Day: August 12, 2019

Preeti Sai Krishnamani, a US resident shishya of the MLV School of Music, Mandaveli performed her Carnatic vocal arangetram, 27 July (Saturday) at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.

Devotees in large number took part in the Aadi Kirthigai festival at Arulmigu Vallidevasena Samedha Sivasubramaniya Swami Temple, Avvai Nagar, Selaiyur, Friday (26 July).

Nanganallur Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association (Thambraas) conducted the fifth edition of Radha Kalyanam recently.

Sree Krishnarpanam Seva Trust, Nanganallur, oragnised a week-long Bhagavatha Sapthaham, performed by S Raguveera Bhattacharyar, between 22 and 28 July.

To commemorate the festival season, the Mylapore Trio S Amarnath, S Surendranath, S Aparna, Sugathan and members of Sri Sumukhi Rajasekharan Memorial Foundation organised the 16th year Pooja Vidhanam, an innovative workshop for women.

Sri Krishna Sweets in association with Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan organised ‘Avan Than Nadigan’ as a tribute to actor Sivaji Ganesan recently.

Buzz is that she has been approached to play a meaty role in Vishal’s next film, being directed by Sundar C. Sources say that an official announcement will be made in the coming weeks.

Chennai 2000 Plus Trust is conducting Aadi Isai Thiruvizha at Arusuvai auditorium, Somasundaram Street, off North Usman Road, T Nagar, Chennai.

Actor Vikranth starrer ‘Bakrid’ is set for release 23 August. It is directed by Jagadeesan Subbu of ‘Sigai’ fame and is said revolving about the bond shared between a camel and a man.

Young musician Zatrix aka Surya won the award for best music composer for the short film ‘Megam Sellum Thooram’ in the recently-concluded SIIMA awards.