ''TOI'' among the world's six best newspapers. It is owned and published by Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (BCCL), which is owned by the Sahu Jain family. In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, ''TOI'' was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. In a 2021 surve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanni Paruvathile
''Kanni Paruvathile'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by B. V. Balaguru, starring Rajesh, K. Bhagyaraj and Vadivukkarasi. The screenplay was written by Bhagyaraj. The film is about an impotent husband (Rajesh) – who was injured by a bull in a village jallikattu event – and his wife (Vadivukarasi). The story revolves around how they deal with the daily pressures of society and another man (Bhagyaraj), who wants to have an extra-marital relationship with the woman. The film was released on 21 September 1979. Plot Kannama, an innocent village belle, is in love with Subbiah. Subbiah is an orphan and hence, denied marriage with Kannama by her father. Subbiah's friend Cheenu comes to the village and, with his support, Subbiah abducts Kannama and marries her. After his marriage, Subbiah learns that he is unfit for married life. Kannama and Subbiah keep this a secret and pretend to all that they are leading a happy life. One day, in a weak moment, Kanna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosappu Ravikkaikari
''Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language historical romance film directed by Devaraj–Mohan. A remake of the 1978 Kannada film ''Parasangada Gendethimma'', itself based on Srikrishna Alanahalli's novella of the same name, the film stars Sivakumar, Unni Mary, Deepa and Sivachandran, with Vinu Chakravarthy and R. Nagarathnamma in supporting roles. Set in British Raj, British-ruled India, it revolves around a modern woman who cannot tolerate her rustic husband and her mother-in-law and engages in an extramarital affair. ''Rosappu Ravikkaikari'' was produced by Thirupur Mani of Vivekananda Pictures, and is the 100th film of Sivakumar as an actor. It is the debut of screenwriter Vijay Krishnaraj (credited as Krishna), and Chakravarthy as an actor in Tamil cinema. Filming took place between February and March 1979, in places including Yercaud. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, editing was handled by T. P. Sekar and cinematography by R. N. K. Pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gopurangal Saivathillai
''Gopurangal Saivathillai'' ( ) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan and produced by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Mohan, Suhasini and Radha, while S. Ve. Shekher and Vinu Chakravarthy play supporting roles. It revolves around a man who is forcibly married to a woman he deems unattractive, and later begins a relationship with another woman. ''Gopurangal Saivathillai'' is the directorial debut of Manivannan who wrote the screenplay from Kalaimani's story. It was released on 15 October 1982. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Mukku Pudaka'' (1983) with Suhasini reprising her role; in Kannada as ''Brahma Gantu'' (1985); and in Hindi as '' Naseeb Apna Apna'' (1986). The film was also the inspiration behind two Tamil TV series: '' Kasthuri'' (2006) and '' Sundari'' (2021). Plot Arukkani is an illiterate village girl, and her father is upset at having not been able to find her a suitable groom. One day, her father meets his old friend Bhoothalingam and share ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pulamaipithan
Pulavar Pulamaipithan (6 October 1935 – 8 September 2021) was an Indian scholar, poet and lyricist who got recognition through the song "Naan yaar nee yaar" which was featured in the Tamil film '' Kudiyirundha Koyil'' in 1968. He briefly served as the presidium chairman of AIADMK from 2002 to 2003, when he resigned citing ill-health. Biography Pulamaipithan was born in Irugur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 6 October 1935. At the early age Pulavar used to work in textile mill known as Combodia mills in Coimbatore and also studied his Tamil literature in Tava Tiru Shanthalinga Adigalar Perur Tamil Kaluri Coimbatore. He came to Chennai in 1964 with the ambition of writing songs for Tamil films. He worked as a Tamil teacher at Santhome high school before he started writing lyrics in Tamil films. He served as Deputy Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council. In July 1984, He was appointed "Arasavai Kavignar" ( poet laureate) by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malaysia Vasudevan
Vasudevan (15 June 1944 – 20 February 2011), popularly known as Malaysia Vasudevan, was a prolific Tamil playback singer and actor. Born in the town of Kuala Selangor in the Federated Malay States (present day Malaysia), he moved to Chennai, Tamil Nadu to work in the Tamil film industry, where he rose to prominence. His voice was recently revived using AI in the song "Manasilaayo" from the 2024 Tamil film '' Vettaiyan''. Early life Malaysia Vasudevan's parents were from Palakkad. Chattu Nair of Ottappalam and Ammalu of Polpulli, along with their families migrated to British Malaya in search of a livelihood. After a few years, Chattu Nair married Ammalu in an arranged marriage. Vasudevan was born on 15 June 1944 as their eighth and youngest child. Even though he was a Malayali, as was the case with the majority of contemporary South Indian migrants to Malaya then, his surroundings in Malaysia was dominated by the Tamil language and culture. As such, Tamil became his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deepan Chakravarthy
Dheepan Chakkravarthy is an Indian playback singer. He is the son of the first playback singer in the Tamil film industry, "Isai Thendral" Thiruchi Loganathan Thiruchi Loganathan (24 July 1924 – 17 November 1989) was an Indian playback singer of the Tamil film industry. He is known for his work in movies such as '' Manthiri Kumari'' (1950)and Sarvadhikari'. He was married to Rajalakshmi, daughter ... and grandson of actress C. T. Rajakantham. His elder brother T. L. Maharajan is also a playback singer. Filmography Films *'' Rani Theni'' (1982) *'' Veeramum Eeramum'' (2007) *'' Arasangam'' (2008) *'' Vaamanan'' (2009) *'' Poova Thalaiya'' (2011) Television *'' Megala'' (Sun TV) Discography As singer As composer * 2023 - ''Sathiya Sothanai'' - Only background score * 2024 - ''Veerayi Makkal'' * 2025 - ''Paramasivan Fathima'' References {{DEFAULTSORT:Chakravarthy, Deepan Indian male playback singers Tamil playback singers Indian male film actors Ind ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vairamuthu
Vairamuthu Ramasamy (born 13 July 1953) is an Indian lyricist, poet, and novelist working in the Tamil film industry. He is a prominent figure in the Tamil literary world. A master's graduate from the Pachaiyappa's College in Chennai, he first worked as a translator, while also being a published poet. He entered the Tamil film industry in the year 1980, with the film '' Nizhalgal'', an Ilaiyaraaja musical, directed by Bharathiraja. During the course of his 40-year film career, he has written over 7,500 songs and poems which have won him seven National Awards, the most for any Indian lyricist. He has also been honored with a Padma Shri, a Padma Bhushan and a Sahitya Akademi Award, for his abundant literary output. Early life Vairamuthu was born on 13 July 1953, to Ramasamy and his wife Angammal, who were agriculturalists based in the village of Mettoor, in the district of Theni, Tamil Nadu. In 1957, his family was forced to move to Vadugapatti, another village in the Then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muthulingam (poet)
Subbiah Muthulingam (born 20 March 1942) is an Indian songwriter. He wrote over 1,500 Tamil film songs, and was the winner of Kalaimamani, Pavender Bharathidasan Award, Best Songwriter Award, Artist Award. Muthulingam was appointed as the Tamil Nadu poet laureate in 1980s by the then Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran and was also a Member of Legislative Council (MLC), before it was abolished. Early life Muthulingam was born in 1942 in Kadambangudi, Sivagangai district . Self-employment, agriculture . Educated till the final class of school. He wrote his first poem when he was 15 years old. Career Muthulingam made his debut as lyricist with the song "Thanjavoor Seemaiyile" for the film '' Ponnukku Thanga Manasu''. Awards * Kapilar Award of the Government of Tamil Nadu for the year 2013 * Bavender Bharathidasan Award * Kalaithurai Vidhdhakar Award * Kalaimamani Award - 1981 Filmography Lyricist 1970's # 1973– '' Ponnukku Thanga Manasu'' # 1976– '' Uzha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
