The Hindi remake of Ko is being directed by Prakash Jha and he has also decided on the title it is believed. The movie will be called Satyagraha. What other better title could suit a political thriller that revolves around naxalism, friendship, love, hatred and journalism. Talks are on with Ambitab Bachchan to play the… Continue reading Ko Becomes Satyagraha
Year: 2011
Simbu’s Global Effect
Now it is the turn of Silambarasam to go global with his Love Anthem for World Peace already touching nearly 5 lakh views. The album was launched on December 27 and the 2.40 minute video has some big names associated with it like Sivamani, Percussion specialist and Dharan on the keyboard. Ramji has taken care… Continue reading Simbu’s Global Effect
The tune was done in twenty minutes – Dhanush
Last Week Dhanush performed live in Mumbai, his first stage performance. Says the actor shyly, "Earlier I had sung a song for my brother filmmaker Selvaraghavan’s audio release. That’s my only live performance so far. I wasn’t nervous about performing this time. If I was a professional singer, I’d worry. But I’m an amateur, so… Continue reading The tune was done in twenty minutes – Dhanush
Dhanush’s next with Bharathbala?
Bharathbala was a popular name all over India when the country celebrated its 50th year of independence in 1997. For he was behind the celebrated ‘Vandemataram’ album by AR Rahman, which was aired and sung with patriotic fervour from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Some time before, there was a talk that Bharathbala was planning to do… Continue reading Dhanush’s next with Bharathbala?
Flashback 2011: Sensational debutants
Here we go… Bindu Madhavi: That silken dusky skin and the luscious crimson lips. Bindu Madhavi is all of it and that’s probably why many filmy folk say she looks a lot like the late Silk Smitha. Films: Veppam CLICK HERE FOR Veppam photo gallery. Hansika: Pretty, bubbly, chirpy, sexy and so on.. She is… Continue reading Flashback 2011: Sensational debutants
Fish trader found dead after being abducted
A fish trader was found dead last night in Thotalanga after he was abducted by an unknown group in Modara on Wednesday, the police said. His body was found at around 8.30pm in an area close to the Thotalanga town by the residents of the area who informed the Grandpass police. Police media spokesman Ajith… Continue reading Fish trader found dead after being abducted
Family of aid worker killed at Christmas pay tribute to him
Khuram Shaikh, who worked for the Red Cross, was attacked while on holiday The family of an aid worker from the north west who was shot dead as he tried to act as peacemaker during a dispute outside a hotel in Sri Lanka have paid tribute to him. Khuram Shaikh, who worked for the Red… Continue reading Family of aid worker killed at Christmas pay tribute to him
British tourist’s death: Lankan politician held
(PTI) A ruling party politician has been arrested in Sri Lanka and remanded to custody in connection with the last week’s killing of a British national in a southern coastal resort. A ruling party local politician was among the six people remanded in custody till January 6 in connection with the killing of Kuram Shaikah… Continue reading British tourist’s death: Lankan politician held
UPFA goons attack on Mullaiththeevu district accountant draws protest
The employees at Mullaiththeevu District Secretariat on Thursday staged a token strike protesting against the attack by UPFA goons on the accountant of the District Secretariat of Mullaiththeevu on Wednesday. A five-member group of Colombo’s ruling UPFA Wednesday around 7:30 p.m. entered the office of the accountant, S. Jeyakumar and attacked him. Mr. Jeyakumar has… Continue reading UPFA goons attack on Mullaiththeevu district accountant draws protest
SL ‘special agents’ ransack human rights activist’s apartment in Colombo
Sri Lankan investigation officers claiming to be from the ‘Special Unit’ on Wednesday evening ransacked an apartment where a Tamil human rights activist from the East was residing in Colombo. The agents clad in civil and uniform entered the room of the human rights activist around 10:00 p.m. and took away documents and files without… Continue reading SL ‘special agents’ ransack human rights activist’s apartment in Colombo