EXCLUSIVE: Sangeeta Krishnasamy Talks About Her Journey In The Film Industry

Sangeeta Krishnasamy is perhaps the only Malaysian Indian actresses to make it big on the national platform. Coming from humble beginnings, the Kuala Lumpur lass began her career with local Tamil movies before working on the Malaysian cult classic, Vennira Iravugal. Three years later, she was signed on for the Malaysian film, Adiwiraku. Her successful portrayal of Cikgu Cheryl in the film not only earned her three prestigious awards, but also made her a household name among all Malaysians.
Sangeeta opens up to Varnam about her childhood, her glories, and her unabashed views on Tamil films.
What was your childhood like?
I come from a family of voracious readers. Growing up, I read plenty of books meant for adults. Perhaps that’s why I outgrew my childhood quicker than everyone else. In fact, I was always surrounded by books. A novel I really enjoyed was Audrey Rose by Frank De Felitta. My dad made my siblings and I read Shakespeare and watch plays. He also introduced classic movies to us like My Fair Lady and The Sound Of Music. I guess I grew up watching inspiring movies that shaped my life somehow.
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Did you always want to be an actress?
Not at all! I never thought about being an actress, but maybe deep down inside I always wanted to be Audrey Hepburn or Angelina Jolie! My mother was into arts, I suppose I inherited that gene from her!
Being a law graduate who has made the leap into the entertainment industry couldn’t have been easy. Tell us about that.
Oh it was really easy! I didn’t practice law upon graduating, I ventured into the corporate world and ended up in the education industry. Work often weighed me down, and I was looking for an outlet. That’s when I stumbled upon an acting course at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. The 10 week theater course was life changing, and the rest is history! None of it was planned, to be honest.
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You are one of the few Malaysian Tamil actresses who have crossed over into the Malaysian market. Was that an easy transition?
I think the most important thing is to remember that we are Malaysian first, before anything else. And I keep saying this, it is so important to master languages in today’s world, especially English. In addition to that, honesty, focus and hard work will get you places. It may not be today, but it will get you there someday.
Tell us about your Adiwiraku experience.
Adiwiraku was more of a life we lived than a film we recorded. The time the crew spent together making the film taught us humility, righteousness and compassion. I really hope to get more scripts like that, because these are the movies that empower children, and society as a whole. We all still keep in touch, in fact.

Sangeeta’s performance in Adiwiraku won her the Best Actress award in the Festival Filem Malaysia 2017, Anugerah Skrin 2017 and The Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award 2017, making her first actress to win all three awards in the same year.
How did you feel when your name was announced as best actress at the Festival Filem Malaysia in 2017?
Believe me, I’m STILL shocked. I knew in my heart that we would win best movie, because it is a story that needed to be told. For the children of SMK Pinang Tunggal, it would mean the world to them, and it will be the greatest appreciation to all the teachers out there.
Little did I expect to win best actress and to receive that kind of honour. I mean, I was nominated alongside some really talented ladies. It still gives me the chills thinking about that night!

You have worked in the Tamil Nadu film industry as well as the Malaysian film industry. Which do you prefer?
Truthfully, I cannot take a stand on which industry I prefer. In the Malaysian industry, I have worked on some fantastic scripts and portrayed brilliant, strong characters. I have yet to experience that with the Tamil Nadu film industry. Here’s hoping that a good strong character is coming my way soon from there!
Related:  Malaysian Indian actress Sangeeta Krishnasamy attends the Cannes International Film Festival in France.Does that mean you see yourself headed in that direction?
Eventually, i see myself writing screenplays, one of my true passions. Thanks to the National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS), I’ll be heading to the New York Film Academy this year to embark on a course in acting and screenwriting. My dream is to make exceptional Malaysian movies that the world would watch. I really want to put our talent on the map internationally.

Women are represented as mere dolls in most mainstream Tamil movies, with misogyny still ruling the screens. What are your thoughts on this, and what can actresses do to fight this?
I’m going to be brutally honest here. Mainstream Tamil films from India are a very bad influence on our children and youth.
It’s not enterprising nor inspiring when a bad boy is hero-worshiped and women are treated as mere accessories to add colour to these movies. Statistics show how closely connected social ills are to mainstream Tamil films in this country. Anyone who says otherwise is in a state of denial.
Movies to me are a reflection of a society and what it represents. Female empowerment is something that needs to be addressed in the Indian society. This needs to start with how women are portrayed in movies, only then things will change.
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We Malaysian Indians have been brought up in a society that keeps telling women what to do and how to live their lives. What is your advice to young girls out there struggling with this?
Prove yourself, that is the only way to change society’s mindset. Then teach your children the same. Find ways to empower yourselves every day, and read plenty. Look up to inspiring women and learn how they got to where they are. My personal favourite is Michelle Obama.
Really, education is empowerment. Prioritize your education and nobody can tell you what to do.
“EDUCATION IS EMPOWERMENT”
It is no secret that you have done plenty of volunteer work, and you’re an environmentalist. Tell us a little about that.
Well, I really owe it to my family. My dad loved animals and the environment. My family was always front and center when there was a charity event or animal rescue drive. I suppose I grew up understanding my responsibilities to our planet. My dad would always pick up litter and bin it. He taught us to do the same.
My childhood weekends would usually be spent outdoors, climbing trees. That’s where i found my love of animals, and I even studied the life of ants and birds. So five years ago, I made a decision to turn vegan.
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What’s next for Sangeeta Krishnasamy?
This is a question I never fail to ask myself! This year, I’m working on making school kids understand the importance of English, and how they’ll be limiting themselves access to knowledge if they don’t master the language.
Frankly, I’m more of a be-happy-and-go-with-the-flow kind of person. Sometimes i feel like over-planning my life can work against me. And it is always nice to be free and do what makes me happy. I like not knowing what’s in store sometimes because it makes life interesting. So let’s see what the universe has in store for me this 2019!
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Insta Worthy Cafes In Malacca That Will Glam Up Your Feed

Melaka had long been famed for its historic culture and delicious local cuisine. While Melaka is best known for its local cuisine, there are also plenty of attractive insta-worthy cafes that you definitely should try out while your visit to this small UNESCO Heritage Site.
Here are a selection of interesting and amazing cafes where you can photograph the moments for your Instagram feed.
The Daily Fix Cafe

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Location: No 55, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
The interior of this cafe is very stunning, surrounded with a variety of antiques and beautiful plants adorning the place. You will have a great time capturing pictures for your Instagram right here. This cafe serves a wide range of delectable western dishes and desserts. You should not miss trying their fluffy pancakes, which come in a variety of authentic flavours including Durian, Kaya and many more.
The Stolen Cup

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Location: No 21A, Jalan Hang Jebat, Malacca
This cafe would be a great location for you to sit and relax while enjoying a drink. This cafe’s interior is tastefully adorned with painted wooden planks, posters, and antique clocks, giving it a rustic air, it plays a melodic song in the background. The cafe serves coffee with toasted, crunchy croissants by their cheerful staff. Their barista’s specialty is Gula Melaka coffee, which is made adding palm sugar to cappuccino to add flavour. and curacao coffee, which is made form the dried peel of a laraha citrus fruit. This is quite a unique combination that you should experience.
Heesan Kopi

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Location: No 100, Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200 Melaka.
Do not judge the interior of the cafe, just by its name! This cafe is a comfy spot that will make your social feed look cooler with its antique brick wall, fantastic wall murals, and rustic atmosphere. Their menu includes main courses, coffee, appetisers, desserts, and everything else you would expect from a cafe, all served in an old school setting. You will fall in love with this cafe, if you enjoy both heritage and fine coffee.
Eat at 18

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Location: No 18, Jalan Hang Lekiu, 75200 Melaka.
This place is a charming eatery. You can feel the sense of being in natural style and cozy comfort when entering the cafe, which is adorned with picturesque plant decor. Their menu focuses on innovative western cuisine, which is executed flawlessly. You may order pasta, burgers, and delectable desserts here, all of which are cooked with love and natural ingredients.
Mods Cafe

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Location: No 14 Jalan Tokong Malacca.
This cafe serves excellent coffee and cakes. A placard placed on the glass door at the cafe entry reads “Serious Coffee Drinker Only”, so don’t just walk away. Inside the cafe, the main attraction is a vintage Volkswagen that also serves as a bar counter, which is a great spot for you to capture the memory and post on your socials. Perfect place to sip a cup of coffee while eating a slice of homemade cheesecake or other cakes. Go for their hand brews if you are a serious coffee drinker who knows what you are doing.
DOMO cafe

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Location: No 52, Jalan KPKS 1. Kompleks Pemiagaan Kota Syahbandar, 75200 Melaka.
This cafe is the place to go if you want a superb coffee in a minimalist setting. It s worth noting that this cafe is one of Tokyo’s must visit cafes, with two locations in Melaka presently. The coffee beans they use are sourced from Taiwan and Japan, and they are brewed in a unique Italian style that is smooth and rich in flavour.
Navy Cafe

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Location: 5, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka.
This is a minimalist themed cafe with excellent photo opportunities for you. The interior is decorated in a white and brown colour scheme with a dash of blue that works well together. Furthermore, their menu is clear and straightforward, with options such as All Day Breakfast, Smoothie Bowls, coffee, and juices. At this cafe, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy their main courses or brews with your pals. You will feel right at home.
If you ever visit Melaka, do not forget to stop by these cafes and snap a few photos to post on your socials.
Stay up to date! There will be more instagrammable cafes from various locations.
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Hiphop Tamizha And Sundar C Team Up Again!

Hip Hop Adhi, who has had a release, Natpe Thunai, earlier this year, has announced his next on his Twitter page.
He is teaming up again with his mentor and filmmaker Sundar C.
Meesaiya Murukku, which also marked his directorial debut was produced by the veteran filmmaker. Natpe Thunai, too, was bankrolled by Sundar while it had Parthiban Desingu at the helm. Interestingly, his movie with Sundar C has been tentatively titled HHT3.

We hit two in a row and we are gearing up for a hatrick ✌🏻 #MeesayaMurukku #NatpeThunai & now #HHT3 – #SundarC & #HiphopTamizha once again 😊 pic.twitter.com/JXIhE3RYUY
— Hiphop Tamizha (@hiphoptamizha) June 25, 2019

He posted, “We hit two in a row and we are gearing up for a hatrick ✌? #MeesayaMurukku #NatpeThunai & now #HHT3 – #SundarC & #HiphopTamizha once again.” It is heard that Tamizh Padam 2 fame Ishwarya Menon will be paired opposite Adhi in the movie and that its production is underway at full swing.
As a composer, Adhi had Simbu’s Vandha Rajavathaan Varuven and Sivakarthikeyan-starrer Mr Local which released earlier, while he is waiting for Jayam Ravi’s Comali.
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The Vile Acts Of Telegram Groups Like ‘V2K’ Have Re-emerged

Remember how social media was flooded with rage and hatred for the telegram group known as ‘V2K’? Well, guess what?  Three days ago, World of Buzz exposed yet another group similar to the ones which went viral 8 months ago.
When asked, the men in the group back then justified their actions by saying they rape no one. Their actions therefore could not be harmful.
There has been so much awareness about this but the re-emergence of these groups is just deeply disturbing. Why can’t men in this group realise this is wrong? Are they not really harmful?
Vitamin4Testicles, a V2K group with over 4,000 followers on Telegram, has reappeared with a more threatening approach this time.
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World of Buzz reported, when a woman decided to join the new group and fight back against the admin and the other members of the group, the enraged admin began threatening the woman – saying that if she did not apologise to him (the admin), they would rape her sister.
One of the group’s members was reportedly a hacker, and when she managed to infiltrate the group, he was able to obtain her personal information. The victim was then pressured into taking private photos and videos of herself, which was then shared with the group.
Are we still going to hold out hope that these guys won’t cause any harm? And, once again, are we going to keep blaming the girls? Saying they took private photos and shared them with their boyfriends, so this is what they get? What about the girl who is being threatened for taking private photos of herself in the group now?
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According to World of Buzz, the members of the group refer to this as their “little projects.” These members would also make indecent requests to the admin, requesting that the victims pose in any way they deemed desirable.
The “project” was based on these men threatening women to obtain their private photos and videos. WORLD OF BUZZ was successful in infiltrating the group and obtaining some exclusive screenshots.
However, it has been reported that the group was deleted on June 9th; it is unknown whether the group is no longer active or if they have relocated their activities.
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How long should women be afraid of these social media predators? If you have ever been a victim of this group, please do not hesitate to file a police report with MCMC!
MCMC must also make sure that Telegram takes immediate action to prevent such groups from existing on their platform. Telegram has long been known as a platform with dubious policies that facilitate anonymity and the easy distribution of pornographic material, and MCMC is well aware of this.
We do hope that MCMC as an enforcement arm devotes some time and resources to achieving long-term results. MCMC must make it much more difficult for groups like the V2K to operate on that platform.
We need to act before it’s too late.  This is an act of crime and should not be tolerated.  Those involved in this should bear the consequences of participating in such a vile act.
Source: World of Buzz & Malay Mail
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Mid Valley, The Gardens Mall & 3 Damansara Mall Staff Tests Positive For Covid-19

A Covid-19 positive case involving an employee of London Sales Cosmetics Sdn Bhd, which has three outlets situated inMid Valley and the Gardens mall, has been confirmed by the mall’s management.
All three outlets operated by LSC, Surreal by Elevatione Time Stops in Mid Valley and Origani and Elevatione Time Stops at The Gardens Mall were ordered to close. The management, via a statement posted on The Gardens Mall’s Facebook page today, said sanitisation and disinfection of all three outlets under LSC, including all common areas throughout both malls, were ongoing.
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The management of 3 Damansara shopping mall (formerly Tropicana City Mall) in Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, has confirmed a Covid-19 case involving the mall’s security personnel stationed at its fire command centre.

The management of the mall said that mall workers who have been in close contact with the employee have tested negative and will undergo 14 days of quarantine.
A total number of 561 new cover cases were reported yesterday, with two deaths bringing the total number of fatalities to 157. Cumulatively, a total number of infections is now at 15,657 with active cases that rose to 4,587, while the number of recoveries are smaller than new cases of infections.
Out of the positive cases, 90 are currently in intensive care units, with respiratory assistance needed for 29 of them according to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Source: KKM Twitter
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Vishal’s ‘Ayogya’ To Be Released on May 10th

It is a no brainer that Vishal is starring in an action-thriller film. ‘Ayogya’, directed by debutant Venkat Mohan, who assisted AR Murugadoss, is ready to be released on May 10th. The film was supposed to be released on April, however the team faced a huge delay.
Raashi Khanna of ‘Imaika Nodigal’ fame is casted as the lead of the film. As usual, we have R Parthiban and KS Ravikumar playing the supporting roles. Sonia Aggarwal and Pooja Devariya are part of the cast too.

Here is the release date of #Ayogya #AyogyaFromMay10 @RaashiKhanna @TagoreMadhu @ivenkatmohan @rparthiepan @soniya_agg @SamCSmusic @LahariMusic @Screensceneoffl @AntonyLRuben pic.twitter.com/Bpz1d26sT2
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) April 8, 2019

The film is an official remake of Telugu film, Temper, which starred Junior NTR and Kajal Aggarwal. The film was also made in Hindi, Simbaa, with Ranveer Singh in Rohit Shetty’s direction.
The plot of the film revolves around a gangster and Vishal once again plays the role of a cop.
A unique expression of Vishal that we have never seen before.
Sam CS of Vikram Vedha fame has composed the music. We can expect really good urumi beats in the movie.Cinematography by GK Vishnu and editing by Sreekar Prasad.
We just hope that this story could just be 1% different than the rest of films Vishal has done.
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Netrikan; A Thought-Provoking Tamil Documentary Series Only On Astro

It often seems like we live in a mind-boggling and perplexing world. In this digital era of information overload and accelerating change, it can be difficult to grasp the forces that are reshaping the world around us.
If you want to better understand the trends that are reshaping our world — for better or for worse — Netrikan could be a great catalyst for developing a clearer understanding of the often unseen forces that shape our society.
All Astro customers can look forward to a local, thought-provoking Tamil documentary series Netrikan on 5 September, 9pm on Astro Vinmeen HD (Ch 202) via TV, Astro GO and On Demand.

With local filmmaker Shanmugam as the director, and Executive Producer, Gandhimathi Suppiah, behind this series, it is bound to captivate viewers as it takes an in-depth approach to address unique beliefs, religious practices, astrology, ancient myths and ceremonies engulfing local communities. The 13-episode documentary stars upcoming local talent, Pugal Ara, as the host. In addition to addressing these issues, each 30-minute episodes will also provide insights, independent views, thoughts, and real-life experiences.
New episodes of the local documentary premiere every Sunday and you can also stream the series anytime on Astro GO and On Demand.
For more information, visit content.astro.com.my
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RK Suresh Wears The Director Hat For His Next Film!

Damn, this guy is so talented!
Producer turned actor, RK Suresh already established himself as an actor in many films like Billa Pandi, Marudhu, and Tharathapattai.

He has produced films like Dharma Durai, Attu and Salim in his Studio 9production.
As a distributor, he has distributed many movies like Saatai, Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, Idharkuthaane Aasaipattai Balakumara, Thanga Meengal and Soodhu Kavvum. He is currently acting in few movies in lead roles, like Vettai Naai, Cochin Shadhi at Chennai and another movie with Mysskin.re
The audio launch of Reel, directed by Munusamy and starring Udhayaraj in the lead, recently took place in Chennai. Produced by Karu and distributed by RK Suresh, the film has music by Santhosh.
In the audio launch, RK Suresh revealed that he is going to take the avatar of a director. He said he will be directing a movie soon titled Calendar.
More updates to follow!
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WATCH: Santesh’s Latest Tune, Nadu Road’u

Santesh has released his latest single titled Nadu Road’u.
Originally sung by the late Raja Raja Cholan, this version of the tune is produced and performed by Santesh with the talented Lawrence Soosai on the guitar.
Santesh has gone viral recently, thanks to the many dubbing clips he released on his Instagram page. The singer cleverly dubbed actor Vadivelu’s comedy scenes in Malay, tying it back to the Covid-19 situation here.
Check out Nadu Road’u here.

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Yaen Yen Anbhe; Sparks Are In The Air With Ignited Passion and Love

Get ready to fall deeper in love with these tracks!
Everyone believes there is a playlist for just about any situation and is on a mission to unite and entertain the world through song.
If there’s one song in recent times that has left an impression on young couples, it’s Yaen Yen Anbhe, composed and sung by the mesmerising Prashan Sean along with Sanggari Krish.
Helmed and written by Vathani Kunasegarran, this song is receiving applause from fans for its fineness and is appreciated for its fresh music. It has also garnered 107,000 views and 4.6k likes in just five days after being released on Behindwoods YouTube channel.
Lyrics penned by Mugen Rao and Navin Raaj Mathavan, the song aptly captures the deal for the couple who simply want to tell the world how much they love each other through music. The music video features Karnan, Subashini, Rajhashuryen, Pakialetchumi, and Baby Neelesh Jesuraj.
Soothing and easy to sway on, you just can’t ever go wrong with this one!

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Meera Mithun Tweets Against Padma Shri Actress, Kangana Ranaut

Meera Mitun who shot to fame after her brief stint in Big Boss (Season 3) has taken to her Twitter handle by voicing out her opinion on nepotism. She has slammed the Big Time Bollywood Actress, a Padma Shri receiver Kangana Ranaut for playing the role of late Jayalalitha in her biopic Thalaivi directed by A.L.Vijay.
Meanwhile, she has accused Kangana of using the death of late Sushant Singh for her publicity.
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Meera has taken things up further by slamming the actress for not being ashamed to take up such a noble role of Jayalalitha in her upcoming film. She has declared that she is the real achiever of Nepotism and not Kangana.
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Prabhu Deva, Kangana Ranaut and Santhanam Hit The Screens This Weekend

An interesting mix of Tamil films will be hitting the screens this weekend. The films of South Indian dance icon Prabhu Deva, Bollywood starlet Kangana Ranaut and Tamil funnyman Santhanam will release on the 25th of January.
Popular dancer turned actor turned director Prabhu Deva has a new film coming out this weekend, and it is yet another sequel, Charlie Chaplin 2.
Directed by Shakthi Chidambaram, Charlie Chaplin 2 also stars Nikki Galrani, Prabhu Ganesan, Adah Sharma, Chandhana Raj, Samir Kochhar and Amit Bhargav. The film is set to be a full on comedic entertainer.
The soundtrack  for Charlie Chaplin 2 was composed by Amresh Ganesh. The song Chinna Machan from this film is already a hit, thanks to singers Senthil and Rajalakshmi, the winners of reality TV show, Super Singer. Interestingly, Prabhu Deva debuted as a lyricist with this movie, for the song Ivala Romba.
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A quick check on Cinema Online reveals that there are two other Tamil films releasing on the same date. Santhanam’s Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 makes its appearance this weekend, alongside Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.
Santhanam seems to have shed his sidekick/comedian persona, and has begun to romance lead actresses on screen with his new crew cut hairdo and designer beard. His Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 is a horror comedy directed by Rambala. The film is also a sequel to Dhilluku Dhuddu which was released in 2016. Santhanam, Deepti and Shritha Sivadas will star in this film. Expectations for the film aren’t high.
Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, however, might be the one to watch out for. While this is a Hindi movie dubbed in Tamil, there has been plenty of hype surrounding this biographical period drama. Directed by Ranaut herself, alongside Krish, this film is based on the life of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi and her war against the British East India Company, during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Related:  Prabhu Deva's The Next Step: First Ever Dance Concert In Malaysia Happening On 9th September 2023Atul Kulkarni, Jisshu Sengupta, Richard Keep, Suresh Oberoi and Danny Denzongpa will star alongside Ranaut. The music for the film was composed by famed trio Shankar Ehsaan Loy.

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Is Temperature Screening All That Effective And Sufficient Enough For Covid-19 Detection?

Temperature checks for Covid-19 such as those done in government hospitals, schools and public places have once again proven ineffective in detecting coronavirus infections to avoid outbreaks.
According to recent analysis from marine recruits showed that even though none of them barely had symptoms, the recruits transmitted the infection to others amid these precautions and stringent quarantines before they began training.
Source: Sciencemag
A public health researcher, Jodie Guest not part of this research mentioned that they have spent a lot of time getting interventions like that in place and they’re probably not worth the time as they had hoped.
In this age range, regular monitoring appears to be easier and younger people also have no symptoms. Scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and the Naval Medical Research Center had conducted the research.
It included 1,848 marine recruits, approximately 90 percent of them males, who were ordered to separate themselves at home for two weeks, then at a closed college campus, The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, for two more weeks, in a controlled military quarantine. That involved having a single roommate, wearing masks, maintaining a minimum of 6 feet apart, and doing outdoor training activities. They also had daily tests for fever and symptoms.
Source: Sciencemag
Another research chief, Dr. Stuart Sealfon of Mount Sinai, said the quarantine procedures and commitment to them were much more stringent than what would occur at a normal college campus.
Coronavirus is really deadly. To deter transmission, we really need to use a mix of good public health initiatives, temperature checks, mask wearing, social distancing, hand washing and rigorous monitoring.
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Priyanka Chopra Caught Smoking & Slammed For Her Double Standards

It was fun and sunshine in paradise as Priyanka Chopra Jonas celebrated her 37th birthday with her husband, Nick Jonas, and family. The entire shabang are out on a luxury yacht, celebrating the actor and producer in Miami, Florida.
The fun was short lived as paparazzi clicked photos of Priyanka having a cigarette, while her mother and Nick Jonas enjoyed cigars. She has been trolled relentlessly online with people calling her out for an asthma infomercial that Priyanka had starred in some time back. Priyanka had admitted that she has been suffering from asthma and spoke up against burning firecrackers around Diwali.

In a tweet in 2010, Priyanka wrote, “Smoking is awful!! Yuck!!”.

Netizens sharpened their claws and called her out online for her double standards on smoking and asthma awareness. One Twitter user even pointed out how she went against everything she preached with a massive display of fireworks at her wedding and also taking a puff while on vacation.

#PriyankaChopra giving comments on diwali to not use firecrackers and all & I have asthma people like me suffer during diwali and blabla
Pic 1. Firecrackers on her wedding Pic 2. Smoking cigarette
Now this cigarette won't affect you and the firecrackers didn't harm to anyone pic.twitter.com/ZYYm8eRuaO
— Anurag Tiwari (@Anurag2748) July 21, 2019

Other fans were upset that she did not even show an empathy towards the current situation in Assam. Priyanka was appointed as the ambassador of the state that is currently engulfed by floods. This has been one of the worst floods Assam has witnessed with 15 people dead, over 4.3 million affected and 95% of the Kaziranga National Park deluged.
While Priyanka is yet to respond about the situation, we have found the asthma ad that she starred in. WATCH it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5UJiSvFSAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Priyanka Chopra Busts Myths On Asthma (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5UJiSvFSA)

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Shahmalarani Chandran; A National Karate Athlete Launched Maths Mastery Tools Formula Book!

Have you ever thought about publishing a book? Many teens have!
In fact, according to author Joseph Epstein, there are some people who feel that they have a book in them — and should write it.
Shahmalarani Chandran, the National Karate Athlete’s mind had come up with a brilliant idea to write a handbook on mathematics for SPM students. Which book might that be? Well, none other than the Maths Mastery Tools.
Image credit: The Sun Daily
Well, the brilliant young mind behind the handy formula book has written all the mathematical formulas which are used for the Mathematics SPM syllabus. It was released digitally with a limited release of physical copies for students who participated in The Riser’s SPM Math workshop.
Earning a Bachelor in Science (Actuarial Studies) at Taylor’s, Shahmalarani was active with the Peer Assisted Learning System (PALS) program, where a candidate is assigned to support their peers with academic subjects such as calculus, algebra, finance and accounting.
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But, that wasn’t all to it!
While Shahmalarani is a snazzalicious little pickle, she believes it is necessary for students to succeed in their studies with excitement and eagerness to learn new techniques.
Knowing her capabilities, Taylor’s college has recently offered the Risers community-engagement portal the opportunity to mentor over 1,000 secondary school students in an online workshop relating to SPM Mathematics.

Shahmalarani has clinched medals at the SUKMA Games and South East Asian Karate Federation Championship but unfortunately she had to step out from the national team to pursue her undergraduate studies.
Students who are concerned about getting access to more information and seminars are invited to enter The Risers and update Taylor’s College smartphone app.
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Sasi The Don Has Banned HITZ FM From Playing Major Hit “Daddy Don”

This could be probably the best news from the Don himself.
It’s been 21 days since the release of Daddy Don. Malaysian reggae sensation, Sasi The Don’s highly anticipated new track, Daddy Don has hit airwaves successfully in 6 countries  namely, Malaysia, Singapore, India, United Kingdom, Jamaica and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Earlier today, Sasi banned his Daddy Don track from HITZ FM due to their unethical way of testing his song via what is believed to be an outdated sound system. The ban was officially announced by the singer himself via his Instagram handle.
Check out the post below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCc2dv2Jj3Z/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Sasi is mostly known for his reggae beats and has successfully attracted thousands of fans from the local and international reggae music scene. His recent track has grabbed people’s attention and it’s been one of the top songs among his fans.
The track features Ibkinx from Nigeria and Malaysian Gayathri Vadivel. Composed and penned by Sasi himself, the tune was produced along with his long time friend, Navin D’Navigator.
If you haven’t got time to listen to his latest track, check it out here. Be warned, as you might keep replaying it!

Sasi shares his opinion with the Varnam team over a phone call. “I see this as a serious matter, as the song was fully composed by an established person and the manner in which my song was tested was beyond belief, notably when it’s been a success in 6 other countries!”
Sasi urged HITZ FM which is owned by ASTRO to remove the Daddy Don track from the charts. The local reggae king has called on the radio station to write an official letter before playing the rest of his songs.
Related:  'Panas Talk with Vikadakavi' is Set to Bring The Heat on 19 May!It is a wonder why would a prominent local english radio station play a hit song using a rather outdated system, knowing fully well that the choice of a system could impact a song’s quality.
Don’t you think Sasi deserves an apology from the radio station?
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Malaysian Indian Founders Of Famous Brands That Have Contributed To Economic and Digital Development

The term Malaysian Indian refers to a Malaysian population comprising of Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Punjabi descent originating from India and Sri Lanka. They make up 70% of the population of Indian descent in Malaysia. Most of the migration took place during the British occupation. This has created an Indian  society in this part of the world.
The Indians make up third of the population after the Malays and Chinese in Malaysia right now. Malaysian Indians have come a long way since and have made a name for themselves in nation-building and economic development.
Let’s take a look at some of the well-known Malaysian Indian Brands and their founders.
LOTUS GROUP
The initiator of this group, Renah Doraisingam Pillai is an energetic individual who picked up much of his profitable involvement and commerce insight from his late father Philanthropist N. Rengasamy Pillai.
Image credits : lotus group/majalah labur
He started a fishing business with money earned from savings he acquired selling coconuts. In 1987, he migrated to Kuala Lumpur and opened Lotus Family Restaurant in Jalan Masjid India.
Since then, he has opened 18 branches around the Klang Valley and Ipoh. Being far sighted, he expanded his business empire into real estate, hotels, film distribution, information technology and food distribution.
To succeed like Tan Sri Datuk R. Doraisingam Pillai requires a lot of effort and determination. Although he might not be academically inclined, he has proven that it is not a barrier to being successful.
LOWYAT.NET
Vijandren Ramadass is a Malaysian entrepreneur who founded Malaysia’s oldest online community, Lowyat.net.
Image credits : Forum.lowyat/Lowyat.net
Lowyat.net is a popular Internet forum website and technology magazine in Malaysia. Vijandren Ramadass is a Malaysian Indian. He holds a degree in computer science from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai.
Vijandren founded Lowyat.NET in 2002 as a simple one-page website to publish price lists of the latest computers and gadgets from the Plaza Low Yat digital shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur. In 2011, Lowyat Networks gained MSC status and expanded its portfolio with the launch of Lipstiq.com, a women’s lifestyle portal.
Apart from that, he also serves as the CEO of Lowyat Commerce Sdn Bhd, Lowyat Digital Sdn Bhd, and Lowyat MSC Sdn Bhd.
WESTPORTS
Tan Sri G. Gnanalingam or better known as Tan Sri G did not come from a wealthy family. He managed to become a Director of Marketing at the age of 34.
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The golden opportunity came in its place when the government at the time had planned to build another port after Port Klang to compete with the port of Singapore. Tan Sri G who was a member of the board of directors of the Port Klang Authority was asked to help. Tan Sri G presented 25 proposals to the cabinet and WESTPORTS proposal was accepted.
Related:  Dr. Magindren is appointed to MDEC's Talent Expert Network PanelFinally, in just nine months, WESTPORTS was successfully built and Tan Sri G and his staff worked day and night to ensure the success of the company. In 2011, WESTPORTS set a record when it managed to unload 734 containers in ONE HOUR using nine cranes!
And after three years, Tan Sri G’s WESTPORTS was successfully listed on Bursa Malaysia at RM2.50 per share by winning an IPO of RM2.2 billion, thus increasing its market capitalisation to RM8.53 billion. The success of this listing makes him a daily BILLIONAIRE!
AIR ASIA BERHAD
Tony Fernandes is an entrepreneur from Malaysia and the founder of “Tune Air Sdn Bhd” which introduced low-cost flights to Malaysians and regional countries. On 8th June, 2004, the airline became a public listed company under the name AIR ASIA BERHAD. The slogan “Now Everyone Can Fly” is in line with AirAsia Berhad’s market segment which focuses on low to middle-income consumers.
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Air Asia group operates international and local flights to over 400 destinations across 25 countries. Its main hub is the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
PETRA GROUP
The Petra Group, through its backups, gives budgetary and administration back for early organised innovation businesses. It locks in inquiring about and commercialising within the field of biophotonics for applications in agrarian, restorative, nourishment innovation, green innovation, communication, amusement occasions, organising preparations, and financials.
Image credits : petragroup/FocusMalaysia
The company is based in Kuala Lumpur with operations around the globe. The Petra Group works as an auxiliary of The Sekhar Foundation. Vinod B. Sekhar established Green Rubber in 2001 and afterward the Petra Group and serves as its Chairman and Group Chief Official and President.
He is associated with the Standard Malaysian Rubber Scheme used worldwide among producers and consumers of natural rubber and has received numerous accolades and awards for his work over the years. He is also known for his philanthropical work.
That’s all for now.
Many more Malaysian Indians who have also ‘made it’ will be featured in the near future on Varnam.my.
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Poochandi; A New Suspense Thriller Coming To You This November!

Poochandi Varaan….that’s the official title track for the upcoming movie Poochandi. And we must say, the song is deep, distinct and mindblowing. The music video is composed and sung solely by Ganesan Manohgaran, a local sensation and Astro Vaanavil Superstar 2010 -singing competition winner, who made his first stint in this film and the number is penned by lyricist Natturaja Durai. The cinematograpy and effects are a whole new level of dynamics altogether, and the talented dancers from DNX just sparked it off!
It’s so inspiring to see our Malaysian artist produce films and songs out of the ordinary mainstream plot. Our local directors and music artist have penetrated the niche market and are making a positive trajectory with their outstanding skills. Their aspiring skills accompanied with new ideas have positioned them onto the global market with a huge demand especially within the Asian region. Well deserving indeed!
Poochandi Vaaran is the first Cyber Punk styled music video in Malaysia!
WATCH: POOCHANDI VARAAN OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

https://youtu.be/3bHuAZ0XbmAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Poochandi Varaan – பூச்சாண்டி வரான் | Movie Theme Song Video | Ganessan Manohgaran | JK Wicky | 2020 (https://youtu.be/3bHuAZ0XbmA)

The song and music video official release was held at GSC Nu Sentral on 25th September and was officiated by our very own homegrown renowned rapper, Yogi B.
Photo Credit: Poochandi Facebook Page

Poochandi helmed by Director JK Wicky, is a  suspense thriller that will hit the screens on 12th November 2020,  maKIng its debut as the first ever Malaysian Tamil film to be released during Deepavali!

The film depicts Murugan (RJ Ramana), a journalist from an Indian horror story magazine who travels to Malaysia to collect unique and supernatural anecdotes. When Murugan meets Shankar, who shares a spine-chilling paranormal experience that happened to him and his friends, what began as an ordinary story search turns into a dreadful life-changing mystery.
The most awaited and hyped suspense-thriller is produced by S. Andy, from Trium Studio Pvt Ltd, under JK Wicky’s directorial debut. The trailer of Poochandi Varaan showcases the bits and glimpses of the film, with their very catchy and enthralling music video.
Photo Credit: Poochandi Facebook Page

According to JK Wicky “This movie was done based on a very serious conception and a song was not intended initially but later when the idea to shoot a song highlighting the word “Poochandi” was proposed, he immediately got on board and made this exclusive piece.

 WATCH : POOCHANDI – OFFICIAL FIRST LOOK TEASER

https://youtu.be/z2IHPGQBlBgVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Poochandi –  Official First look Teaser (2020) – JK Wicky | RJ Ramana – Trium Studios (https://youtu.be/z2IHPGQBlBg)

Poochandi was retweeted by director Karthik Subbaraj (of the Petta fame of Rajinikanth), giving the film a provisional spike in the Indian market.
Our very own director has definitely made a significant mark for himself for his adroit directorial skills!
His directorial touch on Naduvan, a song by Dr. Burn, a local hip-hop enthusiast hit the tamil music industry like a wave, mesmerising everyone with his enrapture visuals. Naduvan blew up all the charts and clinched the best Music Video award at the Anugerah Industri Music (AIM) in 2013.
JK Wicky became a household name and the talk of the town with his skillful and creative talent in producing uniquely concept music videos!
The director has also made many other successful endeavours that earned him a name in the international market such as amazing hits like Cheers (Psychomantra), Enthan Amma (Michael Amma), and Rao), Paadagan (Ganesan Manohgaran), Ninaithu (Thyivya Kalaiselvan), and Shakti (Dr. Burn).
Source: JK Wicky’s Official Facebook Page
Each music video from JK Wicky goes well beyond our shores, and has been received with applauds by audiences abroad, accruing huge visibility, especially from Makkal TV, India.

For more updates on Poochandi, check out their official Facebook Page here and do subscribe and watch JK Wicky’s official YouTube handle here!

We are excited to catch this crime thriller on the screens soon! Good Luck JK Wicky on your new venture!
Poochandi Vaaran is available on all streaming apps such as spotify, itunes and apple music and we definitely foresee this song to become a superhit especially with the millennials!
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The Wait Is Over! 3 Brothers To Finally Resume Studies

Education plays an important role in one’s life. Education helps a person to succeed, it enhances human knowledge, and it literally can turn a person upside down. Somehow, some children face many hindrances to accessing education due to poverty.
T. Mogana Selvi recently shared that her 3 sons have been forced to stop schooling due to poverty and unavailability of transport since the beginning of this year.
She was unable to work at the moment since she needed to care for her children. Mogana’s only daughter is suffering from epilepsy, is hyperactive and needs her full attention. RM400 in monthly assistance from the Welfare Department is the only source this family relies on.
IMAGE CREDIT: NST
Eventually, this story drew much attention from numerous parties, for good.
Ray of Hope Arrives
But finally, all the sorrow has come to an end! The three brothers are reported to be returning to school after the week-long holiday.
S. Tharmarhaja, will resume his Form Two education at SMK Kampung Kastam, while S. Herash, and S. Yoshwin, will resume Year Four and Year Two respectively at SK Bagan Jermal.
The eldest, Tharmarhaja was so happy upon receiving the letter of offer from state Education Department Chief Assistant Director (Planning and Management Sector) Datuk Zulkafli Kamaruddin.
The excited kid said that as soon as he received the good news, he texted his best friend to tell him that he was returning to school. “I can’t wait to go back to school. I am looking forward to meeting my friends and teachers”.
IMAGE CREDIT: NST
“I have been dreaming of this day for a long time. I won’t waste this opportunity and will study hard to fulfil my ambition to become a detective and help my family.” the 15-year-old told while thanking Bagan Jermal assemblyman Soon Lip Chee for helping him return to school.
Related:  Sivakami; The Teacher who Self Taught to Become a Tamil TeacherHe also expresses his gratitude to everyone who has supported his family, along with the state Education Department.
Soon Lip Chee presented the siblings with school books, uniforms, shoes and other necessities and the former Seberang Prai City Council councillor Anjoe Tan sponsored the brothers’ transportation costs.
The assemblyman said his service centre would take Tharmarhaja and Mogana Selvi to SMK Kampung Kastam tomorrow for registration. “Once everything is settled, we hope Tharmarhaja and his brothers can return to school when the session resumes next Monday. No child should be deprived of an education,” he said, adding that his service centre would continue to help the family. Zulkafli, meanwhile, lauded Soon’s efforts to help the family.
Meanwhile, Mogana said Teyanayagi is attending school at PEKTAS Mak Mandin and all arrangements were handled by the school.
“We hope this will encourage others to help those in need.”
A well educated nation makes a great nation. Let’s all start moving toward this aim today ~
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Azhagin Azhagi 2020 Winners Take Astro and Keris Media Networks To Court Over Unpaid Prize Money

Azhagin Azhagi 2020 winner R Durga Devi, as well a 2nd runner up R Durrgah have named local broadcaster Measat Broadcast Networks Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro) and production house Keris Media Networks Sdn Bhd as defendants in a suit filed in the sessions courts earlier this week.
Azhaghin Azhaghi 2020 is 9-episode Tamil Language Beauty Pageant cum Model Search Reality Show which required 20 finalist to stay in a villa in Rawang, Selangor for 16 days with no access to phone and internet facilities. The 9 episodes were recorded between November 11 to November 26 2019, while the show was broadcasted on Vinmeen HD between September 3 and November 8 last year.

The two winners are claiming that they have yet to receive their respective prize monies, almost a year after being crowned winners. According to the Terms and Condition sheet of Azhaghin Azhagi 2020, the Champion would take home RM60,000 in cash, while the 2nd runner up would receive RM17,000. The 1st runner up would receive RM37,500 cash.
The Terms and Conditions sheet, which is still available online at Astro Ulagam’s cloudfront link further confirms that winners were informed that they will be able to collect their respective prizes within 3 months of notification by the Organizer at Astro’s Headquarters at the All Asia Broadcast Centre in Sungai Besi.

A spokesperson from Measat Broadcast Network Systems (“MBNS”) when contacted, has however refuted the claims against the Company by the winners. According to the spokesperson, they are aware of the suit, but have clarified that the contestants were contracted directly with Keris Media Networks Sdn Bhd (KMN), and urged the contestants to resolve this issue with KMN.
“We are disappointed to learn that a suit has been filed today against our company by two contestants from the show ‘Azhagin Azhagi 2020’. The show was developed and produced by company, Keris Media Networks Sdn Bhd (KMN). The contestants contracted with KMN and not with us. This matter is an issue between the contestants and KMN to resolve. The two contestants first contacted us a few weeks ago regarding their claim and we subsequently wrote to KMN requesting that they engage with the contestants to find a solution. We encourage the contestants and KMN to resolve this matter.”

The two winners are also seeking a declaration that Astro and KMN breached the contract, committed fraud and conspiracy against them, and are also seeking damages and other reliefs deemed fit by the court.
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Age Is Just A Number For Recent PhD 73-year-old Graduate Dr Appadu

Concerns, doubts are perhaps some of the factors that can pervade someone to question their dreams. Why can’t we stop questioning and work towards our goals without looking back?
On that note, meet Malaysian-born, Dr Appadu Rao Santhariah who has proven that there is no age barrier to pursuing a higher education. Appadu is a living example of how age is no major hindrance, having completed a PhD at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Melbourne at the age of 73.

What’s more special is that he finished his PhD studies at the same time as his two daughters, who also graduated from Australian universities in Sydney. After his retirement at the age of 65 as a Financial Controller who worked for a multinational company, his ultimate passion had driven him to take on a greater challenge.
Appadu said. “I felt for the past 66 years, the people around me have helped me achieve my dreams. So, I asked myself a question. What can I do to give back to society, as I still have a few more years,”
“I felt that I have a social debt which I need to repay back to society. So, I returned to Malaysia to find out what I can do to help my fellow Malaysians,” he said.

He did the GST research culminated in the completion of his Masters in Taxation at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) at age 69 which eventually propelled him to complete a PhD at the age of 73 in the year 2020.
Since he discovered that there is very little study on Goods and Service Tax in Malaysia, and because of his expertise with VAT in the UK, NZ VAT, and Australian GST, he decided to take on the responsibility of analysing Malaysian GST.
I changed direction so as not to waste my retirement time and went back to University so that I could light other candles – Dr Appadu
Dr Appadu has also been actively involved in several social services. Recently, he earned a Certificate of Appreciation for services at the World Humanitarian Drive.

Everything that he has achieved in life started from humble beginnings at a rubber estate in Selangor.
Son of an indentured labourer brought by the British to work on the coconut plantation in 1930, Appadu had a tough upbringing and had struggled a lot. He had to work on the estate helping his dad work a coconut klin, husking coconuts. To make ends meet, he also had to rare pigs and cows, selling ice-cream and Indian cakes on the estate to support his family.
“It was a tough journey. My experiences and hardship during childhood reinforced a sense of discipline in me to get out of the poverty trap in my family,” he expressed.
His perseverance and determination to do well in life pushed him to work and study hard in school. Coming from a Telugu background, he struggled with his English paper and failed his upper secondary. Soon after, he grabbed every opportunity to work in various jobs in order to improve his financial situation after completing his studies. After dabbling in multiple fields and evolving himself, Appadu was determined to take a major step in his life by moving to the United Kingdom to continue his education. This was the place where his life truly began. The rest is history they say.
Dr Appadu worked as a male nurse at a mental hospital in the UK while also working as a chartered accountant.
He worked as a male nurse in a mental sub-normal hospital in the UK. “I know there will be challenges and there is no return since I took a one-way ticket,” he continued.
After that, he was employed as a cook to support his education in the UK whilst at the same time, he was also qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the UK too. Following that, he was employed as an accountant in Bank Negara and moved to Australia to seek new challenges.
“Looking at myself today, I am happy I achieved more than I wanted,” he said.
“If my actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, then that is success for me,” he remarked.
“Education opens many doors which is unstoppable. The day you stop learning your brain cells also start dying. There is no age limit for your education.”
Appadu hopes to motivate young people to break free from poverty, as well as senior Malaysian retirees, to acknowledge that there is no age limit to pursuing education.
If you think that it’s too late to achieve your dreams, think again. Age shouldn’t be a barrier to achieving a goal or fulfilling a dream, you set the goal. I hope that everyone who reads this is inspired to strive for excellence in the future.
Remember, it’s never too late.
Check out Dr Appadu speaking about age isn’t a barrier to education and achieving your personal best on WHD Inspiring Millions Show with Viva O’Flynn Episode 54:

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WATCH: Mugen Rao Performs with Anirudh at the Super Singer Finale

Bigg Boss Tamil 3 winner Mugen Rao performed with composer Anirudh Ravichander yesterday, at the finale of Vijay TV’s Airtel Super Singer Season 7. The performance was an impromptu one, with the duo singing Anirudh’s tune, Udhungada Sangu.
Mugen also performed his hit song, Neethan, with Super Singer alumni, Priyanka NK.

As Mugen and Anirudh’s performance ended, the crowd was heard chanting Mugen’s name, momentarily silencing Anirudh, who was in conversation with singer Priyanka on stage.
Anirudh was the guest of honour at the show, along with Mugen. Contestant Murugan, fondly known as Mookuthi Murugan, won the reality singing competition. He was a favourite to win the show, because of his singing capabilities without any formal training.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kb3RacidLVE
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Arya Might Be Playing A Villain In Suriya 37

It is reported that acclaimed actor Arya will be starring opposite Suriya in his currently untitled 37th film. This film, helmed by K.V. Anand — who previously worked with Suriya on the averagely entertaining time-killer, Ayan and Maattrraan — has begun production in London a few days ago. The film already stars a bunch of big-name talents such as Mohanlal. Boman Irani and Samuthirakani, with Sayyeshaa playing the female lead.
Now it looks like Arya has joined that stacked cast as well, or at least, that’s what we speculate. In his recent Instagram post, Arya thanks Boman Irani (3 Idiots, PK) for taking a dope picture of him. While there is the possibility that Arya and Boman Irani are just buddies hanging out, it seems more likely that they’re on set together.

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Times of India has also done some digging and found photos of Arya with Lyca Productions’ Ayup Khan. Lyca Productions (Kaththi, 2.0) will be producing Suriya 37.

However, there is yet to be an official announcement by Arya, K.V. Anand or anyone involved in the film. If speculations are correct, though, it looks like Suriya 37 could turn out to be something special. After all, Arya isn’t just a movie star but a great character actor. His work in films like Naan Kadavul and Avan Ivan, both by director Bala are especially brilliant. While I don’t expect him to play a Bala-type role in Suriya 37, one can hope that screenwriter Pattukottai Prabhakar has penned a meaty character for him to bring to life.
It’s not too often we get big stars starring opposite or alongside each other in Tamil cinema anymore (gone are the days where Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan would co-lead a movie). But it looks like that trend might change. Not just is Arya most likely starring in Suriya 37, Rajinikanth’s film after 2.0 will feature Vijay Sethupathi in a villainous role.
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Rapper Sheezay Launches Cosmetic Line, Sheezay Cosmetics

In recent times, Forbes named R&B singer Rihanna as the highest paid woman in the music industry as she landed herself in the ‘America’s Richest Self-Made Women For 2019’ list. Rihanna has taken a hiatus from producing music and is now focused on her fashion and beauty line as she bags millions of dollars in sales.

We are not entirely sure if this is what inspired Malaysian Tamil rapper, Sheezay to launch his cosmetic line, but he sure has diversified his business.
Sheezay is a popular name in the local and international Tamil music scene but we never knew that he had a liking for makeup. Under the label of Sheezay Cosmetics, he initially launched the RAIN – 2 in 1 Shampoo X Shower Gel and Bamboo Charcoal Soap in mid 2018.

Now, almost a year later, Sheezay has released 3 shades of lipsticks called GIRLPOWER – Lip Matte. He posted photos of the lipsticks on his social media, complete with a wrist swatch and pre-launch giveaway (popular methods used by beauty enthusiasts to market and sell their products). The photo was captioned with a message of empowerment that read, “She does whatever it takes to make it through one more day. She is not a sinner or a saint. She is a WOMAN, a WARRIOR, with the soul of a SURVIVOR and a heart that is in search of peace and love. Shoutout to all you FEARLESS women’s. GIRL POWER LIP SERIES LAUNCHING IN FEW MORE DAYS”.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BykY0GoBfSb/
Sheezay announced that the GIRLPOWER – Lip Matte line will be launching on 18 June.

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Archana Anand, CBO of ZEE5 Global, Talks ZEE5 In Southeast Asia & Its 100,000 Hours Of Indian Entertainment

The media and entertainment landscape has morphed into an evolution of content distribution in the digital age. Traditional studios and networks are jumping on the opportunity of a ‘facelift’ for the way content is distributed and this has resulted in the proliferation of OTT & streaming services. One such network giant that is embracing the tide of change is ZEE. We caught up with the Chief Business Officer of ZEE5 Global, Archana Anand, to learn about ZEE5 in Southeast Asia, 100,000 Hours of Indian Entertainment and the reason behind the sudden cessation of ZEE Tamil on ASTRO.
Archana Anand, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 Global
What can subscribers enjoy on ZEE5 (paying and non-paying)?
ZEE5 brings to Malaysia the largest bouquet of Indian content across genres and languages, making it just that simple for any South Asian in Malaysia, and even the local Malay population, to access a fabulous library of exclusive On-Demand content and even LIVE TV channels, in the language of their choice.
ZEE Tamil, ‘Yaman’, ‘Vadacurry’ and more…the Best of Tamil Content Now Available EXCLUSIVELY on ZEE5 in Malaysia!
Our audiences in Malaysia gets access to a catalogue of over 100,000 hours of Indian Movies (including the latest blockbusters), TV Shows, Music, Videos and News along with a range of exclusive Originals, across 12 languages – English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Bengali, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati and Punjabi. Not only this, we also have over 60 LIVE streaming channels including ZEE’s best loved channels.
As of 1st April 2019, ZEE5 is also the exclusive destination in Malaysia for the much-loved channel ZEE Tamil. Users can not only stream ZEE Tamil live exclusively on ZEE5 but can also catch up on its hugely popular shows like Sembaruthi, Yaaradi Nee Mohini and Poove Poochoodava at their convenience.

ZEE5 also has over 2000 movies including latest blockbuster movies like Mersal, Vadacurry, and Yaman and there are some huge titles in the pipeline. We’ve got a line-up of some really exciting, fast paced Tamil Originals like Kallachirupu (directed by Karthik Subbaraj) and D7, Hindi Originals (also dubbed in Tamil) including The Final Call (Arjun Rampal), Poison (Arbaaz Khan, Riya Sen and Tanuj Virwani) and Rangbaaz (Saqib Saleem), as well as Bollywood hits Simba (Ranveer Singh), Uri, Veere Di Wedding (Kareena Kapoor Khan) and Kedarnath (Sara Ali Khan, Sushant Singh Rajput).
All this can be watched on the go and across a range of devices. A large part of this content is free to watch for our users like TV Shows, Videos and several Movies, and we’re seeing a strong buildup of viewership from delighted viewers. For our premium content, we have some very attractively priced packs including a Tamil content pack which gives Tamil audiences in Malaysia the choice to pay for exactly the content they want.

ZEE5 Original shows have been receiving rave reviews. Can we expect more ZEE5 Original content (especially in Tamil) in the pipelines soon?
Yes absolutely! We’re constantly pushing the envelope to create shows across languages that strike a strong chord with our audiences across the globe. We have already announced a lineup of 72 Originals to be rolled out till Mar 2020 including some huge tentpole shows. These will be across multiple genres and languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali and Malayalam. We have 8 new Tamil Originals in the pipeline which includes 5 web-series and 3 movies. We have just unveiled the trailer of our upcoming Tamil series Auto Shankar, which is based on the true horrific story of serial killer Gowri Shankar and his gang that committed six murders between 1988 and 1989.The bodies of the victims were either burnt or buried inside residential houses. The series will premiere on 23 April.
Will ZEE5 be open to acquiring original regional content from filmmakers and producers in Southeast Asia?
We will very shortly be launching content in international languages including Malay, Thai and Bahasa Indonesia and that is the immediate priority. Locally produced content is also on the cards for ZEE5 in key markets at a later date.
Are OTT video streaming services the way of the future for media and entertainment?
OTT has certainly disrupted the way we consume content, and the pace at which it has grown and been adopted the world over is nothing short of spectacular. OTT gives consumers the choice to not only watch content on their terms wherever and whenever they want but also offers them a much wider range of content that’s increasingly differentiated, and with increasing personalization.  With audiences increasingly watching content across devices, the battle for eyeballs and to own the consumer has gone into overdrive, with traditional social media, technology and even telecom companies now getting into content and blurring the lines. I would say that its really convergence and technology that’s the future of media and entertainment.
The innovative disruption that streaming services have brought into content consumption are at the cost of struggling traditional studios and broadcast networks. In your opinion, is it important for these traditional companies to expand their horizons into streaming services to survive and evolve?
Every industry goes through a metamorphosis when innovations begin to challenge the status quo. It is important for companies to adapt to changing content consumption patterns and accordingly stay relevant. While the pace of growth of streaming services has disrupted traditional businesses, it has also thrown up very interesting possibilities for content companies like ours to engage audiences across multiple screens, push the envelope when it comes to experimenting with new content themes and storylines and also bring in interactivity and gamification.
With companies like Disney, Apple and Google working on video streaming services, how does ZEE5 intend to strategically position and strive in these competitive matrixes?
With over 100,000 hours of Indian content across languages, and more being added every day, ZEE5 offers the largest width and depth of Indian content available on any global platform. And its biggest strength is that its content already has a deep connect with the audiences. ZEE5 is the OTT platform of ZEE Entertainment, which has more than 25 years of deep experience and understanding of its 1.3 billion viewers in 173 countries across the globe, and translating this into content they love. This content is exclusively available on digital, on ZEE5.

Launched globally in October 2018, ZEE5 is fast establishing itself as the go-to digital destination for the best of Indian content for South Asians the world over who, however globally integrated they may be, remain deeply connected to their roots and feel a strong connect to their language. These people actively seek out content in their own language, which is what ZEE5 brings to them.
ZEE5 has also galloped to the top in markets like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka where the local audiences have a strong connect with our content given the many cultural similarities and language affinity.
Furthermore, ZEE5’s content travels really well globally. All the ZEE5 content internationally carries English subtitles which makes it accessible to anyone. Bollywood is a huge draw across markets and ZEE5’s vast movie library is a great attraction. We’re also creating a range of high action, high speed, binge-able Original content with top notch TV and even Bollywood stars, like The Final Call, Rangbaaz, D7, Kalavu, etc. and these again are doing really well especially among younger audiences.
As we move into our next phase of expansion, our ambition is to quickly ensure that our content is easily accessible, not only to the South Asian diaspora but also to mainstream audiences across markets, and the addition of content in international languages like Malay, Thai and Bahasa very shortly takes us a huge step closer towards that goal.
The sudden cessation of ZEE TV Tamil HD (Astro Channel 232) came as a surprise to many ZEE Tamil viewers. Responding to our queries, ASTRO has attributed the sudden cessation solely on ZEE TV, without disclosing any details. Was the cessation of broadcast on ASTRO’s platform in anticipation of the launch of the ZEE5 streaming service, and if yes, does this mean that all ZEE TV content will only be exclusively available on via the ZEE5 app for the foreseeable future?
We have extremely ambitious and aggressive plans for ZEE5 that have already been kicked off across markets. We are investing heavily into creating Originals that appeal to audiences across markets and segments, and we have 72 such Originals lined up across multiple languages including Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi etc. till Mar 2020. We are today the fastest growing platform in India and within a few short weeks of launch, have galloped to the No 1 position in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. We now look to replicate this success within the shortest possible time in other markets too, and Malaysia is a key market for us where you will see going very aggressive on digital. We have already partnered with Celcom and will soon be making other distribution announcements.

We are already seeing some strong organic traction in Malaysia, and with our content being launched in Malay as well very soon, we have some great expectation from this very exciting market. In this context, yes, we have ceased broadcasting ZEE Tamil given all these plans for ZEE5. For now, ZEE Tamil will be exclusively available on ZEE5, along with an extensive library of ZEE Tamil shows, Movies, Originals etc. till we have a partner that matches us in terms of our aspirations of what we want to achieve.
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Raiza As Catwoman, Andrea As Wonder Woman – The JFW 2019 Calendar

JFW, an online portal that focuses on the women of South Indian cinema, have released a stunning 2019 calendar. The much awaited JFW 2019 calendar features six actresses from the industry in different avatars.
Shot by photographer Sunder Ramu, the sets of the calendar were the brainchild of art director Rajeevan. The stylists behind the actresses’ looks are Chaitanya Rao and Shilpa Vummiti.
The Warrior Princess Who Dances
Aishwarya Rajesh sizzles as an Indian warrior princess, putting Avantika of Bahubali a run for her money.

Aiswarya is then seen in a frilly coral ombré skirt doing a twirl, as a dancer.

Lady Boss By Day, Catwoman By Night
Raiza Wilson is Catwoman redefined in her leather pants and faux cat ears, ready to pounce off a building.

But Raiza is also a businesswoman who is calm and collected when the world appears to be in a state of topsy turvy.

Katniss, Are You A Wanderlust?
Regina Cassandra is a force to be reckoned with as Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games.
Regina is then a wanderlust taking a break from her bike ride.
The Musings of a Queen
Shriya Saran is regal, and exudes power, in this Game of Thrones themed image.

Shriya is also depicted in a fantasy world, touching a hot air balloon, amidst flying pigs.

The Black Widow Who Loves Squash
Move over, Scarlett Johannson. Taapsee Pannu rocks this avatar as the Black Widow.
Taapsee also loves to play squash, nothing screams squash player more than this image here.
Wonder Woman Turns Mermaid
Andrea Jeremiah leaves us flabbergasted when we see her as an ethereal mermaid.
Related:  Moviethon: New Films That You Can Catch This Weekend In TheatresAnd then we see Andrea as Wonder Woman, and well, we know who DC Entertainment should consider for the next installment of the film.
It is a breath of fresh air to see South Indian actresses as avatars of popular western themes. Get your hands on a physical copy of this calendar here.
All images are credits of JFW Online.
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Harris Jayaraj Turns 48 Tomorrow : Here’s 7 Amazing Facts About Him

Harris Jayaraj is one of the popular South Indian composers, that worked with several leading filmmakers and actors in the Tamil industry.  His musical works and achievements have been well known to everyone, but not everyone knows most of his little facts.
Did you know #1?
Harris Jayaraj is a trained classical guitarist, and he started his musical journey in 1987. Aruljothi Balagopal and M.S.Viswanathan inspired him to choose a musical career.

Did you know #2?
Harris Jayaraj was given a name as the isai minnal for the amazing hit songs he has produced.
Did you know #3?
Harris Jayaraj had predominantly worked with AR Rahman, Karthik Raja, Raj-Koti, and Vidhyasagar. He was working as a keyboardist and a programmer before his debut as a composer. This helped Harris Jayaraj to succeed technically as well.
Did you know #4?
Harris Jayaraj is a kind-hearted person. He has associated with a few organizations in helping the poor and was featured in an awareness video to aid the poor and school dropout children.
Did you know #5?
This is the first time in history, Harris Jayaraj will be performing and having his very own concert in Malaysia.

Did you know #6?
Like many musicians, Harris Jayaraj had also gone on a musical tour around the world and conducted musical shows in several locations. His musical tour happened in 2011, and the program was titled “Harris on the Edge”. He received a great response during the tour and spontaneously developed his territory.
Did you know #7?
Harris Jayaraj has always appreciated talented singers. In fact, he introduced Nakul, Nikhil Mathew, Mahathi, Saindhavi, Srilekha Parthasarathy, Madhumitha, and Suchithra Ramanathan, to the music industry. Also, he is the one, who made Vijay back to croon for the ‘Google Google’ song from ‘Thuppaki’.
Related:  The Melodious Mayhem of Hearts of Harris 3.0Happy birthday in advance to the isai minnal, Harris Jayaraj. We are all looking forward to seeing you live soon!
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Khusboo Slaps A Youth Who Misbehaved With Her During Her Political Campaign

Actor-turned-congress leader, Khushbu Sundar, slapped a congress worker who allegedly misbehaved with her during an election rally.
Khushbu was in Bangalore to campaign for Congress-JDS alliance candidate Rizwan Arshad on April 10. Thousands of the party workers had gathered near the house of Rizwan. The actress came out of his residence along with Rizwan and Shantinagar MLA Nalapad Ahmed Haris and was heading towards the vehicle meant for the rally when the person misbehaved with her.
A video featuring Khushbu Sundar slapping the person is creating a lot of attention in the social media. However, the video does not offer any clarity on the misbehaviour of the person. A policeman pushes him back soon after she slapped him. Many are still clueless about what happened and how she lost her cool.
Many people are supporting her for taking action.
Although the clip went viral, Khushbu did not put out a statement. She has been retweeting the media reports and tweets from her followers. Many came forward to praise her for “not putting up with any misbehaviour”.

@khushsundar akka u r the bestttt 🙏🏻🔥💪🏽 more power to u pic.twitter.com/zJJRHJmvYq
— Manoj Manchu🙏🏻❤ (@HeroManoj1) April 12, 2019

“That’s a job well done. Nobody has the right to abuse, and if he does, then he should be punished,” commented one of her followers. Another dubbed her as a “bold lady forever”, and said that she was a “big inspiration for every girl in this critical world”.
No one has reported the incident as of now.

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4 Tamil Songs That Have More Than 100 Million Views

Amidst the numerous Western music videos that have breached the 100 million mark, lie four Tamil songs. What are they?
Why This Kolaveri Di

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This is a no brainer. The first Tamil song to ever cross the 100 million mark on YouTube, Why This Kolaveri Di from the film 3 has become a cult classic tune. Anirudh’s first foray into the Tamil music industry catapulted him to fame, thanks to Dhanush’s vocals. Or perhaps it was the subtle chemistry between Dhanush and Shruti Hassan? Whatever the reason, this tune is one that we will remember ALL the words to, for a very long time. Because it’s, “only English,”
Vaayadi Petha Pulla

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Sung by Aradhana Sivakarthikeyan, Sivakarthikeyan and Vaikom Vijayalakshmi, the music for this tune was composed by newbie Dhibu Ninan Thomas for the film Kanaa. There was a sharp rise in the number of views after a video of Aradhana winning an award went viral, leading to the magical 100 million number.
Guleba

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How can a video clip of Prabhu Deva dancing NOT get more than 100 million views! Guleba is the opening song in the film Gulaebaghavali, and it was released in 2017. The duo behind this track is Vivek–Mervin. 36 year old choreographer Jani Master worked on the song, along with Prabhu Deva.
Rowdy Baby

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With a mind boggling 322 million views on YouTube, Rowdy Baby is the most watched Tamil video clip online. Sung by Dhanush and Dhee from the movie Maari 2, this song was composed by Santosh Narayanan. Interestingly, the song is choreographed by Prabhu Deva, and features Sai Pallavi and Dhanush in a routine like no other.
Just a few million short:
Aalaporan Tamizhan

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This “Tamizhan da!” tune is composed by AR Rahman and is form the 2017 Vijay film, Mersal. The video currently has 98 million views, and should touch the 100 million mark soon. We shudder to think how the Vijay fans will celebrate when it does.
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Regina Cassandra Takes On Soorpanagai

Regina Cassandra’s next is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual directed by Caarthick Raju. This film is titled Nene Na in Telugu, and Soorpanagai in Tamil.
The poster features Regina in a traditional red sari, and we assume she plays an ancient queen considering how the film is named after the iconic character in Valmiki Ramayana – Shurpanakha, who is the sister of Ravana.

Terrific 🔥#Soorpanagai #NeneNaa Directed by @caarthickraju @ReginaCassandra Tamil/Telugu BilingualProduced by #RajShekarVarma #AppleTreeStudios@vennelakishore @samCSMusic @iAksharaGowda @sathishoffl @SureshChandraa @vamsikaka @Pk_dop @editorsabu @tuneyjohn 💐💐 pic.twitter.com/74z0SFSafh
— VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) March 3, 2020

Regina Cassandra plays an archaeologist in the film. Going by this, Regina’s character likely has flashback portions that remind us of Shurpanakha. Soorpanagai will be high on action and fantasy elements.
Caarthick Raju told an online news portal,
“Regina’s personality in the film is quite similar to that of the mythological character. When she digs out some information during an excavation, she finds that she has similarities to this character that we’ve shown in the first look. This portion takes place in the 1920s, where Regina’s character hails from a zamindar family.”
The film also has Akshara Gowda and Jayaprakash in key roles. The film is bankrolled by Raj Shekar Varma under Apple Tree Studios, Soorpanagai, a mystery-drama, has music by Sam CS of Vikram Vedha-fame and cinematography by PK Varma.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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Sid Sriram Enraptures Us With The Evergreen “Kanne Kalaimane” Cover Song

Award winning playback singer and composer Sid Sriram who has the most sought-after voices wowed us again with his beautiful rendition.
Recently, the singer posted a jaw-dropping rendition of Maestro Illayaraja’s Kanne Kalaimane from the 80’s movie titled Moondram Pirai. Originally sung by K.J Yesudas with the lyrics penned by Kannadasan.
The original song had wowed the hearts of Tamil music lovers and topped music charts for years at the same time staying evocative and powerful till this very day. Its one of those evergreen ones you could listen to over and over again and never get bored.
The singer started his singing career in 2013 by lending his voice for Mani Ratnam’s Kadal and thereafter becoming the music composer for the 2020 film Vaanam Kottattum (VK), his very first music composing gig.
The video which was posted yesterday has already garnered 230,000 views and 80,000 likes at the time of writing as people are loving it. Even though he was performing a song from the 80s, watching the music video itself will bring you back to the retro 80s.
Listen to the heart-stealing cover song:
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A Story Of An Inspiring Teacher Who Owns A Bouquet Business; Sha Bouquet

It’s such a delight to see women achieving in multiple fields. There are many women out there who have been an inspiration to others. In today’s scenario, let’s hear Anusha Ravindran’s story who is a bouquet entrepreneur, a teacher and also a volunteer for a good cause.
Anusha a Bachelor of Psychology holder, is currently working as a teacher at Persatuan Dyslexia Malaysia for dyslexia students. Even though being a teacher is her bread and butter, she decided to use her talent to earn extra income.
Image credit: Anusha
Existence of Sha Bouquet
The 24-year-old young lady said the idea of her starting this bouquet business happened when she began giving bouquet of flowers to her friends for their birthdays and has received an immense amount of praise for her flower arrangement. Anusha who was a student at the time decided to take bouquet orders for extra income purposes. She was taking these orders in a small range and officially started her business in 2019 with proper guidance.
Image credit: Anusha
Image credit: Anusha
As her bouquet business started to flourish, she began to conduct bouquet classes. 2 years ago, Anusha did a Bouquet workshop under the Young Women’s  Christian Association where about 50 students have benefitted from her flower arrangement skills. She also did a workshop for 20 students in Taiping, Perak.
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“3 years back I only had a small box to keep my bouquet kits but now I have my own place” she mentioned.
Challenges that she faced
Anusha who is from Kajang, was a full-time student when she started to take orders. She was receiving quite a number of orders at that time but eventually, she had to cancel all of the weekday orders as she needed to focus on her studies. Meanwhile, also did a part-time stint at an art class. With all her commitments, she found it difficult to balance her passion and studies.
After one year into her business, the pandemic happened. She had some free time as all of her classes were conducted online. She decided to take more orders and make it big.
“To be honest, I wouldn’t say that my business has dropped but I started to get more orders at that time since most of them couldn’t see their loved ones, so sending a bouquet of flowers to their loved ones were a form of love,” Anusha said.
The pandemic and movement control order (MCO) had made it hard for her to conduct her business due to the COVID-19 restrictions. She was left with not much choice but to cancel orders.
Related:  Dr. Palani's 30 Years of Remarkable Journey of Being an EducatorImage credit: Anusha
Sha Bouquet receives most orders for Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Father’s Day.
Pillars behind the success of Anusha
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“My patti (grandmother) She is the one who gave me money to buy kits for my bouquet business,” she said. When she started selling bouquets, she only received around RM10-RM15 of profit. At the earlier stage, she was buying kits in small quantities, resulting in her making less profit than expected. So Madam Krishna Devi, her patti, recommended buying kits in a bundle so that Anusha could get a good profit and gets to save her money.  She started seeing the development financially with the idea that her patti gave her.
Image credit: Anusha
Other than her patti, her brother Jacob Thevan is the one who provided her with guidance on how to start a proper business. “When I was doing my business in a small range, I was not registered under Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) (Companies Commission of Malaysia). My brother told me to get my business registered under SSM and guided me on how to open a current account and also explain more on business, he was my guide,” she said.
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“Sometimes I had to deliver 50 orders in 1 day, my friend Hushalini would help me with the deliveries. She had been a great support system throughout my business and life,” she continued.
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“Last but not least, my family members. Without them, I wouldn’t have made it big. My parents have been always encouraging and supporting me. Whenever I have many orders, my sister will be my helping hand. These people have contributed so much to bring up Sha Bouquet,” Anusha said.
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With all these commitments, Anusha is also an active member of the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS). She has been volunteering for 5 years now under team Hulu Langat.
The young enterprising and empowering lass would like to thank everyone who has been supporting Sha Bouquet from day one till now. Anusha hopes that her story could inspire young ladies out there. In addition to her bouquet business, Anusha is also doing home deco for birthday parties and surprise events.
“Don’t wish for it, work for it,” Anusha’s mantra to keep going.
You’ve done a good job and keep inspiring us girl!
Don’t hesitate to contact her. Click HERE to know more details about Sha Bouquet.
Image credit: Anusha
Image credit: Anusha
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Malaysian Actor Shantini Theva Receives Honorary Doctorate From Tamil Nadu University

Remember Shantini Theva, from Nadodigal? This Malaysian actor has earned the Honorary doctorate award from Global Peace University, Tamil Nadu, India.
She took to Instagram and share the news with her fans.

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The 35-year-old who hails from Banting made headlines when she played the antagonist in the award-winning movie Nadodigal. After the stupendous success of the movie, she has become a part of the Indian film industry.
The Varnam team extends our heartiest congratulations to Shantini.
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Bomb Threat Hoax Thanks to Prank Call at Superstar Rajni’s Residence

Police received a prank call stating that bombs have been planted at Superstar Rajni’s residence in Poes Garden, Chennai.
The cops and Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) immediately rushed to his house but the family refused to let the team in to check.

The officials were waiting for further orders and finally were allowed to check the house. They later discovered that it was a prank call by an unknown person. This news created chaos thanks to the fans gathered around his house despite the lockdown.
The police are still investigating the prank caller.
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Vijay Sethupathi’s Super Deluxe To Release Next Month

Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi’s long awaited film, Super Deluxe is set to hit the screens on the 29th of March, according to a tweet by the actor.
Super Deluxe is a Yuvan Shankar Raja musical, and will feature an ensemble cast. Fahadh Faasil, Mysskin Samantha Akkineni, Ramya Krishnan, Bagavathi Perumal and Gayathrie are just a few of the actors featured in the film. Super Deluxe is Kumararaja’s second movie the gangster drama Aaranya Kaandam, which he bagged the National Award for Best Film with.
Super Deluxe is set in Chennai and weaves together five inter-connected stories, written by Kumararaja, Nalan Kumarasamy (Soodhu Kavvum) and Mysskin (Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum). Sethupathi as Shilpa, a transwoman.

#SuperDeluxe releasing on March 29th. Semma trailer coming soon ??#SuperDeluxeTrailerFromTomorrow@itisthatis @Samanthaprabhu2 #FahadhFaasil @thisisysr @SGayathrie @ynotxworld @gopiprasannaa pic.twitter.com/dXjnu2eatj
— VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) February 21, 2019

Anyone excited yet?
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The First Malaysian And Asian Chair Of Commonwealth Foundation, Datuk Sudha Devi KR Vasudevan

Yet another inspirational woman has spurred people to excel and believe in their dreams. Datuk Sudha Devi KR Vasudevan, former High Commissioner of Malaysia to Australia, was the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Federative Republic of Brazil, who also held numerous diplomatic positions in Germany, Singapore and Switzerland.
Now Sudha Devi has been appointed as Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation for a two-year term starting 1st January next year.

Press Release: Malaysia 🇲🇾 appointed as Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation @commonwealthorg@HishammuddinH2O @IkramShahrul @amran_zin @NadzirahO @H2OComms @JPenerangan @bernamadotcom pic.twitter.com/vbzXZIKOJs
— Wisma Putra (@MalaysiaMFA) December 8, 2020

In a statement on 8th December, Wisma Putra stated that this decision was made at the Extraordinary Meeting of the Commonwealth Foundation Board of Governors, virtually on 28th October 2020 in London, United Kingdom.
This makes her the first Malaysian and the first Asian chair since it was established in 1966.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra) made the announcement after she defeated candidates from Cameroon, Kenya and Papua New Guinea in the election held during the Extraordinary Meeting of the Commonwealth Foundation Board of Governors hosted on 28th October.
The decision to appoint Sudha Devi as Chair was later endorsed by the Commonwealth Heads of Government on 7th December.
While serving with the Foreign Ministry, Sudha Devi was the then deputy director-general for the ASEAN-Malaysia National Secretariat and director-general of the Department of Policy Planning and Coordination, undersecretary for the East Asia Division.

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The Commonwealth Foundation was developed to promote the engagement of people to share opinions and work together on developing inclusive communities in all areas of public dialogue.
It also involves ensuring more successful development contributions by government entities through the power of civic voices.
As chairman of the Foundation, Sudha Devi will head the Board of Governors’ meetings, represent the Foundation at intergovernmental meetings and activities and act as the Commonwealth Foundation‘s envoy for its mission.

Heartiest congratulations Dato' Sudha Devi on the historic appointment! The first Malaysian 🇲🇾 & first Chair from the Asian region since the establishment of @commonwealthorg in 1966. @HishammuddinH2O @IkramShahrul @amran_zin @NadzirahO @H2OComms @JPenerangan @bernamadotcom pic.twitter.com/vDK2ZfqYDC
— Wisma Putra (@MalaysiaMFA) December 8, 2020

In thanking Commonwealth Foundation member countries for their support in appointing Sudha Devi, Malaysia expressed its commitment in supporting the work of the Foundation in achieving its vision and goals and in affirming its role as a voice for the citizens of the Commonwealth.
Click here to read the press release on Sudha Devi’s appointment as CHAIR OF THE COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION.
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