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S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Subburayulu Munuswami Subbaiah Naidu (a.k.a. SMS) (15 March 1914 – 26 May 1979) was an Indian composer, conductor, and orchestrator. He was one of the oldest music directors. He worked as an in-house music composer for Central Studios and Pakshiraja Studios and well associated with S. M. Sriramulu Naidu. SMS also worked with many films under Jupiter Pictures banner and a favorite of M. G. Ramachandran. Early life Born in 1914 in Kadaiyanallur, Subburayalu Munusami Subbiah Naidu had an unhappy childhood. He ran away from home with dreams of finding his fortune in Singapore, but ended up working in drama troupes such as those of Jagannatha Aiyer and Nawab Rajamanickam Pillai. Finding himself drawn more to music than acting, SMS learned music from masters such as Rajagopala Iyengar and Subramaniya Bagavathar. When the company's play ''Baktha Ramadas'' was made into a movie, SMS worked on the music for the movie as well. Career life He is fondly known as "Sangeethayya" in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thinakaran
Thinakaran is a daily Tamil newspaper in Sri Lanka. It is published by Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited. Its sister newspaper are '' Sunday Observer'', '' Silumina'', '' Dinamina'' and '' Daily News''. The daily newspaper has a circulation of 50,000 and its Sunday version, ''Thinakaran Varamanjari'', 70,000 per issue. See also *List of newspapers in Sri Lanka The List of newspapers in Sri Lanka lists every daily and non-daily news publication currently operating in Sri Lanka. The list includes information on whether it is distributed daily or non-daily, and who publishes it. For those newspapers that ar ... References External linksThinakaranofficial website Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited Daily newspapers published in Sri Lanka Newspapers established in 1932 Tamil-language newspapers published in Sri Lanka {{SriLanka-newspaper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raja Veetu Pillai
''Raja Veetu Pillai'' () is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Dada Mirasi and written by M. K. Santharam. The film stars Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa. It was a successful film on its release. Jayalalithaa dressed up as a cowgirl with shorts and started off a trend. Plot Cast ;Male cast * Jaishankar as Raja * M. N. Nambiar as Aanand * V. S. Raghavan as Raghunathan's father * Srikanth as Raghunathan * Thengai Srinivasan as Singaram ;Female cast *Jayalalithaa as Raja's love interest * Pushpalatha as Geetha *Jayabharathi as Anandhi Production The film originally began production under the title ''Inba Nila'', with M. G. Ramachandran starring. It was later shelved, but restarted production under the title ''Raja Veetu Pillai'', with Ramachandran now replaced by Jaishankar. Soundtrack All the songs were written by Vaali and the music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu. Reception ''Kalki Kalki (), also called Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radha Jayalakshmi
Radha (born 1932) and Jayalakshmi (1932 - 2014), popularly known as Radha Jayalakshmi (), were an Indian Carnatic music vocalist duo as well as playback singers in films in the 1940s and 1950s. They later became teachers and trained notable Carnatic music singers. Jayalakshmi was the playback singer of the duo, but was credited as Radha Jayalakshmi in the cine field. Radha was her cousin and singing partner on stage performances. They were early vocalists in the duo singing trend in Carnatic music which started in the 1950s and includes performers like Bombay Sisters and Soolamangalam Sisters. In recent times, the trend has been continued by popular Carnatic music singers like Priya Sisters, their disciples, Ranjani Gayatri, Bellur sisters, Mambalam Sisters, Akkarai sisters, and others. The duo was awarded the 1981 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Carnatic Music – Vocal, given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama Vidushi Jayala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jikki
Pillavalu Gajapathy Krishnaveni (3 November 1935 – 16 August 2004), more famously known as Jikki, was an Indian playback singer from Andhra Pradesh. She sang around 10,000 songs in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Sinhalese, and Hindi languages. Early life Jikki was born in Chennai on November 3rd, 1935. Her parents, Gajapathi Naidu and Rajakanthamma, a Telugu family, had moved from Chandragiri, near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to Chennai for their livelihood. Her uncle, Devaraju Naidu, worked as a music composer with the celebrated Kannada theatre legend and movie pioneer Gubbi Veeranna and this introduced the young Jikki to the music and film world. Career Krishnaveni began her career as a child artist in 1943 and played a minor role in a Telugu movie named ''Panthulamma'', directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. In 1946, she appeared in the movie ''Mangalasutram'', a remake of a Hollywood movie ''Excuse Me''. She was already being noted for her musical prowess and her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seerkazhi Govindarajan
Sirkazhi Govindarajan (19 January 1933 – 24 March 1988) was a Carnatic vocalist and a playback singer of Indian cinema, predominantly in Tamil cinema. Early life Govindarajan, was born on 19 January 1933 at Sirkazhi (a small town in present-day Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu; famed birthplace of Sambandar, one of the 63 Nayanars of the Saiva faith) to Siva Chidambaram and Avayambal Ammal. At the age of eight, Govindarajan began to perform at the Tirupurasundari Temple on the occasion of the Gnana Paal Festival. Musical education He graduated from the Tamil Isai College in Chennai (Madras) in 1949 with the degree 'Isaimani'. He also graduated with the Degree of 'Sangeetha Vidwan'. At the same time, he started rigorous training (Gurukulavasam) under his Guru Thiruppampuram Swaminatha Pillai, who was then a professor at the Central College of Carnatic Music, Madras. Under his tutelage and in-depth study, he gained knowledge of the nuances and intricacies of Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 of actress C. T. Rajakantham. His sons are, T. L. Maharajan, Deepan Chakravarthy, TL Kamalakannan, and T.L. Thyagarajan, who are also popular playback singers. Career Music composers he sang for Playback singers he sang with He sang memorable duets mostly with P. Leela and Jikki. He also sang with many others including, M. L. Vasanthakumari, M. S. Rajeswari, L. R. Eswari, P. A. Periyanayaki, T. V. Rathnam, A. G. Rathnamala, A. P. Komala, N. L. Ganasaraswathi, Radha Jayalakshmi, K. Jamuna Rani, K. Rani, Lakshmi Shankar, P. Susheela, S. Janaki, A. V. Saraswathi, T. S. Bagavathi, Vadivambal, Swarnalatha, K. Swarna and U. R. Chandra. He also sang duets with male singers, most notably with Seerkazhi Govindarajan Sirk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghantasala (musician)
Ghantasala Venkateswararao (4 December 1922 – 11 February 1974), known mononymously by his surname as Ghantasala, was an Indian playback singer and film composer known for his works predominantly in Telugu and Kannada cinema and also in Tamil, Malayalam, Tulu and Hindi language films. He is considered one of the greatest singers of Telugu and Indian cinema. In 1970, he received the Padma Shri award, India's fourth highest civilian award for his contribution to Indian cinema. According to ''The Hindu'' and ''The Indian Express'', Ghantasala was 'such a divine talent and with his songs he could move the hearts of the people'. 'Ghantasala's blending of classical improvisations to the art of light music combined with his virtuosity and sensitivity puts him a class apart, above all others in the field of playback singing'. Gifted with what Indian film historian V. A. K. Ranga Rao called 'the most majestic voice', Ghantasala helped Telugu film music develop its own distinct char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nadaswaram
The ''nadaswaram'' is a double reed wind instrument from South India. It is used as a traditional classical instrument in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala and in the northern and eastern parts of Sri Lanka. This instrument is "among the world's loudest non-brass acoustic instruments". It is a wind instrument partially similar to the North Indian '' shehnai,'' but much longer, with a hardwood body, and a large flaring bell made of wood or metal. In South Indian culture, the nadasvaram is considered to be very auspicious, and it is a key musical instrument played in almost all Hindu weddings and temples of the South Indian tradition. It is part of the family of instruments known as ''mangala vadyam'' (lit. ''mangala'' "auspicious", ''vadya'' "instrument"). The instrument is usually played in pairs, and accompanied by a pair of drums called '' thavil''; it can also be accompanied with a drone from a similar oboe, called the ottu. History The nada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thanga Gopuram
''Thanga Gopuram'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film produced, written and directed by M. S. Solaimalai. It stars Jaishankar and Jayalalithaa, with Sundarrajan, V. K. Ramasamy, M. R. R. Vasu, Srikanth, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Srividya and Manorama in supporting roles. The film was released on 12 August 1971. Plot Cast Production Jaishankar, who played Jayalalithaa's lover in several films, portrayed her brother for the second time after '' Gowri Kalyanam'' (1966). Soundtrack The music was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan Muthiah Sathappan Chettiar better known as Kannadasan (; 24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was a poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, editor, philanthropist, and is heralded as one of the greatest and most important l ..., "Kavi" Rajagopal and Ra. Pazhanisamy. Reception The film was critically acclaimed and commercially successful. In this film Jayalalithaa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Therottam
''Therottam'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by V. T. Arasu. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Padmini and Cho Ramaswamy. It was released on 16 July 1971. Plot Cast * Gemini Ganesan * Padmini * Cho Ramaswamy * Sivakumar Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, with lyrics by Kannadasan Muthiah Sathappan Chettiar better known as Kannadasan (; 24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was a poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, editor, philanthropist, and is heralded as one of the greatest and most important l .... Release and reception ''Therottam'' was released on 16 July 1971. A writer of ''Film Word'' praised Cho's performance as a Tamil speaking Andhra Pradesh lawyer, calling it one of the "very few outstanding performances" of that year, and said there were some "good early scenes" between Ganesan and Padmini. References External links * {{IMDb title, 5230164 1970s Indian films ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mannippu
''Mannippu'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language romantic thriller film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and written by Thuraiyur K. Moorthi. The film stars Jaishankar, A. V. M. Rajan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and Lakshmi, with Nagesh, R. S. Manohar, C. K. Saraswathi and Major Sundarrajan in supporting roles. It is a remake of the Malayalam film ''Padunna Puzha'' (1968). The film was released on 28 November 1969, and was successful at the box office. Plot Advocate Kumar and his sister Bhama lose their mother and are brought up by their maternal aunt, who loves them as her own. Radha gives Bhama daily music lessons. Radha is in love with Gopi, an artist. But her mother is against their relationship due to a family feud. Kumar invites Gopi to his house. Bhama is impressed by the artistic talents of Gopi and falls in love with him at first sight. Gopi rejects her love and Bhama attempts to commit suicide. Her step mother consoles her and assures her fulfillment of her ambitions. One da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chakkaram
''Chakkaram'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language action film, written and directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and A. V. M. Rajan. It was released on 6 December 1968, and failed commercially. The film opens with a thief who evades arrest by living in forests. When a bounty is placed on his head, a secretary turns into a bounty hunter A bounty hunter is a private agent working for a bail bondsman who captures fugitives or criminals for a commission or bounty. The occupation, officially known as a bail enforcement agent or fugitive recovery agent, has traditionally operated .... Plot Jambu is a thief who lives in the forests avoiding the police. There is a bounty of on his head. Meenakshi, an estate owner under heavy debt, has a son. Her secretary Babu has a sister who is a college student. The sister falls in love with Meenakshi's son. Meenakshi stipulates that she is to be paid , otherwise the marriage between her son and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
