PART 1: Amazing Compilation Of Harris Jayaraj’s Song Covers (TikTok)

Tiktok has been lately flooded with Harris Jayaraj’s back-to-back concert clips.
And obviously, nothing is more obsessed on TikTok than a viral concert clip, whether it’s a sickeningly sweet interaction with the artist on stage or a funny ad-lib caught between songs. But here, is a different shift as Varnam has picked a few great covers of Harris Jayaraj’s hits on TikTok and would want to share them with you here.
Check out some great cover picks below:

@rramravin97 Hot tea & sunsets. That’s how HarrisJ feels like ♥ #fyp #foryourpage #harrisjayaraj #varanamayiram #tamil #tamilguitarcover ♬ original sound – RR 🦉

@linggesksdjb An everlasting love song❤ #fypシ #foryoupage #djbrecords #fyp #coversong #harrisjayaraj #karthik #tamilcoversong #tamilsong #tamilbgm #tamiltiktok ♬ original sound – Lingges Ks – Lingges KS

@deshveensings Suttum Vizhi Sudare-(Ghajini) I Wish This Song Is Played At Harris Jayaraj’s Upcoming Concert🔥❤Cuz Ti’s Is A Masterpiece Composition✨#fypシ #xyzbca #sgtiktok #singaporetiktok #cover #tamil #sgindian #tiktokindia #fypp #sg#singing#ghajini#harrisjayaraj#suttumvizhi#suriya ♬ original sound – DEEJAY

@linggesksdjb Vaigasi Nilave ❤ @mitchellegrace_ #djbrecords #fypシ #fyp  #coversong #harrisjayaraj #tamilcoversong #tamilsong #tamilbgm #tamiltiktok ♬ original sound – Lingges Ks – Lingges KS

@parameswara58 Harris Jayaraj Concert is coming near 🔥 Are you guys ready ? Here is a small cover for all the Harris jayaraj Fans 💛 Tabla : @ziresh.05 Keyboard : @Prasanth Ilangowen Camera/edited : @Thilo Veena : hema #veena #veenai #coversong #coverinsong #songscover #livemusic #harrisjayarajmusical #tamil #tamilnadu #tamiltiktok #tamilbeats #tamilworship #harrisjayaraj #harris #harrishjayaraj #tamilremix #tamilremixsong #tamilmemestroll #tamilmemes1 #tamilmemesofficial #tamilmemes3 #tamilcoversong #tamilcoversongs #HarrisJbyMSC #malikstreams #HarrisJayaraj #liveinconcert #kualalumpur ♬ original sound – Parameswara 5

@rooban_nair back on track. a short impromptu for you people ❤. #fyp #tamilmuser #mudharkanave ♬ original sound – Rooban Nair

@kumaran_musicc Partha Mudhal Naale – Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu “கண் பார்த்துக் கதைக்க முடியாமல் நானும் தவிக்கின்ற ஒரு பெண்ணும் நீ தான் கண் கொட்ட முடியாமல் முடியாமல் பார்த்தும் சலிக்காத ஒரு பெண்ணும் நீ தான்” #fallinginlove #ownvoice #rawcover #lovesong #tamilcover #tamilcoversong #malaysiansinger #tiktokmalaysia #melody #tamil #rawcoversong #harrisjayaraj #harrisjayarajmusic #parthamudhalnaale ♬ original sound – Kumaran Govindaraj

Great covers guys ! Which was your favorite? If you guys have come across a great cover do drop us a comment and share it with us.
Not over the Harris Jayaraj concert, don’t worry the next wave is hitting in June- For more details stay updated with Varnam Malaysia.
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Superstar Rajinikanth Withdraws Decision To Launch Political Party, Citing Health Reasons

Superstar Rajinikanth announced that his political party which was supposed to launch on 31st December will not be taking place and he will not enter the electoral and political fray. The actor apologised to his ardent fans on his decision in a three-page declaration that he wrote on Twitter.
“I only know the pain of announcing this decision,” he said, adding that he will represent people without joining electoral politics. Come January 2021, before the forthcoming assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, the 70-year-old actor was initially scheduled to announce his political party.

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— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) December 29, 2020

He was admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad earlier this week with extreme hypertension and fatigue. On 27th December, after his blood pressure improved, he was discharged from the hospital and was recommended to take a week long rest by his  physicians.
Doctors have advised the actor to be in complete bed rest with a regular blood pressure monitoring.
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Swetha Will Knock On Our Doors At 2AM… For Coffee – Arya Learns About The Other Side Of Swetha

On the latest episode of Enga Veetu Mapillai, Arya was seen in Manapparai, a small town in the Tiruchirappalli that Swetha calls home.
Swetha’s big group of family and friends welcomed Arya into the family. Arya spent some quality time bonding with Swetha’s family members; especially her mother, grandmother, and grandfather – and he clicked really well with all of them. They felt really comfortable around him too.
After that, Swetha invited Arya to meet her friends – a decision she quickly regretted.

Swetha’s friends took turns to reveal every embarrassing story they had about her. One of her friend teased that Swetha was really tall because she kept making her friends buy pizza for her. Another told Arya that she would knock on their door at two in the morning and ask them if they want to go for coffee.

They also noted that Swetha is a lot braver than she looked. If anyone looked at her or checked her out in a shopping mall, Swetha would go up to them and try to intimidate them.
One of Swetha’s friend also jokingly said he felt for Arya that he ended up with a girl like Swetha.
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KGF Chapter 2 On Repeat Mode; Get To Know Why This Spine-Chilling Action Flick Is Being Celebrated Worldwide

Less than half way through the year, Prashanth Neel has already pulled off one of the massive cinematic surprises of 2022.
Without any doubt, the brain behind this mind-blowing masterpiece has surely shattered all the records at box office. The much-awaited sequel to the 2018 is a humongous hit replete with glamour, pathos, western machismo, a whole lot of action-packed film along with a larger-than-life as an anti-hero Yash’s Rocky Bhai.
KGF: Chapter 2 begins with where Chapter 1 ended, the Garuda killing scene. Rocky (Yash) murdered Garuda and so now takes control of blood-soaked Kolar Gold Fields (KGF). Rocky creates his humongous empire, but fate has other plans as Suryavaradhan’s brother Adheera (Sanjay Dutt) comes into the scene, evidently with a bigger plan. How does he manage to face the deadly Adheera, the Prime Minister of India Ramika Sen (Raveena Tandon), and his girlfriend Reena (Srinidhi Shetty) amid the war-like state ?
A hero who steals the limelight — “He’s doing all this because someone told him to. Who will now tell him to stop?”
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Spectacular Performance
Rocky (Yash)
Despite the fact that the action film has an excessive number of villains, Yash’s outstanding performance guarantees that these are only transient ideas. Trust me, you won’t have the time to even check your phone as his performance will keep us hooked till the end. More than his playful turns, it is the emotional beats that are most effective, and the rage-filled eyes of Yash say more than what he does in his trademark broken English.
A huge benchmark in mass hero elevation!
Adheera (Sanjay Dutt)
The plan of getting Sanjay to act in this antagonist role was decided when Prashanth penned for KGF Chapter 1. As per his role, he looks terrifying in a Viking-inspired look and his performance was just wow!  From his body language to his appearance, all the writer could say is no one dares to even go against him, EXCEPT the don, Rocky.
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The Women of KGF
Although the main character and those in pivotal roles were male,  it was so empowering as a woman to not only feature incredibly strong female characters but they’re realistic, relatable and most importantly, not written to be liked.
This time around, KGF-verse glorifies women, uplifts them but in some ways hollows out their character in cinematic misrepresentation. But are they what they seem and more or less?
Rocky’s Mom (Archana Jois)
Archana Jois who played the role of Yash’s mother has earned the nickname of ‘KGF Amma’ and the writer thinks that the audience felt the presence of ‘Amma sentiment’ throughout the entire film.
Mother is the greatest warrior of the world !!!
Despite being in her late 20’s, she was totally indulged in her role and optimistically portrays the struggles inherent in a society. She was pretty integral in the film but she still didn’t forget to be a good mom to her son while being a fearless and loving mother.

Raveena Tandon (Raimika Sen)
On the other hand, Raveena Tandon as the Prime Minister (Ramika Sen) leaves a bigger impact among the audiences. Despite having a very minimal screen space in the film, her role as a ruthless PM has raised accolades for her perfect body-language, and mannerisms. Her contributions and talent were totally irreplaceable at any cost. She stuns the audience with her bold character that she plays on screen.
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Screenplay & Dialogues
Penned by the ever talented director himself, we need to give a special mention for the dialogues which not just add to the constant undercurrent of humour, but also have noteworthy lines that can go right on motivational quotes.
One of the dialogue which garnered the writer’s attention was;

 ‘If you have the courage and thousands of people stand behind you, you will only win the battle, but if thousands of people have the courage to stand against you, then you will conquer the whole world’.

A simple yet powerful dialogue has gained tremendous attraction from the audiences.
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Technical Elements (Editing, Cinematography, Music Score and etc)
At its core, the writer gives a special shout out to the brilliant technical team who have successfully taken the entire film to the next level. From maintaining the colour palette to minimum which suits the film’s tone, Bhuvan Gowda (Cinematographer) gives us some stunning visuals to keep us invested in the world of KGF. Every visual element of the flick stands out, whether it’s the enormous expansion of the mines or the never-ending views of an assortment of vehicles including classic cars, helicopters, planes, and etc.
On the other hand, the 19-years-old young teen, Ujwal became the limelight in the Kolywood industry since his editing skills was beyond our expectations. Yes, could you believe that the whole mega-blockbuster film was edited by a young lad who has never edited a feature film before?
Ujwal just deserves a pat on the back!
There’s still no denying how impressive the visual effects are, especially for the climax part. VFX has been positively bringing meaning to the words ‘movie magic’ for over two decades now; and Prashanth has accepted all sorts of challenges by ensuring to transform fantastical screenplays by bringing the imaginary world to life.
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A variation of the proverb;: “You can’t take it with you when you go.”
When we die we leave everything on earth. We don’t take anything with us. Even the richest people cannot take their money with them after death. But, in this film Rocky has taken all his gold along with him!
One thing is for sure, the climax is plain and simple and yet an open one for audiences to interpret. There is also a little surprise for the fans as the makers have left a post-credit scene, hinting that Rocky Bhai could return for KGF: Chapter 3 and this time his crimes have crossed international borders.
Will there be a bigger threat in KGF Chapter 3?
Either way, we can’t wait to see what the director has in store for us, especially in relation to Rocky’s death and fulfilling his mother’s promise.
What are your thoughts? Do you have a different perspective? Movies are meant to be interpreted in a variety of ways, so share your thoughts in the comments section.
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5 Times Vijay Deverakonda Stole Our Hearts On Instagram

Is it the dreamy eyes or the untamed cascade of locks that we so want to run our fingers through…

With the perfect blend of innocent boy-next-door appearance, gentleman mannerisms and a hint of rugged rowdy attitude, we have allowed Vijay Deverakonda to permanently reside in our hearts!
In all the times that we drooled over his Instagram feed, here are the 5 times Vijay Deverakonda stole our hearts:
1. Whatchu looking at?
If the eyes are the window to one’s soul, I think Vijay is staring straight into our very existence.

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We have lost this staring challenge. You win, Vijay Deverakonda!
2. Which Guns To Focus On
Life is full of tough decisions. Like this one!
When presented with an image of Vijay at a shooting range, holding a gun and flexing his guns at the same time, it is almost impossible to decide.

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3. Can we have one too?
When life gives you lemons (or small, green mangoes), share it Vijay Deverakonda please. Why does he have to be all cute even when eating mangoes!

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4. Puppy-shame ?
Once upon a time, a ridiculously good looking hunk tried to catch the bus. “How do I stop a bus on this busy road?” he thought to himself. So, he took his shirt off and all the buses in the area stopped operations for the day.

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5. Double The Sweet Treat
It has been scientifically proven that ice-creams handed out by Vijay Deverakonda have double the sweetness with half the calories.
You get an ice-cream and you get an ice-cream! Everyone gets an ice-cream!

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After his recent debut in Tamil film industry with ‘NOTA’, Vijay Deverakonda has signed another bilingual Tamil-Telugu film under the direction of debutante director, Sri Karthick. The film will be also stars Yogi Babu and is produced by Dream Warrior Pictures.
We will have to hold on to our horses till the official announcement of the film is made!
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Five Lessons From The Great Epic: Bagavadh Gita

The Bagavadh Gita is said to be an epic scripture for Hindus, and we often hear people say, “Open any page of it and you will get an answer”. Well, it’s not just merely about Mahabaratha or the Gurukshetra War.
 Despite being a religious book, The Bagavadh Gita is more than that, it’s a book that shows you a way to live. Let’s eliminate the religious component of this book and learn the values and insights of the book. It is important to take a deep dive within these kinds of books to awaken our inner wisdom, crucial to our self-growth.
Change is constant

We do frown with change often. Change that we notice from a spouse or family member always hurts us. But we also need to adapt and learn that nothing is permanent in our lives. Earth, weather, time, and even humans are undergoing change. We grow and evolve, and there’s nothing we can feel demeaning about. So, embracing change makes you coherent enough to face any unpleasant circumstances in your life.
Lust, Anger & Greed are a sign of self-destruction
The excessive desire of the above-mentioned elements will just turn anyone into an evil human species. To put it more simply, too much in need of sex can turn you into a pervert. Rage on the other hand scares people away, including your loved ones. Lastly, greed is never going to let you be genuinely happy. Remove self-destruction thoughts and do not live on the notion that if people like you, they will similarly accept your actions even if it’s problematic. Even saints have a limit for patience.
 Make friends with your mind
Buddhism has a metaphor that says, “The mind of a monkey,” which describes how human minds often becomes confused and struggle to cope with complex thoughts. But Gita says that we should be a friend of our minds, ultimately you will become the master of your thoughts and inspire you to do what you want to do. So we have to make it a habit to communicate with our minds correctly by meditation, reading good books, and surrounding ourselves with the right people.
Living in the present
We all know that we cannot alter the past. We can’t predict the future, either. Then the only thing we’ve got is this moment we’re in. There is no point stressing about things we can’t control. We therefore need to learn how to live in the present, ‘living in the moment‘ they say. Make living as lovely as possible, smiling at strangers, showing kindness to everyone you come across, hugging your friends, and just being happy. There are no steps or pathways to happiness, the path itself is happiness. Think about that.
Work for the welfare of others
We, humans, seldom think about anyone. We are just worried about ourselves, family, and friends. We seem to be less worried with the rest of the world. The Bagavadh Gita says such a way of life, results in selfishness. Whatever action we take, it should be such that it is intended to make the world a better place and help to connect people around us.
Honestly, there are many more lessons from the Gita and these are just a few of them. It is very important to have a form of guidance to live a proper life. Not necessarily the Gita, it can be any book that we come across. It can even be a simple story book filled with insights.
Without proper guidance, we can easily be led astray. We need to build ourselves into a better being as the Gita says “Let a man raise himself by his own efforts. Let him not degrade himself. Because a person’s best friend or his worst enemy is none other than his own self”.
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Part 2: Debunking Popular Myths About Minimalism

We saw last week how much of a destructive trait it is to be engulfed by material items to just clutter around with. That is the first step in contemplation before venturing into the world of minimalism. It is crucial to understand why minimalism is a better way to live by thinking on what we may be doing poorly.
This week is all about delving further into what minimalism truly is, and we’ll debunk some myths or misconceptions about it. Believe me, while I was learning this topic, I, too, had wrong perceptions about it since minimalism may be a tough concept to grasp all at once.
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Minimalism means getting rid of all of your possessions.
Consider throwing away everything we own; we will not only discard the superfluous items, but even those that are essential. One explanation for minimalism is that it is the process of finding what is necessary in your life and having the courage to remove the rest. When you get rid of the unnecessary, you have more time and energy to devote to the things that are actually important in your life.  So, pick what is necessary and bring value to your life. After that, you might progressively toss or donate the rest of your belongings.
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Minimalism means “minimalism” in every sense of the word.
Some individuals believe that minimalists live a lifestyle that is manifested not just in their possessions but also in their food, social circle, and so on. Even if this may be true, it is not necessary to implement minimalism in all aspects of your life. There are some minimalists who are not minimalists in terms of books and clothing. Some people have a large collection of clocks at home yet are still minimalists. It varies according to one’s interests and preferences. Even if you may be a complete minimalist, meaning “minimalism” in every sense, you can also select which area of your life you want to become a minimalist in.
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Minimalism is exclusively focused with physical objects.
Nope! It goes far deeper than physical things. What I meant by “you may choose to be a minimalist in a certain area of your life” was that you can be a minimalist in your diet, what you consume online, and how many friends you have. One of the simplest and most obvious applications is to material things. It might be an excellent approach to begin your path toward minimalism. However, in order to reap the full perks of minimalism, I strongly advise you to begin following some minimalist concepts in other areas of your life.
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Minimalists are boring.
People may find minimalism uninteresting because they do not grasp what it truly entails. Again, it means to keep the things that offer value to your life and discard the rest. So, if social media, television, gaming, or having friends around would bring value to your life without negatively impacting it, why should you remove it? Also, if it is boring, why would anyone embrace minimalism?
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Because of poverty, people choose minimalism.
Steve Jobs, a well-known minimalist, is certainly not lacking in this regard. Former Apple CEO John Sculley stated , I remember going into Steve’s house and he had almost no furniture in it. He just had a picture of Einstein, whom he admired greatly, and he had a Tiffany lamp and a chair and a bed.”  There are also some poor or middle-class folks who splurge on stuff. As a result, the distinction between rich and poor does not apply when deciding on a minimalist lifestyle. It is based on one’s own preferences rather than one’s financial situation.
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There are actually a couple of more myths about minimalism but these are the common ones. There are plenty lying around on the internet and I recommend doing some research before jumping into conclusion about it. If minimalism is a beautiful understanding that less is more but please don’t misunderstand less with many layers of meanings.
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Vale Malaysia Spreads Christmas Cheer To The Children of Karunai Welfare Association

Global mining company Vale Malaysia Minerals successfully conducted their Christmas charity project, Be The Santa, at the Karunai Welfare Association in Manjung.

The company targeted the home which houses 28 children between the ages of 2 to 18. The staff spent time with the children and presented them with Christmas gifts, that were contributed by the employees of Vale Malaysia.

Kudos to the company for taking a step forward in touching the hearts of the children.

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No Balik Kampung For Raya This Year, Says PM!

This is a bittersweet news as we all know it must have no been easy to make this decision. Hari Raya is when so many families gather together to celebrate Eid Mubarak.

“I have to apologise, but in the interest of our safety and health, balik kampung (return to hometowns) inter-state travel will not be allowed.

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that many people would be sad over not being able to return home to celebrate Hari Raya. He added, when the situation has returned to normal again, people can return home to visit your parents and relatives.
The conditional movement control order (MCO), which has been extended to June 9, prohibits inter-state travel in an effort to break the Covid-19 infection chain.
Sharing his sadness over what would likely be a Hari Raya away from home for many, Muhyiddin requested television and radio stations to liven up the festive atmosphere by playing cheerful and upbeat Aidilfitiri numbers.
He also said, “Perhaps television and radio stations can play (popular P Ramlee classic) ‘Dendang Perantau’ once in a while, but if played too often, I would feel the sadness too.”
The prime minister said this ‘new atmosphere’ does not mean Muslims in the country would not be able to celebrate Aidilfitri, which is on May 24, in a cheerful and lively manner, adding that the same goes to those celebrating Pesta Keaamatan (May 30 and 31) and Hari Gawai (June 1 and 2) as well.
He said visits among neighbours and relatives within the same state will still be allowed with a maximum of 20 people in attendance at any one time.
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“Ensure your homes are clean. Clean your tableware and cookware once you have used them to fete your guests,”
Muhyiddin also reminded the people of the Health Ministry’s advice to stay away from crowds and confined spaces, as well as to maintain safe distancing when in conversation with guests. He also wished Muslims a blessed Nuzul al-Quran and prayed that Muslims will be able to perform their obligatory fast without much difficulty, and also conveyed his Mother’s Day wishes to all mothers in the country.
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Miss England 2019, Bhasha Mukerjee Resumes Medical Duties Due To Pandemic

Bhasha Mukerjee was crowned Miss England in 2019 has returned to the United Kingdom from overseas charity work to continue her career as a doctor amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Bhasha Mukherjee took a career break as a junior doctor after competing in the Miss World pageant in December 2019. Mukherjee represented England at the pageant after winning Miss England.
She told CNN, “I was invited to Africa, to Turkey, then to India, Pakistan and several other Asian countries to be an ambassador for various charity work,”
At the beginning of March, the 24-year-old had been in India for four weeks on behalf of Coventry Mercia Lions Club, a development and community charity for which she was ambassador. They visited schools with donations of stationery, and also gave money to a home for abandoned girls.
But as the coronavirus situation worsened back home in the UK, she contacted the hospital’s management team to let them know that she wanted to return to work.
Bhasha Mukherjee is self-isolating for two weeks until she can return to work as a doctor at the Pilgrim Hospital. She specializes in respiratory medicine but said doctors are currently being rotated to wherever they are needed.

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Bomb Hoax At Vijay’s Home In Chennai; Cops Track Down Caller!

An anonymous caller issued a bomb threat to actor Vijay by calling the police control room on Saturday around midnight. After a couple of hours of thorough search at the actor’s residence, police concluded that the bomb threat was fake.

The authorities reported that a young man with psycho-social disabilities from Marakkanam in Villupuram district was identified as the caller. He was let off with a warning.
“He has made such calls in the past to former Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, Puducherry Chief Minister Narayanaswamy and Puducherry Governor Kiran Bedi. He’d call 100, make an anonymous threat and hang up,” Marakkanam Inspector was quoted in the report.
Last month, an unidentified person reportedly issued a bomb threat to actor Rajinikanth. It was later confirmed as a hoax call. Over the years, several bomb threats have been made to Rajinikanth and each time it turned out to be a hoax.

On the career front, Vijay currently awaits the release of his upcoming Tamil film Master. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film stars Vijay in the role of a college professor.
Vijay Sethupathi will be seen playing the antagonist. Malavika Mohanan, who made her Tamil debut via Rajinikanth’s Petta, plays the female lead. The film also stars Andrea Jeremiah in a key role.
Meanwhile, Vijay will soon team up with AR Murugadoss or with filmmaker Sudha Kongara for his next Tamil yet-untitled project. Talks have already been initiated.
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Vijay’s Birthday Special: Release Of Leo’s First Single, ‘Naa Ready’

Leo is Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming movie directed by our very well known director Lokesh Kanagaraj. This is 67th movie for Thalapathy. After giving a blockbuster movie for Kamal Haasan which is ‘Vikram’, now Lokesh Kanagaraj is working with Vijay. This is the second movie from the combo of Lokesh Kanagaraj and Vijay. ‘Master’  was the first movie from the combo of Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj. It was also a blockbuster hit which received a massive celebration from his fans. The success of the movie has set a high level of expectations for ‘Leo’. Leo is set to hit the big screens on 19th October 2023. Along with Tamil, it is anticipated to be released in dubbed versions of Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi languages. Anirudh is the music director of the movie. This has set the bar even more high among Kollywood fans all over the world. Anirudh is also one of the leading music director in current generation who has a separate fan base. Recently, Anirudh had his concert in Germany which was celebrated by a sea of fans. The concert was so energetic till people will never believe that it is happening in Germany. The vibe was so mesmerizing. Hence, the combo of this three iconic individuals is much anticipated to deliver another astonishing masterpiece.
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Thalapathy’s Debut to Instagram
Despite being adored by his followers, the actor has kept a distance from the social media site Instagram for a while now. Fans were impatiently awaiting for him to mark his presence on Instagram, despite the fact that he is active on Twitter. The actor finally made his Instagram platform debut to everyone’s delight. He had set a record by just creating a social media account. Since the actor is well-known for breaking box office records, it is not surprise that his presence on social media will also break records there. Vijay surpassed the one million follower record on Instagram just a few hours after starting his account. For those who are unaware, the famed South Korean boy band BTS holds the record for gaining 1 million followers the fastest, doing so in just 43 minutes, followed by Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie, who achieved the milestone in 59. Within 99 minutes, Vijay became the third celebrity to attain this milestone.
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The actor posted a recent snapshot of himself as his debut entry on the well-known social media network. Welcoming to his fans and followers, he wrote, “Hello Nanbas and Nanbis.” The picture was taken on the Leo which is his current project. Vijay had a Twitter account before this, where he engaged with his fans, but he had taken a break from it. Fans can expect that the actor would post more frequently and appear more frequently on social media since he has an Instagram account.
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Leo’s First Single
The latest update from the team of Leo is, they are set to release the first single of the movie on 22nd June 2023. The scheduled date bring more joy to the fans as it is the birthday of actor Vijay. Hence, it will double the celebration among his fans. The first single track is titled as ‘Alter Ego Naa Ready’. It was officially announced with a new poster release which blasted on the social media platform.
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The introduction of “Alter Ego” has increased anticipation for and speculation about Vijay’s role in the movie significantly. An alter ego, also known as an alternate self, is one that is seen to be separate from a person’s actual or authentic original personality. Alternatively explained, the aspect of a person’s personality that is not typically displayed to others. Thalapathy’s fans are eagerly waiting for the song which will be releasing in two days time.
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Rekha Didn’t Consent to be Kissed by Kamal Haasan in Punnagai Mannan

Veteran actor Rekha’s revelation on filmmaker Balachander and co-star Kamal Haasan about an unplanned kiss while shooting for 1986 Tamil film Punnagai Mannan has sent shock waves among netizens on social media.

A clip from her latest interview to Cinema Vikatan in which she talks about the unplanned kiss in a crucial scene from Punnagai Mannan has gone viral.
In the film, there’s a scene where Kamal Haasan had to kiss Rekha just before the characters were about to commit suicide. In the interview, Rekha revealed that Balachander planned the kiss scene without her consent. When the scene was shot and Rekha was kissed without her consent, she was worried that her father would be unhappy with the scene. Balachander, in his defense, told Rekha that it was normal.
“There is no vulgarity in it and we need to show the love and bonding between the characters.”
Rekha added that the incident haunted her for few days. Even though she seemed relaxed recollecting the incident in the interview, the clip wasn’t received lightly by netizens who have termed it another form of sexual harassment.
“WTF! This would have made the headlines if it happened in Hollywood. This is proper ‘sexual harassment at the workplace’. Worst is, they’ve even planned it. But since it’s Kamal saaaaar and Balachander saaaaar, it should be fine I guess,” tweeted Sangeeth.
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Another Twitter user G Sundararajah wrote: “I say this as his fan; if this is true @ikamalhaasan should unequivocally apologize to her publicly. The reaction of the interviewer shows how normalized sexual harassment is in our society. They are talking about it in a matter of fact manner.”
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Man Collapsed In Batu Caves Not Infected With Covid -19

An audio message has been circulating in the WhatsApp groups of our community, alleging that a man was infected with Covid-19 at a petrol station. Police have denied claims that a man found lying face down at a petrol station in Batu Caves, had been contaminated with Covid-19.
Preliminary investigations found that the man accidentally fell off his motorcycle and was in that position because he was drunk, said the Gombak district police chief ACP Arifai Tarawe.

Arifai also added that police were also tracking down the individual who posted the video clip on social media, claiming the man was lying face down due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Meanwhile, the National Security Council (MKN), in a statement, requested the public to refrain from sharing or disseminating false information. The officer has also remind Malaysians that any person found to be spreading false news may be prosecuted under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
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Professor Dr Abtar Darshan Singh Appointed As UNESCO Chair

Another great feat in our Malaysian education sphere.

Having more than three decades of experience in the education field, Professor Dr Abtar Darshan Singh has recently been bestowed with an honourable position of the UNESCO Chair on Harnessing Innovations in Technology to Support Teachers & Quality Learning.
Being a professor at the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), the dedicated lady has made us proud by carving her name on social media platforms.
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With this, she becomes the first academician in a Malaysian private university to hold the four-year term post.
In 2015, Dr Abtar was announced as the winner of the prestigious International Competition on Innovative University Practices in ICT in Education which was a competition organised by the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (UNESCO IITE) in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Furthermore, the former Fulbright scholar has been closely involved in the research, teaching and development of technological innovations in higher education in Malaysia and abroad.
At the UNESCO Chair, she will drive research, training and knowledge-sharing initiatives on harnessing innovations in technology to support teachers and quality in teaching and learning in Malaysia as well as developing economies in Asia, Africa and other parts of the world.
This also includes equipping teachers and professionals in education with state-of-the-art knowledge and tools to enhance hybrid learning, which has become increasingly important in the post-pandemic learning context.
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APU CEO, Datuk Parmjit Singh said, “We are honoured and pleased with Prof. Dr Abtar’s appointment to the UNESCO Chair. It is a tremendous recognition of the ability not only of APU by a premier UN agency but also of our tertiary institutions to promote technological innovations that could strengthen the quality of our teaching profession, be it in the public or private sectors.”
“Technology, innovation, and creativity form the heart of APU’s education philosophy. The designation of Prof. Dr Abtar as the Chairholder will further catalyse our efforts to produce graduates who intuitively embrace technological innovations and help make a difference to the diverse international communities they represent,” Parmjit said.
Dr Abtar expressed her modesty at being appointed and thanked UNESCO for their faith in APU and herself.
She who is currently a Professor of Innovative Digital Learning & Director of the Digital Learning Hub at APU said, “Together with our partner organisations, we will work very hard to promote innovations in technologies including AI to help enhance the quality of teaching and learning among teachers, educators and curriculum developers in Malaysia and the region,“.
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A key objective of the UNESCO Chair is to foster collaboration among stakeholders in education and leverage technological innovations to promote inclusive education for everyone including girls and children. It is an integral part of UNESCO’s wider Medium-Term Strategy and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to leverage education programmes to reduce poverty.
The UNESCO Chair will also serve as a research and innovation hub to capitalise on disruptive technologies in the areas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data & Analytics to promote inclusive and equitable education for people in developing economies.
Launched in 1992, the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme involves over 850 institutions in 117 countries with the vision to advance an integrated system of research, training and activities in diverse fields by building university networks and encouraging inter-university cooperation through the transfer of knowledge and expert.
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Simbu’s Role In Hansika’s ‘Maha’ Is Revealed!

Hansika, who has worked alongside most of the southern stars and was last seen in Atharvaa’s 100, is awaiting the release of her 50th film titled Maha. The film has actor Silambarasan aka STR playing a cameo role.

The film is being directed by UR Jameel, a former associate of director Lakshman, who has directed films such as Romeo and Juliet and Bogan.
Director Jameel said,
“STR will appear for about 45 minutes in the flashback portions in the film. He will be essaying the role of a pilot and his role is based on the real-life incidents that happened to a pilot in Goa, 30 years ago. We have fine-tuned the role with some fictional touch and his portions will be more gripping.”
The film also stars Srikanth, Sanam Shetty, Thambi Ramaiah, Karunakaran and Mahat Raghavendran. Srikanth’s role will be a surprise as he has undergone a physical transformation for it. The film is produced by Etcetera Entertainment, Maha will also be music composer M Ghibran’s 25th film.
Meanwhile, Simbu’s next with actor Venkat Prabhu titled Maanaadu is finally going to start rolling from the last week of January. The film will also star Kalyani Priyadarshan as the leading lady.
Arvind Swami has been approached to play the antagonist in the film. Incidentally, Arvind and Simbu had shared screen space in Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.
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Micro-Financing Loan Scheme Opens Application For Indian Entrepreneurs

In conjunction with next month’s Deepavali celebrations, the State Government has come up with an interesting initiative namely, i-Bermusim loan scheme for the Indian micro and small entrepreneurs in Malaysia to obtain financial support for their businesses.
The State executive councillor for entrepreneur development, Y.B. Puan Hajah Rodziah Ismail has mentioned that the implementation is a collaboration with Yayasan Hijrah Selangor (Hijrah), and will be providing loans ranging from RM1,000 to RM20,000.
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Additionally, the loans are intended exclusively for Indian community traders who are keen to operate their own businesses at bazaars or at homes. This state government initiative is particularly meant to lessen their burden, especially for those seeking more funds,” she said during the press conference announcing the loans.
Eligibility requirements for the applicant

The applicant must be a Malaysian citizen who has resided in Selangor or have resided in the state for over 10 years.
The financing period for the loans is 25 weeks or six months.

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The application is open to the public from today onwards till 14th October 2022 and the forms can be collected at Hijrah’s offices or online.
“The range of loans for bazaar traders will be from RM1,000 to RM20,000, but non-bazaar traders are limited to RM5,000 only,” reported Selangorkini.
For further inquiries on your application for the special allocation assistance form, you may visit their official website HERE!
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[WATCH] Radhika Prasiddha’s Award Winning Short Film On Sexual Harassment

The world heard a resounding “Me too”, with celebrities in India bringing a second wave, as they took a stand against sexual harassment. Cases were filed, marches were organised, laws were enforced and yet, we see another fresh sexual harassment on story in the news every day.
Radhika Prasiddha in Kutram Kadithal
Actress Radhika Prasiddha, who made her debut in ‘Kuttram Kadhithal’, has found means of relaying a hard hitting message on sexual harassment in the form of a short film. Radhika who is a stage actor, has written performed and co-directed a short film with Vivek Raju called ‘I Exist’. She plays 3 roles in the short film; a child, a young woman and a married woman, sparking conversations about women sexuality, gender disparity and and sexual harassment.
The short film has won many accolades including The Golden Frame award for Best short (International Competition) at All lights India International Film Festival and the Best Short Gender category) at Woodpecker International Film Festival. It was also chosen as the Best Script at Short+sweet theatre festival where it was performed as a play.
Watch ‘I Exist’ HERE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcWJvgfHDuU
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Shalini Balasundaram Looks Like Aditi Rao Hydari In This Photoshoot

We had to look twice when the recent fashion photos were released.
Producer, director and actor, Shalini Balasundaram, was seen in a fashion shoot in a flowy royal blue lengha skirt with huge silver and bronze Taj Mahal embroidery paired with and emerald green off-shoulder bishop sleeved top with a white shirt underneath.

Shalini is usually seen in light makeup, kajal and a teardrop maroon pottu. Her followers loved this new fresh avatar Shalini offered, stepping into 2019.

The ‘Thirudathey Papa Thirudathey’ actress pulled together a glam team with some of the best local talents to put her look together. Her wardrobe styling was done by celebrity stylist R. Yogash who used pieces from local designer, Uvanervary Label for the attire and Vicky G for accessories. Shalini received the magical touch of popular makeup artist, Kannan Rajamanickam, who gave her the nude natural look. The moments were perfectly captured by the talented Sathish Natarajan.
Shalini has kicked started 2019 in style and speed with a movie called ‘Rail Payanangal’ opposite Kabil Ganesan.
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Popular Telugu Actor Venkatesh Has Been Roped In For ‘Asuran’ Telugu Remake!

Tollywood actor Victory Venkatesh is all set to remake Dhanush-starrer Asuran in Telugu. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the film is a story against caste and is receiving rave reviews for its theme.
While the Telugu remake will be produced by Suresh Babu and Kalaipuli S Thanu, Producer of Asuran, under Suresh Productions and V Creations respectively, details about the director of the movie and the rest of the cast and crew are yet to be announced.

Announcing the project officially Suresh Productions tweeted, “#VictoryVenkatesh is going to play the lead in Telugu version of #Asuran The movie will be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu and Suresh Babu and under V creations and Suresh Productions banners. #VenkateshDaggubati74.”

#VictoryVenkatesh is going to play the lead in Telugu version of #Asuran
The movie will be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu and Suresh Babu and under V creations and Suresh Productions banners. #VenkateshDaggubati74
— Suresh Productions (@SureshProdns) October 24, 2019

Asuran is based on a Tamil novel Vekkai written by Poomani, which featured Dhanush in dual roles as father and son.  The film also starred Manju Warrier in her maiden Kollywood appearance. Besides, Manju Warrier, the star cast of this film also included veteran actor Pasupathi, director Balaji Sakthivel, Prakash Raj, Yogi Babu, Guru Somasundaram, actor Karunas’s son Ken Karunas etc.
Venkatesh, meanwhile, awaits the release of Venky Mama which also stars his nephew Naga Chaitanya. The film was touted to release on October 4 to coincide with the Dussehra festival but its release has been postponed to November. Bankrolled jointly by Suresh Productions and Blue Planet Entertainment on a very big budget, Bobby aka KS Ravindra is the Director of Venky Mama. Anup Rubens has composed music for Venky Mama and Prasad Murella has handled cinematography. Raashi Khanna and Payal Rajput play the female leads in this flick and are paired up with Naga Chaitanya and Venkatesh respectively. Venkatesh also has a project with Director Tharun Bhascker, which will start filming soon.
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HR Expert Arulkumar Said Forced Labour Can Be Eliminated

According to a source, Forced Labour can be understood as work that is performed involuntarily and under the menace of any penalty.
A switch in workday patterns from the current 2- shift model to a 3-shift model is one of the steps that manufacturers can take to eliminate forced labour practices and attract more local workers while decreasing their reliance on foreign labour.
Co-Founder of Malaysia HR Forum and Social Compliance Malaysia Chapter, Arulkumar  Singaraveloo, says that measures like this make sense, given the recent changes to the minimum wage, the upcoming changes to the Employment Act 1955, and the government’s plans to introduce tiered foreign workers’ levy.

Companies often violate the provisions of the Employment Act 1955 in areas such as the rest day provision, which requires a minimum of thirty (30) hours rest, and in some cases, in the calculation of overtime.
“A three-shift pattern, for example, could be a win-win solution for employers who wish to reduce overtime costs and mitigate the risk of going against labour laws and social compliance, as well as local governments. Furthermore, international labour standards may not accept the practice of scheduled overtime (or fixed over time) in a 12-hour shift pattern,” says Arulkumar.
These points were raised during a series of one-day workshops held by the Malaysia HR Forum on the topic of ‘Prevention and Elimination of Forced Labour’ in Penang, Kamunting, Kuala  Lumpur, and Johor Bahru this month.
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Additionally, Arul discussed the need for companies to establish ethical recruitment frameworks, and to be fully compliant with at least Malaysian employment laws to prevent and eliminate forced labour practices. The ethical recruitment framework ensures that foreign workers are recruited in a way that respects, protects and fulfils internationally recognised human rights, including those expressed in international labour standards such as prevention and elimination of forced labour and deceitful employment practices.
“To eliminate forced labour practices, start with small steps and tackle one issue at a time,” Arulkumar says, adding that practising empathy and moral consciousness would also see better labour practices.
The Malaysia HR Forum’s workshops on the ‘Prevention and Elimination of Forced Labour’ were designed to help industry participants understand the key issues contributing to forced labour practices, understand effective ways to eradicate and prevent forced labour and learn best practices from leading companies on observing social compliance in Malaysia.
Malaysia HR Forum is a fast-growing human resource platform in Malaysia, and an approved Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Training Provider with an objective to grow the Human Resource capabilities in Malaysia, the Forum contributes its values, ideas, and expertise to HR professionals and organisations in harnessing the best of human capacity.
They also aspire to be the leading Human Resource provider in Malaysia that designs and delivers value-added solutions to Malaysian organisations. Its growing network of over 17,200 comprises HR practitioners, business owners, and anyone who deals with HR matters and is passionate about human capital.
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Malaysian Singer Govin Raaj’s Single ‘Aruginil’ Debuts On BBC Asian Network

Aruginil, a single sung by our Malaysian born, Govin Raaj has hit international airways in a recent episode of BBC Asian Network presented by Ashanti Omkar. The radio network is owned and operated by the BBC.

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According to Govin, Aruginil talks about a heartbroken guy, caused by a former lover who strung him along for her own benefit. “As cliché as it sounds, writing this song helped me get the closure I needed to move on & taught me to channel all that energy into producing something that is worthwhile,” said Govin.
His song debut is streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, JioSaavn, Amazon Music & several major streaming platforms.

The singer shared his joy on his Instagram handle;
“ I’m beyond grateful to be considered for this. This kind of encouragement always keeps us going 🙏🏽 Thank you so much @ashantiomkarand @bbcasiannetwork for the amazing opportunity 🤗 “
Govin , who hails from Penang, is an independent artist who began his voyage as a dance choreographer .
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He has performed on live shows and concerts and partnered up with a charity organisation and co-produced charitable concerts which featured artists such as singer Karthik, Reshmonu, Roshan Jamrock, Rabbit Mac, Yunohoo, Dieha Logan, Thyivya Kalaiselvan and many more.
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Govin told Varnam;
“It has been my long time dream to venture into music production but the whole “frowned upon” view surrounding the music industry forced me to prioritise my professional career & put my passion aside.”
He then worked as a sales professional in the events & hospitality industry.
He said,
“ I continued working wherever my career was taking me for about 8 years. Unfortunately, I was one of the individuals to have lost my job recently due to the worsening pandemic situation. “
However, he succeeded in completing a song he worked on during the lockdown period whilst in the middle of a job search.
You are a great inspiration to the many growing artists out there, Govin Raaj.  We wish you success in your future undertakings.
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RG Naidu On MICA Awards 2019, Movies & The Need To Recognise Malaysian Talents

RG Naidu has spent over a decade supporting and building the careers of newcomers in the Malaysian Indian entertainment industry. A few years ago, he had an idea of honouring the work put out by local artists in an extravagant event of song, dance and awards. Following the success of the inaugural award function, MICA Awards returns for the 2nd edition this year!
With almost 50 categories in nominations, including film & TV categories, the award show is highly anticipated by both Malaysian artists and audience. As we prepare for the biggest night in Malaysian Indian Entertainment, we managed to catch up with the Founder of MICA Awards, RG Naidu.

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Gurubaran’s Nasi Lemak Escalates From 40 To 120 Packet A Day!

Covid-19 and the subsequent recovery Movement Control Order (MCO) not only impacted the health of many but also the livelihood of many netizens. R. Gurubaran who hails from Rawang lost his job due to the pandemic. Before the COVID-19 crisis engulfed the nation, Guru was a company van driver.
He found himself jobless during the midst of the economic downturn. Instead of going on about his bad luck, he decided to open up a roadside stall selling Nasi Lemak packets for RM1.50. Guru has started to sell Nasi Lemak from early May and today he has opened two more stalls by selling the various kind of local delights.
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From 40 packets of Nasi Lemak, the numbers escalate to 120 packets a day for all three stalls. Gurubaran and his family always believe that those early mornings and late-night hustle will be worth at the end. Today he can proudly say that he’s the owner of those three Nasi Lemak stalls.
“By doing so, I hope to help other youth who also want to generate income. My friends and I have started a group to recruit youths who want to do business. Those interested to join can contact 011-37343708,” says Gurubaran.
What intrigued us about his story is his determination.
Netizens from all walks of life have written messages of encouragement and support Guru on his Facebook account. Check out the post below:

Guru is definitely a shining example that hard work and a positive, never-give-up attitude does indeed pay off. If you have a dream, work hard for it, and the whole universe will help you achieve it.
We wish Guru good luck and keep striving forward!
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Ramya Krishnan Or Kushbu Sundar For The Remake Of Pa Paandi?

Actor Dhanush’s made his directorial debut back in 2017 with his iconic romantic drama, Pa Paandi.
Since the Tamil version of the film received positive feedback from critics and audiences, the highly-acclaimed movie will see a remake in both Telugu and Kannada.
However, the casting team is currently having a hard time choosing someone to play to play the Revathi’s character in the Kannada remake. They have narrowed down their choice to two powerful, veteran actresses – Ramya Krishnan and Kushbu Sundar.

Suhasini was initially supposed to play the character role of Revathi. However, the actress  has chosen to opt out of the film and now the production team needs to find a replacement for her.
Who do you think will be best suited for the role previously played by Revathi?
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Atcham Thavir Features Star-Studded Cast From THR, Psycho Unit & More

Atcham Thavir revolves around the story of 5 friends embarking on their own journey in life – facing their biggest fears along the way.
The film stars some of the biggest names in the local entertainment industry – with a huge chunk of the casts hailing from THR Raaga. The movie features Aanantha, Geetha, Uthaya, Revathy, Ahila, Yashini, along with other prominent local icons like Kuben Mahadevan, Rabbit Mac, Sheezay, Vikadakavi; just to name a few.

A brand new venture from director Karthik Shamalan, Atcham Thavir is set to hit cinemas nationwide on the 5th of July. Karthik is co-directing the movie with SS Vikneswaran from Singapore. Varmman Elangkovan is onboard as music director.
The official trailer for the film is already out – and we sure can’t wait to watch the movie when it’s out!
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Miss India Universe Ushoshi Sengupta & Her Uber Driver Attacked By 15 Men In Kolkata

“This is not the Kolkata I came back to, not the kolkata I left (a) flourishing career outside (of Kolkata) to come back and live. I represented Kolkata and won the title of Miss India. I represent this city. I represent this county I stand up for every girl every citizen who is scared to live in this situation”.

That is how Miss India Universe 2010 Ushoshi Sengupta ended her Facebook post about the harrowing events that took place on a late night in Kolkata. The model-turned-actor took an Uber with a colleague on Monday night and was soon caught in a horrific incident. Almost 15 men and boys on motorcycles had chased down her Uber, dragged the driver out of the car and beat him up.
Ushoshi tried breaking the attack but it was all in dismay. She filmed the entire incident on her phone and then ran across the road to a nearby police station to ask for help. Unfortunately, the  Charu Market Police Station refused to take any complaint and advised her to approach the Bhawanipore Police Station instead.
Seven people have been arrested in connection with the incident on the basis of video grabs provided by Sengupta and CCTV footage.

Here is her post:

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Rabbit Mac, Sheezay, Abimanyu & Other Malaysian Artistes Set To Perform At Anirudh’s Concert In Singapore

Homeboy(s) represent!

A handful of Malaysian artistes under the banner #PU4LIVE are performing this weekend at the biggest Indian beach party in Southeast Asia. Popular South Indian cinema music composer, Anirudh Ravichander, will be performing in Singapore tomorrow at Palawan Green, Sentosa.

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Anirudh will be joined by other big names such as Jonita Gandhi, Alisha Thomas, Sophia Akkara, Stephen Zachariah and DJ G Raj. The boys from #PU4LIVE will also be sharing the stage with the global superstar. Singapore will be enjoying performances from Rabbit MAC, Sheezay, Abimanyu, DJ Ruckes, Havoc Naven, Havoc Mathan, Lawrence and Santesh.

The British Empire & Sargam production, Anirudh’s Marana Mass Party will start at 3pm and tickets are available at $48, $88, $188 and $228. Head over to anirudh.sg for more information.

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Raashi Khanna and Indraja Shankar to Star in PA Vijay’s Medhavi

Raashi Khanna and Indraja Shankar will star in PA Vijay’s upcoming film, Medhavi.
The two will be joined by Jiiva, Arjun, Dheena, Radha Ravi, YG Mahendran, Azhagam Perumal and Rohini.

Medhavi is touted to be a horror-thriller film and the shooting is expected to go on floors after the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted. Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing the music for the film.
Lyricist Pa Vijay turned director in 2015 with the horror-comedy Strawberry, in which he also played the lead. Vijay also acted and directed the 2018 film Arudhra.
More updates to follow!
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Youtuber Harvinth Skin Angers Fans For Asking RM24K For Shoes But Ends Up Donating To Charity #OurShoes

Youtuber Harvinth Skin is known for his generous use of the Tamil word that refers to the female genitalia and rhymes with the word ‘Monday’. Through his comical content infused with unfiltered lingua and profanity, Harvinth has amassed a huge following of over 53,000 subscribers on Youtube.

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On 24 May, Harvinth decided to trick his fans by posting a story on Instagram seeking crowdfunding for a pair of shoes that cost RM 24,000. The mechanics were simple; each fan was asked to donate just RM1 to his personal bank account. The Youtuber received lots of backlash and bullying for asking money for his own gain, with people generating memes and posting messages of hate directed to him. Over the weekend, Harvinth managed to collect RM1044.68 through crowdfunding and he posted a video yesterday to explain his real intentions behind the gimmick.
Harvinth shared his thoughts on how social media influencers are attacked on a daily basis for being ‘attention-seekers’ and how this is an actual career in the modern day. Towards the end of the 12-minute long video, Harvinth is seen at an ATM machine withdrawing the money he received from crowdfunding and rounding it up to RM1500. He bought 30 pairs of school shoes for underprivileged children and delivered them to a children’s home.

This is a great message of hope and an eye-opener on how content consumers on social media jump to conclusions and resort to cyber bullying without even properly investigating a story. #OurShoe
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Dhanush, Siddharth Speak Out Against Police Brutality After #SterliteProtest

The Sterlite Protest is a protest against the expansion of the Sterlite Copper plant owned – by Vedanta limited in India.
Protesters who marched towards the Thoothukudi Collectorate to protest were stopped by police barricades. Some protesters marched ahead anyway, and the Tamil Nadu police retaliated with gunfire.
So far, news reports say that at least 9 people have died in the violence that ensued – some portals even claim that the actual number of deaths is 11.
Netizens and celebrities have spoken out against the violence, slamming the police for resorting to gunfire in order to control the crowd.

Rapist Ram Rahim supporters  burned down Panchkula – No firing
Karni Sena goons went on a rampage and burned down vehicles and even attacked school buses – No firing
Public protest over environmental pollution : Police shot & killed 9 !
 #SterliteProtest
— IIIIIIIIIll (@_NairFYI) May 22, 2018

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Renowned South Indian actors Dhanush, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Siddharth have also spoken out against the brutality and the loss of innocent lives.
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ஸ்டெர்லைட்டை எதிர்த்து போராடும் மக்களின் உணர்வுகள் மதிக்கப்பட வேண்டும்.அவர்களுக்கு நீதி கிடைக்க வேண்டும்.இப்படி ஒரு சம்பவத்திற்கு காரணமானவர்கள் கண்டிக்கப்பட வேண்டும்.தண்டிக்கப்பட வேண்டும் உயிரை இழந்து வாடும் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலை தெரிவித்து கொள்கிறேன்.
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) May 22, 2018

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Yuvan Shankar Raja And Andrea Are Coming Together For A Song In An Unusual Romantic Tale!

Anbulla Ghilli is a romantic tale with a difference. Yes, the uniqueness of the film is that it is a love story between two Labrador dogs. Music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja and actor-singer Andrea Jeremiah are singing a duet that will feature the lead canine pair.
“The film is a romantic drama, where the dog predominantly narrates the script.”
There’s a romantic track too for him. For a duet between the two dogs, Radio City RJ Love Guru had written a breezy song, which begins with the lyric ‘Aliya En Thozhiya’.

Music director Arrol Corelli and the director wanted to try something quirky, and they approached Andrea and Yuvan Shankar Raja to render the duet in their unique styles.
He added that a lot of computer graphics have been added for this particular song to get the lip-sync with the canines right and that it has come out very well. Srinath Ramalingam is certain that the song will be a hit among kids.
Anbulla Ghilli stars Mythreya, Dushara, VJ Aashiq, Chandini, Mime Gopi, Nanjil Vijayan and Mouna Raagam Krithika. The shooting of this film is now in the final stages and the filmmakers are getting ready to set its release date.
The director went on to mention that his dog taught him a lot of things, the first lesson being to celebrate life. He realised that dogs provide unconditional love to their masters, more than your mother does.
Even your mother can get upset with you, but a dog always showers love on his master. No wonder, they say that a dog is a man’s true friend. It was all this that inspired me to write this script.
Srinath Ramalingam made his directorial debut with Unakkenna Venum Sollu, a horror film that came out in 2015. It was produced by N Shanmuga Sundaram under the banner Juna Pictures. The film starred Deepak Paramesh, Jaqlene Prakash, Gunalan Morgan and Anu in the lead roles.
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WATCH: Pilates for Beginners in Tamil by Instructors Manjari & Nanthini

Manjari Vanehuiathan and Nanthini Palan have launched the first ever online Pilates class in Tamil. The two STOTT Pilates instructors from Pilatique Pilates & Physiotherapy Malaysia want to educate our community on the benefits of Pilates.
Manjari obtained her Honors Degree in Physiotherapy in 2017. Her passion for Pilates is unparalleled, and she believes that everybody should reap the benefits of it. She aims to guide each of her clients towards the path of recovery and wholesome living.
Nanthini is an active teenager who completed her Degree in Physiotherapy Sciences. Her passion for sports and human biology paved the way for her career as a physiotherapist.
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Kamal Hassan’s Vishwaroopam 2 Gets Green Light For Release In Malaysia

It’s confirmed: Vishwaroopam 2 is coming to Malaysia!
Malaysian production and distribution company DMY Creation has confirmed that they have bought the rights to Vishwaroopam 2 to be released in Malaysia.
“A big thank you to #LPF under the new Malaysian government for looking at this movie as just a part of the entertainment industry and rating us with 18 with some condition,” DMY Creation posted on their official Facebook page.

Vishwaroopam 2 will be hitting Malaysian screens on the 10th of August 2018.

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Will Sibi Sathyaraj Ever Make It Out Of His Father’s Shadow?

In today’s Tamil movie industry we have a generation of actors who are are actors simply because their parents were. It is sad that the spawn of the stars of yesteryear haven’t been able to savour success as their parents did. Some are just not meant to be actors, and yet they continue to grace the screens thanks to their parents’ connections (we’re looking at you, Aishwarya Arjun!). Today we discuss one such actor, Sibi Sathyaraj.
Sibi Sathyaraj is one of those actors who never made it past his father’s fame. An article in the Times of India depicting the top 10 love songs of 2017 called him Sathyaraj in the caption below a picture of him. And well, we can’t really blame him for that. Sathyaraj is a household name and it is difficult for anyone, including his son to reach his level of popularity. In spite of his inherited height and well coiffed beard, Sibi just seems to be lacking charisma and some acting skills.

He has had a string of mediocre movies, most of which were failures despite having his dad act by his side. Jore, Mannin Maindhan, Vetrivel Sakthivel and Kovai Brothers all starred Sibi and Sathyaraj only to receive tepid reviews from the masses. Sathyaraj went the extra mile for his son, and even produced Sibi’s Lee, where the latter played a footballer in the action thriller movie. It paid off, and the film fared well. Lee was probably Sibi’s most successful work to date.
After a short sabbatical, Sibi returned with Naanayam, where he performed well in a negative role, only to receive a lukewarm response again. Following his stint at the New York Film Academy where he took acting classes, Sibi returned with Naigal Jakirathai, which fared well with critics. In fact, this venture of his was hailed as one of the best animal featured Tamil movies. Sibi played the second hero, and the Idoh the dog was the hero of this movie.

He then took on a few projects which didn’t fare well. They were Pokkiri Raja, Jackson Durai, and Kattapave Kaanom.
Mum Maheswari Sathyaraj produced his next venture, Sathyaa. Sibi bought the Tamil remake rights for Kshanam, a Telugu thriller for his home studio, Naathambal Film Factory to be remade as Sathyaa which was released late 2017. Sibi plays a scorned lover who comes back into the picture to help his ex girlfriend locate her kidnapped daughter. While the movie itself was average, the story line was captivating. And yet, it didn’t translate through.

Sathyaa is a movie that has a lot of potential, but doesn’t quite live up to it. Was it caused by Sibi’s lackluster attempt at acting? Or Remya Nambeesan’s overacting, an overcompensation for Sibi? The saving grace for the movie however, is Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, another bud that is blooming quite well off late.
Sibi’s next project is Ranga, an action thriller directed by newcomer Vinod. We are surprisingly optimistic about this movie for Sibi, solely because Vinod has come up with some good quality short films thus far. Sibi may have reached Sathyaraj’s height physically, but will he ever reach his father’s acting prowess? Only time will tell.
Watch if you have the time: Naaygal Jaakirathai, Sathyaa
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Check Out Simbu’s Latest Photo From the Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Set!

One of the highly anticipated Indian films of 2018 is none other than Mani Ratnam’s multi starrer, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam — Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay (the villain from Yennai Arindhaal), Arvind Swami, Jyothika, Prakash Raj and many many more. A few hours ago, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam cinematographer Santosh Sivan tweeted out a photo of Simbu.

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— SantoshSivanASC. (@santoshsivan) July 8, 2018

While the tweet was captionless (certainly for the sake of teasing fans and keeping things a mystery), we can assume that the photo was taken from the set of the Mani Ratnam film. While the photo looks pretty cool, it does not offer us a clue to figuring out what the movie is about.
In fact, most of the details concerning the film are still kept hush-hush. As of right now, all we know is that the film is reportedly a crime-thriller. But even in that regard, there seem to be conflicting reports — it’s billed as a drama on IMDb. A drama does seem more up the acclaimed director’s alley, who’s known for helming films like Thalapathy and Nayakan. Could this be a departure from his usual style? The film will be lensed by industry veteran Santosh Sivan, who has worked on films like Thuppakki and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. This cinematographer previously collaborated with Mani Ratnam on Raavan and Raavanan. A.R. Rahman will be the film’s musical composer.
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Simbu Hits The Gym For His Role In Maanadu!

Simbu was last seen in director Sundar C’s Vantha Rajavathan Varuven, which released in 2019. It has been a whirlwind of a year for the actor who was caught in a lot of controversies.
Though Simbu announced the film Maanadu with Venkat Prabhu in 2018, it didn’t take off due to unknown reasons.
Simbu and producer Suresh Kamatchi had a fallout last year because of which he was dropped from the film. Later, they sorted out the issues and on January 16, the producer took to Twitter to share the details regarding the cast and crew of the film.
On January 18, producer Suresh Kamatchi took to his social media profile to share exclusive videos of Simbu working out at the gym. It looks like the actor is following a rigorous training session to shed extra kilos to look the part in Maanadu.

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— sureshkamatchi (@sureshkamatchi) January 18, 2020

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— sureshkamatchi (@sureshkamatchi) January 18, 2020

Apart from Simbu, Maanadu has Kalyani Priyadarshan, SA Chandrasekar, Premgi Amaren, Karunakaran and Bharathiraja in prominent roles. The film, which will go on floors on February 1, has music scored by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
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The Dream Team Behind Kandukondain Kandukondain and Minsara Kanavu is Back!

The dream team comprising of director Rajiv Menon and music director A R Rahman is back with their latest offering, Sarva Thaala Mayam. The two have worked together twice before, on hit movies Minsara Kanavu and Kandukondein Kandukondein.
The film features G. V. Prakash Kumar and Aparna Balamurali in the lead roles. This will be Aparna’s second Tamil film after 8 Thottakal.

Sarvam Thaala Mayam will also feature a supporting cast consisting of Nedumudi Venu, Santha Dhananjayan and Kumaravel. Renowned dancer Vineeth will also be making a comeback with Sarvam Thaala Mayam after a hiatus from Tamil films.
Based on a true story, Sarvam Thaala Mayam tells the tale of two musicians from two states, and how their lives become intertwined.
Rajiv Menon’s name might be an unfamiliar one. The director was reported to take a sabbatical from films after Kandukondain Kandukondain. Menon’s first feature directorial venture was Minsara Kanavu. Sarvam Thaala Mayam may just be his third film, but expectations are set high for the director who is behind the story and screenplay as well.

The title song was released a week ago, and has since gone viral with fans eagerly anticipating the release of the movie. Yesterday, the filmmakers decided to release a second song, Maya Maya, sung by Chinmayi. Kandukondain Kandukondain star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was asked to do the honours, and she had only nice things to say about director Rajiv Menon.
The movie will release in English as Madras Beats. Sarvam Thaala Maayam will hit the screens on the 28th of December. Until then check out the title song, and let us know what you think!

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Young Man With A Heart Of Gold Selflessly Takes Care Of Two Elderly Folks

“No one has ever become poor by giving.” Recognised teen author who’s work emerged after World War II, Anne Frank had this to say in her diary which was later published into a novel after her death in 1945 titled: ‘The Diary of a Young Girl’.
Its not easy to live frugally, but Thinagaran who speaks fluent Cantonese and Mandarin shelters his elderly neighbour Yap Su Van expecting nothing in return. The 23-year-old young bloke from Kuantan has been sheltering Yap 87, at his rented house in Jalan Kubang Buaya here for the past five months.
After living for quite some time with Yap, he decided to bring his mother-in-law, Kamala to stay with him. Despite living on an unstable income, he has managed to provide for the both of them.

“Uncle Ye and I are not blood-related, I grew up under his care. He taught me crafts, how to ride a motorcycle, and drove me to school. He’s been a blessing to me and my family.
Kamala said Thinagaran had been helping them out despite suffering a severe leg fracture in a road accident three years ago. After a surgical implantation, he was having difficulties engaging in the job that required him to bend. He then switched his job to a casual construction worker with a good salary.
After being informed of Thinagaran’s situation, Semambu assemblyman Lee Chean Chung’s special officer Chan Chun Kuang visited Kamala recently and said he would help in raising funds to assist them.
“Yap is getting on in age, I thought he should come stay with me so I can look after him. He can barely walk these days, ” Kamala said.

“People may gossip but I don’t care. I also do not think about race at all. He is like a brother to me, ” said Kamala.
Those who wish to contribute daily necessities to Kamala and Yap may contact Lee’s service centre at No. 1, Lorong Sekilau 58, Jalan Haji Ahmad, 25300 Kuantan.
May god bless this young man abundantly for his graciousness in assisting a helpless elderly man and woman despite his own life struggles.
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Inside Bipasha Basu’s 40th Birthday Party

Celebrities are just like us. They love birthday parties, act goofy around family and friends and stuff their faces with cake, good food and more cake.
Bipasha Basu turned 40 today and her husband, Karan Singh Grover, threw her an intimate birthday bash. In a series of Instagram posts, Bipasha made sure that her followers were not left out on all the fun at her birthday party.

Right around midnight, Bipasha posted an image of her and her husband, Karan, sharing a kiss in a sea of purple lights and helium balloons. (So, magical!)

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Karan also shared a Boomerang on his Instagram, captioned, “It’s the best day of the year again! Happy birthday my love, Bipasha Basu. Thank you for being born and making my life so beautiful and complete”.

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Too many cooks may spoil the soup, but too many bakers make Bipasha a happy, happy birthday girl!
Bipasha was given the important task of blowing out candles on FOUR birthday cakes. She had a strawberry cake, tres leches cake (milk cake), pineapple cake, sponge cake and Gajar Halwa made by her friends and family.

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With all the good food and company, Bipasha makes us wish that we were invited to her birthday bash too. For now, Instagram will have to do!
Happy birthday, Bipasha!
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The Kurung Modern Saree: An Offensive Appropriation Of Indian Culture

Over the weekend, a photo advertising the ‘innovative’ designs of the Baju Kurung seeped through our society in the form of unsolicited WhatsApp message forwards, ingenious memes and brutally honest, dissective rants on social media.
The photo of models showcasing an outfit, that can only be described as a poor attempt of incorporating the Pallu of a Saree into the designs of a figure-hugging, mermaid shaped Baju Kurung, can be found on DSinari’s e-commerce site.
A Kurung modern, which is a figure-hugging knee length attire worn on top of a mermaid-tail maxi skirt, was used as the canvas to add a rectangular piece of chiffon lined with gold zari to create the Kurung Modern Saree! (even the name is so well thought of ?)
The Kurung Modern Saree comes in 5 shades but nothing was more overwhelming than the shade that was thrown on the oldest unstitched garment in the world and the entire Indian community with this atrocious act of cultural appropriation!
This is not the first time a fashion designer has attempted to create a design based on the Indian culture. The blinding, emesis-inducing sights of folks donning Turbans, Sarees and Bindhis at Bollywood themed dance-offs during wedding festivities fills us with abhorrence.
Malaysian actress, Elfira Loy, at her Bollywood themed Malam Berinai
Cultural appropriation is a derogatory act of arrogance and belittlement of minority races. It is a tricky concept to grasp and comprehend but learning about it will avoid you from landing in sticky situations in the future.
What is Cultural Appropriation?
Let’s pull a definition from the dictionaries.
Oxford Dictionaries defines cultural appropriation as;
“the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the customs, practices, ideas, etc. of one people or society by members of another and typically more dominant people or society.”
In simpler words, cultural appropriation is when you steal or use bits and pieces of another culture, that is usually a minority, without giving due credit and respect to the people of the culture.
It is a form of structural discrimination and oppression of race and culture. This also means that next time your friends do that stupid horizontal head-shake to mock an Indian person or when someone uses their grandmother’s curtain to drape a fabric mess and call it a Saree, they are discriminating the Indian culture!
Rizalman for Zalora
Appropriation of Indian Culture In Malaysia
Fashion: Rizalman For Zalora 2018
Bollywood sells. We know.
But didn’t anyone, be it the seamstress or designer or models or fashion buyers, point out that this is a grand theft in broad daylight?
If you saw a lady being robbed by some thieves, do you try to do something about it, or just go on with your busy lives? The least you could do as an on-looker is call the police.
The same concept applies to theft of culture. Datuk Rizalman’s Raya collection for Zalora was precisely that! He did not just steal and misuse properties of the Indian culture, he even sold it at a hefty price tag that ranged between RM170 and RM1,272.
Rizalman and Izara Aishah in the Rizalman For Zalora campaign
What was even more notorious that this collection, was the fashion show that preceded the collection launch. In the star-studded event, dozens of dancers were dressed in lehenga skirts, t-shirts, long braids, jhumkas and gajra, with Malaysian actress, Izara Aishah leading the opening dance performance.
Izara Aishah leads a group of dancers during the opening dance
Like a cherry on top of all this fuckery, Datuk Rizalman made a ‘powerful’ entry with a fake beard glued to his face (not stereotypical at all) and a long yellow flower garland. The media across the country applauded the spectacular event and were all praises about their one-of-a-kind experience.
Related:  Indian 3: Is Shankar Reuniting With Kamal Haasan Again?Datuk Rizalman in a fake beard and yellow garland
Festivities & Parties
The Indian culture is not a party theme!
Unless, the party is organised by people of Indian heritage, because then it is not a theme, it’s just their way of life. Almost every other weekend, another Bollywood themed Malam Berinai and birthday parties pollute social media feeds and media covers.
When business tycoon, Datuk Aliff Syukri, unveiled his 40,000 square foot triple storey mansion, we cheered on the man’s success in his entrepreneurial ventures. When he decided to throw a Bollywood themed house warming party, we wanted to hurl a chapal right at him.
Photos from Datuk Aliff Syukri’s Housewarming Party
Business people, celebrities and the who’s-who partied all night at the expense of making a mockery out of the Indian culture. Some didn’t even have the respect to do any research on Indian clothing and decided that hanging bells, beads and tassels from almost every crease and corners of their body was adequate.
Entrepreneur, Nur Sajat, seen in a choli with gold beads and bells, at her birthday celebration
Thanks to the widespread domination of Bollywood films and the tantalising aesthetics of the Indian culture, many do want to share the experience of wearing a Lehenga or Saree and grooving to some Desi tunes.
So, when is it OK to indulge in another culture and how can one do it respectfully?
Cultural Appreciation VS Cultural Appropriation
These are terms that we’d like to introduce to: Appreciation VS Appropriation.
Growing up in a multicultural country, Malaysians have the advantage of experiencing different cultures, practices and traditions and it’s diffuse amalgamation in our country. We celebrate different festivals and devour traditional delicacies in the spirit of unity and being Malaysian. The lines become blurry and we all find ourselves in a melting pot of customs and practices.
We gathered perspectives from journals, studies and articles that discuss where we can draw the line. Here is the simplified version of it:
Cultural Appropriation is:

Commercialisation or profiteering off another culture (usually a minority) without giving credit to its people
Using a cultural outfit as a costume
Ignore the value, significance, or meaning of the object/practice
Lack of knowledge of the history and origins of a culture
Plays on historic themes of oppression, domination, and privilege
Looked down upon/mocked when practiced/worn by the original marginalized culture, but becomes “cool,” “trendy,” or “edgy” when done by the oppressors/appropriators

Cultural Appreciation is:

Understanding or knowledge of culture and practices
Being cautious not to undermine the significance of practices
Genuine invested interest in the tradition to learn the history of a culture
Pay homage to people of the culture with representation
Clearly stating that this has been respectfully borrowed from a different culture
Attending and participating in cultural activities or festivities organised by people of the culture
Compensating the people of the culture with value or an exchange if parts of a culture is used for commercial purposes
Seeking permission and consulting in the ethnic group

So, please visit your Indian friends homes on Deepavali dressed in well-researched and authentic Indian outfits.
Social activist, Marina Mahatir, drapes a saree with the help of designer, Roova Li-Juan
If you are a designer who uses the Indian culture as inspiration, pay tribute to the community and represent the community by adding models from that particular ethnic group.
Valiamah Selvadurai and Leong Kow Chai during Deepavali celebrations
And DON’T, for the love of God, organise another Bollywood themed party!
Source: Reachout.AU , The Vigil, Medium, The Odyssey, HuffPost, Bust

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Rajinikanth’s Man Vs Wild Promo Is Out Now!

Discovery Channel has unveiled the teaser of Into The Wild and the first episode features our Superstar, Rajinikanth alongside host Bear Grylls. And yes, he is in all his glory in the clip!
Discovery Channel took to Twitter by sharing the 40-second teaser and captioned it, “Gear up to venture into the wilderness of India with survival expert @BearGrylls and the ultimate superstar @Rajinikanth in an action packed adventure. Premieres 23 March at 8 PM, only on Discovery #ThalaivaOnDiscovery.”
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Gear up to venture into the wilderness of India with survival expert @BearGrylls and the ultimate superstar @Rajinikanth in an action packed adventure. Premieres 23 March at 8 PM, only on Discovery #ThalaivaOnDiscovery pic.twitter.com/zSS4GsSCL4
— Discovery Channel India (@DiscoveryIN) February 27, 2020

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth has also tweeted to thank Bear Grylls.

Thank you very much dear @BearGrylls for an unforgettable experience … love you. @DiscoveryIN thank you 🙏🏻 #IntoTheWildWithBearGrylls
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) January 29, 2020

They have announced that the show will premiere on 23rd March 2020 onwards on the channel.
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Jana Gana Mana; A Brilliant Screenplay With Stellar Performances From Prithviraj & Suraj

Touted to be a vigilante political thriller, Jana Gana Mana centres on the flaws in the legal system and how it is manipulated by a few powerful people. By touching on topics like casteism, anti-nationalism and infiltration of hooligans in college politics, the director has tried to stay as realistic to the present day issues as possible.
Dijo Jose Antony, with his gripping direction, might question the depth of your concentration while watching the engaging film. The spellbinding film brings together Prithviraj and Suraj Venjaramoodu again after the immensely successful Driving Licence which is currently being remade in Hindi as Selfiee. Prithviraj delivers a bravura performance as always and the writer doesn’t need to emphasise on the acting of Suraj as it was beyond good.
Within the first few minutes as the camera rolls, our attention is grabbed!

Throughout the entire film, we are reminded of some brutal incidents that took place in the country over the last few years. Mariam’s role in the flick seems to have been driven by the Hyderabad gang rape case in 2019 while the questions Aravind raises include those that were brought up in the Rohith Vemula case and in the case of the murder of tribal lady Madhu in Kerala in 2018.
Written by Sharis Mohammed, the screenplay is something that should be taken note as it clasps every emotion together, and those staggering acts that play with your mind throughout the entire flick. Even with so many political themes squeezed into one, the film does not feel unnecessarily heavy—that is where the well-written script stands out.
Related:  Jyotika to Return to Bollywood After 25 Years?Watch the full trailer below:

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A question that we need to ask ourselves:
Who needs to be blamed if there’s a rape case that happens every 15 minutes in India and why are we only startled by a handful of them? Why does one person’s death matter more than someone else’s?
The film effectively explains why we react the way we do and the hypocrisy that underpins it. Those who love to watch political crime thrillers, inspired from real-life incidents, would enjoy this film as it shows you how to think, question, challenge, and more as an ordinary guy who accepts news at face value.
Jana Gana Mana definitely deserves a watch for its surprise factor.
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Sushant Singh Rajput’s Relative Passes Away at His Funeral

Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise has left a permanent void in the film industry.
As per latest reports, Sushant’s cousin’s wife, Sudha Devi has passed away in Bihar. The report further stated that she couldn’t bear the loss of the actor.

She took her last breath when Sushant’s funeral was being conducted in Mumbai. The report also stated that she had stopped eating after she got to know about Sushant’s suicide.
Meanwhile, a lot of celebs took to their social media to mourn the demise of Sushant. Several others came forward and shared that Bollywood didn’t support the ‘Raabta’ actor when he needed it the most.
Sushant’s co-stars Shraddha Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Ranvir Shorey and more attended the funeral in Mumbai.
News Credit: Times Of India
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70 Year Old Kerala Couple Sells Tea To Travel The World

While many of us write a long list of places to visit on dreamy weekend afternoons and let it sit at the bottom of the bucket list for ages, a 70 year old couple in Kochi, Kerala work hard to make their dreams come true.
In a video by popular travel vlogger, Drew Binsky, Vijayan and Mohana who have been happily married for over 45 years shared a passion to see the world. Having limited financial resources, they decided to start their own tea shop called Sree Balaji Coffee Shop off Katrikadavu Road.
The couple brewed their first cup of tea in 1963 and have since been serving heavenly caffeine fuels to locals. They save 300 Rupees every day and use bank loans to fund their travels around the world. It takes up to 3 years to pay off the bank loans and then, the cycle continues.
Vijay and Mohana have travelled to 23 countries, including Brazil, USA, Singapore and Switzerland and they plan to continue doing so. The walls of Sree Balaji Coffee House acts as a memoir to their travels with photos and currencies from the world over hanging off their walls.
WATCH this video and next time you are in Kochi, pay them a visit!

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Little Krisnen’s Heartbreaking Plea

The gut wrenching story of a young boy, Krisnen, was shared by activist Mohd Zaki Bin Salleh on social media on Friday. Shot at Kampung Peng Kalan Lebai, Sungai Petani, the video has now gone viral.

According to the 30 second video, Krisnen mentions that his father unable to work since the MCO started and he has not had a meal for three days in a row. Mohd Zaki then gave Krisnen 5 packets of food, as there are five of them in his family.
It is currently unclear if Krisnen and his family have the means for their next meal. Anyone with information on his plight can email Varnam Malaysia at newsdesk@varnam.my.
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