Anirudh To Compose For ‘Thalapathy64’?

Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, who made a splash with his first film Maanagaram, will direct Vijay in his next film which is currently dubbed as Thalapathy 64.
While an official announcement regarding the project is yet awaited, crucial details about the film were leaked by fans on social media on Wednesday.

Sathyan Sooryan will crank the camera while Philomin Raj will take care of editing. It is already rumored that the yet-untitled thriller will feature Vijay in the role of a ruthless gangster.
Tipped to be a very dark role for Vijay, the project is expected to be officially announced soon. There are reports that the announcement can be expected to be made on Vijay’s birthday on June 22.
Vijay is currently shooting for Thalapathy 63 with director Atlee. The yet-untitled film will see him play a football coach to a women’s team.
The film, being produced by AGS Entertainment, was officially launched last November in Chennai.
Last month, a massive football set was built on a budget of Rs 6 crores. Meanwhile, Vijay was recently trained by a special physical trainer to prepare for his role, and sixteen women will star as sports players in the film, which also stars Nayanthara, Jackie Shroff, Kathir, Yogi Babu and Vivek in crucial roles.
More updates to follow!
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Aishwarya Rai And Abhishek Bachchan Share Throwback Pics From Her baby Shower!

The throwback photos show Aishwarya sitting on a throne with her husband and actor Abhishek Bachchan by her side has been going viral.
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Both the actors are seen dressed in golden outfits for a ritual. Her mother Vrinda Rai is seen with an aarti thali (a plate bearing the holy light)in her hands, waving it in front of her daughter. Another picture shows Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, giving their blessing to the couple. Abhishek is also seen fixing his wife’s hair and gajra in a picture.
Abhishek and Aishwarya got married in 2007 and welcomed their daughter Aaradhya in 2011. Talking to Filmfare about her sudden engagement almost 12 years ago, Aishwarya said the Bachchans took everyone by shock.
“He proposed, which was amazing! And it happened like really suddenly,” she said. “I didn’t even know there’s something called a ‘roka’ ceremony. We are South Indians, so, I don’t know what a ‘roka’ is and suddenly there is this call from their house to ours; ‘we are coming’.”
She added, “Abhishek was like ‘we are all coming and I can’t stop dad. We are on our way. We are coming to your place’. I’m like, ‘Oh my God!’ So, this ‘roka’ is happening with a call to my father, who is out of town.” But, she said, “Mum is here, we are here. They’ve all arrived home, they are emotional and all. I’m like, ‘Oh my God, it’s happening.’ Then it’s like, ‘come on, let’s go home’. I’m like, ‘Mom, okay… is this…is this an engagement? Like, what just happened?’”
so cute!
Abhishek was last seen in Anurag Kashyap’s Manmarziyaan and will soon be seen in Amazon Prime Video’s Breathe Season 2. Aishwarya is working on Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’!
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Rajiv Rishyakaran Launches Online System To Match Locals with Wet Market Jobs

Bukit Gasing assemblyperson Rajiv Rishyakaran has launched an online job-matching system to match local job seekers with positions at wet markets in Petaling Jaya.
This comes after raids on undocumented migrants have created a shortage in foreign workers, who make up a large portion of workers at wet markets.
“There are many job opportunities open to locals interested to work in wet markets and food courts. I urge Malaysians to grab these job opportunities while they are still available,” he said on Facebook.
Rajiv has urged those keen on applying to fill in an online form to be matched to an existing job, while those looking for employees can fill in a separate form to get on the database.

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In the video uploaded on Facebook, wet market traders interviewed by Rajiv said workers are needed to work from 3am to about 1.30pm daily to help unload, arrange and pack goods.
They will receive a daily wage of RM60, the traders said.
However, at Pasar Jalan Othman, traders association vice-president Raja Ratnam told The Star that workers can make an average of RM2,000 a month.They will also receive the Employees Provident Fund and Social Security Organisation (Socso) contributions, he said.

Earlier, Socso said job losses nationwide in the first quarter of 2020 went up 42 percent compared to the year before.
“This trend is only expected to accelerate from April 2020 onwards, with job losses increasing by 50 percent to 200 percent year-on-year for each subsequent quarter in 2020,” it said in a report published Wednesday.
According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), in 2018 there were 162,000 unemployed graduates, making up 3.9 percent of all graduates. The figure was up 4.6 percent compared to the year before.
In 2018, the Malaysian Employers Federation said its data showed fresh degree graduates can earn RM2,393 a month while fresh diploma holders can earn RM1,661. Median salary in Malaysia in 2018 was RM2,308 per month, according to DOSM data.
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Rejoice Astro Subscribers! Netflix Is Gonna Explode Your Screens Soon!

Astro customers, especially those without an existing Netflix account, you can now dance to the ‘Happy Feet’ song as the satellite company has collaborated with Netflix to allow its customers to stream the popular streaming service on Astro TV.
Customers would at the same time enjoy better value and savings with its news subscription packs. The all new Astro packages are created for users who enjoy streaming whilst being connected, allowing them to watch all of their favourite shows on Ultra Box and, soon Ulti Box.
One can now watch their favourite shows from worldwide streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI, and TVBAnywhere+ all in one location with Astro. All of Astro’s flagship programming and the greatest of live sports are available in one spot – on the big screen and on portable devices.
Astro’s Chief Executive Officer of Pay-TV and Group COO, Euan Smith said “We are delighted to be partnering with Netflix to bring their great content slate through Astro as part of a one-stop entertainment centre.”
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“The exciting new features on the Ultra Box enable our customers to enjoy even more of their favourite local shows and live sports from Astro and now includes all of Netflix’s Originals, films and documentaries. This exciting new addition comes alongside our ongoing collaborations with Disney+ Hotstar, HBO GO, iQIYI and TVBAnywhere+, with more streaming partners to be announced in the months ahead.” he continued.
 Tony Zameczkowski the Vice President for Business Development, APAC, Netflix said, “We’re thrilled to bring an elevated multi-device entertainment experience to more Malaysians. At Netflix, our goal is to offer the best-in-class entertainment to our members, and we’re thrilled that through this partnership with Astro, more Malaysians will be able to experience and enjoy our entire catalogue whether it be Hollywood blockbusters like Red Notice, Spanish series like Money Heist, Korean content such as the likes of Squid Game, which is a huge favourite among fans in Malaysia”.
Related:  'Panas Talk with Vikadakavi' is Set to Bring The Heat on 19 May!Euan also said, “We are accelerating our innovation muscle to provide customers with an unparalleled viewing experience across all screens, through our Ultra and Ulti Boxes and Astro GO. Customers using these products can immediately enjoy the full functionalities of the new Astro viewing experience across linear TV, On Demand, Cloud Recording and Continuous Viewing.”
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The Commercial Director of Astro, Azlin Arshad said, “Astro’s all-new packages are specially curated and designed to meet our customers’ diverse entertainment preferences, all at an amazing value. Watch Netflix’s premiering titles Red Notice and Squid Game side by side with Disney+ Hotstar’s Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Jungle Cruise or HBO’s And Just Like That and Succession, in addition to a wide variety of Astro’s own Korean, Asian and local favourites such as Maharaja Lawak Mega, Gegar Vaganza, Dukun Diva and many more.”
“Customers have the choice to remain on their current packs, but we know that many will want to upgrade to the exciting new packs to stream all the amazing content from our streaming partners and enjoy a big-screen experience,” he added.
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The new Astro experience has been particularly created to empower users, allowing them to access all of their favourite shows in one spot.
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Ajith Kumar Launches New Motorcycle Touring Company : Embrace The Twists, Turns, And Open Roads Ahead

Are you a motorcycle lover? Then you should be happy to hear this amazing news. Our Thala, Ajith Kumar, has launched his own motorcycle touring company. The actor made the big announcement through his PR manager, Suresh Chandra, on Monday, May 22.
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It seems that today rather than acting and movies, our Thala Ajith Kumar prefers motorcycles and road trips. The actor has announced his new business venture into a motorbike touring company while also working on his upcoming movie Vidaa Muyarchi. Thala Ajith announced in a formal press release that he is launching a touring business called AK Moto Ride that will serve passionate bike riders all over India. Through the new business, he will offer a fleet of well-kept superbikes that can be rented for rides throughout India and in a few other foreign countries.
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Our beloved Ajith Kumar, the top Tamil actor, made a personal announcement in a statement to the media.The statement read, “I have long loved and lived by this quote: ‘Life is a beautiful ride. Embrace the twists, turns, and open roads ahead.’ I am now pleased to share that I will be channelling my passion for motorcycles and the outdoors into a professional endeavour, through a motorcycle touring company, AK Moto Ride. ”
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He further added, “AK Moto Ride will offer avid riders, adventure enthusiasts, and wanderlust seekers tours that explore not only the scenic landscapes of India but also exotic international roads. With an unwavering commitment to safety and comfort, AK Moto Ride will provide a fleet of meticulously maintained adventure touring superbikes, ensuring reliability and performance throughout the tours. Professional guides well-versed in the intricacies of motorcycle tours and with extensive knowledge of local customs and traditions will offer riders a seamless and immersive experience from start to finish.”
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Keerthy Suresh Debuts In Bollywood With Ajay Devgan

B-town seems to be the end goal for most South Indian actors who have been strategically planning the moves to join the battle of the Khans.
One of South Indians biggest female actors, Keerthy Suresh, is no different. After playing the lead in the multilingual film Mahanati (Nadigayar Thilagam in Tamil), Keerthy’s career reached it’s pinnacle and opened many opportunities, including an invitation to B-town.
Keerthy Suresh as the late Savithri in Mahanathi
Keerthy will be starring in a film opposite Ajay Devgan, in a biopic of Indian football player and coach, Syed Abdul Rahim. The film is directed by Amit Sharma of Badhaai Ho fame and produced by Boney Kapoor. Keerthy will play the wife of Syed (played by Ajay Devgan) as they narrate the chronicles of India’s football team’s glory from 1950 to 1963.
Ajay Devgan will be playing the role of national football coach, Syed Abdul Rahim
Keerthy shared her excitement about this role by saying, “I am elated and honoured to be a part of such a great story. This is a film that will make every Indian proud. I believe this is a story that doesn’t belong to any specific region or language of India but is a great Indian story that the world should know.”
The film shooting will commence in June 2019.
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JUST IN: UUM Has Not Prohibited Students From Showing Solidarity For The Late Vinosiny

The untimely death of a 21-year-old undergraduate, Vinosiny Sivakumar from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) has come as a huge shock for her family, friends and surely the entire nation whom are still awaiting for an official statement from the university.
Recently, after a huge debate sparked by a statement released by UUM stating a ban on their students from engaging in Vinosiny Sivakumar’s death, they have just cleared the air by issuing another statement stressing that they are not prohibiting any students from showing solidarity to the late Vinosiny.
On 27th May, a statement was issued by the UUM vice-(student chancellor’s affairs) office stating that it effectively prohibits students from staging any vigils in memory of the 21-year-old student or seeking justice for her death.
“UUM hopes students remain calm and reminds them not to get involved in any activity or organise activities such as forums or dialogues, or make any statements, speculations, assumptions, or opinions regarding this case,” it had stated.
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In that statement, it can be seen that UUM warned that they might take disciplinary action against the students if they find any student violating this instruction or any of the rules.
That statement has raged the attention of many netizens expressing the point of freedom of speech being jeopardised.
The gag order was issued after UUM promised not to hide the circumstances surrounding the death of the accountancy student. Although the student’s death has been over a week, UUM’s lack of transparency has led to angst against the university.
In response to the previous statement that was issued, UUM released a new notice on 31st May 2022 stressing that there is no prohibition on students showing solidarity.
Related:  First Sanitary Pad Bank Project In Universiti Utara Malaysia“For information, the university did not prohibit any student from engaging in any activity to show solidarity over the death of the late Vinosiny A/P R Sivakumar,”
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“However, the university has advised students to always be careful in any action as the case is still under investigation by the authorities.” remarked UUM’s Corporate Communication department in the statement.
Meanwhile, Vinosiny’s father has now filed a police report alleging the university’s Sintok campus authorities of negligence. As per Sivakumar, he filed the report as he was displeased with his daughter’s death, and to ensure the students’ safety precautions and the way her death was handled.
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In the absence of a post-mortem result, the police have yet to confirm the cause of death.
The death of the Bachelor of Accounting (IS) with Hons second-year student was discovered after her roommate found her lifeless corpse in the room while wearing headphones attached to her laptop. This news honestly startled the whole university alumni community, friends, and especially her family, who only met her a week before her sudden death.
More updates to follow!
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“I Signed Without Reading The Script”, Says Vijay Sethupathi

Who wouldn’t want to star in a movie alongside the Superstar, Rajinikanth? Forget about supporting roles, we’d be happy to even be an extra somewhere in the back and breathe the same air as him.
Which is why we are not too surprised by a revelation by Vijay Sethupathi – who has signed on a new film that also stars Thalaivar. According to the Pizza actor, he signed on to the film without even reading the script. However, it was not so much because of Rajinikanth, but rather the good friendship he has with Karthik Subbaraj.

In an interview with radio channel Suryan FM, he said, “Thanks to the relationship I share with Karthik, I blindly signed the film.” Vijay Sethupathi also said that he is looking to learn from as much as he can from the 67-year-old legend.
Vijay Sethupathi played the leading role is Karthik Subbaraj’s directorial debut, Pizza.
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Malaysian Indians, Please STOP Doing These 8 Things

Since fellow Malaysian Indians are always so busy trying to tell others what to do, we have compiled a list of 8 things that we think Malaysian Indians need to STOP doing.
1. Calling yourself Pw1NcEs$ or OwNt4gE on your social media handles

The bane that seems to have swept teenagers and young adults is the trend of using these ridiculous prefixes before their actual names, and typing LyK3 d1S. Looks like even the autocorrect function on most smartphones are baffled by these horrific spelling errors. While we are on that, what does owntage mean anyway? That your partner owns you?
2. Drinking outside liquor stores

The adage goes, “Outside every liquor store, there will be people drinking on the road.” Right smack in the middle of the housing area of SS3, Petaling Jaya, lies an eminent liquor store. Every day, as dusk falls, this area becomes a port for sirantha kudimagans of PJ. This becomes a problem when they create a ruckus in the dead of night, or urinate in the drains of the houses adjacent to the liquor store. Don’t get us wrong, we love a stiff drink after a long day, or better yet, as the weekend beckons. But really, do we have to do it in a housing area? Let’s not perpetuate the India Mabuk maxim!
3. Gendang-ing and singing in restaurants

The Indian race is one that is bestowed with incredible artistic abilities, and we love to sing. Most of us are also blessed with the innate ability to drum a beat on any hard surface. While that is fantastic, it can become a nuisance to others when this occurs in a public place, such as a restaurant. Sing to your hearts content at home or drive up to Brickfields and hit that awesome Tamil karaoke joint!
4. Cat calling

Making that weird kissing sound with your lips pursed together isn’t going to get that girl to turn around and come running towards you. Heck, that doesn’t even happen in B-grade Tamil movies! Cat calling is sexual harrassment. Bizarrely enough, society dusts it off as minor and harmless, and tells us to get used to this atrocious behaviour, with an emphasis on protecting ourselves and not walking alone. Let’s think. If we walk around constantly with a partner, the cat callers are simply going to wolf whistle at the next beautiful creature that walks their way. That isn’t solving the problem, that’s just making it someone else’s. And NO, CAT CALLING/WOLF WHISTLING/MAKING WEIRD SOUNDS WHEN SOMEONE WALKS PAST YOU IS NOT A COMPLIMENT!
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When Indians walk past each other at a mall or in a restaurant, a staring competition ensues. This could be due to a few factors. A popular opinion is that there are so few of us, that when we see another brown skinned person, we feel “Oh my goodness, there’s another one of us!” The more polite version is “Oh, i was just trying to place this person, she looks so familiar.” Dear Malaysian Indians, stop staring at each other like that lah!
6. Pretending like we cannot speak our mother tongue

Come on guys, what is so embarassing about speaking your mother tongue? Yes English is important, but how many people can say that they are trilingual or multilingual like us Malaysians!
7. Wallowing in self pity

How often have you heard these lines, “Our skin wont get opportunities like these,” or “We don’t stand a chance because we merely tumpang here,” or “Why bother? Indians never get anything here.”
My dearest Malaysian Indians, yes we may have all faced troubled times, but attributing that to the country and to our heritage isn’t going to do us any good. The only thing in the world that we can control is ourselves, so there really is no point in having a defeatist attitude. Where there is a will, there is a way and wallowing in self pity because we are a minority is definitely not the way.
8. The crab mentality

As quoted by Rajinikanth in Kabali, the crab mentality is a common trait among Malaysian Indians.
The metaphor refers to a bucket of live crabs, some of which could easily escape, but other crabs pull them back down to prevent any from getting out, ensuring the group’s collective demise. Let’s start being proud of each other, instead of being jealous. Remember, success defines itself differently to every individual, and it isn’t finite. That’s right, success is infinite and there is enough of it to go around. Let’s be smart crabs that push each other up and get cracking on this new dawn of a nation!
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Maintain SOP Compliances To Avoid ‘Deepavali Cluster’

And the wait is finally over!
New standard operating procedures (SOPs) were released by the National Security Council (NSC) in conjunction with the upcoming Deepavali celebrations. In a statement on Thursday, 28th October, the ministry said the guidelines in each state will vary according to the stage of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) they are in.
The states that are in Phase Three of the NRP are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Sabah, and Sarawak. Meanwhile, the federal territories of Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, and Labuan, as well as Selangor, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, and Melaka are in Phase Four.
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Check out the list of SOPs that has been implemented in several areas:
For those in Phase Three of NRP

Religious activities and prayers in temples (or non-Muslim houses of worship) are allowed only for fully-vaccinated individuals.
Attendance limits are subject to the precise size of the prayer space while taking into account one-metre safe distancing.
Religious activities are allowed specifically between the following duration:

6.00 am to 2.00 pm
4.00 pm to 10.00 pm

No dine-in is allowed at the temples (or non-Muslim houses of worship) – food is only allowed to be distributed in packages.

For those in Phase Four of NRP

Religious activities and prayers in temples (or non-Muslim houses of worship) are allowed only for fully-vaccinated individuals.
Attendance limits are subject to the precise size of the prayer space while taking into account one-metre safe distancing.
Religious activities are allowed only during the allocation time period set out for prayers for non-Islamic religious activities.
No dine-in is allowed at the temples (or non-Muslim houses of worship) – food is only allowed to be distributed in packages.

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In addition to that, the ministry also stated that general activities in conjunction with Deepavali such as parades are also not allowed. Deepavali bazaars are allowed but subject to the approval and monitoring of local authorities.
“Cemetery visits are also only authorised for fully vaccinated people in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for non-Muslim burial in the various phases of the NRP,” the ministry added.
To make this festive celebration special, make sure to practise safe social distancing with one another but a close Deepavali with your loved ones. Wishing everyone a blessed Deepavali!
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Music Composer Darbuka Siva Becomes A Debut Director With ‘Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee’!

Music composer Darbuka Siva will be donning the director’s hat for the film Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee. The announcement about the music composer’s directorial debut is out officially now with the producers revealing it in the social media.

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Besides directing this film, Darbuka Siva will also be composing the music for Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee. Sameer Bharath Ram is bankrolling the project under his banner Super Talkies. Sujith Sarang will be cranking the camera for this venture with Sreejith Saranj in charge of the editing.
Reports are that the shooting of this film is over and the details about its release date will be revealed soon.
When ENPT begin, Siva’s identity was kept a secret for a long time. The makers promoted him as Mr. X to create curiosity amongst fans. The idea paid off as the songs were extremely well received. There were rumors that AR Rahman was the composer of the album after the phenomenal response to the first single of the album. For months, the makers dodged every speculation and maintained secrecy about the composer’s name.
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#StayHomeStayTraditional With Us This Chithirai Puthandu, Vaisakhi and Vishu

Chithirai Puthandu, Vaisakhi and Vishu are around the corner and we aren’t letting the extended Movement Control Order here in Malaysia bring us down. Varnam Malaysia invites you to join our #StayHomeStayTraditional Instagram challenge.

All you need to do on the 14th of April is this

Take a picture of yourself and your family or housemates decked in traditional attire
Post it on your Instagram handle
Tag @varnammalaysia and use the hashtag #StayHomeStayTraditional
Set your Instagram profile to public on 14th April 2020

This isn’t one of those fleeting Instagram challenges, there are actual prizes! Winners will be judged based on four categories
The Rocking Rani,
Best dressed lady will win an exclusive gift from Kancheevaram Weaves By ZOBHA

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Best dressed man takes home an exclusive gift from Fabindia

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This photo, featuring an entire family all dressed up in their traditional outfits will receive exclusive gifts from all 3 sponsors above.
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All gifts will be delivered to winners after the MCO is lifted.
This year, it isn’t going to be easy to celebrate Chittirai Puthandu, Vaisakhi or Vishu. The spirit of our celebrations, however, can go on in full swing within our homes. We are really excited to see you all dressed up for the festivals! #StayHomeStayTraditional
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STR Clarifies On His Wedding Rumours!

STR is all set to start work on director Venkat Prabhu’s next, Maanaadu, which is said to be a political entertainer.

Rumour has it that STR is all set to tie the knot in an arranged match.
The actor has issued a statement and put an end to all the speculations. Here’s what he said,
“My journey and bonding with media and press goes long way back in time. It has played a vital role in my life beyond career. If not for their love and support, I wouldn’t have been a part of million families, who consider me as their own brother and son.”
He went on to say that he owes them a lot for being a great pillar even when he was completely going through adverse situations in his life.
“Having been a part of this industry from my childhood, I have always respected them not merely as elders, but my mentors, who have exhibited their genuineness patting my shoulders and giving good criticisms that helped me improvise my skills.”
STR added that he is very happy that his brother got married recently.

“In particular, I have been coming across some rumours involving my marriage. I would like to make it clear that there are no such plans as of now and I will make the affirmation regarding this at the appropriate time through the proper channel.”
He went on to thank his fans and well wishers for all the love and support he has received.
Why is everyone so obsessed with Simbu’s personal life? It does not even matter if he does get married or not! Marriage is not the ultimate goal!
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Director AL Vijay To Get Married To Dr R Aishwarya!

AL Vijay, in a note to the press on Saturday, has announced his marriage to Dr R Aishwarya.
Calling the press not just his friends, but his family, Vijay said it’s an arranged marriage and will be held as a private ceremony in July.
The director was earlier married to actor Amala Paul but the couple got divorced in 2017.
“Just like everyone, my life travelled through different stages involving success, failure, joy and pain. But what stood by me through all such occasions is the strong support from the press media,” he said.
Vijay is the director of many hit movies in Tamil including Kireedam, Thaandavam, Madraspattinam and Devai Thirumagal, which won him the Tamil Nadu State Award for Best Director.
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NGK Trailer: Suriya, Suriya And More Suriya

The trailer of Suriya’s long awaited film, NGK was released yesterday. Much to our (lack of) surprise, the film centers around Suriya, Suriya and you guessed it, more Suriya.
The two minute trailer narrates a story of a man, NGK, and his journey to help his country by way of becoming a politician, in spite of threats from current politicians. Of course the trailer has to begin with a long shot of Suriya standing in a crowd that is chanting “NGK” in the background.
We are reminded numerous times in of his love for the country in the trailer, and we shudder to this how much more this is going to be emphasized in the film.

Suriya’s NGK is often angry in the trailer, which is replete with numerous fight scenes. The gore gets a little overwhelming at times as Suriya screams a dialogue at what appears to be a podium, covered in blood. It is fascinating how the Tamil audience has come to accept such bloodiness without batting an eyelid.
To expect Suriya’s co stars, Rakul Preet Singh and Sai Pallavi to have more than their 3 second long appearances in the trailer would be delusional. Rakul, however, has a fight scene where she dangles mid-air to fight Suriya, all of which takes a whole 2 seconds in the trailer. I mean, how dare we take any attention away from Suriya?

The music by Yuvan Shankar Raja adds suspense to NGK, although it would have been nice to hear something other than the music from the teaser.
The punch dialogues pack a punch, for sure. At one point he says “Endha oru miga periya vishayama irundhalum adhoda aaniverr la irundhu aarambikradhu dhaan azhagu,” right before emerging with a clean, starched white kurta and a pottu.
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No politician will be successful in Tamil Nadu, without uttering the secret password, FARMERS. So Suriya sits under a banyan tree, in protest, perhaps, along with a group of people who appear to be farmers. Farmer representation: check.
Selvaraghavan, the director of NGK, is known for his depiction of eccentric protagonists in his films. This film appears no different. A lady tells us at the end, “Indha naatula ovvonum oru vidhamana paithiyam. Aana ivanuku indha naatu melaiye paithiyam,” Well, alright then.
NGK will hit the screens on the 31st of May.
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Indian High Commission Kuala Lumpur Moves to Setapak

Indian High Commission Kuala Lumpur (IHCKL) will shift to Wisma HRIH Lotus, Jalan Pahang, Setapak effective 24th February.
Labour related assistance pertaining to Indian foreign workers will continue at their current premises on Jalan Mont Kiara until further notice.

In a statement, the high commission said that public services such as passport, visa, OCI and consular affairs will remain closed on 20th and 21st February and resume at the new location beginning 24th February 2020.
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Alleged Sexual Offender Vairamuthu Joins Mani Ratnam’s Next Film!

Ever since #MeToo movement in the Tamil film industry, Vairamuthu has been accused for sexual misconduct. Singer and dubbing artist Chinmayi was the first person to speak up about this and did not mind taking the risk involved.
“My workplace is mostly clean, save for some bad apples. I call Vairamuthu (Sir) out alone and I dare. The staff at Vairamuthu sir’s office KNOW. His closest confidants know. They are also his enablers. Vairamuthu sir, you KNOW what you did. With due respect your #TimesUp. I don’t care if I ever sing or dub in this industry ever. This is my story. And this is the truth,” she wrote on Twitter.
He has written beautiful lyrics and I will not take that away from him. I just hope the victims he has allegedly harassed get their justice.
I do understand that one of the biggest weakness with the #MeToo movement is false accusations. However, I also do believe that no 2 women would come together to simply “get attention” or do this for a “cheap publicity stunt”. I am sure that there are other ways to do that without going through this much trouble.
Chinmayi has also been very vocal about how her life changed after her speaking out about her story. She also said that  she has been banned from the South Indian cine, television artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union for speaking up.
She has powered through so much for speaking out! Hopefully she gets her justice soon!
“There is a concerted attempt to silence survivors of sexual assault. My career is almost over. Only because I dared to speak up and found the courage to stick to my stand. I am the target of vicious social media abuse for exposing my perpetrator. They ask why it took me so long to complain. These are all attempts to silence survivors and to ensure the #MeToo movement dies down,” Chinmayi said.
Related:  Is Actor Simbu Reuniting With Mani Ratnam For STR50?Earlier today, it was confirmed that Vairamuthu joined Mani Ratnam’s next flick, Ponniyin Selvan.
To quote our one of our articles, Life’s Good For The Tamil #Metoo Accused, life indeed is good for Vairamuthu. His career keeps getting better. My question is that, why should the alleged victims suffer? Why should they be not treated equally?
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EXCLUSIVE: Rabbit Mac Pushing Boundaries By Introducing ‘FUTURE FRESH’

With fresh stories and perspectives, FUTURE FRESH 2020 are elevating hip-hop higher than ever before!
Hip-hop is a competitive genre where only the best and outstanding ones survive.  Psycho.unit’s Rabbit Mac is exclusively bringing FUTURE FRESH 2020, Malaysia’s Tamil Hip Hop showcase by introducing new and potential rappers into the local rapping scene. Slated to be the first annual YouTube series in the local Hip Hop community, the series will emphasise on showcasing their style, skills, bars and rap flow.

In an exclusive telephone conversation with Varnam, Rabbit Mac revealed that a total of 40 budding rappers are on the rise. Meanwhile, FUTURE FRESH also introduces a co-genre ‘Tamil TrapHop 2020’ which is a crossover between Trap and Tamizh Rap. This would be the first Tamizh rap cypher series showcasing the freshest Tamizh emcees and producers of 2020.
The Tamil Hip-Hop industry has grown rapidly in these last few years, hence the rap scene is the surest way to build a lane for the unique rap brand we hear now. The industry has witnessed many greats over the years featuring rapper extraordinaire’ Rabbit Mac, Yogi B, Roshan Jamrock from K Town Clan and McSyze. For this project, Rabbit Mac will be collaborating with his entertainment label PU4LYF Entertainment, Plastic Entertainment, Spinnup Asia, JD Sports Malaysia, Monster Energy, and Retro Group Asia.

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If you dream of becoming a rapper and want to hear the audiences cheer you on when you drop a beat, this is your chance to live your dream!
Tag your rapping, free-styling or beat making videos and hashtag #futurefresh2020! All the very best!
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WATCH: Radikaa Makes a Comeback with Chithi 2!

Radikaa, one of the most versatile actors in the Tamil film industry, is well-known for her TV serials. When news emerged of the revival of her ’90s blockbuster mega serial Chithi 2, her fans went berserk.
As a Pongal treat, Sun TV has released a promo for Chithi 2, that will be premiering at 9.00 pm on their channel on January 27, Monday.
The short clip begins with a long shot of a rice field, a flock of ducks running through the ridge, establishing the setting of Chithi 2. A young girl in search of someone and the colourful, elaborate visuals lead us to Radikaa (cue the iconic call “Chithiii”), dressed in a bright green and pink saree.

என்ன 90's kids ரெடியா…?சும்மா வேற லெவல் நினைவுகள்ல மிதக்கத் தயாராகுங்கள்…!!#சித்தி2 ஜனவரி 27 முதல் இரவு 9 மணிக்கு உங்கள் #சன்டிவி – யில் காணத்தவறாதீர்கள்.#Chithi2 #Chithi2OnSunTV #ChithiIsBack #SunTV #SociallySun@realradikaa pic.twitter.com/WbNBviaWdk
— Sun TV (@SunTV) January 15, 2020

The series debuted on TV in 1999, ran for 467 episodes, ending in 2001. Housework and homework would cease in all Malaysian Tamil households at 9.30 pm sharp on weekdays, as the family gathered in front of the television and sat through the five minute long intro song of Chithi.
It is fair to say that Chithi firmly established Tamil television serials led by women, and since then, many have been made on similar lines. Production house Radaan, founded by Radikaa Sarathkumar, made Chithi and other successful shows; Arasi, Selvi and Chellame, all starring her.
Radikaa, who has had most of her serials telecast on Sun TV. She is also actively part of films. Last seen in Market Raja MBBS, she has Vaanam Kottatum, Dhruva Natchathiram, Jail, and Kuruthi Aattam among other films up for release this year.
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Ghayathri Suresh Hauls Gold Medal At Virtual International All Martial Arts Online E-championship Kata

A true karate champion is coming up slowly!
In Malaysia, sports is still regarded as least important to academic success. Yes, nothing can surpass academic achievements, it guarantees one’s future success. But sports is equally vital in giving birth to future athletes, renowned and accomplished sportsmen and sportswomen alike. Sports is empowering and must be encouraged by schools and parents alike. It helps develop character and strength at the same time propel a child to face the world.
One such story of a girl who fulfilled her sports dream is Ghayathri Suresh who made headlines after clinching a gold medal on her debut at the International All Martial Arts Online E-championship Kata in the 13-14 age category.

Ghayathri who hails from Sungai Petani, Kedah was Malaysia’s sole representative who has been training under the Kedah Mawashi-geri Karate Academy. Suresh Mariappan, the academy founder and trainer who is also the father of Ghayathri spent years whipping his students into gold medal material.
More than 1,000 participants from 29 countries participated in the competition which was hosted by the World Martial Arts Development Organization in Sri Lanka on 28th January.
Congratulations Ghayathri Suresh!
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Malaysians Staying Home, Keeping Safe Will Be My Best Birthday Gift – Dr Noor Hisham

“On the occasion of my birthday Tuesday (April 21), the most special gift for me will be if Malaysians remain staying at home and observe high hygiene standards,” said Director General of Health of the Malaysian Ministry of Health, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah with a smile.
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham has done a wonderful job by coordinating efforts to address the COVID-19 outbreak in Malaysia. He has been lauded by parties both locally and internationally for his straightforward and calm approach in handling the Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia.
Speaking to Bernama, he sent a message asking all Malaysians to stay at home in compliance with the movement control order (MCO) as a birthday gift in an effort to break the Covid-19 infection chain that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide.
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On the eve of his birthday, Dr Noor Hisham brought good news on the Covid-19 outbreak saying that the number of new positive cases recorded in Malaysia on Monday was the lowest since March 12 with 36 cases and no deaths reported.
Noor Hisham, who is also a surgeon, holds a Master’s Degree in Surgery and a Doctorate of Medicine from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
The Varnam team wishes  Datuk Dr Noor Hisham a very happy birthday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kavin Jay – The Grumpy Malaysian Comedian Takes On The World

Kavin Jay is a name that needs to introduction. He may call himself the grumpiest comedian in Malaysia, but his passion for the craft shines with every show he undertakes. Kavin is one of two Malaysians who have their own show on Netflix, his being the stand up comedy Everybody Calm Down.
Since its release in February 2018, the show has gone on to become a hit internationally. Kavin now travels the world to perform at numerous sold out shows, always staying true to the Malaysian identity he holds dearly, with his grumpy persona in tow.
Kavin talks to the Varnam team about his journey in Malaysian stand up comedy, and what lies ahead.

Varnam (V): How has life changed since Everybody Calm Down premiered on Netflix?
Kavin Jay (K): It has been incredible. I got a lot of attention outside Malaysia. It was great because I got to travel and do more shows abroad. It was a huge leap for me.
You know, I thought my sense of humour will only appeal to Southeast Asians, but it really grew past this region. An American publication rated me in the top 10 comedies on Netflix. An Australian portal later ranked me in the top 100 stand up comedy specials of all time, alongside eminent comedians, some of whom I have grown up watching!

V: Now that you are approaching a worldwide audience, has the Malaysian Indian comedic element in you taken a back seat, for the Malaysian to stand out?
K: Well, it is in the back seat, but it’s still in the car. When I perform abroad, it is easier for me to identify as Malaysian, rather than Malaysian Indian. But in my stories about my family and my upbringing, there is that Indian value that I bring forward.
My message is – no matter how you grow up, we all had a similar childhood. Let’s look at the similarities we share instead of our differences. As an Asian kid, no matter where you grew up, it is always going to be the same – your parents will keep plastic bags for the rest of your lives, you get beaten up by them because it is entertaining, that kind of thing.
My message is – no matter how you grow up, we all had a similar childhood. your parents will keep plastic bags for the rest of your lives, you get beaten up by them because it is entertaining, that kind of thing.
V: True that! Part of your material is about being heavy, but you cleverly perform without punching down on fat people. Is this a calculated move?
K: It comes in naturally to me, because I am heavy. I don’t ever want to punch down. I don’t want to ever make someone uncomfortable because of what I say. But sometimes, I do fail at that and say the wrong things. My intentions, however, are always clear.
I know what its like to be punched down as a fat person, as a minority, as a person with social anxiety and a learning disability.
Whenever I write a joke, I’m always thinking, how will this affect somebody else. Every comedian has a line that they wont cross. Mine is that I don’t want to offend anyone. Whenever I think about what’s funny, it’s never about people themselves, it’s more about the situation that I’m in.
People often think that when you do comedy, there must always be a target, the butt of the jokes. But the target doesn’t have to be a person, it could be a situation. For example, one of my jokes on Everybody Calm Down is about flying, and it is the situation that I am making fun of. It is not a “Nobody should be fat” kind of thing. Its never about that.

V: So are there any topics that you consciously avoid while writing your material?
K: I avoid talking about religion, because I don’t know enough about religion to make fun of it. Women’s rights is another topic I avoid. I grew up in a household of 7 aunties, who are stronger than anyone else I know. One slap from them and I will end up in the middle of the road! So I have never had the need to poke fun at women.
I grew up in a household of 7 aunties, who are stronger than anyone else I know. One slap from them and I will end up in the middle of the road!
V: Your comedic character is this whinging, angry grumbler. Is this a reflection of how you really are?
K: It is actually an amplification of who I am! I get very annoyed at the littlest of things, but the big things wash over me. For example, when someone rams into my car from the back, I get out of my car and I’m like “It’s fine, that’s why we have insurance,” But show me a tree blocking a sign board and I’m like “Argh, why do you do this to me!”

V: Who are some of the comedians in our region that you look up to?
K: Harith Iskandar, for sure. He has been doing this for 20 to 30 years. Harith really paved the way for stand up comedy in Malaysia, and without him, we wouldn’t even have this industry. My favourite comedian in Malaysia is Douglas Lim. He has a knack for noticing what’s on people’s minds, and writing it out. It’s literally on the tip of your tongue, and you’ll hear him perform it. Simply brilliant.
V: You have groomed a few of the younger comedians like Keren Baladevan, Prakash Daniel and Brian Tan, tell us about that.
K: I wouldn’t use the word groomed at all! With these guys, I could see their talent immediately. And while I did guide them along the way, I cannot claim any credit to where they are now. They have taken my guidance and they know how to apply it. Many don’t.  Keren, Prakash and Brian have done really well.
Keren Baladevan (left) and Kavin host The Macha Men Podcast.
V: Was that the reason you chose to do The Macha Men Podcast with Keren?
K: Keren and I are good friends, and we have really good chemistry. We talk all the time, and one day I thought, hey, let’s do a podcast. But we didn’t want to do the age-old trope where comedians just talk about comedy. I personally find a lot of podcasts syok sendiri (full of oneself). The Macha Men Podcast is different in the sense that we give out a lot of information. So, even if you don’t find it funny, you’ll get plenty of interesting information on topics ranging from Mona Fendi to the assassination of Kim Jong-un to Sybil Karthigesu.
V: Would you recommend a career in stand up comedy?
K: I would recommend it, but with caution. People often think that stand up comedy is just “Aiyah, just go up there, tell a few jokes and you will make money,” This is not true! It takes years of dedication, hard work and perseverance for you to make a decent amount of money.
I am doing this full time now, only because I have put in 13 years of work. There’s no such thing as instant success. Nobody is going to pay you thousands to tell a few jokes if they don’t know who you are. And for them to know who you are, you need to work hard and put yourself out there, and that includes going to open mic sessions and struggling to get laughs.
Working your way up in stand up comedy is akin to going to medical college.
Working your way up in stand up comedy is akin to going to medical college. You don’t enjoy the process, but you have to put in the time, and eventually when you graduate, you hope to get into a good hospital. It is a lot of investment in yourself.

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V: We hear that you’re dipping your toes in training next..
K: Honestly, I have never backed down from a challenge. I’ve wanted to share my presentation skills with people, but I never knew how. I mean, sure, I can talk about being a comedian but not many people want to be comedians. And yet, there are so many things that I go through as a comedian that people can learn from. So when I was approached to conduct this session, I thought this could be beneficial to people who want to improve themselves.
V: Fantastic. And on the career front, what’s next for Kavin Jay?
K: I am never a person to set goals. I used to do that, and I got very disappointed when they weren’t met. Right now, I don’t set goals, I just work towards making myself better. Being on Netflix wasn’t a goal, but when it happened, I was elated. Different people have different methods of motivation, and this just works for me.
What do I really want to do? I want to tour the USA, Europe and Asia. And it is already happening! I’m going to perform in China next month, and have planned to travel to Australia and Los Angeles next year. I want to take this Malaysian sense of humour to the world, and tell them, “Eh, Malaysians can also be funny!”
Keep up with Kavin Jay’s journey to take on the world by heading to his website, or his Instagram page here. His podcast, The Macha Men Podcast, can be accessed here, or on Spotify.
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Bigg Boss 2: Kamal Haasan Slammed Ponnambalam’s Hypocrisy & It Was Epic

On the latest elimination episode of Bigg Boss Tamil 2, host Kamal Haasan seems to have redeemed himself for the misogynistic comments said a few episodes earlier. Could this be because of the backlash after that episode? Or is it because Vishwaroopam 2 is going to hit the screens soon? Either way, we are happy that he has said something positive, although he could have driven the point home with more veracity. Here’s what went down.
“Kalacharam has always been confusing to me, as Ponnambalam often speaks about,”

A 180 degree turn from his line a few weeks ago, saying that he will defend Ponnambalam at all costs. Kamal airs his puzzlement before he says that Tamil culture is not a right, and is merely an address. Cue applause. He then asks Ponnambalam what he really meant when he was admonishing the girls. Ponnambalam launches into a tiresome tirade where he says that he wants them to not just step into Tamil Nadu, but to make the people of Tamil Nadu happy. “Whatever you do, you must understand what the norm is and act accordingly. When you go to a party in a club, you can dress as needed. And when you go for a Ponggal celebration, you can dress as required there,” the contestant says.
People like Ponnambalam (and this is not limited to just one gender) need to get over themselves, and more importantly, get over their AGE. Yes you may be incredibly experienced because you’ve walked this earth longer, but you have no clue what it is like to be a Yashika or Aishwarya or any other young woman or person in 2018. Understand that every person has a different experience of life. Unless your advice is sought after, there is absolutely no need for you to impart this precious information to random people.
Next time you feel like giving some unsolicited advice, ZIP IT.
“I saw my grandmother, and then I saw Indira Gandhi, both widows led very different lives”

Kamal reinforces that women (or anyone, for that matter) are capable of doing something beyond social norms if they set their minds to it. Probably the only time that night, the audience cheers at the right time.
“Women may need to be respectful, but we need to be respectful towards women,”

Kamal Haasan says this before playing a video clip of Ponnambalam sitting on Yashika during a task to prevent her from moving, and him roughly pushing away Rithvika during another task. “If you complain that her leg touches yours, and that is disrespectful. What about you sitting on and pushing away women like that? That is equally disrespectful,”
Ponnamabalam continues grinning like a Cheshire cat throughout this, and does not show an iota of remorse or sadness.
“It is hypocrisy. You have two faces, one in jeans and one in veshti,”

Indeed it is. If you claim to be very respectful of women, but then hurl abuses to them when your emotions get the better of you, are you really respectful in the first place? The fact that people feel the need to tell women what to do and what to wear is a right that there really is no respect for women in the first place. If there was respect, you would let the person be, and not feel the need to tell them what to do.
Related:  Indian 3: Is Shankar Reuniting With Kamal Haasan Again?“Don’t tell women that you cannot be this way, and you need to be that way. Ask my daughters,”

In fact, let’s not tell anyone this, regardless of gender. Sure, tell your kids. But do you think telling adults this will work in any way? It may make YOU feel better. It may make you feel like you have made a monumental change in their minds. But no, you’re just wasting your energy and time by doing so. Please stop telling people how to live.
“Change your heart/perception, if your heart/perception is bad, you’ll always see bad.”

Yashika asks for the public not to judge women by their dressing. A crop top may reveal a woman’s midriff, but then again, so does a saree. “Athu avanga paarvaiyile irruku,” This could not be more apt. If you look at women as creatures to fulfill your sexual desires, you will always see that in every woman that walks by, no matter how they are dressed. This is particularly prevalent in Tamil Nadu. Women who are covered up, dupatta and all, are still ogled at by men. Start looking at people as people, not male, female, Indian, Malay, Chinese and so on.
Kamal Haasan echoes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
“What does a woman have to do? Pottu or not?”

Kamal Haasan shares an anecdote, how a woman wearing a large pottu is berated, and a woman who chooses not to wear a pottu is also rebuked. This dilemma extends to beyond a pottu and beyond the female gender. Whatever one does, there is bound to be a party that is unhappy with it. So what can we do about it? Just live your life, and do you.
While the studio audience may not be very receptive to what Kamal Haasan said, we hope that this will change the mindset of people who cannot seem to see men and women as equal. At the end of the day, if a person sees himself in everyone around him, it would make the world a much happier place to live in.
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Amala Paul Thriller To Hit Screens Next Month

Amala Paul’s next film is Adho Andha Paravai Pola. The film is set to be an action thriller.
Directed by KR Vinoth, the film is about how an entrepreneur finds her way out of a forest she gets lost in. The film will also feature Ashish Vidyarthi and Samir Kochhar in leading roles with Jakes Bejoy composing the film’s music. The story is penned by Arun Rajagopalan, and promises to be one with plenty of plot twists to keep the audience at the edge of their seats.

A nature enthusiast herself, Amala treks regularly and was reportedly very excited to work on this project. Adho Andha Paravai Pola has been extensively shot in the lush jungles of the Western Ghats in Wayanad and Kerala. The film was shot completely in jungle interiors, about 2 kilometers past the inhabitable regions. The crew had to begin work before sunrise ans wrap up before dusk fell.
Adho Andha Paravai Pola will be Amala’s first full on action flick. The first look posters have revealed the According to director KR Vinoth, the film required Amala to do plenty of stunts without a body double and the actress took to it with ease. Shooting is now completed and Adho Andha Paravai Pola is set to release in January 2019.
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Padai Veeran Review: Dhana Sekaran Tackles A Controversial Subject Matter

I had a few options to choose from this week. I could have caught the Vijay Sethupathi movie, Oru Nalla Naal Paathu Solren. But judging by the trailer, it looked like a sorry excuse for a comedy, one with fart jokes and slapstick comedy so bad, you wish a child trafficker would have kidnapped you as a kid and gauged your eyes out. Then there’s Yemali starring Samuthirakani, and also Padai Veeran.
I chose Padai Veeran because I read that Dhanush (my favourite Indian actor right now, besides Rajnikanth) is a playback singer of one of the songs. I’m telling you all this simply because I’m desperately trying to figure out what to say about the movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drVNDPY_hTwVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Padaiveeran – Local Sarakka Foreign Sarakka (Making Video) | Dhanush | Karthik Raja | Vijay Yesudas (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drVNDPY_hTw)

Padai Veeran is a classic case of an interesting premise with a less than favourable execution. This movie marks Vijay Yesudas’ — the cop that got his ass whooped by Dhanush in Maari — debut as a leading man. Unlike many other young bucks who’re desperately trying to make it as a hero in Indian cinema (i.e. Udhayanidhi Stalin), Vijay Yesudas actually possesses the chops and charisma to carry a small budget masala.
Here, he plays a villager named Munish. The film starts off in entertaining fashion as a romantic dramedy set in a village. In a reverse Maari, we see Munish and his pack of idiotic buddies being a nuisance to everyone. They dance in temples and flirt with the Karnataka dances.
He then falls in love with a neighbourhood girl, played by Amritha. Unlike most actresses in your standard masalas, Amritha is actually given a character to embody. Here, she’s a hothead ruffian with a sharp tongue. She isn’t afraid to get involved in a verbal throwdown with our hero. Amritha isn’t on screen all that much, but when she is, she owns it, bringing a kind of swagger that reminds me of Keerthi Suresh.
To impress the girl (and also for free booze), Munish decides to leave his life of bumming around and become a police officer… or more accurately bribe his way there. But as the film chugged along, I wondered where it was going. Do not mistake my curiousness for intrigue.

And then Padai Veeran flips on its head and becomes a completely different film. Debut director Dhana Sekaran takes this lighthearted village dramedy and turns it into a loudspeaker, gushing messages about the caste system. I love the message, I hate the execution.
This isn’t to say a story about the caste system that has plagued rural India for the longest of time cannot take place within a narrative about family and romance. Take Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather, for instance, a film about gangsterism and mobs which heavily focus, not on shootouts and violence (though there are plenty of those too), but on family and romance. There we get thrown into what initially seems like a glamorous world. But as the layers are peeled, we realize that it’s just a life of suffering, even especially for the family members who are innocent.
In Padai Veeran we’re not thrown into a world where caste is regularly brought up. We don’t get to know many of the supporting characters who later have big roles to play. It is a regular romantic comedy that takes a hard left turn out of nowhere. As a result, it feels like a shoved-down-your-throat propaganda piece rather than a tale that unfolds organically.

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Considering this is his directorial debut, I have to commend Dhana Sekaran for trying to tackle a controversial subject matter. But there’s a big difference between trying and succeeding. And don’t even get me started on the ending — I get what Dhana Sekaran is going for, but holy shit is it absolutely nonsensical.
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Nayanthara’s Airaa Trailer Gives Us Chills

Okay, so this writer hates to admit that she is a bayanthakoli. And she made the grave mistake of watching Nayanthara’s next film, Airaa’s trailer at midnight. When nobody was home. And the streetlights outside her home appeared to be malfunctioning.
Airaa is a horror film written and directed by KM Sarjun. The film stars Nayanthara, Kalaiyarasan and Yogi Babu in the lead roles. The music is composed by Sundaramurthy KS, and it is one of the most anticipated films of the year, as Nayanthara is playing two roles in the film.

In an interview, actor Kalaiyarasan was quoted saying, “I got a call from Sarjun and he asked me if I could do a particular character in Airaa. I would say that in addition to horror, Airaa has an emotional angle, too. Everything, including the look and feel of this film, will be fresh for audiences.”
Sarjun, however, says that it is not only a horror film. “One portion of the film will have spine-chilling and enjoyable moments while the other one would be serious and emotional. We have tried delivering a wholesome entertainer, where audiences will have something to take home. I am thankful and owe a lot to couple of people who have been the main pillars of Airaa,”
The director also praised Nayanthara’s ability to assay both roles to a tee. “Her distinct and diverse performance in different roles helped us achieve what we actually wanted. I am sure Airaa will be a good treat for audiences,”
Airaa will release on the 28th of March.

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Varmaa Trailer: Can Dhruv Vikram Carry Out This Meaty Role?

Many might assume that Dhruv Vikram can be grouped with other celebrity youngins. You know, the ones who can’t act for nuts, but make the cut because of their parental influence like Aishwarya Arjun, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Sibiraj.
But Dhruv looks to be in a class of his own. His first movie, Varmaa, sees the 19 year old assay the lead role. The film is the remake of 2017 Arjun Reddy, where Vijay Devarakonda played the protagonist.
The trailer of Varmaa has just been released, and we have to say, the youngster does an impressive job. The film appears to swing back and forth between the life of a college student and that of the surgeon he turns out to be. The red blooded college student role comes easily to the actor, understandably. But he carries out the role of a disturbed surgeon with ease, and doesn’t look awkward in the romantic scenes, one of which he shares with Raiza Wilson.

Megha stars opposite Dhruv in the film, and her role is forgettable. She is perhaps just another one of those actresses who will make a career of being arm candy.
A female actor who does stand out is Eswari Rao of Kaala fame. The on screen chemistry between Eswari and Dhruv is remarkable, just from the trailer.

Directed by Bala, Varmaa is a scene by scene remake of Arjun Reddy. But the director has surely brought his touch to it. We wouldn’t expect anything less from the visionary who brought us Sethu, Pithamagan and Paradesi.
Of course, with Tamil films, it is always advisable to manage one’s expectations. We can’t help but to let the excitement of Varmaa get to us, though! The film is set to release next month.
Do you think Varmaa will be a hit?

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Indian Fashion Edge 2.0 – The Pop Up Marketplace With Plenty of Surprises

The Indian Fashion Edge is back with its second installment this weekend! Head over to Agenda Suria Convention Centre, Subang Jaya on the 7th and 8th of March 2020 from 10.30 am to 9.00 pm to get to know your favourite online retailer and see their products in the flesh!

We speak to Vithya Shaline Jaggarao, the organiser of the Indian Fashion Edge, “This is our second event. The first one was held in September last year, and saw 41 vendors,” Vithya says that the pop up marketplace targets small startups who have a social media presence, “Our goal with Indian Fashion Edge is to provide a business opportunity to online retailers,”
Vithya Shaline Jaggarao, the brains behind Indian Fashion Edge
There are a few special things about this installment of Indian Fashion Edge. There will be more than 50 vendors present to showcase their products at the venue. “We are excited about this, as our vendors come from all areas,” Vithya says.
Last year’s Indian Fashion Edge
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, the pop up marketplace will be hosting a panel on the 8th of March at 3.00pm. Titled The Power of Young Women Entrepreneurs, this panel will see Vithya herself moderating the discussion on how a young woman can excel as an entrepreneur in today’s world.

The panelists for this event include Visha Devan, the CEO and founder of Trihamsa, GK Kaveta, the founder of GK Fashion Library and GK Kitchen, Rohini Katrikassi, the founder of Muruku Madness and Udhaya Sharmini, the founder of Colors of India Rheyshaz.
“With this talk, we want to appreciate the effort of women in entrepreneurship, and hope to inspire the rest with tips and tricks on how to sustain a business,” Vithya says. “We also want to break the many taboos that surround Indian women and create an awareness that women don’t need to live a life of dependence,”
“We also want to break the many taboos that surround Indian women and create an awareness that women don’t need to live a life of dependence,” – Vithya Shaline
Besides the panel and the bazaar, there will be a fun fashion show that will take place at Indian Fashion Edge 2.0.
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These are the Malaysian entrepreneurs who will be participating in the bazaar:
@gflounge.clothing – Clothing retailer
@mydesistyle – Desi outfits
@aathifashion – Ethnic wear
@varnamgallery – Women’s saree & accessories
@svasthik_collection – Unique bags
@aadai9 – Unique ethnic wear
@indian_thread_art – Ethnic accessories
@conjeevaram_by_samhithas – Indian fashion
@thevisha – Ethnic accessories
@theeba.saree_petticoat – Saree petticoat
@h.e.y.s.i.n.a.m.i.k.a – Jewellery
@kurta_kurthi_kids_collection Kid ethnic wear
@colorzclutches – Handmade clutches
@singing_bowl_tree – Handmade sarees
@cottonspice_boutique -Ethnic wear
@vipra_collection – Women’s accessories
@palace_of_laddoo – Handmade Ladoo
@medhini.studio – Women’s accessories
@ilaclutches – Unique clutches
@veshti_vamsam_collections – Veshtis & handloomed kanjivaram sarees
@thari_2_thari – Women’s sarees
@saimika_trends – Lehengas
@sutrabyrajkumaris – Women’s cotton
@perfectduoboutique – Handmade footwear
@devinaaz – Women’s sarees
@sharmag_1925 – Homemade sweets
@nikaashiselections – Women’s accessories
@anila_fashion_is_freedom – Ethnic wear
@shatiesboutique –  Women’s ethnic wear
@GK Fashion Library – Beauty & Fashion
@samyuktha_by_vicky – Women’s sarees
@colorsofindia_by_rheyshaz – Hand-weave sarees
@naira_ventures – Vegetarian organic homemade
@elanc.cosmetics – Cosmetic products
@jacobscornerachar – Homemade Achar
@ashes_stashes – Women’s accessories
@murukku_madness – Homemade murukku
@thaznesha_boutique – Women’s sarees
@shinyz_galleria – Women’s accessories
@bloomchand – Women and men ethnic wear
@yanasareecollections – Handloom kanchi sarees
@thasselzcollection – Handpicked sarees
@livsarees – Indian & fusion wear
@khindrass_trading – Batik collections
@Shamis Collection – Ethnic accessories
@mehndilovenights – Ethnic wears
@brownbutter.co – Brown butter cakes & cookies

Are you ready to enjoy International Women’s Day like never before? Head over to Indian Fashion Edge 2.0 this weekend!
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Namme Veetu Kalyanam is Going to Get Rid of Your Wedding Planning Woes!

Indian weddings are known bring some pretty annoying relatives out of the woodwork. As they come, they bring with them a list of expectations, issues and expenses, but no solution. Fret not, Namme Veetu Kalyanam Indian Wedding Expo 2020 is set to be YOUR extended family that will journey with you towards wedded bliss, thanks to some amazing vendors who are ready to do all the thinking for you!
All the expertise you need is going to be housed under one roof at Namme Veetu Kalyanam, organised by Asia Wedding Works, happening from the 3rd to the 5th of January 2020 at Midlands Convention Centre, Shah Alam. From photographers to  sweetmeat sellers, Namme Veetu Kalyanam has it all. There is also going to be a workshop, talk and an exhibition over the course of the three days.
A meet & greet session was held last Tuesday, at Midlands Convention Centre. The event saw a good turnout from the vendors and strategic partners as well as sponsors of Namme Veetu Kalyanam.
Sulochini did a fantastic job as the host of the meet & greet of Namme Veetu Kalyanam
Hosted by Sulochini, the event also featured the instrumental band, the Ghaandarvaz who entertained the crowd with a fusion of classical and cinematic songs throughout the evening.
The Ghaandarvaz
The Varnam team managed to catch up with a few of the sixty-odd vendors who will be exhibiting at Namme Veetu Kalyanam, here are a few to look out for.
Golden Dreams (GDU)

GDU, as they are fondly known, comprise of husband and wife team Uthayakumar and Santhi. “We’ve been in business for 7 years, and we specialise in photography and videography as well as wedding decorations,” reveals Santhi.
“We’ve covered destination weddings and pre-wedding photo shoots in Australia, Sri Lanka, Singapore and India,” Based in Bangsar, GDU has about 20 staff who work on their various projects, and they already have a list of promotions awaiting customers at Namme Veetu Kalyanam!
Ampang Pasar Flower Shop

Ampang lads Thiagu, Yohan, Ruburn and Kangka talk about their venture, Ampang Pasar Flower Shop.
“We want to innovate the flowers that make a wedding,” they tell us. “Especially when it comes to garlands, bouquets and hairpieces, we want to offer something new to the young couples out there,” Couples can walk up to their booth at Namme Veetu Kalyanam and talk to them, so the boys can design a garland unique to their personalities.
Saratha Fashion Tailoring

Have you always dreamt of having an intricate, one of a kind saree blouse to match your wedding saree? How about an image of something meaningful to you and your partner embroidered onto the blouse?
Saratha Fashion Tailoring does exactly that, with their area of specialty being the aari embroidery on saree blouses. Head over to Namme Veetu Kalyanam to check out their designs and to have a chat about the kind of blouse you’d like to wear on your big day.
T Heaven Creation

Kesavan and his team have been running the wedding decoration company, T Heaven Creation, successfully for the past decade. “We are based in Puchong, but we have conducted events throughout Malaysia,” he says.
Kesavan (right) with Jai of Image Hunter who will also be exhibiting at Namme Veetu Kalyanam
T Heaven is one of the front runners in wedding decorations, and they are well known for their themed Hindu weddings. “We have done a casino themed wedding, under the sea themed dinner that included a few mermaids, as well as a Sakura theme and even a swan themed event,” Kesavan tells us. “We usually customise a package based on the couple’s ideas, and we will incorporate in the theme of their choice to suit their budget. The size of the wedding is not an issue for us,”
Yana Collection

Yana, the brains behind Yana’s Collection has been in the kanchipuram saree business for about 4 years now. “I usually bring in handloom sarees from Kanchipuram and Arani,” she says.
Yana is a believer in supporting the handloom industry, “Only if we support the weavers will the textile industry thrive,” she says. “Customers these days prefer an affordable first saree for their wedding and engagement, we offer a range of beautiful silk cotton sarees that they can choose from. We even guide them with their make up choice for the saree!”
KB Caterers

This family owned catering business has their own restaurant in Serdang Raya, KB Curry House. We speak to Kogi, who lets us in on a secret, “We have a few catering promotions that will be exclusively available for those who are attending Namme Veetu Kalyanam,”
The company caters to events of any size, she says, “To those looking at smaller weddings, not to worry, as we have you covered too!”
SS Blissful Cakes

“We are a bakery based in Bandar Puteri that focus on wedding cakes,” says Sheila of SS Blissful Cakes & Desserts, a Cake Boss in very own right. “Our niche is the ultimate unique wedding cake, such as cascade cakes and crystal cakes. We strive to create cakes that are out of the box!” The bakery also specialises in vegetarian wedding cakes, and they have perfected the art of tiered cakes. “Tiered cakes are normal, and people are looking for something new thesedays, that’s where we come in,” she says.
Wedding Photography Exhibition by Malaysia’s Best
The Malaysian Indian Wedding Photographers and Videographers (MIWPV) will be conducting an exhibition at Namme Veetu Kalyanam, throughout the entire duration of the expo. We catch up with internationally acclaimed Malaysian photographer, and one of the brilliant minds behind MIWPV, Kamalesan, for a chat about the pictures that will be exhibited.
From left: Mogethen, Kamalesan, Arvindrah and Mohandas
“The photos that will be exhibited are winning images from this year’s MIWPV awards,” The winners of each category will be featured, he says. “We believe that there is so much talent in the Malaysian Indian wedding photography and videography fields that needs to be seen. We just want to showcase that talent to the couples who are about to embark on this life changing journey,”
This is also an excellent opportunity for visitors to see who the photographers are in the industry, Kamalesan says. “Our community’s talent pool is diverse, and you will definitely stumble upon something that you are looking for to eternalise your big day,”
Midlands Convention Centre

The home of Namme Veetu Kalyanam will be one of the most beautiful venues in the Klang Valley, Midlands Convention Centre. This building sits on the land of a Tamil school, SJKT Ladang Midlands. We speak to the venue manager Subalini, who says, “We conduct about 100 events every year. This includes weddings, musical shows, exhibitions and the likes,”
“The good people who built the venue wanted a Tamil school to have its own convention centre, and 25% of the proceeds of the hall rental is channeled back into the school. As a result of this, SJKT Ladang Midlands is the only Tamil school which has completely digitalised classrooms,” she says.
Apart from the plush interiors, Midlands Convention Centre boasts ample parking bays, free of charge. “We have close to 400 parking bays within the compound, with many more outside. Visitors need not worry about looking for a spot when they visit Namme Veetu Kalyanam,”
“We have close to 400 parking bays within the compound, with many more outside,”
The venue had a few inquires for other events over the same weekend, but they decided to go with Namme Veetu Kalyanam, Subalini says. “This is a group of young, vibrant people who want to do something that’s new and out of the box. They are moving with the times, and aren’t traditionally inclined, which is what our community needs right now,” she says.
Talk on Hindu Wedding Rituals by Vickneswaran
Vickneswaran has been a wedding photographer for more 11 years now, helming VIP Studios. Over time, his interest drove him to do some digging into the science behind the rituals practiced today. As a reiki healer, Vickneswaran is intrigued by how the positive energy from the rituals can affect the practitioner’s physical and mental well-being.
“There are scientific reasons behind the Hindu wedding rituals, but because these reasons are undocumented and are passed down by word of mouth, the elders often don’t know the science behind it, and it ends up being superstitious,” he says.
“Millenials these days want scientific backing before undertaking any task, and I hope to clear some of their doubts with my talk,” If time permits, Vickneswaran will gladly host a question and answer session after his talk.
“Millenials these days want scientific backing before undertaking any task, I hope to clear some of their doubts with my talk,”
A wedding is no joke. An Indian wedding in Malaysia, well that’s another ball game. If you’d like to make your wedding journey smooth and stress free, drop by Namme Veetu Kalyanam, happening in three short weeks!
Keep up with Namme Veetu Kalyanam here. For information, or to be a vendor, contact +6016 944 9980.
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Kanaa – Sivakarthikeyan’s Redemption For Glorifying Stalking?

Sivakarthikeyan has acted in a mere handful of films as the hero. But his appeal to the masses and well timed comedic interjections have propelled him to be one of the most popular actors of today. Comedy is his wheelhouse. However, over the years, his movies all had another trait in common. Stalking.
The actor turns producer in the upcoming movie Kanaa. This will be the first film under the actor’s production house, Sivakarthikeyan Productions. Directed by Arunraja Kamaraj, this movie features Aishwarya Rajesh as an aspiring cricketeer who makes it to the big league. Could this be the actor’s way to redeem himself after being called out over and over again for promoting stalking in films?

In most Sivakarthikeyan movies, it is customary for the actor’s character to chase after a girl even when she said said no to him multiple times. Of course, this isn’t unique to Sivakarthikeyan, and is in fact a horrid trend in most Tamil movies. The actor received plenty of criticism for playing a character that disguises himself to trick a girl into falling in love with him in Remo.
After Remo, the actor worked on Velaikaran which had heroine Nayanthara play a feminist. Sadly, that was a subplot the director chose not to explore further and the movie became another Sivakarthikeyan-is-the-hero ‘thiruvizha’.

Addressing the criticism he received about glorifying stalking, Sivakarthikeyan diverts our attention. “As I evolve in my career, I believe it’s my duty to convey some message through my films. I did that via my last film Velaikkaran,” shares the actor during a speech earlier this year. “I’m surprised people still talk about Remo, and I know I’ll be asked this question for another five years. But there won’t be any drinking scenes or teasing and chasing women in my future films. Most directors avoid such scenes when they’re writing for me.”
Related:  Moviethon: New Films That You Can Catch This Weekend In TheatresSivakarthikeyan issued no apology for doing those films. Nor has he asked his fans or Tamil film fans to stop harassing women. Sivakarthikeyan has not taken responsibility for promoting stalking, he has only come out to state that he will not do movies like those again. Hundreds of women continue to be harassed on a daily basis in Tamil Nadu by those who worship actors like Sivakarthikeyan and assume it is okay to reenact harassment in real life.
For someone who is deified by the masses, who influences millions, Sivakarthikeyan hasn’t done much.  Knowing that your every move is watched and you can make a change with a simple tweet or speech, wouldn’t you want to effect change? And help create a better society?
The actor has now gone one step further and produced a movie about a female cricketer defying the odds to make it big. Of course he makes an extended cameo appearance to mansplain Aishwarya Rajesh’s character, under the guise of motivating her. It will remain a mystery as to why films featuring a solo female lead require these ‘heroes’ to make an appearance in their trailer. Kaatrin Mozhi is guilty of that too.

Kanaa itself looks to be a solid movie, with Sathyaraj playing the role of the supportive father, the trailer betrays a story similar to the second half of Ethir Neechal. Will Kanaa be the redemption Sivakarthikeyan has been looking for?
Kanaa is scheduled to release later this month. Until then, check out the trailer here.

https://youtu.be/_6_8uzD3EYMVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Kanaa – Official Trailer | Aishwarya Rajesh, Sathyaraj, Darshan | Arunraja Kamaraj | Sivakarthikeyan (https://youtu.be/_6_8uzD3EYM)

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Miss Universe Malaysia 2019 National Costume Takes The Kuih

Miss Malaysia Universe costumes have gotten more elaborate over the last few years, but this year’s costume takes the literal cake. Miss Malaysia Universe 2019 Shweta Sekhon is set to represent the country in a national costume that includes Malaysian delicacies such as kuih lapis, onde onde, kuih talam and ang ku kuih.
The dress that represents Malay, Chinese and Peranakan culture will be worn by Shweta at the Miss Universe pageant in Atlanta, USA next month.
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The 27 kg costume took three months to complete and is made from precious songket material with delicate embroidery, replete with a headgear adorned with gold aster flowers, and wings designed to look like Nyonya batik. The golden cape, threads and red beading were said to be inspired by traditional Peranakan bridal wear.
Designer Carven Ong is the brains behind the intricate costume, aptly titled A Peranakan Indulgence.
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Photos of the costume has received a positive response from Malaysians across the globe, as it is representative of the one thing we all love, food.

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JUST IN; “We’re Not Satisfied With MOH’s Explanation,” Says Parents of Late Revnesh

As we all know, the sudden and unexpected death of a 13-year-old teenager, N. Revnesh Kumar after receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on 30th December 2021 has created a buzz and topic of concern amongst Malaysians.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin along with Health director-general, Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, and a forensic expert have recently conducted a meeting with the parents of late Revnesh, Vijayarani Govindan and her husband, L. Naresh Kumar at the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) headquarters in Putrajaya.
Image credit: BERNAMA (2022)
During the 30-minute meeting session, they revealed the autopsy report which was specially reviewed by the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry’s (Mosti) Chemistry Department on the death of their son.
However, the parents have expressed dissatisfaction with the clarification which has been given by the Health Ministry.
“We are not totally pleased and happy with the explanation. To date, an air of mystery is surrounded over the death of my precious son. We in fact did question YB (Khairy) on what’s the cause of my son’s death and to my surprise he replied that he doesn’t know the reason, Vijayarani told CodeBlue in an interview yesterday.
Having said that, Klang MP Charles Santiago and Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar have urged the forensic specialists for a “comprehensive and detailed probe” of the post-mortem report.
“I propose that the post-mortem report be thoroughly scrutinised by a special task force of unbiased professionals.  Perhaps, this  would allow other parents and the public confidence to vaccinate their children against Covid,” Charles said in his debate on the motion of thanks at the royal address in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday (8th March 2022).

6. Kes Kematian Revnesh Kumar.Saya cadang supaya laporan post-mortem diteliti secara terperinci oleh jawatankuasa khas mengandungi pakar pakar independent. Ini adalah penting untuk memberi keyakinan dan confidence kepada ibu bapa yang lain dan masyarakat secara am.
— Charles Santiago (@mpklang) March 8, 2022

Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah also called for the immediate issuance of Revnesh’s post-mortem report so parents can be convinced that vaccines are safe for children.
Related:  SJKT Ebor Bagged 2 Gold Medals in The 34th ITEX'23According to Vijayarani, Dr Emizam Mohamadon, the forensic specialist who conducted her son’s post-mortem, also attended the 30-minute meeting. The forensic expert has indicated that their son’s organs and cells were in great condition, but that the cause of death remained unknown.
“If the Milo that he drank that morning was able to be detected during the post-mortem, then why wasn’t the cause of death not identified? The forensic expert also explained to us that the tissue on the wall beneath his heart was hard,” said Vijayarani.
“Khairy said there was no infection and it was not because of Covid-19. My 13-year-old son had no medical history. So what is the cause of his death? We want to know that.”
Moreover, Dr Noor Hisham has also added on by stating that the side effects of COVID-19 vaccine should be experienced in 48-hours.
During a press conference last Wednesday, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) pharmacovigilance division head Dr Azuana Ramli stated that side effects from COVID-19 vaccines usually occurs within 30 days. NPRA did not categorise Revnesh’s death as a case of serious adverse events following immunisation (AEFI) with the coronavirus vaccine.

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Music Director Sam Cs To Work With Madhavan Again!

Music director Sam CS became famous for his background score for Vikram Vedha starring Madhavan and Vijay Sehtupathi in the lead.
Since then, the musician has been much in demand. His latest album Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum for Harish Kalyan was also well-received.
He has been roped in to score music for Madhavan’s debut directorial Rocketry The Nambi Effect. In the multilingual movie, Madhavan plays former ISRO scientist Nambi Narayan.
The film is based on the account of Nambi being wrongly accused of in an espionage case, and subsequently imprisoned for the crime, though without any evidence. The scientist was later released and he has conferred a Padma Bhushan award.
The two worked on Vikram Vedha and now on Madhavan’s next film.
The teaser was released in last October was received well. Now, Sam CS has shared the news of being a part of the biopic.
He also mentioned that he never thought he will be a part of this movie, and thanked Madhavan for roping him in for the biopic’s music.
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Malaya Relived: Merdeka – The Malayan Indians Who Confronted The Colonizers Of Their Land And Their Hearts

Remember when Thaatha used to tell us stories about how he along with his friends fought against the British before Merdeka? It was a time when the abbreviation MIC was not met with a disgusting expression, and people didn’t bat an eyelid at sarees as daily wear. Well, imagine one of those stories transformed into a musical, a tale of how Malayan Indians fought for independence in our own way.

Malaya Relived: Merdeka is a musical highlighting the story of a few Malayan Indians in the pre-Merdeka era, the 1950s. Lost in the annals of history, the story is that of a man, torn between the love of his life and the love for his nation, and a student, desperate for her voice to be heard.
Presented by acclaimed theatre company Liver and Lung, this musical seeks to unveil the cultural challenges and the ideological threats our ancestors had to overcome in their fight for Malayan independence.
The Team
Ian Nathaniel (left) and Shafeeq Shajahan
Liver and Lung is a critically acclaimed and award-winning international theatre company. Their first installment, Malaya Relived: The Fall of Singapore was a rousing success. Shafeeq Shajahan, director, composer and co-producer and Ian Nathaniel, musical director, arranger and co-producer are reprising their roles with Malaya Relived: Merdeka.
Prem Sagar
Prem Sagar plays the lead male actor in Malaya Relived: Merdeka. His is a name familiar in the theatre circuits, having played roles in MUD, P Ramlee The Musical and Ola Bola The Musical. He is joined by Hannah Shields, a performer based in the United Kingdom.
The Varnam Superstar
Varnam’s Superstar editor-in-chief, Shangkharee Nadarajan
Varnam’s uber talented editor-in-chief, Shangkharee Nadarajan will be making her musical debut in Malaya Relived: Merdeka. Formerly with V-Buzz, Shangkharee is bravely spreading her artistic wings into the world of theatre. With her impressive hosting skills and on air presence, she is all set to shine in this performance of hers, as she always does.
The entire team is all set to enrapture the audience with a new story that revolves around the plight of a Malayan Indian’s journey in the days leading up to Merdeka.
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When Sylvia Graham (Shields), a British Foreign Correspondent, travels to Malaya, she hopes to pen the article of her career. Graham wants to put forth a fresh account on what the country’s fight for independence will mean for the British Empire. Little does she know that she’s about to rewrite the plot of her own life when she meets Raj Veerasamy (Prem), a formidable proponent of decolonization, active member of the Malaysian Indian Congress and staunch supporter of the rising anti-colonial Malaysian movement, Merdeka.

As Merdeka gathers momentum, Shivani Chandra (Shangkharee), Raj’s beautifully vibrant student, searches for her place in the world as a young Indian woman. Through her weekly English lessons with Raj, she pushes him to use his power to do more than pay lip service to the plight of Malayan Indians. Caught between his lust for Sylvia, his love of Malaya and the question of his cultural heritage, Raj must decide where his loyalties lie as he seeks to reconcile his fragmented identity and set himself, and Malaya, free.
The Stage
Malaya Relived: Merdeka will be in the form of a three-act musical, strung together with original music inspired by classical Indian ragas and the dulcet tones of P Ramlee. The audience will be transported back into the pre-independence era with a stage set up to match, even traditional kuih and teh. No surprises for the dress code, Malaya in 1950!
Shafeeq in action during Malaya Relived: The Fall of Singapore
The musical will be held at GMBB, a retail creative hub at the heart of KL city
Stylistic and didactic, Liver and Lung’s plays, musicals and events in London, Edinburgh and Malaysia have reached a wide audience. In 2017, their original musical, Mahsuri and Other Peculiar Tales won Malaysia’s Boh Cameronian Arts Award for Innovation in Musical Theatre.
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A Kathak Fusion Of The Titanic Theme Song With The Iconic Tabla Gets Netizens Grooving!

You’ve got to really see it to feel it!
Kumar Sharma and Svetlana Tulasi graced the stage with their ever spectacular performance. The Titanic theme song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ to the sounds of tabla played by Prashant Sonagra is winning hearts on YouTube.
This video illustrates the well portrayal of emotions through dance movements. The song ought to fit the right genre and the theme which will be revealed by the choreography. As Kathak has limited movements and is a rather elegant genre, the classical genre Kathak has to demonstrate high class.

In the choreography, a little twist was added so that the steps were seen to be more elaborate. The music itself is very emotional, so the moves went very well with the music for a long time.

The melodious ‘My Heart Will Go On’ was a chart topper in February 1998 and has since been a theme song for many lovebirds.

Watch Kumar Sharma & Svetlana Tulasi take everyone’s breath away in the video below:

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Inno Genga Serenades Us In Endrendrum Punnagai From Mani Ratnam’s Alaipayuthey

A new sound is tickling our ears with Inno Genga’s vocal!
The singer, songwriter and music director Inno Genga has wowed us yet again by his song rendition from the film Alaipayuthey. Endrendrum Punnagai has garnered 18,707 views in just a day of its official release.
Alaipayuthey, a box office hit in early 2000s is arguably actor R.Madhavan’s best performance till date. Apart from a heart-warming story, the songs to the film composed by maestro AR Rahman became a smashing hit. Especially, the numbers Endrendrum Punnagai and Snegithane.
This rendition is so beautiful and equally addictive, you might just be hitting on repeat!

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