Students of Srishti School of classical dance, presenting Namami Narayanam. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In a performance that shimmered with a quiet elegance and spiritual resonance, Namami Narayanam, a Mohiniyattam dance production, choreographed by guru Shruthi Shoby, was presented at Mylapore Fine Arts Club, as part of the Abbas Cultural Dance Drama Festival. Performed…
What does it take to put together a boy band in India? Following a nation-wide talent hunt that stretched across months, thousands of auditions and an extensive bootcamp, international record producer and songwriter Savan Kotecha, who has worked with a range of artistes, including Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, One Direction and more recently, on Ed…
Kalamandalam Pradeep and Peesappilly Rajeevan during rehearsal of Old Man and the Sea. On the right is director Neeraj. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ernest Hemingway’s Nobel Prize-winning The Old Man and the Sea will soon get a Kathakali version Shakespearean plays and, more recently, the Spanish classic Don Quixote by Cervantes, have been adapted…
Karthi with director Tamizh during the launch of ‘Marshal’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Dream Warrior Pictures, in collaboration with IVY Entertainment, has announced a period action drama titled Marshal, set in 1960’s Rameshwaram. The film marks another ambitious venture for actor Karthi and director Tamizh (Taanakkaran fame) following well-known projects like Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru…
Last Updated:July 10, 2025, 17:50 IST CM says film was shot before Pahalgam attack, questions why Pakistani teams can visit India while artists face bans. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says calls to revoke Diljit Dosanjh’s citizenship are unfair and politically motivated. (IMAGE: PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann earlier this week appeared to dismiss the…
Sasikumar in a still from ‘Freedom’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In the long list of Tamil films that substitute nuanced storytelling with noble intentions comes Freedom, a socio-political prison-break thriller starring Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose. Director Sathyasiva ambitiously adapts the real-life story of how some 43 Sri Lankan refugees (allegedly members of the LTTE)…
On the evening of July 3, Mumbai’s jazz fans waited patiently to see two renowned American musicians at Tata Theatre. Around 7.40 p.m., after compere Brian Tellis had welcomed the audience, the duo walked in to a rousing applause. Trumpeter Randy Brecker, in a black and red shirt and his trademark cap, and drummer Peter…
Vivek Vijayakumaran and Pangambam Tyson Meitei | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Our Theatre Collective presents It Is You, a 75-minute physical theatre piece that strips away language to deliver a universally resonant exploration of identity, climate change, and human connection. The play, co-created by theatre practitioners Vivek Vijayakumaran and Pangambam Tyson Meitei, premieres on January…
President Droupadi Murmu, a poster for ‘Tanvi The Great’ President Droupadi Murmu will attend a special screening of Anupam Kher’s new directorial Tanvi The Great at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) in New Delhi on Friday (July 11), the makers shared. The film, which has won acclaim abroad, narrates the inspiring story of a…
Last Updated:May 23, 2025, 12:17 IST The tension further escalated when contestant Elvish claimed to have spotted a black panther nearby. Roadies XX’s shooting is held in Munnar. (Photo Credit: Instagram) The latest season of Roadies XX continues to make headlines with high-octane drama, unexpected twists, unpredictable alliances and jaw-dropping fights. The show, hosted by…
