Kavarum Gaanam - Thiranurayum

a few months ago i watched Anandabhadram a supernatural thriller, directed by Santosh Sivan. this is his first movie in malayalam. Actors are Prithviraj, Manoj K Jayan, Kalabhavan Mani, Kavya Madhavan, Revathi & Riya Sen.

the story is based on a novel. Anandhan (Prithviraj) returns to his hometown from States to carry out his mother’s (Revathy) last wishes. There he meets people living in fear of Digambaran (Manoj K Jayan), a wizard. Digambaran uses Bhama (Riya Sen) for his evil wizardry and her blind brother Chemban (Kalabhavan Mani) could do nothing about it. Anandhan had to light the lamps at his mother’s family temple as her last wish but this would affect Digambaran’s years of effort to acquire Nagamanikkam. Digambaran enters Anandhan through Parakayaprevesham and even uses him for his evil deeds. Rest of the story deals with how Anandhan together with his lover Bhadra (Kavya) escapes from his grip and put an end to Digambaran’s witchery.

i must mention about manoj k jayan here. he is the screen-stealer. he has really lived as Digambaran. his make-up is very good.

given below is the link for the movie's website:

http://www.anandabhadram.com/

i enjoyed the movie. the songs are nice too. there's a song for Manoj K Jayan also. see his expressions. Dr KJY has sung this song beautifully. enjoy viewing this song:

Puthu Paadalgal - Billa 2007

Hi friends,

as all of us are waiting eargerly for our Thalai's Billa, songs of this movie has been released a few days ago. Yuvan Shankar Raja has scored the music.
Billa 2007 will be released on 12/12/2007, on our Thalaivar Super Star Rajni's birthday.

Given below is the link for the songs:
Billa 2007 - click here to listen to songs

Here is the review on the Songs:
Music review on Billa 2007

click here to visit the movie's official website

Malarum Ninaivugal - Ore Naal

Hi friends,

i'm back after a long break. i've brought 'malarum ninaivugal' with me today.

Song - Ore Naal
Movie - Ilamai Oonjal Aadugirathu
Music by 'Maestro' Ilaiyaraja
Lyrics by Vaali
Singers - SPB & Vani Jayaram

i remember watching this movie when i was very young. i don't remember the story (but i read the review recently that it's a triangle love story).
these are the only things i remember about this movie. Super Star Rajni, Kalaignani Kamal, Sri Priya, Jaya Chitra and the songs. such lovely & beautiful songs. Ore Naal, Kinnathil Then Vadithu, Yennadi Meenachi, Nee Kettaal & Thanni Karuthudichu.
there's an interesting info on ore naal song. when Ilaiyaraja composed a tune for Sridhar's Ilamai Oonjal Aadugirathu, lalaa la lalaa la lalaala laa lala....instantly Kavingar Vaali filled with ore naal unai naan nilaavil paarthathu. Gangai Amaran who was near Ilaiyaraja ran to Kavingar Vaali, hugged & lifted him up which was a great credit to the great poet.
Our favourite 'paadum nila' spb has sung this song beautifully (as always he does). Vani also has done a good job, as usual.
here is the beautiful song. happy viewing.

PUTHU PAADALGAL - AZHAGIYA TAMIZH MAGAN

Movie - Azhagiya Tamizh Magan
Music by A.R.Rahman
Director - Bharathan
Producer - Appachan
Actors - Vijay, Shreya Saran & Namitha

the audio was released yesterday 22/10/07:
http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/34208.html

AZHAGIYA TAMIZH MAGAM - click here to listen to songs

Bollywood Pakkam - Chandramukhi speaks hindi

BHOOL BHULAIYAA

all of us know that the base of Chandramukhi is from Fazil's Manichitrathaazhu (malayalam). Mohanlal, Shobhana & Suresh Gopi acted in Manichitrataazhu, which was released in 1993 & became a super hit movie in malayalam. infact it's still one of the best movies i've watched in malayalam.

(i'll post an article on Manichitrathaazhu soon.)

a decade later director P. Vasu directed Aptha Mithra in Kannada, using Manichitrathaazhu's plot as base. Vishnuvardhan, Soundarya (late) & Ramesh Arvind acted in Aptha Mithra. it's was also dubbed as Nagavalli in Telugu. But unfortunately actress Soundarya died in a plane crash near bangalore on 17/04/2004. Aptha Mithra is the last movie she acted before her death.
i will say that Soundarya is one of the most beautiful actress i've seen. she can act very well too. she's still one of my favourite actress.

in 2005 P.Vasu remade Aptha Mithra in Tamil as Chandramukhi, with Rajnikanth, Jyothika & Prabhu in the lead. recently Rajni got Tamil Nadu's Best Actor award for 2005, for acting in Chandramukhi.

now comes Bhool Bhulaiyaa. using Manichitrathaazhu's plot as base director Priyadharshan has given us Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Actors are Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan & Shiny Ahuja.

you may visit the below link for more details of this movie:

http://www.bhoolbhulaiyaa.com

PUTHU PAADALGAL - VEL

Movie - Vel
Music by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Actors - Surya & Asin
Director - Hari

VEL - click here to listen to songs

Lalettan Hits - Pramadavanam Veendum

Hi guys,

i'm back. here is one of my all time favourite from a Lalettan starrer.
Pramadavanam veendum from His Highness Abdullah.
my favourite Dr KJY has sung this song under Raveendran Master's music.

CYRIL - MAGIC

Unbelievable - Must Watch

NAAN RASITHA PAADAL - SANJAARAM SEIYUM KANGAL

here is a new song which i like.

SONG : SANJAARAM
MOVIE : KANNAAMOOCHI YENADA
MUSIC BY YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA
SINGERS : SHANKAR MAHADEVAN & MADHUSHREE
ACTORS : SATHIYARAJ, PRITHVIRAJ, RATHIKA, SANDHYA & SRI PRIYA
DIRECTOR : PRIYA

Yuvan Shankar Raja has once again come up a beautiful romantic song. i will say that it's another experimental song of his. he has used shankar mahadevan & madhushree.
for a change shankar mahadevan has sung a melodious song. as for madhushree, all of us know that she has sung a number melodies. what surprised me is her tamil pronounciation. she has improved her pronounciation in this song.
well, i must say that all the songs in Kannaamoochi Yenada are nice in YSR's music. but my vote is for 'Sanjaaram, Andru Vanthathum & Megam'.

here is the Lyrics:

heyy sanjaaram seiyum kaNgaL ennilE saayum saayum
adhanaalE dhEgam engum theekkaayam
thada thadavena neeLum kaigaL ondrai ondru patrikkoLLum
iru kaigaLin rEgaigaLum idam maarum
imaigaLin meedhu imaigaLai vaiththu
vizhiyaal oru vazhi amaippOm
iruvarin kanavum iraNdara kalappOm
iravai adhail uranga vaippOm

heyy sanjaaram seiyum kaNgaL ennilE saayum saayum
adhanaalE dhEgam engum theekkaayam
thada thadavena neeLum kaigaL ondrai ondru patrikkoLLum
iru kaigaLin rEgaigaLum idam maarum

nEtrum nee indri thaniyaai kazhithEnE
nee kanavil vandhadhanaal uyir konjam pizhaiththEnE
naanum pirivil pirivil thaviththEnE
vaazhum dhooram thadukkiradhE
paravayin siragai siragai kadan vaangi
parandhu varavE thudikkiradhE
nadhiyOdida nee angE naan ingE ena nindru nindru vida
padagaagidum paarvaigaL ondraai sErkkaadhO
adangaadhini veLLangaL veLLangaL
karai thaaNdi thaaNdi vida
verum paarvaigaL pOdhaadhE padagE moozhgaadhO

sanjaaram seiyum kaNgaL
imaigaLin meedhu imaigaLai vaiththu
vizhiyaal oru vazhi amaippOm
iruvarin kanavum iraNdara kalappOm
iravai adhail uranga vaippOm

kObam koLLaamal kaadhal vaLaradhE
alai seeri paaindhaalum adayaaLam kadaldhaanE
unakena paniyaai paniyaai urumaari
aduththa nodiyil urugiduvEn
yEzhu kadalum malayum thaduththaalum
thEdi varuvEn unai adaivEn
vegu dhooraththil engEyO engEyO un vaasam thangivida
tholai dhooraththil vandhaalum unnai uNarndhEnE
pO pOvena sonnaalum sonnaalum unai vittuvittu ini
Orangulam vilagaamal pakkam nirppEnE

heyy sanjaaram seiyum kaNgaL ennilE saayum saayum
adhanaalE dhEgam engum theekaayam
thada thadavena neeLum kaigaL ondrai ondru patrikkoLLum
iru kaigaLin rEgaigaLum idam maarum
imaigaLin meedhu imaigaLai vaiththu
vizhiyaal oru vazhi amaippOm
iruvarin kanavum iraNdara kalappOm
iravai adhail uranga vaippOm
heyy sanjaaram seiyum kaNgaL ennilE saayum saayum


SANJAARAM - click here to listen to song

ANDRU VANTHATHUM - click here to listen to song

MEGAM - click here to listen to song

PUTHU PAADALGAL - POLLAADHAVAN, NAM NAADU & TAMIZH M.A.

MOVIE - POLLAADHAVAN
MUSIC BY GV PRAKASH, DINA & YOGI B
ACTORS - DHANUSH & RAMYA

Interestingly the rocking song in the album is the remix of the yesteryear hit number Engeyum Eppothum, remixed by popular Malaysian pop singer Yogi B.
The young and talented singer has come up with a scintillating and racy retune. Besides he also appears with Dhanush on the screen for the song.
Yogi is a household name in Malaysia and has come up with several hit albums. He expressed his delight when he was urged to remix the popular number for the album.
“Making a foray to Tamil cinema with such a big team is a delight”, he says.

source - Indiaglitz

POLLAADHAVAN - click here to listen to songs

MOVIE - NAM NAADU
MUSIC BY SRIKANTH DEVA
ACTORS - SARATHKUMAR

NAM NAADU - click here to listen to songs

thanks to Raaga.

MOVIE - TAMIZH M.A.
MUSIC BY YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA
ACTORS - JEEVA & ANJALI

all the songs are nice, especially Unakkenathaane.

TAMIZH M.A. - click here to listen to songs

thanks to Music India Online.

RAMADHAN - QURAN READING

do you want to finish reading the Holy Quran this Ramadhan?

All you have to do is to read around 4.5 pages after each prayer.

4.5 x 5 x 30 = 604 pages
pages x prayers per day x days = total pages in Quran

AADHI ARUL - click to listen to song

RECIPE - PRATA & CHICKEN SALNA

salna (or chalna) is a famous side dish in madurai, usually served with prata or paratha. it's also famous in tenkasi.
whenever we stay in tenkasi, most of the time our breakfast is paratha & chicken or mutton salna. women there usually make paratha at home and they will prepare salna also. sometimes they also make idyiappam (puttu mayam) or thosai & serve with salna.
today i'll give you the recipe for prata & chicken salna.

PRATA
Ingredients
maida or plain flour (you may also use wheat or atta flour) - 4 cups
yogurt - 1/2 cup
salt - 1 tsp
baking soda - 1/4 tsp
egg (optional) - 1
cooking oil - 1/2 cup
warm water
Butter - small amt

Method
add salt, baking soda, oil, yogurt and egg to maida and mix them well. add warm water to the mix and keep stirring it to the consistency of chappati dough. cover the dough with damp cloth and let it sit for one hour.
create medim size balls from the dough. with 4 cups of flour you should be able to create at least 7 balls for a medium size prata.
on a large flat surface like your kitchen countertop, roll the ball as thin as possible. don't worry about the shape for now. start from the longest end. make a fold of about half inch toward the inner side. next, fold it again so that first fold doesn't goes inside but stays outside, in the shape of "W". continue to fold on the fashion to create "zipzag" fashion in terms of folding.
roll the zipzag pattern to come to the round shape as show above. set the pan in stove to medium heat. roll the dough in circle shape. apply some butter and put in the pan.
cook the prata on each side for about a minute until in reach light brownish color. take the cooked prata and place it on a plain surface. Smash the prata sideways to make it soft & fluffy.
serve hot with salna or other gravy.

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CHICKEN SALNA
Ingredients

Marinade:
chicken-1lb
salt-required
chilli powder- 3/4 tsp
turmeric powder
lemon juice

Dry Roast & Grind:
aniseed (perunjeeragam) - 1tsp
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
peppercorns - 3/4 tsp
red chillies - 4

Masala:
roughly chop everything and roast in 2 tsp oil.
Onion - 1
garlic - 5 pods
ginger - 1/2"
tomato - 1
coconut - 1/4 to 1/2 cup

Method
Heat oil in a kadai (or frying pan) and fry coconut until color changes. set aside. roast the rest of the ingredients under masala until soft. grind this along with the coconut until smooth. Heat oil in pot or deep saucepan and fry chicken for 2- 3 mins. Then add all the masalas. Add required salt. Mix well and leave it to cook. once chicken is cooked add corriander leaves.
Chicken salna is ready.
you may also serve idyiappam (puttu mayam) or thosai with salna.

CINEMA CINEMA - RAJINI & KAMAL IN MANIRATNAM FILM

Rajni and Kamal in Maniratnam film

In the biggest news in South Indian film industry, the two great stars from the south Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are planning to come together for a movie.
The movie will be directed by the greatest director, South Indian cinema has ever produced, Maniratnam. The two great actors of our times, had been together once in 1977 for Bharathiraja's Pathinaaru Vayathinile.
After this great film, both the actors acted together in a few movies. then they carved stardom for themselves, moving in totally different paths. Both these actor had been with Manirathnam too-Kamal, in Nayagan and Rajni in Dhalapathy, both these film adding much to the heroes careers.
According to the latest reports Kamal Haasan is even planning to produce the new movie.

Source - Indiaglitz

RECIPE - BREAK FAST (BUKA PUASA)

thinking of what to do for breakfast this evening? we indian muslims will break fast with thosai, idli, murthabak, prata, idiyappam (puttu mayam) and etc. chaya (tea) is a must during break fast. in my house my mom makes lovely karupatti chaya or inji chaya. and she makes nice soft puttu also. she'll use rice flour or ragi flour. in singapore we usually take this with banana, ghee & red sugar. but whenever we go kerala, puttu is served with kadala curry or nenthrapazham (banana) and ghee.
it's always nice to start the breakfast with a dessert. today i'll give you 2 dessert recipes. Abok Abok Sago & Suji Kheer are my favourite desserts:



ABOK ABOK SAGO

Ingredients
100g pearl sago
150g gula Melaka, finely grated
150g castor sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp pandan juice (blend three screwpine pandan leaves with a little water and squeeze out for juice)
A few drops green food colouring
250g grated white coconut


Method

Soak sago in cold water for 10-15 minutes. Wash under running tap to get rid of excess starch. Drain well in a metal strainer. Mix sago with grated white coconut, sugar and salt in a mixing bowl. Divide into two portions. To one portion, add pandan juice and green food colouring to mix. Add gula Melaka to the other portion. Grease a 10cm square baking tin lightly with corn oil. Spread the green portion on the base and press down firmly. Put into a steamer and steam for 10-12 minutes. Pour the gula Melaka portion over the steamed green portion and spread evenly. Press down firmly, then steam over boiling water for 20-25 minutes. Remove the tin from the steamer and leave aside to cool completely before cutting.

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SOOJI KHEER

Ingredients

50 gms sooji
3 tblsp sugar
a pinch cardamom powder
Raisins (roasted in ghee)
Almonds (sliced & roasted in ghee)
cashew nuts (sliced & roasted in ghee)
200 ml Milk
2 tblsp ghee (or oil, the flavour is nice with ghee)

Method

Heat a fry pan on slow heat. Put the sooji (semolina) in it and dry roast it for few minutes, until it starts to change the colour. Add the ghee or oil and then mix it for 2 minutes. (the ghee can also be added in the beginning in step 2 along with sooji (semolina). But if you add the Ghee later then you can manage with less amount of ghee. Once done add the milk and mix it thoroughly so that there are no lumps. Add the sugar and mix. Add the raisins, almonds and cardomon powder. Serve hot.

Tips: It just takes 5 minutes to make this recipe and it is especially good on wintery days, it helps settle the dryness of throat, and relieves soar throat symptoms as well.

RAMADHAN - PART 2 - SAHUR (early morning meals)

SAHUR TIPS

Many of us will have rice with curry during sahur. but most of us will have heartburn, indigestion & uneasy feeling after sahur. how to avoid these uncomfortable feelings?

here are some tips:

• don't sleep immediately after eating. i know some of them who'll sleep immediately after eating & they'll wake-up later to pray subuh. pls stay awake for a while to pray subuh & sleep. or some of us will not sleep after praying subuh. we will sit & do dhikir. then we will get ready to go to work.
• eat well balanced food. avoid taking rice with curry. try eating rice with light gravy, such as rasam, sambar or soup. make it simple as possible. i'll give some nice recipes later.
• drink plenty of plain water. try not to drink coffee or tea after eating. Tea makes you pass more urine taking with it valuable mineral salts that your body would need during the day. drinking fruit juices is also good.
• take more fruits & vegetables.
• avoid fried foods.
  

the above tips are also for breaking fast in the evening.

A SOUP RECIPE

Ingredients - Quantity is up to individual
fish Balls - cut it into halves or
fish Cakes - slice it
broccoli
cauliflower
tomatoes
carrot - sliced or cut
onion - sliced
garlic - chopped
ginger - chopped
cumin - a pinch
green chilli (optional)
pepper & salt
water
oli


Method

heat up a few drops of oil in a deep saucepan or a pot. fry onion. add ginger & garlic. some may prefer ginger garlic paste. add cumin.

add the carrot. stir fry & add in water. when half cooked add the rest of the vegetables, pepper & salt.

it's a very easy recipe. you may also use other vegetables like cabbage (red cabbage, round cabbage etc.), bean sprouts, snow beans etc.

you may also remove fish cake or fish balls if you don't take them. you may use tofu as alternative or just use vegetables.

try not to add potatoes, as it will produce gas in our body. same case for carrot. but you may add small quantity of carrot for flavour.

you may also use chicken nuggets as side dish.

i'll be posting more easy recipes soon.

RAMADHAN - THE MOST SACRED MONTH OF THE MUSLIM CALENDER - PART 1

fasting month will be starting tomorrow, 13/09/2007, in singapore. we muslims will be observing fast for 1 month. more time to be spent on praying & reading quran. we are also encouraged to do more dhikir.
let's take this opportunity to do more donations to poor & the needy.

1. The month of Ramadan is a month in which the Mercy and Blessings of Allah Ta'ala descend upon us continuously.

2. The whole Qur'aan was sent down to the first sky from Lawhe Mahfooz.

3. There is the night of Qadr, which is better than 1000 months.

4. The thawaab of good deed is equal to the fardh of another month. Tthe daily bread of Muslims is increased.

5. The first ten days are of mercy, second ten days are of forgiveness and the last ten days are of being freed from Hell.

given below is the link for prayer time, closing & opening time of breakfast & tarawih @ void decks & public places:

http://www.muis.gov.sg

SALAATHULLA SALAAMULLAH click here for song

coming soon - more topics on ramadhan - fasting, prayers, tips & recipes.

IDEA STAR SINGER 2007

I've been following IDEA STAR SINGER 2007 on Asianet. this is one programme i'll never miss. they have various arounds. now it's the 'favourite music director' & 'duet' arounds.
it's nice to see that all the participants have good voice & are talented. the participants not only sing malayalam hits, they also sing hindi & tamil songs. of coz i feel very sad to see them going during elimination rounds.
the judges are M G Sree Kumar, Sharreth, Usha thithi & there's a celebrity guess. all of them are doing a good job. Ranjini Haridas, miss kerala 2000, is the host.

VARUN J THILAK - ILAIYANILA


WILLIAM ISAAC - IRUVATHU KODI



TEENU TELLENCE - YETHETHO ENNAM


MUFEEDA MAJEED - POOMAANAME

LALETTAN HITS - PON VEYILILE

SONG - PON VEYILE
MOVIE - YAATRA MOZHI
DIRECTOR - PRATHAP POTHEN
MUSIC BY MAESTRO ILAIYARAJA
SINGERS - MG SREEKUMAR & CHITRA
ACTORS - SIVAJI GANESAN & MOHANLAL

a related article: Lalettan on Sivaji Ganesan
http://www.rediff.com/entertai/2001/jul/27mohan.htm

PON VEYILILE

GAME - SUPERMAN

SUPERMAN

KAVARUM GAANAM - POOMAANAME

SONG - POOMAANAME
MOVIE - NIRAKKOOTHU
MUSIC BY SHYAM
SINGER - K S CHITRA
ACTORS - MAMMOOTY & SUMALATHA

ANTHA NAAL NYAABAGAM - SIRIPIL UNDAAGUM RAAGATHILE

SONG - SIRIPIL UNDAAGUM RAAGATHILE
MOVIE - ENGIRUNTHO VANTHAAL
MUSIC - MELLISAI MANNAR MSV
LYRICS - KAVIYARASAR KANNADASAN
SINGERS - TMS & P SUSHEELA
ACTORS - 'CHEVALIER' SIVAJI GANESAN & JAYALALITHA

here i would like to give some infos about jayalalitha jayaram , one of my favourite heroines of 60's, as a movie star:

among the heroines of the 60's, jayalalitha has a special place. she has a very pretty face. i also like her style of acting & dancing. She was trained in Bharata Natyam and Carnatic Music from the young age of 4. She is said to be proficient in other dance-forms such as Mohini Attam, Kathak and Manipuri as well. Jayalalitha has given hundreds of performances in Bharatha Natyam and has even sung many songs herself in her films (songs are a staple of Indian films).
Jayalalitha is also well known for her Convent English.
the convent-educated jayalalitha made her debut in an English-language film, 'Epistle' over three decades ago. She was also in the lead in 'Izzat' - her only Hindi film - opposite Dharmendra.
She with her trimmed convent – educated English accent is known as a woman of letters. she has mentioned in an interview that when she was a child, she was very fond of Hans Christian Anderson, Grimms, Enid Blyton and the Malory Towers series, and later, Denise Robins, Barbara Cartland, Mills and Boon. Later on she graduated to the heavy stuff. she has read practically all the classics. her real favourite authors are Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and, among others, Oscar Wilde, Bernard Shaw, Sidney Sheldon, Danielle Steel, Pearl S Buck & James Hadley Chase.

LALETTAN HITS - PARAYAATHE ARIYAATHE

Recently i watched Udayananu Tharam (Udayan is the star). i enjoyed this movie. Lalettan as director Udaya Banu, Meena as actress Madhumathi, Sreenivasan as actor Saroj Kumar, & Mukesh as Producer Baby Kuttan. Bhavana is doing a guest role as actress Gayatri.

Udayananu Tharam is about a script writer cum assistant director, Udaya Banu, struggling to become director.
Hardworking, honest and good at heart he completes the script of a movie which he plans to make a hit to fulfill his lifetime dream. Baby Kuttan, a friend cum famous producer agrees to produce Udayan's film.
Rajappan Thengumoodu ( Sreenivasan), a junior artist comes to see Udayan and requests to stay with him for a few days. He was thrown out of his previous place because he couldn't pay for his accommodation. Udayan accommodates him as he didn't have the heart to say no. Once Rajappan knew that Udayan is on to his debut film, he wants to be his hero. But Udayan refuses. The scheming Rajappan steals Udayan's script and approaches a top producer with it and insists on becoming the hero.
The film becomes a super hit and Rajappan becomes famous. When Udayan comes to know about it he is shattered but couldn't do anything much about it. Rajappan changes his name to Saroj Kumar and gets himself trained in acting and dancing by Pachalam Bhasi (Jagathy Sreekumar).
Meanwhile Madhumati (Meena), a lead actress who was groomed by Udayan walks out of her house when she can't stand the suffering from her wicked brother and father into the comforting hands of Udayan who is much older to her. Udayan has to marry her to settle all the rumours but their relationship doesn't last long and Udayan becomes totally depressed.
But again Baby Kuttan comes to his rescue and encourages Udayan to come up with another script which he promises to produce. But he wants Saroj Kumar to be the hero. Although Udayan disagrees at first, he doesn't have much choice. The movie starts off but Saroj Kumar makes life miserable for Udayan whenever possible and walks out of the film when it is almost complete. The rest of the story deals with how Udayan tries to get his life back. How Udayan completes the film is interesting.
Sreenivasan writes about real life incidents that happen in the film industry and presents them in a humorous manner. He makes a dig at everyone, not even leaving the superstars. The director has handled the script well.
Mohanlal as Udayan presents a down to earth remarkable performance unlike the larger than life characters he plays these days. But it is Sreenivasan who steals the show as the dimwit obnoxious superstar Saroj Kumar. Meena is commendable as starlet Madhumati. The rest of the cast including Mukesh, Jagathy, Salim Kumar, Bhavana gives adequate support.


here is one of my favourite lalettan song:



here is another nice song from the same movie. a cute song featuring Meena & Sreenivasan:

PUTHU PAADALGAL - KANNAAMOOCHI YENADA

Movie - Kannaamoochi Yenada
Music - Yuvan Shankar Raja
Actors - Prithviraj, Sandhya, Sathyaraj & Radhika.

Click below to listen to the song:
KANNAAMOOCHI YENADA

Click below for more info on this movie:
http://www.kannaamoochienadaa.com/sites/kannaamoochienadaa/index.html
http://www.radaan.tv/radaan.html

MALARUM NINAIVUGAL

1. Oru Paadalai
Movie - Malligai Mohini
Music - GKV
Singer - SPB

ORU PAADALAI


2. Maargazhi Paarvai. a forgotten song.
Movie - Uyire Unakkaaga
Music - Isai Ngani Ilaiyaraja
Singers - SPB & S Janaki

here is a link for more info on this song
http://www.dhool.com/sotd2/413.html
MAARGAZHI PAARVAI

CINEMA CINEMA - MOHANLAL & ASIN IN NINETEENTH STEP

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is ready to start shooting for his new English movie titled Nineteenth Step. Bharat Bala is producing the film. MT Vasudevan Nair has written the films story. Bharat Bala himself is directing the film. Asin is acting opposite Mohanlal in the film. Nineteenth Step is both the actor and actresses first English film.
Earlier the director was interested in casting Kamalhasan as the hero and had approached him. It looks as if the veteran actor wasn't that keen on doing it. He therefore spoke to Malayalam superstar Mohanlal & he agreed.
The veteran was approached for the film and signed up for it on the condition that the films’ shooting is started only after six months. Asin to agreed to be apart of the project only after finishing the shooting of Ghajini and Vel. The other Malayalam superstar Mammotty too is acting in an English film playing the role of a doctor.

CINEMA CINEMA - AFTER RAJIIKANTH, IT'S MOHANLAL

The recent news in indian animation industry was all about Rajinikanth's 'Sultan The Warrior' an animation film done by his daughter. Following the lines of the superhero, its Malayalam star Mohanlal reinventing his career by doing an animation film .
Animation Dimensions, an animation company has started their work on a film with the Superstar as the hero. Mohanlal will also be lending his voice to the film, says the Creative Head of the Animation Dimensions, Prakash Nambiar. The film will have two heroes in the lead. Besides Mohanlal the other hero would be a superstar from Bollywood.
Apart from this, another animation series with the famous characters of Naadodikkattu , Daasan and Vijan is being worked by another group of animators.

ANTHA NAAL NYAABAGAM - PAAL VANNAM

Song - Paal Vannam
Movie - Paasam
Actors - MGR & Saroja Devi

PUTHU PAADALGAL - MARUTHA MALAI

Movie - Marutha Malai
Music - D Imman
Actors - Arjun & Nila

MARUTHAMALAI

PUTHU PAADALGAL - MALAIKOTTAI

Movie - Malaikottai
Music - Manisharma
Actors - Vishal & Priyamani

MD Manisharma has remixed Maestro Ilaiyaraja's famous 'yei aatha' from payanangal mudivathillai:


MALAIKOTTAI

THIRUVONAM - DAY TEN

Thiruvonam Aashamsakal!

Today is the 10th the most important day of Onam.

The enchanting state of Kerala reverberates with the chants of Onaashamsakal, "To everyone, Onam Wishes" as people exchange warm greetings of the occasion on the tenth and the most important day of the carnival of Onam. People believe that it is on Thiru Onam that the spirit of legendary King Mahabali visits the state of Kerala. Activities begin early in the morning. People clean their house, take early bath, wear new clothes and participate in special prayers organised in individual homes and then in local temples. Later a very special and the biggest of all days Pookalam is prepared to welcome Maveli. Clay mounds in the shape of pyramids representing Lord Vishnu and Mahabali are prepared and placed in front of the Pookalam. In the noon the grand feast of Onam called Onasadya is prepared. The strictly vegetarian meal consists of 11 - 13 mandatory dishes and is served on a banana leaf. The eldest member of the family presents gifts and new clothes to the family members. Various cultural events are organised all over the state to mark the day. Dances, games, shows and get together are the other highlights of the day. Patassu (fire crackers) are also burnt to celebrate the occasion. There are some rituals also marked for the eleventh and twelfth day called Avittom and Chatayam or Chathayam respectively. But the major celebrations get over on the tenth and the most important day of Thiruvonam.

Once again ellaavarkum ente Ona Ashamshakal :)
ENTE TENKASI TAMIZH PAIYNKIZHI

CINEMA CINEMA - NARAIN ENTER'S WEDLOCK

Actor Narain, who shot into fame following his performance in the blockbuster 'Achuvinte Amma', entered into wedlock today.
He tied the nuptial knot at a simple function held at the famous Tali Siva temple in Kozhikode, Kerala.
Narain has also acted in tamil movies Chitram Pesuthadi, Nenjirukkum Varai & 4 the people. His latest movie in tamil Pallikoodam has been released recently.
He married his long-time girl friend Manju Haridas, a famous anchor in Amritha TV. She has also sang a song 'idhu enna pudhu unarvo' in Chitram Pesuthadi.
Directors P V Gangadharan, Sathyan Anthikkad and Shyama Prasad were among the film personalities who attended the marriage.

RECIPES - JUICE

Beetroot Juice

1 apple
1/4 beetroot
1 inch ginger (reduce or increase as your preference)

blend all the above in a juicer or blender. drink immediately or chill it before drinking. it's a very delicious fruit drink which my mom makes for me. usually i'll feel fresher after drinking this.

BEAUTY TIPS

Natural Bleach

1. Mix 8 tsp of yoghurt (curds), 3 tsp. Lemon juice, 1 tsp of any vegetable oil. Apply this body pack with firm, upward movements. Wash off after 10 minutes. This is perhaps one of the oldest skin rejuvenation therapies. Use this at least thrice a week for a satiny skin.

2. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.

ONAM - Part 3 - THIRUVONAM

Thiruvonam
The tenth and the most important day of Onam celebrations is known as Thiru Onam or the Tiru Onam. Here Thiru or Tiru stands for sacred, holy, beautiful or auspicious and is equivalent of 'Sri' in Hindi. It is so called as the day is the most significant of all, for the people of Kerala. People believe that it is on the tenth day that Lord Mahabali comes to visit his people. Some scholars say that the name Thiru Onam comes from the name Sravanotsav out of which 'Sra' was taken out and 'vana' was transformed to 'Onam'. To the word Onam, 'Thiru' was added as the asterism Sravana on which Onam is celebrated was sacred to Lord Vishnu. Elaborate preparations are made to celebrate Thiru Onam in the grandest possible way. Early in the morning people perform special prayers to invoke divine blessings. Women clean up the house and decorate a flower mat in the front courtyard of the house. This is to welcome the spirit of the legendary King who is so much appreciated by his people centuries after his golden reign. A grand meal called Onasadya is also prepared to impress upon the spirit of the King that his people are happy and wish him well. Thiru Onam evenings are spent playing games and indulging in cultural events. Lightening and dazzling display of fire also takes place with much fan fair.

SUVAI THUZHIGAL

We all know that Selvi Jaya Lalitha was the heroine of Vennira Aadai. but before Jaya Lalitha another heroine was asked to come for make-up test. but she was rejected because she was too slim.

but she went to bollywood & became dream queen. she's none other than Hema Malini

Dream Girl


Chal Sanyaasi

MALARUM NINAIVUGAL - KANNE EN AZHAGURANI

Kanne En Azhagurani Radha
Movie Pokkisham

Kanne En Azhagurani

MALARUM NINAIVUGAL - UNNIDAM MAYANGUGIREN

This is also one of my favourite song.

Movie Then Sindhuthey Vaanam
Singer 'Gaana Ghandharvan' KJ Yesudas
Music V Kumar

Unnidam Mayangugiren

KAVARUM GAANAM - EE MALARKANYAKKAL

EE MALARKANYAKKAL

MOVIE MADHANOLSAVAM
MUSIC SALIL CHOWDARY

this also my favourite song. this song is also available in tamil:

COMEDY TIME

No one can forget the Tharumi character done by Nagesh in Thiruvilaiyaadal.
here is the comedy clips from thiruvilaiyaadal. see Nagesh's timing. enjoy & have a good laugh:

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3

ONAM - Part 2

Hi all,

here is some info on Pookalam:

Pookalam
Pookalam is an intricate and colourful arrangement of flowers laid on the floor. Tradition of decorating Pookalam is extremely popular in Kerala and is followed as a ritual in every household during ten-day-long Onam celebrations.
'Pookhalam' consists of two words, 'poov' meaning flower and 'kalam' means colour sketches on the ground. It is considered auspicious to prepare Pookalam, also known as 'Aththa-Poo' during the festival of Onam.
People believe the spirit of their dear King Mahabali visits Kerala at the time of Onam. Besides making several other arrangements, people, especially adolescent girls prepare elaborate Pookalams to welcome their most loved King.

Making of a Pookalam
Kilo and kilos of flowers, lot of dedication, creativity, technique and team effort are the basic essential of an eye catching Pookkalam.
Athapoovu are usually circular in shape and multi-tiered colourful arrangements of flowers, petals and leaves. Use of powder colours, desiccated coconut or artificial flowers is prohibited. Pookalams are normally laid on the front court yard of the house. Idols of Mahabali and Vishnu are placed in the center of the Pookalam and worshiped. Diameter of a Pookalam normally ranges from four to five meters.
Ritual of making the flower mats continues for all ten days of Onam. Designing starts from the day of Atham and is made ready by Thiruvonam day. Basic design is prepared on the first day. Size of a Pookalam is increased by adding more to it on every passing day hence a massive Pookalam gets ready for the main day of the occasion. Its a big creative task, as designers have to think of a new design ever day.
Various flowers are used on each day as a specific flower is dedicated to each day of Onam. Commonly used flowers include Thumba (Lucas Aspera), Kakka Poovu, Thechipoovu, Mukkutti (little tree plant), Chemparathy (shoe flower), Aripoo or Konginipoo (Lantana), Hanuman Kireedom (Red pagoda plant) and Chethi (Ixora). Of all these flowers, Thumba flowers are given more importance in Pookalam as they are small in size and glitter in the the soft rays of the sun. 'Thumba Poo' is also considered to be the favourite flower of Lord Shiva and King Mahabali was a devout worshipper of Shiva.
On the next day of Onam, Thumba flowers are used to decorate Onapookalam. The arrangement is not touched for the next 15 days. On the 15 th day, called 'Ayilyam', Pookalam is decorated again. On the next day, called Magam, Pookalam is given a cut in its four corners with a knife. This marks the end of Pookalam decorations for the year. Some also follow the tradition of erecting a small pandal over the completed flower carpet and decorating it with colourful festoons.
Making of Pookalam is itself a colourful and joyous event. Being a team effort it helps to generate feeling of togetherness and goodwill amongst the people. It is animating to watch women as they prepare Pookalam while singing traditional songs. Giggling and sharing jokes between the thought provoking and back breaking job.

Trends
Earlier, people used to make efforts to collect flowers for designing a Pookalam. Children used to get up early in the morning and gather flowers in their small 'Pookuda' (basket) from the village gardens. These days, the trend has changed and people have the option of buying flowers from the market in the shape and colour of their choice.
Pookalam decoration competitions are organised by various societies and groups all over the state on the day of Onam. They have become extremely popular and witness huge public participations. Big prizes are also kept in these contests as they have turned up to be extremely competitive events. A large number of people assemble just to have a look at the innovative and meticulously prepared art pieces.
A beautiful design, though it is said, is created in the heart, use of technology is also in vogue in designing of a Pookalam. People prepare design first on computer and then implement it on floor. This saves a lot of time and energy and helps the designers to come up with stunning Pookalams.

ONAM - Part 1

Hi all,

Onam celebrations has started last week. it's a ten days celebration. here are some infos on this festival:

Onam Celebrations
High-spirited people of Kerala celebrate Onam with gaiety and fervor. The festival is celebrated for a period of ten days, starting from the first day Atham and continuing till tenth and the biggest day called Thiru Onam. The spectacular festival attracts thousands of tourists from across the country and globe. Immense popularity of the festival is further promoted by the Government of India by celebrating Kerala Tourism Week during the time of Onam.

Beginning of the Celebrations
Celebrations of the first day are marked by intricate floral carpets called Pookalam. More flowers of different colours are added to this pookalam on each passing day. Girls take great delight in designing them in the front courtyards of their house. Boys take pleasure in helping them gather flowers. Special prayers are also said on Atham in a local temple. Hectic activities for the carnival begin in the state from this day onwards.

Celebrations on Thiru Onam
The biggest and the most happening day in the carnival of Onam is Thiruvonam. Festivities begin as early as 4 am. People clean up their house, take early bath, wear new clothes and perform elaborate prayers to seek divine blessings. A massive and most exquisite pookalam is prepared on this day to welcome the spirit of King Maveli.Highpoint of the day is the enormous lunch called Onasadya. People of Kerala are extremely passionate about this. Even if they cannot easily afford, they will anyhow prepare the meal inclusive of all the 11-13 prescribed dishes. This has lead to the saying in Malayalam, "Kanam Vittu Onam Unnanam" which means, "We should have the Thiruonam lunch even if we have to sell all our properties".

Activities, Events and Recreation
There are a lot of activities that takes place all over the state on Onam. Pulikali performers paint themselves in the guise of a tiger and enact hunting scenes to entertain people. Kummattikali artists don an attire of plaited grass and big wooden mask. They move from house to house collecting small gifts and amusing children. At Thrissur, caparisoned elephants move out in a procession and present a regal view. While at Cheruthuruthy, Kathakali artists cast a spell on the audience with the magic of their performance. Women perform their graceful traditional clap dance, Kaikotikalli on the day and enthrall the audience. Vallamkali, the popular snake boat race is also organised in several parts of the state to mark the day. Number of sports and games events are also organised on the day. These are collectively called Onakalikal. Some of them are rigorous sports like Talappanthukali, Kutukutu and combats like Kayyankali and Attakalam. Archery is also a part of Onakalikal. Senior members have their share of fun by playing indoor games like cards and chess. There is also a tradition of swinging on Onam. A decorated swing is swung on a high branch and young men and women take the pleasure on it while singing traditional songs.

KAVARUM GAANAM - PRIYANE

Priyane from Pin Nilaavu

this is 1 of my favourite song in malayalam. my favourite singers KJY & S Janaki has sung this song in Maestro Ilaiyaraja's music:

ANDRUM INDRUM - RAJAVIN PAARVAI

Andru:

Rajavin Paarvai from Anbe Vaa. MGR & Saroja Devi starrer released in 1960. Sung by TMS & P Susila:

Rajavin Paarvai


Indru:

same song Rajavin Paarvai from a malayalam movie Vaamanapuram Bus Route. Mohanlal & Lakshmi Gopalswamy starrer. Mohanlal acts as MGR fan. Sung by SPB & Chitra:

Rajavin Paarvai

COMEDY TIME

Chinna Koundar

goundar clarifies senthil's doubt:

CINEMA CINEMA - ASIN IN DUAL ROLE

Everyone knows that Kamal Haasan dons 10 different roles in Dasavatharam. But what is kept as top-most secret is that Asin playing a dual role in it.
Asin, who is pairing with Kamal Haasan in Dasavatharam is reportedly playing a double role. Sources close to the film unit say Asin plays the role of twin sisters in it.
The movie is directed by K S Ravikumar and has musical score by Himesh Reshammiya.
Produced by Oscar Ravichandran, Dasavatharam will be released for Deepavali.

source : IndiaGlitz

PUTHU PAADALGAL - INIMEY NAAGATHAAN

Inimey Naagathaan

Music by Maestro Ilaiyaraja



an animated movie from Mayabimbham Media in 'maestro' Illayaraja's music. all the songs are nice.
http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0001207.html

PUTHU PAADALGAL - BHEEMA

Bheema Songs:
Music Harris Jeyaraj

ragasiya kanavugal, oru mugamo & rangu rangamma are nice:
http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0001206.html

PUTHU PAADALGAL - THOTTAAL POO MALARUM

Thottaal Poo Malarum songs.
Music : Yuvan Shankar Raja:

my favourite songs in this movie are Arabu Naade & Vitaal Suriyanai:

http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/movie/T0001194.html

http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/tamil/s/movie_name.9219/


here is the review for the songs:

http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/musicreview/8629.html

COMEDY TIME

Mannan

Super Star Rajini goes cinema with goundar :

BEAUTY TIPS

Coconut Scrub

1/4 cup coconut
1/4 cup pounded almonds
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
2 - 3 cardamons - pound

mix all the above & use it as body scrub when bathing.

MALARUM NINAIVUGAL

naan yerikkarai mellirunthu from chinnathaayi. singers dr k j yesudas & swarnalatha:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rISwc2inU8

MALARUM NINAIVUGAL

i'll be posting songs from 60's, 70's, 80's & 90's which i enjoyed during my childhood & teenage days. i would like to start with my favourite music director 'maestro' ilaiyaraja & south indian 'nightingal' s.janaki. happy listening & viewing....

1. metti oli kaatrodu from metti

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgfQXk2PAHo

dancing baby - bhangra bollywood

Vijayakanth & TR mimicry

juz for fun:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lD91gvNWVng

BEAUTY TIPS

here are some beauty tips:

for fresh & bright look -

1. yogurt & besan mix:

2 teaspoon of yogurt
2 teaspoon of besan flour
a few drops of lemon juice

mix all the above ingredients. rinse face & wipe with towel. apply the yogurt mixture on face evently. leave it for 10 to 15 mins. after 10 to 15 mins wash face with tap water.


2. oat & honey scrub

2 teaspoon oats
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon milk
1/2 teaspoon rose water

pound oats. mix oats with honey, milk & rose water. mix well until oats softens. if the mix is too thick add a few drops of water.
rinse face & wipe it with towel. apply the oats mix on face. leave it for about 10 to 15 mins. after 10 to 15 mins wash face with tap water.

Tenkasi

Tenkasi is a town and a municipality in Tirunelveli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located in the foothills of the Western Ghats near the Courtallam Waterfalls.
Tenkasi (South Kasi) is famous for its Ulagamman Temple and its Shiva Temple. The Ulagamman temple was built by Parakrama Pandian, but was shattered by lightning. In the 1990s, the temple was reinstated with the help of Sivanthi Adithan and others, and it was painted again in 2006 by the same group for a new look. However, the first few feet from the ground is not painted as that part is supposed to have survived the lightning strike. The gopuram or the entering gateway is supposed to be one of the highest in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. The main deity at this temple is Kasi Viswanathar (Shiva). This temple has the uniqueness of having three Sannidhis, Sivan Sannidhi, Amman Sannidhi and Murugan Sannidhi. This temple has beautiful sculptures and also has musical stone pillars, that emit metallic sounds of different pitch when tapped with fingers. The entrance is so gigantic with heavy steps. One could view the majestic Temple Gopuram View when we enter Tenkasi. The entrance Gopuram of the temple will welcome the pilgrims with the pleasant cool breeze which waves through from Thirikooda Malai.
Tenkasi also boasts of another magnificent temple, Kulasekaranathar Temple, which has been in closed state for a few hundred years. It also has a temple pond in middle of the town, adjoining the Kannimaramman Temple. There are a row of houses along the Kannimariamman Temple, famous are the Justice and Advocate villas, such as Kuttalingam Pillai's residence.
Opposite to the main Kasi Visvanathar temple, there is a point selling Halwa (a wheat based sweet edible gel product) is available.
Tenkasi has 2 bus stands and a railway station. Now there is almost daily trains (Podhigai Express) which runs from Chennai to Tenkasi.
There is also Thenmalai (Honey Mountain) presence of many combs in the area, well know for a great lake and adventure trips.
Tenkasi is also famous for saral (drizzling). During May-August every year, people enjoy saral in Tenkasi.
The main tourist attraction of Tenkasi is Courtallam, with its exotic waterfalls and healing spas.
Tenkasi is at the footsteps of Thirikooda Malai (Thiri koodal means the joining of three - it is the convergence of three mountains) - a picturesque place. The famed Thirikooda Rasappa Kavirayar hailed from this area.