EXCLUSIVE IWD: Female Frontliners Who Risked It All For The Sake Of Their Patients

Doctors and nurses are the embodiment of God! They save lives and keep us well.
In the year 2020, medical frontliners hold a special significance considering the fact that doctors, physicians, nurses and other medical professionals are working around the clock  during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fighting the risk of infection by wearing PPE kits and serving patients is what doctors have been doing since the pandemic started in early 2020.
Their selfless effort and sacrifice is something we truly appreciate. Hence, in honour of International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women around the world, and we begin with the frontliners who are working day and night to treat those afflicted with the virus at the same time curb the spread of COVID-19 further.
Varnam Malaysia in conjunction with this year’s IWD took the opportunity to interview female frontliners on a series of questions, in line with their duty.
Dr Jhananie Selladurai (Hospital Melaka)
As the nation pledges to remain home under a Movement Control Order (MCO) to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, Dr Jhananie and her colleagues put their own wellbeing at risk every single day in order to help the public.

You’re currently posted as a Medical Officer in Hospital Melaka. Did you expect to be in this role when you first started in the workforce?
Yes of course I did expect this because that’s the objective of housemanship training for 2 years. The responsibility as a medical officer will be more challenging as you need to be more responsible and independent in handling cases. Thus, mentally and physically one must be prepared to face the challenges to manage the patients by yourself without failing yet performing the best for a better quality of life for the patients.
Tell me about the action or decision you’re most proud of?
Yes, I would like to share my experience handling a patient who was being disrespectful in the ward. As a doctor, I have to be as calm and collected as I can be by applying sound learning, to guard the purity of the medical practices doctrine and to be disciplined in my work. This is my work ethics.
In any challenging situation, patience is vital in handling patients. There is no point in losing my temper when I can solve matters in a calm manner.

What’s the most important piece of advice you’d give to a woman thinking of starting a career in the medical line?
First of foremost, to be a doctor one must not only be passionate about being one but must adore the profession. The patient is your book to learn as much as you can at the same time treat them with uttermost respect with a focus on their ultimate well-being.
Do you think there’s a stereotype attached to female doctors?
Yes. Female doctors have always been told that they don’t have enough time to spend with their families especially if they are tied with oncall (requiring them to stay in the hospital for more than 24 hours). As a woman if you adore the job and at the same time you can manage your family you’re the champion.
Common stereotypes often exist in the workplace. Women often have to either choose between a career or a family, which is hard, but it shouldn’t be the case.
Dr Yasotah Thakshina Moorthy (Hospital Tangkak)
Medicine is certainly not for the faint at heart. It is arguably one of the most respected and well-esteemed occupations. But, what would it take to be a good doctor?

Are there any assumptions about women that you would like to change? If yes, what is it and why?
Yes, women are always labelled as the weakest. They’re always labelled as the weakling compared to men. People should learn to accept that women are equal to men. They can handle any tough situation and come back strong as any men. Recent data released by the United Nations reveal an alarming disparity. These women frontline workers are getting paid 11 per cent less than their male counterparts globally. This should change, why isn’t there gender equality when both genders are taking the same amount of risk to save lives?
International Women’s Day was first marked in 1911 – over 100 years ago. Why do you think the day is still relevant?
I think it is more like a reminder that women should be celebrated and respected. It is to identify, celebrate, to increase the visibility of women’s achievements that can help forge equality worldwide.
Since you’ve worked in the medical line throughout the years, do you remember any personal incident where you were made to feel inferior/superior solely for being a woman?
Yes, I feel superior for being a woman and definitely proud of being one. Everyone knows how difficult the medical line is. I remember how my family members used to say that, once you’re a doctor, you will not have time to make for your family. Well, I think I am in a process of proving them wrong. However busy I get, or however tired I am, I have never neglected my part or my responsibility towards my old parents. Compared to the other siblings in my family, I think as a woman, I have been there more. So, there’s nothing a woman can’t do. And I’m proud of it.
How do you feel about the way women are represented in the working culture? Can you see yourself in any of them?
Currently, I think women are really thriving. One thing which the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us is that when women lead, we see positive results. Some of the most efficient and successful responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in the other parts of the world were led by women. They are even at the forefront of humanity’s battle against the pandemic. Be it as front-line and health sector workers, or scientists, doctors, and caregivers. I am a front liner. I have been giving my best till today. Well, if there’s more that I can do and help during this pandemic, I will give all my best.
What do you think helped you get so far in your career? How can we mentor young girls to dream bigger?
Undoubtedly my mother. I have seen all my life what a strong person she is. Yes, she’s stubborn. Stubborn to get things right for us. She has taught me the importance of being a brave woman. How daring she should be to dream. And to never step down fearing others. I have learnt how to apply that in whatever I do till today. Young girls should be motivated by showing other women’s achievement worldwide. Even though many women around the world have been achieving big, there’s not enough platform to show their achievements and accomplishments. I think these young girls should be exposed to these women’s achievements and be motivated to dream and achieve much bigger dreams like them.
Anuosha Satasivam (Hospital Batu Gajah Perak)
Practising compassion is an important component of good medical care in any situation and Dr Anuosha has been implementing it since she joined the medical line. Hailing from Ipoh, the passionate doctor is in charge of the Covid-19 ward at Hospital Batu Gajah, Perak.

How have you found being a woman, working in the medical line?
I wouldn’t say it’s like a walk in the garden. It can be challenging for both women and men equally. But, despite all the tiredness, issues and ongoing crisis, compassion drives along and motivates us to start a better day ahead. I have seen many of my female colleagues including staff, single mothers with two to three kids still showing up to work. It’s inspiring to see them!
What advice would you give someone looking to start working in your sector?
Compassion to serve. You got to have the passion to serve and that’s the only thing that will keep you going. In the medical line, the term or word appreciation is actually a rare compliment to hear from your bosses or colleagues. But knowing that you did something right at the end of the day, that’s what directs you the most.

In your opinion, how do our individual actions, conversations, behaviours and mindsets have an impact on our larger society?
We’re all part of the universe. What we say, think, do and advocate impacts our surroundings. No matter how small the impact the ripple will be always bigger. As a woman, how we carry ourselves based on our appearance, achievement and etc, we are continuing to inspire other women every day. Just like how I look up to my colleagues and staff, who are still yet showing up to work on time and doing what they’re supposed to do is actually inspiring.
Is it (still) necessary as a woman in modern times to decide between career and children, and what advice would you give to young women in this regard?
Yes, it’s necessary. It still remains a matter of choice. I’ve grown up seeing career-oriented women and family-oriented as well. Both are successful on their own terms. So, my advice to young women is surround yourselves with the dreamers and the doers who push you to the next level.
Sri Latha Nakarajoo (Ng Teng Fong General Hospital)
With the MCO lasting months, Melaka born and bred Sri Latha is a frontliner who works as a nurse in Singapore’s Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. Being there for the past seven years;  missing her family but at the same time whilst attending to life treating COVID-19 patients on a regular basis.

When was the last time you saw your family?
The last I saw my family was in August 2020. Went back to Malaysia for my delivery and left behind my 2 month old and 4-year-old daughter and came back to Singapore for work purposes.
If 2020 was the year for female movements’ what is the impact of those movements in 2021?
I would say, determining a woman’s place in relation to career and motherhood.
Why do you think gender diversity/gender equality is so important in the workplace?
It will promote innovation, when the employee feels that the organisation they are working for supports gender equality, it encourages them to innovate things. Thus, diversity and equality in the workplace create more innovative outputs.
Who were pivotal women role models that have positively impacted you in your career? What’s one lesson they taught you?
The greatest mentor I have had in my nursing career has been my sister. My unceasing source of support from my young age has been my sister,  Magalacumy. She championed my decision to pursue a nursing career and my efforts to become a nurse. And not forgetting my backbone, my husband, Navindran has been instrumental in managing the household, looking after my kids and other responsibilities, which allowed me to focus on my work and pursuing my studies.
What do you believe will be the biggest challenge for the generation of women to come?
I believe women support and empower each other, starting with our basic principles of who we are, our morals, values, integrity. We must be humble, show togetherness, passion, excellence and enthusiasm toward laying the foundation for our progress through our work.
We all know that without women, the earth will be a barren wasteland. Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another.  Women are the epitome of strength, resilience and beauty.
May we know them;
May we raise them;
May we be them!
Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at Varnam Malaysia!
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PHOTOS: Nayanthara & Vignesh ShivN Spent Their Weekend At Coachella

Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan and popular actress Nayanthara recently went on a trip to the USA to enjoy a romantic, summer holiday.
While they were there, the power couple spent the weekend rocking out at Coachella, an annual music and arts festival that takes place in California.
Vignesh Shivan was more than happy to share a photo of himself and his beautiful fiancé on social media, with Nayanthara locked in his arms at the music festival.

“Good bye #Coachella #StageCoach had an amazing time ! Short musical journey wit my star:) great experience ! #Beyonce moments being the best ! #BackToWork #SummerVacationOver #WorkMode.” he tweeted.

Back in March, Nayanthara accidentally confirmed her engagement to Vignesh Shivan after picking up an award. She thanked her parents, brother and her “fiancé” for their support – which immediately confirmed that an engagement took place somewhere – unbeknownst to us.
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Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya Star Dr Sethuraman Passes Away

Actor Dr Sethuraman passed away due to a cardiac arrest at his residence in Chennai on March 26th (Thursday). His sudden demise has left the Tamil film industry shaken.
The actor is a dermatologist by profession who was serving full-time at his Chennai-based skincare and cosmetology facility ‘Zi Clinic’.
Sethuraman ventured into the Tamil film industry, owing to his friendship with actor Santhanam. After the success of Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya, Sethuraman appeared in three more Tamil films, Vaaliba Raja in 2016, Sakka Podu Podu Raja in 2017 and 50/50 in 2019.
The Kollywood celebrities extended condolences on hearing the news of Sethuraman’s demise.

Sad news. Actor and Doctor Sedhuraman passed away few hours ago due to cardiac arrest. My condolences to his family. RIP pic.twitter.com/SIlkfQ1qm2
— Sathish (@actorsathish) March 26, 2020

shocked … gone too soon .. such a nice person … RIP #sethuram @iamsethuraman pic.twitter.com/dlA8lQooAM
— aishwarya rajesh (@aishu_dil) March 26, 2020

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The Varnam team extends our heartfelt sympathies to the family of Dr Sethuraman.
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Part 4: Top 6 Malaysian Crooners Of Magnificent Cover Songs

There is a saying that once a musician releases a song to the world, it no longer belongs to them. When other singers cover a song, they may alter the piece’s style or intrinsic meaning by performing their own rendition.
Here are my picks for Part 4 cover songs that outshine the original versions:
Revo Mani Lakhram ft Parameswara – Revo Mani Lakhram ft Parameswara
This rendition – taken from Takkar’s Nira – gives the new wave hit by Revo which is a totally Satanic makeover with its menacing guitar riff by Parameswara and her demonic vocals. Speaking of soothing voice, I would say that Revo has made a brilliant choice of choosing this song.
It seems we really do get to love Revo’s voice.

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Raajachelvan Ilanchelvan – raajamusic
A great taste in cover songs has always been a trademark for this young talented boy, Raaja who has recorded Yen Geethame from the Swaralayam musical series.  He made the cover into his lifetime ideology by performing it with remarkable compassion that the majority of the audience had missed.
Check out the breathtaking cover song by Raaja:

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Thamil – thamil_mali
Maruvarthai is one of the most ubiquitous song of all time which known by everyone. Hard to say which was the original version and which the cover of this love song as Thamil gave a slow-groove take for this acoustic version. All I would say, Thamil’s cover is a gem as well!

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Agendra – agendraramesh
Who could forget Raja Raja Chozhan tune by the maestro Illaiyaraja?
I’m not sure whether this one counts but it has to be mentioned in the list. A sense of melancholy left behind while listening to Agendra’s Raja Raja Chozhan cover song. The addition of Agendra’s calming voice to the soul-stirring guitar riff elevates this song to another level of tranquility.
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Moganavadhna Suntrakumar – moganavadhna
Moganavadhna is no stranger to cover songs, having recorded renditions of Uyirile En Uyirile from the movie Vellithirai is as unique as it is calm. Just her voice provides a different kind of emotion, guys!

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Ruhan Ravindran – ravindran_ruhan
Ruhan, the young crooner brings Kannaana Kanne from Naanum Rowdy Thaan movie with his calm-soft  vocals. He was practically born to sing — a vocalist who is clearly expressive and genuine taking on a tune that is the same way. It’s about the most uncool thing you can do.

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Sutra Dance Foundation Presents “Triple Frontiers” at PJ Civic Centre

The country’s most renowned classical Indian dance guru and the Sutra Dance Foundation will be performing for the first time in more than 25 years at the PJ Civic Centre (PJCC).
All plans for the show, which was scheduled to take place in March 2020, were postponed when the country went into its first lockdown last year. Then, when the show was forced to take a backseat, many of those who were looking forward to the opening night in October 2020 were left disappointed once more.
Now that live events are making a comeback, Ramli and his dancers are eager to enthral the audience and breathe new life into this dance form.
They are looking forward to connecting with Klang Valley audience in its upcoming performances after a successful ‘world premiere’ which took place in Seremban and Melaka two weeks ago.
On April 9th, at 8pm, Triple Frontiers, an ode to Odissi, will be staged with a Gala Fundraising Nite. Invitations are available via donations of RM50, RM80, or RM150. Following that, on the 10th and 11th of April, two nights of performances will be held, with invitations by donations of RM40 or RM60.
Triple Frontiers pays tribute to three women Odissi dancemakers – Sujata Mishra, Parwati Dutta, and Meera Das. These three women’s works, who come from a variety of backgrounds, are clearly translated into their choreography, which tells stories through intense creativity in expression and elaborate elucidation of hand and foot movements.
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Sujata, an Odissi from the Debaprasad School, stands out for her unique musical taste. Parwati, a dancer and scholar from the Delhi School, is a very erudite dancer and scholar who approaches her work with a strong musical approach. Meera, on the other hand, is a skilled dancer with a lot of experience. Her individualistic approach, which is firmly rooted in Kelubabu tradition, exemplifies the Kelucharan School.
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These three women, who began their dance training decades ago with Pankaj Charan, Kelucharan Mahapatra, and Debaprasad Das, are now choreographers in their own rights, with their own dance schools.
Those who attend the show can expect a one-of-a-kind performance. Triple Frontiers is set up as a triple bill, with two intermissions for dancers to change into different costumes and set the mood for each segment of the guru/dance-makers.
Datuk Ramli Ibrahim proudly exclaims;
This time, there is more input from the young dancers of Sutra especially those from our Dance Outreach program (Kajang, Rawang & Ladang Sg Choh) which we started more than 7 years ago. The little ones have now grown into teenagers, and are poised and confident dancers. They are holding the fort now and audiences may like to start identifying who and which talent they will be watching in the years to come.
Triple Frontiers, which has been postponed twice, will finally be completed. In this third attempt, Ramli can finally breathe a sigh of relief after dealing with date changes, postponements, cancellations, changing dancers, recreating publicity campaigns, and appeasing irate patrons.

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Are you ready to be smitten by a glimpse of artistic dance that will leave you mesmerised?
For enquiries and bookings, contact:
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Dhilip Varman, An Inspiring Musician!

A localite from Penang province, who has left a deep mark in our hearts with his exquisite melodious tune and vocal repertoire, is none other than Dhilip Varmam.
Dhilip Varman is the most adored and admired artist by netizens for years!
His few hits still gets us humming to it when we ever hear it playing. He has surely never failed to captivate his fans with his melonious skills. He’s regarded and honoured as one of the finest artist in Malaysia that has reached great heights in the music industry.

Dhilip Varman kicked started his career in the music field 20 years ago in 2000. His first debut was made in 2002, he was offered a chance to sing in an album Rogkwave “Naveenam”. He then immersed further in the industry by doing small shows and performed as a stage performer during his earlier days.
Now, two decades down the road, he is still one of the most eminent musicians in Malaysia, playing a vital role as a singer, lyricist and composer!
Dhilip has released various albums over the span of 18 years. His first album, Kanavellam penned and composed by him was a huge hit, amassing fans across the globe.

His key element leading him up the ladder of success was his unique voice which has always been compared to the vocalists in the tamil music industry in India.
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With Rogkwave ‘s guidance, he expanded to open up his own production company and established his own entity, Dhilip Varman Productions .
“Uyirai Tholaiten” made a metamorphic event in Dhilip’S life,  garnering him the limelight of success.
“Uyire Tholaiten” flabbergasted the entire country with its remarkable composition and became a successful hit, marking the No.1 spot on THR Raaga’s top 10 Malaysian hits. His equally enthralling hits “Ennavaley” and “Kanavellam Neethane” is still an evergreen song his fans adore, cherish and sing along till this day.

Dhilip Varman has definitely captured our hearts very dearly, with his astonishing flair in singing. Currently, Dhilip Varman has dropped his latest release, produced by his own production company on his youtube handle called Anukkal Iyakkam.
WATCH: DHILIP VARMAN’S LATEST HIT ANNUKAL IYAKKAM

His triumphant in acquiring a special place in our lives, surely was never an overnight process. Starting from scratch, building his pathway of success purely by his own, despite all hurdles and struggles along the great barrier road, Dhilip is definitely someone we should aspire to be.
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WATCH: Paakaati Po, A Malaysian Tamil Film By Our Mass Comm Students

Paakaati Po is an upcoming Malaysian Tamil film, directed by Kathir Raven.
In a first of its kind, 80% of the team behind this romantic comedy are our Mass Communication students from various Malaysian colleges and universities, under the guidance of More Four Productions.
The cast too, comprises of mostly newcomers to the industry. The music is composed by Hari Maaran.

Paakaati Po hits screens on the 5th of March 2020. Check out the trailer here

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5 Things Good Men Never Do; You Know Just As A HUMAN Being !

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* Using Surya’s photo cause he is the baddest good man to have ever existed. If you know you know!*
I understand that “never” is a strong word. We all have good and bad days, and it’s easy to fall short of our own expectations at times. However, I believe that good men hold themselves to a higher standard of conduct in all aspects of life.
Leave your thoughts in the comments about what else should (or should not) be on this list.
A good man will never pick apart your looks.
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I cannot tell you how important this is! Be it your friends or someone you are crushing so hard on, if they ever take a dig at how you look; be it your sense of style or just how you present yourself, please do yourself a favour and say goodbye to that connection.
If you hear this phrase;
“I like how you look when you do not have make up on”
 Or
“You look nice with makeup but i prefer my woman to be natural looking”
Please run. Do not even try to explain to them cause I am sure you wouldn’t be the first woman to try that. Here is what is wrong with this; women use makeup for themselves; for whatever reason they have. An unaware man would use these lines because he probably feels insecure. Sis, no one can do anything about it; including himself.
A classic emotionally abusive behaviour is purposely attempting to lower your self worth so you will not feel confident enough to leave him. It is his way of trying to control you and inflict you with doubt about who you are and what you deserve.

Time and time again, I am truly blessed to see the good men in my social peripherals prove that it is basic to not pick apart a human’s looks.High quality men out there know that commenting on a person’s physique is a derogatory act.

A good man will never invade your privacy.
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“If you really trust me; you should not have a problem to share your password”

Oh the gaslighting in this scenario is so common and prevalent; in many communities but let’s get intersectional. In this lifetime, I have been cursed to hear stories of women telling me that their partners demand for them to share their social media account passwords. I have also met women who have demanded this from their partners and to that i say, no gender exceptions. A good human will NEVER invade your privacy.
This privacy issue is a huge thing in our community. Nude photos of women are almost always circulating on Telegram groups. What do you think happens? The women live in fear and that is their right but I am here to tell you, if a man ever blackmails you to leak your nude photos; go to the authorities and keep believing in yourself. Do not let the elderly people question your worth. Your body is worth celebrating and a nude photo isn’t the end of the world. I do not hear stories of men’s lives being destroyed if their d*ck pics gets leaked.
I also would never say this,
“Don’t you have sisters at home? Would you like it if someone does this to your mother?”
Oh please, this is old. Incestuous abuse has been happening for decades in communities where sex education is seen as the reason for unprotected sex. The irony 🤦🏽♀ So, a good man will NEVER ask you for your passwords and will decline them even if you give it to them cause it will never serve them in any way.
A good man will recognise your value, he will not make you feel the need to prove it to him.
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I worked so many of my teenage and young adult years, proving my value to some men in my life. It is not worth it; even if the list includes your own dad. If a person makes you feel like you need to keep proving it to them that you are of value; run!

Two words; insecurity projection. Whatever they feel is lacking in their life and because there is a clear lack of self acceptance, the good ol projection comes into play. The measure of how sick the dynamics would be in a relationship with a low quality man would be to check yourself when you are around with your friends.

A good friend will NEVER ever make you feel like you need to prove yourself to be of value. They see you and know that your values are a huge part of your identity but never ever will they make you feel like you need to prove it to them.
A good man will never disrespect you.
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Easy and basic right? Yet, we see many women around us allow their life partners to disrespect them..

What is disrespectful to me can be different to you and I suggest to always have your standards up high. This one is very strongly tied to the previous two traits. If a person respects you; your privacy won’t be invaded and you won’t catch yourself in a loop of questioning if you think they value you or not?
A good man does not see respect as a trade or “fuel” for the relationship. Respect transcends past all labels. It boils down to how he feels for you and understands that it takes consistency to maintain this space.

And lastly,
A good man will never avoid important conversations
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A good man understands that no problem can be solved until it is confronted, whether it is between family members or in a relationship. The only thing that avoiding difficulties achieves is postponing the inevitable and potentially making things worse.
There is a difference between picking your battles and avoiding conflict entirely — the important thing is to know when to hold’em and when to fold’em, but having the courage and integrity to approach important issues calmly and deliberately is a sign of dignity and respect; for everyone in that scenario.
This is a personal opinion, but I have always believed that people should be able to have any type of conversation in order to strengthen the bond. Just observe the best friend relationship model. Is there anything that you can never tell your best friend? Trust me, even the most sensitive issues have been discussed without patronising each other.
These attributes work for EVERYONE and not just for men. Interestingly, most women do not face some of the issues listed here in this article. Do let me know what you think and what are things good men/women do!
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Love Today: A Brilliantly Written, A Feel Good Hilarious Flick By Pradeep

This rom-com movie is an extended version of Pradeep’s Appa Lock (2017) short film.
Pradeep Ranganathan who debuted as a director 4 years ago is now back again on track with a brand new film aptly titled ‘Love Today’, but this time he donned a double role; as an actor and director.
Upon its release, netizens showered Pradeep and his film with tonnes of love and positive feedback. Seeing all the hype and buzz circulating about this movie, the writer hops on to watch this film on the big screen. (Hell yes, this movie is worth watching and this fun-filled movie deserves to be celebrated)
With engrossing scenes and a brilliant screenplay, Pradeep yet again proves that commercial films are his forte. Let’s dive in deeper~
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Long-Story Short
Love Today centres around a young couple, Pradeep and Nikitha (Ivana). The story gets heated up when Nikitha’s strict-conventional father, Sathyaraj made makes the couple exchange their phones for a day, promising that he’d get them married if all goes well. Both Pradeep and Nikitha agree to it half-heartedly and Pradeep comes back home to manage his sister’s wedding event. With discovering some disclosure, Pradeep goes to Nikitha’s house the next day to extends the exchange until the end of his sister’s wedding. However, the extension he asked for backfired on him when Nikitha and his father were able to recover his deleted messages. What follows is a hilarious and emotional scene. Will they be able to sort out their issues?
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Well, we all can agree that Pradeep is such a good actor. Be it a comedy scene or an emotional scene, Pradeep has done a pretty laudable job. Apart from the main lead, other characters like Raveena Ravi, Yogi Babu, Sathyaraj, and Radhika Sarathkumar also played a major roles in carrying the oomph of this film.
Related:  A Critical Semiotics of Caste: Maamannan Trailer AnalysisOne of the characters which were crafted by Pradeep that left a lasting impression is Yogi Babu’s character as Doctor Yogi. Through the character he was given, Yogi, who played Pradeep’s future brother-in-law, strongly conveys the ongoing body shaming issues that many people are currently dealing with. Kudos to Pradeep for emphasizing this issue, as many are still taking it lightly.
Each scene was well carved.
There are many scenes which have already been viral on social media for its entertaining and relatable content. One of the scenes that captured my attention was the flashback scene where little Pradeep planted a mango seed in the hope to grow a mango tree and reap the mangoes. But the long wait made him to lose interest in the tree. During the heat-up of the climax, he was flabbergasted to witness the mango seed that he planted long ago, grew majestically. Even through that, he conveys such a motivating message.
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Furthermore, the chat visualisation presented by Pradeep in this movie is such a clever idea, it really made the audience stay hooked to the screen. Towards the end, Yuvan Shankar Raja’s background score helps elevate the emotions towards the climax.
To sum up, Love Today is an exciting rom-com flick that delivers full-on-full amusing events with a thoughtful message.
Not related to the movie, but am I the only one who sees Dhanush’s aura in Pradeep’s acting? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Love Today is distributed by LFS and is running successfully in Malaysian Cinemas.
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You’ll definitely feel the sense of satisfication when you leave the theatre~
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About Dhruv Vikram

It has been a trend in the Tamil film fraternity for the progeny of successful actors to follow in their parents footsteps. Dhruv Vikram is no different. The only son of Chiyaan Vikram, Dhruv has recently dipped his toes onto hero-hood, and he certainly seems to be enjoying it. Here are a few things you probably didn’t know about Dhruv
His passion? Films!

Upon completing his schooling, Dhruv underwent a 6 month filmmaking course in London. He then joined the famed Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York where he pursued acting. During his stint there, he was approached to do Varma. Dhruv has taken break from his studies to work on Varma for now, but he hopes to return and complete his course when he is done. “I’m really interested in filmmaking, directing, scriptwriting, cinematography, photography and acting of course,” shares 19 year old Dhruv in a recent interview.
His first film, Varma, is a remake of Telugu film Arjun Reddy.

Dhruv is guilty of being a serial Dubsmash-er. In his case, however, it seemed to give his career the kickstart it needed. Producer Mukesh saw the young lad’s talent and immediately approached Vikram to ask if Dhruv would like to be the lead actor in Varma. Arjun Reddy did exceedingly well in the Telugu box office, we hope Varma follows suit.
He only agreed to Varma because of director Bala.

Director Bala is a close family friend of Vikram’s. He first met Dhruv when the lad was 6 months old. Interestingly, Bala was the director of Sethu, the film that set Vikram apart from the rest of the mid-range actors at the time. Dhruv has stated multiple times that he agreed to Varma because of ‘Bala maama’.
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In August, the luxury car that Dhruv was driving crashed into three stationary auto rickshaws. Three people were injured, including one auto driver who suffered a fractured leg. All three auto rickshaws were damaged beyond repair. Dhruv was with three friends and none of them were tested for driving under the influence. Charges were filed under reckless driving and endangering the life of another, and they were all released on bail. The Vikram Fans Association sent out a press statement shortly after. It explicitly stated that Dhruv and his friends were not drinking, but had a momentary lapse of attention, which caused the accident.
He’s already a philanthropist

Dhruv donated his entire remuneration from Varma to the Kerala Relief Fund a few months ago. The actor met Kerala Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan with Varma producer Mukesh and handed over the cheque in person.
His ultimate goal is to direct a Vikram movie

Dhruv dreams of directing daddy Vikram someday. “I am his biggest fan, directing a film with him as the lead actor would motivate me to do my very best to make it worth his time,” he has been quoted saying. However, he remains steadfast on doing it the hard way. “I want him to accept my story because it is that good, not because I’m his son. I don’t want any favours,” the young actor shares in an interview.
Varma also stars Megha Chowdary and is scheduled to release in December. Until we have more information on it, check out the teaser one more time!
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EXCLUSIVE: Malaysian Vaathi, Kevin Raj’s Mission To Provide Fair Education To All

In a world where educational opportunities are often determined by financial status, there are still those who strive to make a difference.
Meet Kevin Raj Pereira, a 35-year-old tutor and owner of Sapphire Education, who has been making waves in the education industry. His story of helping kids study despite their financial issues has recently caught the attention of many around him.
Recognizing the kindness of this tutor and with the aim of sharing his story, Varnam Malaysia has taken the lead to showcase him on our platform.
During an interview with Varnam Malaysia, Kevin shared his goals and what motivated him to start  Sapphire Education. “It all started during the pandemic when a teacher confessed to me how she was struggling to get a tutoring job due to high commissions”, the 35-year-old said.
This inspired Kevin to break the commission monopoly and provide a free service to assist both teachers and tutors. To date, Sapphire Education has helped almost 7,000 teachers find jobs, and Kevin’s ultimate goal for the platform is to be commission-free for a lifetime and to help as many students as possible.
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He also recognizes that students today face not only educational issues but also mental health issues like stress, and Sapphire Education has given free talks on handling stress and strategizing learning.
One particular challenging tutoring job that Kevin got involved in was helping a student who could not get past a D grade. The student’s mother was a single parent, and Kevin not only had to teach the student the syllabus but also provide motivation.
To boost the student’s confidence, Kevin went easy on the work at first to identify her strengths and then gradually moved on to improvising the techniques needed. Thanks to his efforts, the student ultimately achieved a 78, which was a significant improvement within a five-month time span.
When asked how he balances the needs of tutors and parents to ensure a successful outcome for both parties, Kevin explained that he does this by ensuring a transparent platform. Parents make requests for tutors, and Sapphire Education posts the requests on a group WhatsApp or sends them directly to tutors.
Once tutors agree to the job requirements, they negotiate the rates directly with the parents. This system ensures that both parties agree with each other’s terms, and if they have a fallout, Sapphire Education makes other arrangements.
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Kevin finds the most rewarding aspect of his work to be seeing happy students and receiving gratitude from parents and teachers.
One particular standout moment for him was when a student with autism successfully made a career for himself despite being bullied and labeled as not fit to do IGCSE. Kevin told the student that he would prove those people wrong, and today, the student is a manager at Spades Burger.
When asked if he thinks it’s the responsibility of educators to go above and beyond to support students in need, Kevin responded that it is absolutely our responsibility. He explained that every educator takes an oath before graduating to ensure that not one kid is lost.
Kevin recalled a time when he and another teacher helped a single mother who couldn’t afford luxurious tutors. They told her to pay if she could, but it was okay if she couldn’t. Kevin believes that going above and beyond is what makes a difference in a student’s life, just like how his teacher sat with him and helped him become who he is today.
Kevin recognizes that students today face unique challenges, including deciding their career paths and facing social pressure from social media influencers. Parents also face challenges in understanding their children’s struggles, especially when it comes to studying.
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 To address these issues, Sapphire Education provides free consultations to parents on how to handle their children’s challenges and help them apply for scholarships. They also provide free talks and discussions for students to set their career paths and free training and guidance for teachers on teaching syllabi and techniques for handling online students.
Kevin’s story is an inspiration to many, as he has shown that education is not just a job, but a responsibility to ensure that every student receives the help and support they need to succeed.
His platform, Sapphire Education, is a shining example of how a simple idea can make a huge difference in the lives of students.

Keep inspiring Vaathi!

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Kangana Ranaut As Jayalalitha & Arvind Swamy As MGR In Upcoming Biopic

Since the passing of the Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Late Jayalalitha, there has been over 4 biopics planned by movie makers. Director A.L. Vijay is also set to shoot a film about the life of the actor turned politician and philanthropist.

The team made an official announcement that Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has been roped in to play the lead role, Jayalalitha. Kangana is receiving training in Tamil and classical dance in preparation for the movie.

The latest update is that Arvind Swamy will be playing the role of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and legendary actor MGR in the film. The team is yet to make an announcement regarding this matter.

The biopic is co-written by KV Vijayendra Prasad and Rajat Arora and will be released in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. The film will go on floors in October and is expected to hit the screens in 2020.
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Agam’s Harish Sivaramakrishnan Will Be Singing For Soorarai Pottru!

This is treat for all you Agam fans!
After the success of Kaappaan, actor Suriya Sivakumar has moved on to his next flick, which is titled Soorarai Pottru. This film marks the first collaboration between director Sudha Kongara and actor Suriya.

Now, there seems to be a new addition to the crew of Soorarai Pottru. Agam’s frontman Harish Sivaramakrishnan has been roped in to croon a song in the film. The film has music composed by GV Prakash Kumar. The famous singer has got a golden opportunity to sing a song composed by GV and performed by Suriya. It will be a love track which renders a new genre of sounding. Harish Sivaramakrishnan manages a Bangalore-based contemporary Carnatic progressive rock band, Agam.
Music composer-cum-actor GV Prakash Kumar took to his Twitter to reveal the same. He wrote, ‘’Harish Sivaramakrishnan from Agam band sings a love rock number for #sooraraipotru … a new genre of sounding on d way beautifully shot by #sudhakongra @Suriya_offl #GV70.’’

Harish sivaramakrishnan from agam band sings a love rock number for #sooraraipotru … a new genre of sounding on d way beautifully shot by #sudhakongra 🙌🏻 @Suriya_offl #GV70
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Soorarai Pottru is directed by Sudha Kongara, who had earlier directed Madhavan’s Irudhi Suttru. Starring Aparna Balamurali of Sarvam Thaala Mayam fame, the shooting of the movie is on full swing. Tollywood actor Mohan Babu plays a crucial role in the film. Niketh Bommireddy handles the camera while Sathish Surya edits the film. Based on the life of Air Deccan founder Captain GR Gopinath, Soorarai Pottru is expected to release on January 10, 2020.
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WATCH: K.G.F Trailer (Insanely Epic)

If you have not watched the K.G.F trailer (which dropped out of nowhere), you have to get on it right now. I don’t think this movie was on anybody’s radar at the start of the year, but now I am salivating anticipating the release of this film. The film is directed by Prashanth Neel who previously helmed the critically acclaimed Kannada film Ugramm. K.G.F is reportedly the most expensive Kannada movie ever made.

While the official synopsis of the film is yet to be released, in a recent interview, director Prashanth had this to say:
“Yash dons the role of an ambitious gangster and the film narrates his rise and fall. The first instalment of the series will show how his childhood shapes him into the gangster he becomes.”
K.G.F stars Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Ayyapa, B Suresh, Srinivas Murthy, Archana Jois, Roopa Rayappa, Master Anmol, Ananth Nagu, Malavika, Achut Kumar, Naga Bharana, Dinesh Mangalur, Harish roi, Neenazam Ashwath, introducing Avinash, Ram, Lucky, Vinay. It is lensed by Bhuvan Gowda with music by Ravi Basrur.
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Radha Ravi, The Fickle Minded Misogynist Politician Joins BJP!

Former AIADMK MLA Radha Ravi, have joined the BJP party.  He also heads Kollywood’s Dubbing Artistes Union, met with the national ruling party’s Working President JP Nadda.
The actor-politician is a well-known party-hopper from Tamil Nadu, having switched between the AIADMK and the DMK multiple times.

How can he even be a politician if he keeps switching his political party? Then what is the purpose of voting?
Less than six months ago, in June this year, Radha Ravi had rejoined the AIADMK after he was suspended from the DMK following his derogatory remarks against top actor Nayanthara in March.
“Nayanthara acts as a ghost, and then she goes on to act as Sita as well. She acts as Sita! Earlier, to play the role of a goddess, they would look for [someone like] KR Vijaya. Now, anyone can be cast to play a goddess. They can cast someone who you want to pray to when you look at them, they can also cast someone you want to call towards you when you see them!” he had said at an event, making sexist comments to slut shame the actor.
In 2018, Radha Ravi was accused of sexual harassment by women from the industry, brought to light by singer Chinmayi during the #MeToo movement. His tenure as President at the Dubbing Union and General Secretary at Nadigar Sangam too have been riddled with controversies.
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Watch: Santesh’s Moving Musical Tribute To S P Balasubrahmanyam

Santesh, is a uniquely gifted Malaysian artist with an exceptionally magical voice that could transverse emotions and hit high octaves with absolute ease, evoking wonder without a filter of nostalgia.
Recently, the talented musician went down memory lane by singing S P B’s soulful rendition Nalam Vaazha Ennalum from the film Marupadiyum. The rendition will leave you in awe as he shows such incredible varieties in his voice without stressing his vocals in the slightest bit.

This soothing lullaby by SPB is one of those melodies which can cause you to overlook your daily concerns, forget the world for a little while and release you from whatever seems worrisome. This beautiful masterpiece has the ability to calm your senses, overall giving you some peace of mind.
Don’t we all crave for that one song to leave a long-lasting mark in our hearts? I’m very pleased to say that this song would do just that for you.
Check out the post below. You might be moved to tears.

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S P Balasubrahmanyam was admitted to Chennai’s MGM Healthcare hospital on 5th August after being suspected of Covid-19. The musical maestro tested negative but continued to be on life support. Sadly, he passed away on 25th September from what is believed to be from post Covid-19 complications, although initially testing negative for the fatal virus. S P Balasubrahmanyam is survived by his wife Savitri, daughter Pallavi, and son S P Charan, who is a producer and a singer.
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WATCH: Gurmukh Singh & Family Sing Liverpool’s YNWA Anthem to the Tune of a Kirtan

To mark Liverpool’s Premier League title win after a long 30-year wait, Gurmukh Singh and his family members have came up with a unique Indian classical rendition of the iconic Liverpool FC anthem, You’ll Never Walk Alone.
Gurmukh, a lawyer by profession, has been a Liverpool FC fan for over 40 years. He was over the moon when his favorite football team finally became Premier League champions.
His wife Inderjit Kaur, daughters Gursimer Kaur, 19, and Kavelnain Kaur, 21, and his son, Gurishver Singh, 15, who is a die-hard fan of Manchester United participated in this rendition of the iconic tune. The video has garnered 80,000 views, and 3,300 likes in just two days.
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“We didn’t have to do much practice for the anthem. We just went through it for five minutes or so before recording it. We never expected it to get so much attention. All thanks to the vast Liverpool fan base for the support to the song,” Gurmukh added.
“I had been wanting to do this from a very long time but was never able to it. Doing it at the time when the club won the league is so special,” Gurmukh said.
Gurmukh’s family often sing kirtans (devotional songs) together at home.
“I’m into spirituality and religion. But, I must say, witnessing Liverpool emerge as Premier League champs again after so long was right up there as a kind of spiritual experience. It’s an indescribable feeling,” he said.
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PU4LYF Now Has Their Own Instagram Filters!

PU4LYF, the band of brothers in music, now have their very own Instagram filters. The first one to be released is the Yejemaa filter, which features the Rabbit Mac tune and a black crown with his name imprinted on it.
This is the first of many filters to come, the musicians tell us. Three more filters will be rolled out in the near future, while more will be added on soon.

Yejemaa has hit a whopping 1.4 million views on YouTube within 5 weeks of its release. The tune was produced, written and performed by Rabbit Mac with backing vocals by his 4 year old son, Troyce Anveer Macallum.
Try your hand at the Yejemaa filter here.
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Kareena Kapoor Khan Finally Makes Her Instagram Debut!

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan has made her Instagram debut.
Kareena’s first Instagram post wasn’t with husband Saif Ali Khan or son Taimur Ali Khan. The solo picture shows the actor wearing a sporty ensemble that includes a black track suit, a hoody and a pair of black sneakers.

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After largely staying away from social media, Kareena had announced her Instagram debut in an interview to Mid-Day.
She’d said,
“I have always believed in ‘Never say never’. The world of Instagram was daunting for me because I didn’t want to get addicted to ‘likes’ on pictures or sharing details of my life. But I realised I have to move with the times.”
The actor added, “I am joining social media for my fans, who have supported me for 20 years. I want [to share details] of my life with my fans.”
Instead of creating a new account, Kareena has taken over an existing account handled by her management team. Her follower count has jumped from around 70000 to close to half-a-million. Her profile picture shows a very young Kareena, posing with her fingers in her mouth.
Several of her fans reacted to the post with heart emojis. “We love you,” wrote one person in the comments section. “Welcome queen of Bollywood,” wrote another.
Earlier, the actor had admitted to being on the photo-sharing platform secretly, just to stalk people. Kareena was last seen in the comedy hit Good Newwz, opposite Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani and Diljit Dosanjh. She is currently filming Laal Singh Chaddha with Aamir Khan.
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Dhruv Vikram Sings For Students; With His Rendition Nayanthara Song!

Dhruv Vikram is becoming quite a star even before his debut film’s release.
Ace actor Vikram’s son, Dhruv will be making his Kollywood debut in Adithya Varma, the Tamil remake of the hit Arjun Reddy. With the trailer garnering some massive views on YouTube, there is a lot of expectations on this project.
The actor, meanwhile, was also invited as one of the chief guests to MOP Vaishnav College For Women, for their cultural event. He took over the stage, spoke about making his acting debut and shared his working experiences. The film’s trailer, too, was played on the big screen, with girls from the college cheering for him.
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He also surprised the girls by singing Kalyaana Vayasu from Kolamavu Kokila. Dhruv also got Vikram on a video call for the students.
Well, it looks he is having quite a lot of fun with his fans!
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Movement Control Order Extended Until April 14th

The government has decided to extend the movement control order (MCO) for another two weeks until April 14th, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin just announced.
During a special broadcast on national television this afternoon, he said the decision was made as the government expected the number of Covid-19 positive cases to continue to increase.
“I have been given a briefing by the National Security Council and the Health Ministry. The current trend shows that new positive cases of Covid-19 are still increasing. This trend is expected to continue for some time before the number of new cases will start to show a decrease,”
“This requires the government to continue the MCO for a longer period. And thus, the government has decided that the MCO period will be extended until April 14,” said the premier.
Muhyiddin urged the people to stay put at home and not make any unnecessary travel.
Please stay calm and don’t panic.
“Please stay calm and don’t panic. Even though we have extended the movement control order, you don’t have to unnecessarily stock up on food because the supply is sufficient,”
“I assure you that food is enough for everybody,” he said.
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WATCH: Kajal Aggarwal’s Paris Paris Teaser

Paris Paris, the much awaited Tamil remake of Queen is going to be released soon, and the teaser is finally here! Directed by Ramesh Aravind, Paris Paris stars Kajal Aggarwal reprising Kangana’s role as the lead actress. She is joined by Elli AvrRam and Varun Shashi Rao among others.
The film is being made in Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada simultaneously. Manjima Mohan is the lead actress for the Malayalam version, Tammanah for the Telugu remake and Parul Yadav in the Kannada edition. In spite of the same story, all four teasers are different.
The Tamil teaser betrays a scene not usually seen in the utterly conservative Tamil film industry, it will be interesting to see how this fares with the Tamil audience.
Just like Queen, Paris Paris revolves around a young bride-to-be, who is ditched by her groom before her wedding. She decides to go on her honeymoon alone which turns out to be an incredible journey of self discovery.

Manu Kumaran, the producer of all four flicks shared in an interview, “I hope the audience love these teasers because making these four movies altogether has been the most scary, stressful, nerve wracking and yet supremely joyful experience of our lives. I have a clear understanding of what happens to parents of quadruplets.”
The four films will release in February 2019.

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Sweet Madhoobala Turns Into An Evil Villain In Agnidev

We fondly remember her as the demure Roja, the unrelenting wife in search of her kidnapped husband in the movie of the same name. Now, Madhoobala is back in Tamil films after a break of almost 20 years, but as the baddie.
In the recently released trailer of Agnidev, lead actor Bobby Simha was spectacular as he always is. But Madhoobala stood out as a character that would give Cruella De Vil the creeps. The actress is playing the antagonist in a Tamil movie for the first time in her career. Others in the cast include Remya Nambeesan and Satish.

Madhoobala took a break from acting in 2000 to focus on her family. She then returned to work in 2008, doing mostly Hindi films. In 2014 we caught a glimpse of her in Dulquer Salman’s Vaayai Moodi Pesavum in a supporting role. Agnidev will be her big comeback to the Tamil film fraternity. Based on the trailer alone, we certainly hope she stays!
Agnidev is a crime thriller based on author Rajeshkumar’s novels. The film is directed by John Paul Raj and Sham Surya. Agnidev is produced by Seantoa Studio is association with Jai Film Productions. The film appears to be a classic murder mystery, and the trailer has got us salivating already.
Earlier this year, Ratsasan has set the bar for crime thrillers with its chilling story and screenplay. We cannot wait for the release of Agnidev, as the trailer surely promises a lot. Isn’t it amazing to see more Tamil movies being churned out in this genre?
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Prasarana: Eight Rail Stations Selected As Emergency Response Centres

In this world of uncertainty, we don’t know what is about to happen next. But at least we should be aware of some important information that might come in handy for us in the future.
Having said that, Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has recently announced eight rail stations as emergency response centres under its Rapid KL Safety Point (RSP) pilot project.
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The eight stations chosen for the Rapid KL Safety Point are;

Kampung Batu MRT station
Pasar Seni LRT and MRT station
Masjid Jamek LRT station (Kelana Jaya and Ampang routes)
KL Sentral LRT station
KLCC LRT station
Bukit Bintang MRT station.

This RSP program is a continuation of the Go To Safety Point (GTSP) initiative by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in 2013 by making gas stations and convenience store partners.
During the launch of the RSP, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Prasarana Group, Mohd Azharuddin Mat Sah said that this initiative could increase the trust of public transport users and help reduce the incidence of crime in public transport premises.
He said, “Handling a large number of passengers is the responsibility of Rapid KL’s frontline staff to ensure their comfort is always at the best level. All our frontline members have the skills to handle emergencies and are ready to provide emergency assistance to passengers who need help. This training is part of the basic syllabus of our operations officers.”
Furthermore, he told that all eight rail stations were chosen based on a high volume of passengers, adding that between three and five extra policemen are stationed at the selected stations to provide early emergency aid to passengers. Besides, each station will be equipped with a special sticker to show that the station provides emergency aid to those who need it.
Mohd Azharuddin said Prasarana would include all 147 of its rail stations in the RSP project in the future.
Meanwhile, the police chief commissioner Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim said “Passengers in need of assistance can go to an emergency room provided as part of the RSP project,” and hopes that this project will lead to more awareness of crime prevention.
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Shesha Is Back With Black Roja, Depicting A Tale of Intoxication

Music portrays what cannot be spoken in words and cannot be kept silent. There are many different styles and genres of music all across the world. Each form sends out a different message.
Recently, Malaysian skilled rapper, recording artist, songwriter and record producer, Patrick Namasivayam Seshashi who is fondly known as Shesha is back with another captivating music video called ‘Black Roja’ on 7th January.

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This hip hop artist chose the Instagram platform to reveal the title of his newest single ‘Black Roja’ on 10th December 2021, as well as the release date of his music video teaser.
Jayshree, who is known for her role in the Malaysian Tamil series Swara Layam, is depicted as ‘Black Roja’ in this song video. With the pitch-black split long dress, she looks absolutely stunning.
You can watch Black Roja on Shesha’s official Youtube channel;

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Previously, Shesha released his official video Raqqi on 25th December, 2020. Shesha produced and composed this song, which was co-produced by Jeba Vu and Simha.
Tharani Surender starred in this catchy hip-hop music video set in a virtual world.
You may view this video on Shesha Youtube channel;

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This song is full of feelings of love and admiration, which are described as elegant in Arabic. This song is about a man’s affection for a woman, who are both individuals of their own kind.
Shesha released Bintang, a tuneful single with Balan Kashmir (used in Hey & Rum’s Hola Amigo’s R.Madhesh Mohini song) after the release of Raqqi’s MV. The song is absurdly composed about the inevitability of life’s unexpected twists and changes. This song is accompanied by an excellent and energetic music video.
Check this out;

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This skilled musician has also collaborated with several local and international musicians on a number of independent songs and films.
Black Roja team;
Producer: SHESHA
Co- Producer : Jeba Vu & SIMHA
Composer: SHESHA
Arranger: SHESHA & Jeba Vu
Lyrics: SIMHA & SHESHA
Additional Vocals: Rebel Y
Choir: Kak Vocoder
Recorded at: Platinum Studios
Mixing Engineer: Illegal
Mastering Engineer: CL Toh
Publisher: Sony Music
Publishing Label: Bimasakti Records
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Malaysia, Mentalist Aathi is Ready to Read Your Thoughts!

Mentalist Aathi is all set to read the minds of the audience during his show with world renowned hypnotist, Anthony Jacquin at their show, Insomnia Extended, a live show featuring stage hypnosis and comedy that will unveil the power and potential of the human mind.
Insomnia Extended is happening on Friday, the 10th of January 2020 at 8.00 pm at the Shantanand Auditorium, Temple of Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur. This event is brought to you by internationally acclaimed Malaysian dancer, Sandhya Manoj.

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The Varnam team catches up with Aathi, and asks him some of the more difficult questions about his upcoming performance.
Varnam (V): You’ve mentioned that you read people instead of books, and you read their thoughts. To put it bluntly, how do you do this?
Mentalist Aathi (A): Very accurately! I still read books though. It’s not a super power. There is a lot of psychological trickery going on. Like they say, I don’t believe in 6th sense. The key here is using the five senses together more appropriately to create an illusion of the , sixth.

V: The South Indian film stalwarts like Nagarjuna, Mohanlal and Suriya & Jyothika remain in awe of you, after watching your show. What was it like, performing for these big names?
A: You are missing the Hollywood names prior to these! How am I supposed to answer this before showing off (laughs)
Mohanlal is a big brother to me. A person who loves the magic. Well, big names has equal amount or more amazement as well… you just need to figure it out. We have been working on designing a show together, a duo, titled ‘In conversation with fireflies’, due to launch in 2020, it was Mohanlal who introduced me to Surya and we surprised Jyothika ma’am on her birthday. The moment worked like a charm for everyone. They are a beautiful family.
There is a blockbuster hit movie named Pretham released in Kerala, in which the hero Jayasurya played my character and life profile. It had a sequel too. When veteran actor Nagarjuna took the rights to make the Telugu version of it, Director Omkar made it a reality. It was a lovely reel depiction.
V: You have even consulted and worked with the Indian Police in Kerala. Tell us a little about this.
A: Not just Indian police for that matter. I’m not supposed to brag about it. It all started as helping out few friends in law and order agencies and my research subject gave me some confidence to involve to work with the officers.

V: Is there any other field apart from show business where you would like to spread your wings to when it comes to your abilities?
A: Education, for sure. During my journey, I’ve keeping an eye on how different countries implement their education system, and how it affects one’s morality and cultural integrity. Someday I hope to come up with an alternate education system. My team and I recently designed a non-profit academic event titled ‘Connect’, which could lead to this in the future.
V: How does it feel to be performing alongside Anthony Jacquin?
A: I’ve learned hypnosis from Anthony years ago, and it has been a dream of mine to perform with him. He still is the number one hypnotist in the world. We have also become good friends over time. He’s a genuine person and I respect his way of thinking. He really is a gem.

V: There are many among us who are apprehensive when it comes to powers the mind cannot comprehend. What do you have to say to these people?
A: Everyone wants magic in their life, but no one is ready to believe in it! Don’t change who you are for anyone, but don’t close the window quite yet. When you see magic in front you, just watch with an open mind.
Why be afraid? A bird watcher observes birds for ages, he isn’t doing it so he could one day shoot the bird down and make curry with it! He does it to study the bird, and to see how he can help it. There is good in that. Same here, there is no harmful intention.
V: What can Malaysians expect from Insomnia on Friday?
A: A standing ovation! (laughs)

Get your tickets to Mentalist Aathi and Anthony Jacquin’s Insomnia Extended tomorrow in Kuala Lumpur. Contact Rakhi Anand for tickets at +6019-2911170
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Prabhas Meets His Fans Who Flew In From California For A Meet-And-Greet Session!

Actor Prabhas took time to meet nine of his die-hard fans who won a contest which was run during the release of Saaho. Some fans were flown in from California for this exclusive meet with the actor.

Currently busy shooting for his upcoming Telugu film Amour, Prabhas took time off his busy schedule to meet his fans and spend quality time with them. He made sure that the fans had a good time with him.
A few months ago, Prabhas had hosted a contest for his fans on Twitter and asked his fans to click a selfie with Saaho poster. Nine lucky winners from the contest got to meet Prabhas.

Amour was officially launched a year ago in a ceremony in Hyderabad. To be predominantly shot abroad, the film was supposed to start rolling from November 2018 but had to be postponed due to Saaho, which couldn’t be wrapped up as planned on time.
At the time of the launch, Prabhas took to Facebook and wrote that he’s quite excited about the project.
Talking about the project, Radha Krishna had told reporters: “At the moment, all I can say is that it’s going to be a love story which will be shot on a lavish scale. We’ve finalised Europe where most of the shooting will happen. The regular shoot will begin very soon.”
Pooja Hegde has been signed as the leading lady. She had revealed that she and Prabhas will undergo a brief workshop in Mumbai before commencing shooting for the project.
The film will be jointly produced by Gopikrishna Movies and UV Creations. Amit Trivedi is most likely to compose music. Prabhas and Radha Krishna were supposed to join hands for this project even before Saaho was materialised. However, due to the Baahubali star’s other commitments, this project took time to even get commissioned.
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WATCH: Aditi Rao Hydari Sings with Dhanush For GV Prakash’s Jail

The first single from Jail composed by GV Prakash, a romantic track titled Kaathodu Kaathanen which is written by Kabilan and sung by actors Dhanush and Aditi Rao Hydari was released on Monday, June 15th. The heart-melting song went viral on YouTube and it has garnered 394,426 views within a day.
Actor Dhanush has also conveyed his best wishes to Jail film teams.

Here goes the first single from #jail, Congrats to @gvprakash and the team.https://t.co/AocmMOJW5H#KaathoduKaathanen #JailSingleOutNow
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) June 15, 2020

Jail is produced by Krikes Cine Creations, and stars Namma Veettu Maapillai reality show fame Abarnathi as the female lead. The film also has Radhika Sarathkumar playing an important role.

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Artist Lavannia Kumar Paints For The Sultan Of Johor & Creates Art with 98,000 ‘Diamonds’

If you dropped everything and spent an entire year focused on what you are ACTUALLY passionate about, how far do you think you could go?
25 year old Johor-based artist has shown us that you can, indeed, go very far!

Just a year ago, business graduate, Lavannia Kumar, was working hard as a sales coordinator. Something felt off when she would return home from work everyday, feeling completely drained and depressed. She knew that she was in the wrong career and industry but she had no idea of what to do next.
Lavannia took a leap of faith and tendered in her resignation. As she continued to discover herself and contemplated on which career path to walk down, she started painting to pass her time. Painting was her hobby till she was 11 years old and it was the first time she picked up some paint and brush ever since. Lavannia started sharing her work on social media and was shocked to see her followers requesting to buy her artwork, especially her signature black and gold oil painting. She started creating commissioned artwork and just like that, her hobby turned into a profitable business.
In August last year, Lavannia went on to create an artwork of koi fishes in a pond using coloured beads that look like ‘diamonds’. The artwork consisted consisted of 98,000 coloured ‘diamonds’ and was created over the span of 744 hours!

Just 4 months later, Lavannia was given the opportunity to paint for Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Sultan of Johor. She created a black and gold oil painting that perfectly captures the movements of traditional dancers painted around a Johor map and flag. The painting was presented to the Sultan of Johor by YB Dr S Ramakrishnan.

Lavannia is a self-taught artist who believes in working with different mediums and continuously grow and evolve around the art she creates. She picked up quilling and sketching in one such pursuits. When Lavannia recreated popular singer, Sid Sriram’s Entropy album cover in sketches and quilling, Sid showed his appreciation by sharing her work on his social media platform.

Besides her incredible work of art, Lavannia also actively conducts workshops for children and adults in quilling, painting and making dreamcatchers. At times, she conducts mini 10-minute Painting and Quilling workshops at local bazaars.

Lavannia hopes to run her own art gallery that would exhibit and sell the work of local and international artists in the future. When asked about which artist she looks up to, Lavannia said that she draws inspiration from local artist, Mona KV.
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Nazriya Returns To Tamil Films

Nazriya Nazim will be making her comeback to Tamil films next year. The actress will join forces with Ajith to work on the Tamil remake of Pink.
Joining Nazriya will be Kalyani Priyadarshan who is going to make her Tamil debut with Vaan. The untitled project will see Nazriya reprising the role of Taapsee Pannu in Pink.

For an actress who has only done a handful of movies, Nazriya has certainly proven herself to be a versatile actress in both the Tamil and Malayalam entertainment industries. In 2014, the actress received a Vijay Award in the category of Best Debut Actress for her acting in her first Tamil movie, Neram. We last saw her in Thirumanam Ennum Nikah in 2014. Nazriya then decided to take a break from acting following her marriage to actor Faahad Fasil.
Nazriya made her comeback with the Malayalam film, Koode earlier this year, where she starred opposite Prithviraj. Meanwhile, she is also producing two Malayalam movies, Varathan and Kumbalangi Nights.
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Ugadhi; Signifies A ‘New Beginning’ For The Telugu Community

Living in a culturally diverse nation, we are able to experience the colours of festivals for each religion. Festivals such as Tamil New Year, Vishu, Vaisakhi, and Ugadhi are extremely famous in the month of April.
Ugadhi is a major festival that is celebrated in the southern states of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The term ‘Ugadhi’ is a combination of two words: ‘yug,’ which means ‘age,’ and ‘adi,’ which means ‘a new beginning.’ As a result, it marked the beginning of a new era.
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Yesterday, on April 13th, most of our Telugu heirs celebrated the Ugadhi festival in their most celebrative manner with their families, having missed the previous year’s Ughadi due to the pandemic.
Likewise, Malaysian Telugu people would have celebrated the festival with zeal because it is their new year.
Varnam had the opportunity to speak to Tisantini Rajendran, a Telugu descendant from Shah Alam. For her, Ugadhi means welcoming a brand new year with her family.
So, if you’re curious about how her family celebrates Ugadhi, keep reading to see what she has said.

Varnam: How did you celebrate Ugadhi last year?
Tisha: Every year for Ugadhi, my family and I will go to Klang Perumal temple in the morning, where we will distribute 500 ladoos to the public.
Varnam: What is the first thing that comes to your mind when it’s Ugadhi?
Tisha: Ladoos. It is that time of the year where we’ll finally get to eat lots of ladoos.
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Varnam: When is Ugadhi, what is that one thing you desperately long for?
Tisha: 13th April 2021 is this year’s ugadhi. Coronavirus cases have increased rapidly, therefore there are tighter rules to be followed. Because of that, we couldn’t celebrate ugadhi as how we used to for this year. Regardless, getting to meet my cousins is the one thing that I long each ugadhi year.
Varnam: What was special during last year’s Ugadhi?
Tisha: We never had to take such precautions before whenever we had to go to the temple. For the first time, we actually had to wear gloves and masks to distribute ladoos. It was a hassle because so many of our friends and family didn’t recognise our faces. But due to the pandemic, we had to be extra safe.
Tisantini takes a wefie with her family during the auspicious Ugadhi. Pix by Tishantini.
Varnam: What would you like to wish your Telugu friends on this auspicious day?
Tisha: Namaskaram. Meeku mi kudumba sabhyulandhariki sri plava naama ugadhi subhakankshalu. (Hello, pleased to wish everyone Sri Plava Naama Ugadhi Subakankshalu) May Lord Venkateswara bless you and all your loved ones with lots of happiness, good health, an abundance of wealth and wisdom to surmount the challenges of life.
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61 Great Years Of Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan In Indian Cinema!

As Kamal Haasan completed 61 successful years in Indian cinema, the actor’s fans greeted the day with tributes. The iconic star, who started his career at the age of 4, has left a mark on the Indian movie industry and remains an icon to others. Kamal began his career as a child artist in Kalathur Kannamma, which was released in 1959, and continued to act in more than 220 films.
Kamal is someone who keeps on improving his acting styles to remain on top of the game. He has made many changes to the technical aspects of Indian cinema, and each time he nails every role given by transforming himself completely into the character.
In 1990, Dr. Kamal earned the Padma Shri Award and in 2014, the Padma Bhushan Award for his contribution to Indian Cinema. The talent he holds is limitless. Kamal is the only Indian actor to have completed 61 years in the film industry, and though his success has been on par excellence in all his films, we have listed our all time favourite selections.
Moondram Pirai

Kamal Haasan plays the role of a teacher called Cheenu who reveals that Bhagyalakshmi (Sridevi) has amnesia and a child’s temperament. This was Kamal’s first National Award, and his work was mind-blowing in this 1982 hit.
Apoorva Sagodharargal

The film would have been an emotionally challenging experiment for any actor, but Kamal was a natural. He played a double role as a man born with dwarfism (a genetic and medical condition), and also similarly playing his brother. The mental roller coaster that the performer took his viewers on was phenomenal. The film has won many awards.
Kuruthipunal
One of the greatest police movies ever made, this Kamal and Arjun duo movie is another one of Kamal’s finest films! It has one of the strongest plots ever developed and done for justice. Kamal’s way of carrying himself as a cop simply left viewers amazed with his stellar performance. This is the kind of movie one could re-watch anytime.
Anbe Sivam

This film was about the confusion behind Kamal becoming an atheist. With his buddy Madhavan, this film warmed everyone’s heart! Kamal had a fading face in the film and was very much praised for his work. This film is indeed a memorable one.
Hey Ram

The film was one of Kamal ‘s divisive movies and one of Kamal’s most underestimated movies. The actor was once quoted as saying that this film was his path towards learning  all about Gandhism. Revolving around the Hindu-Muslim rivalry during the British Raj is one of the best-conceptualised films of Kamal Haasan!
Avvai Shanmughi

Pandiyan, a divorcee with limited parental privileges, is attempting to abduct his daughter from his ex-wife. He disguises himself as his daughter’s nanny when he is only granted visitation rights to his daughter. This film is an adaptation from Hollywood’s ‘Mrs Doubtfire’ which starred the late great comedian Robin Williams.
Panchatanthiram

The third of the comedy trio (Thenali, Pammal K. Sambandam, Panchatanthiram) was the strongest of the three. With the ensemble of great actors and Kamal amongst them, this film had the strongest dialogues and an outstanding screenplay! A laugh with its situational comedy scenes, this film is a much loved one by Kamal fans!
Indian

Working two poles apart is no issue for Ulaganayagan. An elderly man, an ex-freedom fighter, turns out to be a hero to stamp out injustice, while on the other side, a teenage Kamal commits a series of wrongdoings and becomes crooked. The magnum opus became one of Kamal’s greatest commercial success in the country.
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A caring and loving father who meant well sacrificed his family after he goes to prison as a consequence of a business gone wrong. Krishna (Kamal) is deceived by his friend Dhanush after selling his daughter to a minister. Upon getting back from jail, Krishna hears of all the disaster that had taken place in his house and goes about bringing it all back together. The path is so heart-wrenching, that only an actor like Kamal would nail a role as in-depth as this one.
His devoted supporters took to social media to recollect his accomplishments and came up with farewell photos, stickers, and a host of special events. Over the last few days, Hashtag # 61years of Kamalism has been trending on social media. Here are some of the tweets.
Lokesh Kanagaraj wrote “I take immense joy and pride in wishing @ikamalhaasan sir on 61years of Kamalism. I’m honoured to release the “REBEL ANTHEM” a location-based cover of the 1987 classic song “POTTA PADIYUDHU” from SATHYA created by “SIMBA” director Arvind Sridhar as a tribute. Kudos @simba_arvind.”

I take immense joy and pride in wishing @ikamalhaasan sir on 61years of kamalism. Im honoured to release the "REBEL ANTHEM” a location-based cover of the 1987 classic song "POTTA PADIYUDHU" from SATHYA created by “SIMBA” director Arvind Sridhar as a tribute. Kudos @simba_arvind pic.twitter.com/lI56PWu9WT
— Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) August 10, 2020

#61YearsOfKamalism Kamal was never utilised fully by Tamil cinema .. would have we utilised there would have been more quality films by now @ikamalhaasan is not only a trendsetter but a way paver for future gen directors like @Dir_Lokesh he did marvels in screenplay 👌 pic.twitter.com/jJssDRnxIv
— Dr . Nikash V🩺 (@VinothNikash) August 11, 2020

Ashwin Kumar, one of Kamal Haasan’s biggest supporters, took to Twitter to share some of the gifts he received as a Kamal fan. His videos where he was seen dancing on a treadmill to Kamal songs had gone viral on the web.

One of the ultimate fan gifts I have recieved as a Fan of @ikamalhaasan sir. @colourcrafts2 i will cherish this forever. #61YearsOfKamalism #61yearsofKamalhaasan pic.twitter.com/VO8qu2UQxn
— Ashwin Kkumar (@ashwin_kkumar) August 9, 2020

.@ikamalhaasan sir has been paving new path on whatever he chooses to do .. He has always been a visionary ahead of his time, and I am sure he will do the same in all his future ventures. Very excited for what's to come!#61YearsOfKamalism pic.twitter.com/AkDBpAyKPz
— Thirunavukarasu (@DOP_Tirru) August 11, 2020

Kamal shared the video and tweeted this.

@simba_arvind @Dir_lokesh I am touched. This does not seem like simple nostalgia. This is unconditional love. The return gift from my side could & should only be of the same kind. Love you guys. My motivation, in a marathon you all have allowed me to run. https://t.co/Oikmcq1orq
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 10, 2020

It is worth noting that director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is all set to link up with Kamal Haasan for his production venture, recently released a tribute video as a show of appreciation to the legendary actor. The video is a recreation of Potta Padiyudhu’s song by Kamal which starred Sathya. It is directed by Arvind Sridhar of Simba’s fame.
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Malaysians Come Together In Trying Times #kitajagakita

One positive aspect of the recent flash floods is that Malaysians of all sizes, colours, and sexes have united together to assist those in need.
Malaysians of all races and religions have come together in the midst of suffering to take care of each other’s well-being, showing that the hashtags #KitaJagaKita and #RakyatJagaRakyat are really true.
Let’s take a look at some of the unsung heroes and moments that have gone viral as a result of their noble acts of generosity.
1. ‘Abang Viva’

– Thread Unsung Hero Abang Viva –
1. Nama sebenarnya, Azwan Omar. Travel dari Melaka ke Shah Alam sambil bawa sebuah bot atas bumbung kereta Viva.
2. Bekerja sebagai operator mesin, dia memohon cuti kecemasan daripada majikannya utk selamatkan mangsa banjir di Shah Alam pic.twitter.com/uNR5Xdufki
— 😪 (@am_juney) December 23, 2021

In the current flood crisis, Azwan Omar, widely known as ‘Abang Viva,’ has been one of the unsung heroes who has been hailed all over social media. He drove a Viva from Melaka to Selangor with a boat-mounted on the top to rescue flood victims.
His humanitarian gestures have been recognised and appreciated by Malaysians on social media, who have praised him as a hero of the people.
Azwan posted a Tiktok video to tell the public that the Malaysia Civil Defence Department (APM) had presented him a certificate of gratitude for his efforts.
Thank you, Abang Viva, for your selflessness and never-ending support to people who have been affected by the floods.
2. Indian Boys cleaning a mosque in Klang

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#MisiBantuanBanjir#KerjaPembersihanMasjidDiKlang#KitaPrihatin#BangsaMalaysia#WeCare
 ♬ original sound – VM SAJATH-❤AMMA❤-BOYS-🌿__S

Many netizens were lured to a video posted by Tiktok user @rejean0810 in which a group of Indian boys are seen cleaning up the mosque with mops and pails in their hands.
This video has received 604.3K views and more than 7k comments. Many netizens expressed their thankfulness in the comments section.
3. Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya
Image credit: Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya/facebook
Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya has contributed a huge part to flood relief work.
Images showing the Sikh community, together with volunteers of other ethnicities, cooking, preparing, and serving Langgar (free meals) to the victims have gone viral on social media, earning a lot of attention.
All of the food served was Halal and vegetarian. One of the most heartwarming acts of the Sikh community was going above and above to prepare special prayer spaces for Muslims.
Netizens applauded them and offered to help, praising them for going above and above to create prayer rooms for Muslim pals.
4. Pau vendor handing out free pau’s to flood victims

A pau vendor popped up to a flood relief shelter on the spur of the moment to throw out free paus to the victims.
Uncle Kentang, also known as Kuan Chee Heng, wrote a heartfelt Facebook post about the incident.
According to him, the uncle arrived in his pau van and parked it near the flood rescue shelter. He told everyone to come over and eat paus completely free. He shared a van load of paus with people who were hungry.
Uncle Kentang bestowed upon the generous man the title of ‘Uncle Senyum Pau’ in appreciation of his great deeds.
5. Islamic university students join hands to clean the Hindu temple
https://www.tiktok.com/@nallan.dh/video/7044708608872877338?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id6897049282182301185
Many Malaysians have been moved by a viral video showing a group of young people of many races cleaning up a Hindu temple in Taman Klang Utama.
Volunteers from Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) and university students from the International Islamic University Malaysia in Gombak were among the young heroes featured in the video.
Many people have clearly been impressed by the video that @nallan.dh has released. The video has over 419.7k views and 2kk comments.
6. P. Puvaneswaran provide free electrical repairs and services for flood victims
Image credit: The Vibes
P. Puvaneswaran has been giving free electrical repairs including wiring services to those who have been affected by the hazardous flood.
Every day, he made 15 to 20 house visits, giving flood victims free electrical repairs and wiring services. P. Puvaneswaran is one such good Samaritan.
7. Convoy of 56 4×4 Vehicles From Perak

Perak Press posted a video on Facebook showing a convoy of 56 (44) cars on their way from Perak to help flood victims in Hulu Langat.
The video becomes viral on the internet, and netizens are delighted to watch the oncoming assistance, despite the distance. The majority of them commended the volunteers for their work and wished them safe travels.
8. Uncle cheering flood victims

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Thank you uncle sebab buatkan kitaorang gelak sekejap 😂 #klangbanjir #banjir2021 #fyp
 ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

@mijaaahaeyo, a Tiktok user, posted a video of an Indian uncle that has garnered 408.4k views and 584 comments.
Despite the victims’ terrible situation as a result of the flood, an Indian uncle stepped forward to be a laughter bomb in the midst of the chaos.
Whatever what they were going through, the victims were persuaded to smile and giggle by that uncle’s act. The behaviour of that uncle was praised by netizens.
9. Disability of Mohamad Shukor Jab doesn’t stop him from helping the victims
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Mohamad Shukor Jab is a disabled person (OKU), yet he literally inspires others by helping flood victims clean up their houses.
According to Astro Awani, the 45-year-old man desire’s motivated him to assist others helped him overcome his flaws, which result from an injury he had when he was 11 years old.
Mohamad Shukor was one of the volunteers with the ‘Dirt Buster Team,’ a group that comes to aid with house cleaning.
His compassion will undoubtedly motivate many Malaysians to come out and assist others in need.
Yes, this year’s disastrous flood has caused much sorrow for many people, but it has also brought many people together and proved what we as a community can accomplish even with the least amount of help.
Through the video uploaded by BFM89.9 on their official Twitter page, we can witness the summary of people’s generosity during #Banjir2021.

The recent floods have ravaged our communities, but they have also reminded us that – kita selalu jaga kita and we will always have each other’s backs. Here’s a tribute to some of our many heroes.#KitaJagaKita #RakyatJagaRakyat #Banjir2021 #DaruratBanjir pic.twitter.com/ulIzIoj4yG
— BFM89.9 (@BFMradio) December 25, 2021

 @rejean0810
#MisiBantuanBanjir#KerjaPembersihanMasjidDiKlang#KitaPrihatin#BangsaMalaysia#WeCare
 ♬ original sound – VM SAJATH-❤AMMA❤-BOYS-🌿__S

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“Appa Gave Up A Lot Of Things For Adithya Varma” – Dhruv Vikram

Young Dhruv Vikram, who is making his acting debut via Adithya Varma, the Tamil remake of Arjun Reddy opened up about the project and explained why he couldn’t have gotten a better debut.
Dhruv says this project wouldn’t have happened if not for his father, Vikram, who believed Arjun Reddy remake would be the perfect launch pad for him.

“My dad always had an intuition about how certain things would work in life. He chose Arjun Reddy remake to launch me and I have immense faith in his decision. For the sake of this project, he gave up on a lot of things. He didn’t just be there to ensure my portion was being shot well but he took out time to make sure everything on the project went smoothly. If he took out time just for me, it’d be selfish, but he actually spent so much time taking care of every little detail. Thanks to my dad, I may have earned easy access into Tamil cinema but I really can’t take the opportunity for granted,” Dhruv said.
It wasn’t exactly a smooth start for Dhruv. Adithya Varma was originally made as Varmaa, but the project got shelved after being completely shot. Dhruv admits it was a difficult phase but he trusted in his father’s decision and shot for the film all over again.
“I had no other option than trusting my dad. Everything was so new to me that I couldn’t afford to do anything on my own. My dad helped me to deliver my best. If you like my work, all the credit for it should go to my dad. At the same time, if you find my performance not up to the mark, I’m to be blamed for it.”
Related:  7 Important Valluvar Quotes for Modern-Day Millennial TamilsDhruv is aware of the criticism Kabir Singh received from all quarters. “My dad was very particular about what to present and what not to glorify. We have made some changes to Adithya Varma while keeping the soul of the original intact. We had discussions with the writing team and changes were made to appeal to Tamil audience and their sensibilities.”
Dhruv wishes to direct his dad someday. But he says it might be a long wait till he can fulfill his dream. “As my father’s biggest fan, I’d like to write a story and direct him. It’s definitely on mind but I’m not sure when it will happen.”
Adithya Varma is currently showing in Malaysian cinemas.
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Denes Kumar Appointed as Board Member of FINAS

Malaysian actor and producer Denes Kumar has been appointed as a board member in National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS).

According to FINAS, the new board was appointed by Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah. All the new members will be serving for two years which starts from May 23rd this year up until May 22nd 2022.

Besides Denes, the other newly appointed FINAS board members are film directors Abdul Razak Mohaideen, actor Eizlan Yusof and producer Lina Tan Suen Jue.
Denes began as a backup dancer and TV drama actor, but the real turning point of his career came in 2005 when he landed the job of emcee for the dance competition series Aattam 100 Vagai. He then delved into filmmaking with his wife, Dr Vimala Perumal.
The duo have won multiple international awards for their Malaysian Tamil films. Their last film, Vedigundu Pasangge, became the highest-grossing locally-produced Tamil film in Malaysia. The movie won Best Film (diaspora) at the Norway Tamil Film Festival.
Congratulations on your appointment, Denes!
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Are Pashini and Kesavan Finally Getting Married?

Pashini and Kesavan are the Instagram fitness junkie couple we absolutely adore. Sources say that the two might be tying the knot very soon, and we are ecstatic for them.
We know, we know, your next question is going to be, where’s the proof? Well we have a potentially viral video that reveals the couple’s intentions!
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Do you think you’ll get an invite? We may have an idea who their official media partner is!
For more information on the event the lovebirds are discussing, click here.
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