Pune Institute fi lms to be screened at short fi lm festival

GUWAHATI: A package of highly applauded diploma fi lms made by Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, students, some of whom went on to become renowned fi lmmakers, will be showcased at the 2nd Guwahati International Short Film Festival (GISFF) to be held here from May 4-6, celebrating the premier fi lm school’s golden jubilee. The specially-designed Golden Jubilee package, earlier screened at the Mumbai International Film Festival (MIFF, 2012), comprise diploma fi lms made by the likes of Kumar Shahani, Girish Kasaravalli, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sriram Raghavan, Rajan Khosa and several others, a GISFF release informed here on Thursday. These fi lms give a glimpse to the early promise that these fi lmmakers exhibited as student fi lmmakers who learnt their craft at India’s fi rst fi lm school that has over the years churned out many a big talent in both artistic and technical streams of fi lmmaking. The technical crew of these fi lms also comprised then students of FTII. Some of them later became leading lights of the fi lm industry, such as cinematographers Jehangir Chowdhury, Hari Nair, editors the late Renu Saluja, Rajkumar Hirani and others. The fi lms from FTII to be screened at the GISFF include 37 Down Manmad Passenger (Kumar Shahani), Deccan Queen (KS Raju), Murder at Monkety Hill (Vidhu Vinod Chopra) and The Eight Column Affair (Sriram Raghavan).

Morkel and Pathan shines as Delhi defeat Kolkata by 8 wickets

Proteas pace bowler Morne Morkel and Indian allrounder Irfan Pathan fashioned Delhi Daredevils’ eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the second game of the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Left-hander Pathan clobbered an unbeaten 42 off 20 deliveries to help Delhi score 100-2 off 11.1 overs after Morkel grabbed 3-18 to restrict Kolkata to 97-9 in a game reduced to 12 overs per side because of rain here at Eden Gardens. Delhi openers Aaron Finch (30) and captain Virender Sehwag (20) set up the chase with a 49-run opening stand before both fell in quick succession. Pathan then quelled an increasing asking rate with the help of three well-timed sixes to the leg side. Kolkata captain Gautam Gambhir conceded Pathan and Morkel snatched the game away from the home side. “Morne bowled some real quality stuff but in the end we had a good total,” Gambhir said. “But then they batted really well, especially Pathan.” Earlier, the Delhi pace bowlers did not disappoint Sehwag, who decided to bowl fi rst after winning the toss. Morkel struck twice in his very fi rst over when he bowled South African compatriot Jacques Kallis (4) and fringe India batsman Manoj Tiwary (0) off successive yorker-length deliveries. Kallis tried to work the ball down the leg side and was bowled, while Tiwary suffered a fi rst-ball dismissal as he failed to bring down his bat in time and saw his stumps shattered. Morkel also grabbed the important wicket of Gambhir (16) just when the lefthander seemed to be leading a recovery. Gambhir tried to run the ball down to third man but managed to deviate it only on to the stumps. Kolkata were 55-6 at one stage but all-rounder Laxmi Ratan Shukla ensured a fi ghting total as he smashed 26 off 17 balls with two sixes and a four before being dismissed in the penultimate over. Pace bowlers Roelof van der Merwe and Umesh Yadav chipped in with two wickets each. On Friday, the Harbhajan Singh-led Mumbai Indians host the Pune Warriors after winning the tournament’s opening fi xture in an away game against the defending champion Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday. Also, Rajasthan Royals play Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur.

Pakistani former leg spinner Kaneria to consult lawyers over ECB corruption hearing

Former Pakistan leg spinner Danish Kaneria will consult his lawyers before deciding whether to attend a disciplinary hearing called by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) into corruption charges.”We have received no notifi cation of the ECB disciplinary hearing so far. When we get it we will consult our lawyers before announcing any decision,” Kaneria’s brother Vicky told on Thursday.

Iruvar Song lyrics - Great tamil

Narumugaiyae, Narumugaiyae, Nee Oru Naazhigai Nillaay..

Sengani Ooriya Vaai Thiranthu, Nee Oru Thirumoli Sollaai..

Attrai Thingal Annilavil, Netrith Tharala Neervadiya,

Kotrappoigai Aadiyaval, Neeyaa?

Attrai Thingal Annilavil, Netrith Tharala Neervadiya,

Kotrappoigai Aadiyaval, Neeyaa?

Thirumaganae, Thirumaganae, Nee Oru Naazhigai Paaraay,

Vennira Puraviyil Vanthavanae, Vaelvili Moligal Kaelaay..

Attrai Thingal Annilavil, Kottra Poigai Aadugaiyil,

Ottra Paarvai Paartthavanum, Neeyaa?

Attrai Thingal Annilavil, Kottra Poigai Aadugaiyil,

Ottra Paarvai Paartthavanum, Neeyaa?

Mangai Maanvizhi Ambugal En Maarthulaithathaena?

Mangai Maanvizhi Ambugal En Maarthulaithathaena?

Paandinaadanai Kannai Ennudaiya Vasanai Køndathaena?

Nilaavilae Paarththa Vannam, Kannaavilae Thøandrum Innum

Nilaavilae Paarththa Vannam, Kannaavilae Thøandrum Innum

Ilaithaen Thudithaen Pørukkavillai..

Idaiyinil Maegalai Irukkavillai..

Narumugaiyae, Narumugaiyae, Nee Oru Naazhigai Nillaay..

Šengani Oøriya Vaai Thiranthu, Nee Oru Thirumøli Šøllaai..

Attrai Thingal Annilavil, Køttra Pøigai Aadugaiyil,

Ottra Paarvai Paartthavanum, Neeyaa?

Attrai Thingal Annilavil, Netrith Tharala Neervadiya,

Køtrappøigai Aadiyaval, Neeyaa?

Yaayum Yaayum Yaaraagiyarø, Nenju Naernthathaena?

Yaayum Yaayum Yaaraagiyarø, Nenju Naernthathaena?

Yaanum Neeyum Èvvazhi Yaarithum Uravu Šaernthathaena?

Orae Oru Theendal Šeithaay, Uyir Kødi Pøøtthathaena?

Orae Oru Theendal Šeithaay, Uyir Kødi Pøøtthathaena?

Šembøølam Šaerntha Neerththulipøal

Ambudai Nenjam Kalanthathenna?

Thirumaganae, Thirumaganae, Nee Oru Naazhigai Paaraay,

Vennira Puraviyil Vanthavanae, Vaelvili Møligal Kaelaay..

Attrai Thingal Annilavil, Køttra Pøigai Aadugaiyil,

Ottra Paarvai Paartthavanum, Neeyaa?

Attrai Thingal Annilavil, Netrith Tharala Neervadiya,

Køtrappøigai Aadiyaval, Neeyaa?

Ahaa… Neeyaaa.. Ahaa… Neeyaaa.. Ahaa…

Bow down to Tamil the great!!!

Salman Khan decides to produce fi lms, the profi ts of which would be diverted towards charity

The man with a golden heart Salman Khan has now decided to produce fi lms under the banner of his NGO - `Being Human`. Yes, there would be fi lms made under the Being Human banner. If the fi lm is a hit, if people see the fi lm, whatever we make from it would go into charity,” confi rmed Khan in an interview with a leading news channel at the promotional launch of a travel portal.

Kingfi sher to kick off fashion show

KOCHI: ‘Kingfi sher Ultra’ and Storm Fashion Company come together to kick start South India’s biggest fashion extravaganza, ‘Kingfi sher Ultra’ Kochi International Fashion Week 2012 (Kingfi sher Ultra KIFW) to be organized here from April seven to 10. Informing this at a news conference here today, Storm Fashion Company CEO Gautham Sharma said that 50 models, including fi ve foreign models from Portugal, Spain and Sri Lanka would catwalk on ramp with traditional Kerala Sarees designed by Kerala’s acclaimed fashion designer Hari Anand in the four-day extravaganza. Besides Anand, 12 other best designers in the country, including PriaKataariaPuri, Vivek Karuna Karan, Riyaz Gangji, Monapali, Hari Anand, Julie Vergese, Prabhat Samasooriya, Gihan Ediriweera, Darshanika Ekanayake and Archana Kochhar, splashing myriad designs on the runway, he added. The highlight of the afternoon though would be a sneak preview of Hari Anand’s collection, unveiled by the sensational ex- Miss India World and Brand Ambassador for the fashion week, Parvathy Omanakuttan. The collection which would draw inspiration from traditional weaving methods, interpreted in a modern way, comprised saris and western formals. The traditional Kerala saris in pure Kasavu and exquisite embroidery found expression in modern fabrics like georgette, satin, chiffon and linen. A delighted Hari Anand said, ‘I am glad to be a part of the ‘Kingfi sher Ultra’ Kochi International Fashion Week 2012. ‘The entire collection focuses on reviving the traditional weaving techniques to give a modern and contemporary look. ‘The response to the preview has been overwhelming. ‘I now look forward to showcasing the entire collection early next week’.

Michelle Obama in Time’s 100 Fashion Icons list

LONDON: TIME magazine has listed the world’s 100 most infl uential style superstars in anticipation of its annual poll. While child actors-turneddesigners Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, the First Lady and the ‘monster mother’ Lady Gaga made it to the list, many big-name creatives and fashion pioneers failed to feature, the Daily Mail reported. Divided into categories, the list is fairly exhaustive and includes designers and brands, models, muses, photographers and editors and stylists, whose careers stretch back to 1923 when TIME was launched. Still, as with any list-making endeavour, there were bound to be oversights. The 25-year-old Olsen duo join iconic creators such as Miuccia Prada, Coco Chanel and Christian Dior on the Designers and Brands list, which seems a strange choice when many prominent and highly infl uential succeeding designers, save for John Galliano, and Karl Lagerfeld, were clearly missing. Raf Simons, Christopher Bailey and Hedi Slimane, who is credited for bringing skinny jeans to the mainstream, were all left off the list, which doesn’t include any notable retailers either, such as Andrew Saks and Ikram Goldman. However a few headturners made the cut, such as Sarah Blakely, the inventor of Spanx, who TIME said “has helped shape the modern woman – literally”. Jacques Heim and Louis Reard, the men who invented the two piece swimsuit, which eventually became the bikini, also featured. On the list of Editors and Stylists, others may wonder where the more mainstream visionaries are who have made an impact, like Rachel Zoe. While more predictable mentions were included, such as Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington, renowned fashion critics Cathy Horyn and Suzy Menkes were both left out. This is mostly noteworthy for the fact that Robin Gavensen, however, was mentioned. She is the Pulitzer prize winning Daily Beast writer who Karl Lagerfeld publicly claimed to have never heard of, after she wrote a less than shining review of his current designer status. Michelle Obama joins former First Lady Jackie Onassis in the muses category, who sit alongside the likes of Lady Gaga, Brigitte Bardot and Andy Warhol - however Warhol’s own iconic muse, Edie Sedgwick, is noticeably missing. In the models category, Nineties supers including Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss make an appearance, but Claudia Schiffer, ‘The Body’ Elle Macpherson and Christy Turlington were left off. Gisele Bundchen, who topped the Forbes magazine World’s 10 Top-Earning Models in May last year, is listed, but as far as newer faces go it ends with her. Younger iconic faces like Lara Stone and Coco Rocha were left off, who have made waves in both editorial aspects of the modelling industry as well as their role in helping to re-shape it, bringing attention to its body issues and labour issues, respectively. While Heidi Klum was counted, Tyra Banks, who as well as building a a successful empire, was the fi rst African- American woman to feature on covers of both the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Victoria’s Secret catalogue, was surprisingly missing. TIME magazine’s top 100 fashion icons included: Giorgio Armani, Pierre Cardin, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Dolce and Gabbana, Tom Ford,Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, Levi Strauss, Gisele Bundchen, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum, Kate Moss, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Michelle Obama, Princess Diana

Nayan not doing any of my fi lms: STR

Actess Nayantara ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’ is back to fi lms after breaking up with Prabhu Deva. She has also managed to sign some promising fi lms in Tamil - Telugu and currently has three Telugu and a Tamil to opposite Gopichand. The actress return to industry and she is somehow linked with all of STR’s in the next projects, be it his music album ‘Love Anthem For World Peace’ or his movies. STR talks about this, “The moment Nayantara made her return. I heared a number of news that she is the heroine in ‘Vada Chennai’, doing in Vettai Mannan and Podaa Podi and is my heroine in Vaalu!” “She is not doing any of my movies and people should stop dragging her name with mine, be it for fi lms or in private life”, he further said. It was only rumour that some top notch directors were trying to bring together Simbu and Nayantara for a fi lm due to the demand among fans for their on screen chemistry. All are only rumours.

!!! போ நீ போ !!! Dedicated to all pure missing heart!...

போ நீ போ

போ நீ போ

தனியாக தவிக்கின்றேன்

துணைவேண்டாம் அன்பே போ

பிணமாக நடக்கின்றேன்

உயிர் வேண்டாம் தூரம் போ

நீ தொட்ட இடமெல்லாம் எரிகிறது அன்பே போ

நான் போகும் நிமிடங்கள் உனக்காகும் அன்பே போ

இது வேண்டாம் அன்பே போ

நிஜம் தேடும் அன்பே போ

உயிரோடு விளையாட விதி செய்தாய் அன்பே போ

தனியாக தவிக்கின்றேன்

துனைவேண்டாம் அன்பே போ

பிணமாக நடக்கின்றேன்

உயிர் வேண்டாம் தூரம் போ

உன்னாலே உயிர் வாழ்கிறேன்

உனக்காக பெண்ணே

உயிர் காதல் நீ காட்டினாள்

வாழ்வேனே பெண்ணே

இதுவரை உன்னுடன் வாழ்ந்த என் நாட்கள்

மறுமுறை வாழ்ந்திட வழி இல்லையா

இருள் உள்ளே தேடிய தேடல்கள் எல்லாம்

விடியலை காணவும் விதி இல்லையா

போ நீ போ

போ நீ போ

என் காதல் புரியலையா

உன் நஷ்டம் அன்பே போ

என் கனவு கலைந்தாலும்

நீ இருந்தாய் அன்பே போ

நீ  தொட்ட இடமெல்லாம் எரிகிறது அன்பே போ

நான்  போகும் நிமிடங்கள் உனக்காகும் அன்பே போ

இது வேண்டாம் அன்பே போ

நிஜம் தேடும் அன்பே போ

உயிரோடு விளையாட விதி செய்தாய் அன்பே போ

தனியாக தவிக்கின்றேன்

துணைவேண்டாம் அன்பே போ

பிணமாக நடக்கின்றேன்

உயிர் வேண்டாம் தூரம் போ!!!

Dedicated to all pure missing heart!...

*-*pappu*-*

T A M I L L O V E !

iLaiyavaLin idaiyoru noolagam 
padiththidavaa panivizhum iravugaL aayiram 
idaiveLi edhaRku sol namakku 
un naaNam oru muRai vidumuRai eduththaal enna 
ennaith theendak koodaadhena vaanoadu sollaadhu vangakkadal 
ennai aendhak koodaadena kaiyoadu sollaadhu pullaanguzhal 
nee thottaal nilavinil kaRaigaLum neengumae 
vizhigaLil vazhindhidum azhagu neerveezhchchiyae 
enakku nee unaiththara edhaRku aaraaychchiyae 
unaivida vaeRu ninaivugaL aedhu 
roajaa...roajaa...roajaa... 
-
on of the great tamil Lyricst "Vaali"