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The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
L.R. Eswari: The voice that transcends genres
It's the Tamil month of Aadi and also a time when L.R. Eswari's (Lourde-Mary Rajeshwari) devotionals such as 'Karpoora nayakiye', 'Chellatha' and 'Maariyamma' trend. While Eswari has given us many devotional albums, she first became known through her film songs. Although she had been active in singing for films since the 1950s, her future was made when she sang 'Vaarai yen thozhi' (the 1961 film Pasamalar, music: M.S. Viswanathan). The rest is history, and Eswari went on to sing in all the South Indian languages. 'Lively' is the adjective usually used to describe her singing, but there is more to Eswari's voice. Hers is the voice that gave us the raunchy 'Elandappazham' (film Panama Pasama) and alsothe melody'Idhu maalai nerathu mayakkam' from the film Darisanam, where the heroine expresses her love to the hero, a man who has seen life in the raw. The lines for the hero, in this song, show us that he is completely disconsolate, and T.M. Soundararajan's (TMS) voice captures the hero's inclination towards renunciation. Easwari matches the sombreness of Soundararajan's voice, while singing the lines that show the heroine's yearning for the hero. Be it singing a philosophical song or amorous verses in a melancholic tone, Eswari is adept at singing both. In 'Naan kalaignan alla' from thefilm Neelagiri Express, TMS gets a meaty lyric, but there are no profound lines for Eswari, except to sing the syllables ah ha throughout. Yet, her voice captures the plight of the heroine, who is caught in the clutches of a criminal gang, wanting to maintain her distance from her lover, and yet succumbing to the dictates of her youthful heart. In 'Pattathu rani' from the film Sivandha Mann, when the heroine is whipped, Eswari .brings out gasps of pain, immediately followed by some spirited-singing, to show that the heroine hasn't been cowed down by the antagonist. She makes it seem simple, but obviously, it couldn't have been. Eswari won Lata Mangeshkar's appreciation for this song, while her other numbers such as 'Muthukulikka vaareehalaa' from the film Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi and 'Nee yenbadhenna' from the film Vennira Adai won applause from Asha Bhosle and R.D. Burman. In 'Ninaithaal sirippu varum' from the film Bhama Vijayam, Eswari's playback singing for Jayanthi, who dances in a frenzy to woo her on-screen husband, is boisterous, while P. Susheela sings for Kanchana in muted tones. Both Susheela and Eswari simply shine through in this song. The film Yaar nee is full of Gothic tropes and Eswari's voice in the song 'Paarvai ondre', though a romantic number, evokes a sense of mystery and impending doom throughout. 'Thenaatrankaraiyinile' from the film Utharavindri Ulle vaa is supposed to spook out the comedian, yet, with its fake macabre tone, it leaves the audience chuckling. 'Palinginaal oru maligai', from the film Vallavan oruvan, is sung in the hope of ensnaring the hero, Jaishankar, and killing him. While it appears to be a lively song on the surface, the lyrics are suggestive of the denouement the woman is hoping for. A common thread that runs through all the L.R. Easwari songs listed above is that they are unusual. The songs are not clearly defined as romantic, pathos or philosophical. It takes an unusual voice and a singer like Eswari, to give it the right effect. While Eswari is described as an unschooled genius, because she never trained formally in classical music, one can't help but wonder if that gave her the freedom to explore her range without boundaries. She couldn't be typecast or categorised. Her voice is free to explore the mixed emotions. This was seen in her singing 'Thathi thathi' as a six-year-old girl. While her 'Buddhi Sigamani Petra Pillai' is a lullaby that brims with comedy, 'Kadhoduthaan' from the film Velli Vizha, is a soft number rendered in hushed tones. She was also adept at singing 'Vandaal ennodu' from the film Naan in the tune of 'Come September'. M.S. Perumal, who wrote the story of the film Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, points out how Eswari excelled in both versions of the song 'Yennadi ulagam'. She first sings nonchalantly for a young woman without a care in the world, and in the next, she captures the angst of the woman, now chastened by her experiences. If we have to describe L.R. Eswari's singing in one word, versatile would be apt. Whether she renders a devotional number or a film song, her voice casts a spell on the listeners. Top five devotionals of L.R. Eswari Chellatha Chella Mariyaatha Maariyamma Engal Maariyamma Karpoora Naayagiye Muthumari Ammanukku Tirunaalam Karumari Samayapurathaaye
News18
a day ago
- News18
Tamil Nadu School Leave: Public Holidays Announced On July 23-24 And July 28
1/5 The Mogaram festival, which fell on a Sunday this year, did not result in an additional public holiday. However, there is welcome news for those looking forward to more time off. Several districts across Tamil Nadu have announced local holidays on July 23, 24, and 28, much to the delight of schoolchildren, teachers, and government employees. In particular, the district of Ariyalur will observe a local holiday on Tuesday, July 23, in honour of the birth anniversary of the illustrious Chola emperor, Rajendra Chola I. Known for his remarkable military conquests and administrative acumen, Rajendra Chola is a revered historical figure, and his birthday is celebrated with various cultural and commemorative events throughout the region. Meanwhile, the Thiruvadhirai festival, an important religious occasion observed annually in the Tamil month of Aadi, will be celebrated with great fervour this year. The festival, which holds deep spiritual significance, especially for devotees of Lord Shiva, attracts lakhs of worshippers who gather to participate in rituals and festivities. In keeping with tradition, the district administration has declared a public holiday on the day of the festival to facilitate public participation. This adjustment aims to balance the number of working days while still allowing communities to partake in the upcoming festivals fully.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Off the cuff: TNIE photographer chased by sand smugglers in Tirunelveli
Call of duty denied Step into this Fire and Rescue officer's office, and the first thing you'll get rid of is your phone. The senior officer in Coimbatore has turned his cabin into a mobile-free fortress, fearing covert recordings from every ringtone and notification beep. Staff, officers, visitors - no one's exempt (except, of course, the man himself). Phones are left like lost puppies on chairs outside his door, as the 'protocol' is enforced with the same seriousness as a fire drill. Sources say the officer is worried his words might come back to haunt him. Ironically, he seems unaware that tech these days can record even from your shoes! R Kirubakaran Occupational hazard What started as a routine photo-op turned into an action thriller for TNIE's Tirunelveli lensman Karthik Alagu on Thursday. He had dropped by the Manur big tank to snap a few frames of fishing — fishy business, literally. But a group of 'gentlemen' at the tank weren't exactly angling for attention. The click of Karthik's camera had them rattled. Not because they were camera shy — but because they were busy scooping up sand (read: pilfering) with an excavator and loading it onto a truck. In a real-life 'Paiyaa' moment, the startled sand-lifters turned road-ragers and began pursuing Karthik, who zipped away on his two-wheeler like a seasoned hero. However, about eight men — some in a car bearing a political party flag, one on a bike — caught up with him on the Manur-Tirunelveli road and waylaid him. Tensions ran high until they checked his camera and realised it had no photos of the extraction. Instantly, they shifted lanes. The goons-turned-gentlemen began pacifying him, as if they'd only stopped him to ask for directions. Karthik left unharmed. Thinakaran Rajamani Aadi promotion alert The Aadi Thiruvathirai festival preparations at Gangaikonda Cholapuram took a surprise political twist on Saturday when a BJP woman functionary welcomed party state president Nainar Nagenthran with grand fanfare — and an even grander title: 'Future Deputy Chief Minister.' Nagenthran, clearly not expecting a promotion mid-meeting, quickly waved it off, urging her not to make such declarations. The moment left cadres looking around in confusion, unsure whether to clap or quietly erase the comment from memory. The meeting, meant to focus on arrangements for PM Narendra Modi's expected visit on July 27, briefly turned into a prophecy session. Festival plans may be on track, but for now, the only unexpected twist was the accidental crowning of a deputy CM. P Thiruselvam
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Coronation Street sad exit twist 'sealed' with character's final storyline underway
Coronation Street fans think they have worked out how Aadi Alahan will leave the ITV soap in sad scenes amid is final storyline likely already underway following news of his exit There could be a sad Coronation Street exit twist airing very soon judging by new spoilers and recent episodes. Aadi Alahan is leaving the soap, as reported earlier this year, with actor Adam Hussain bowing out after five years. We haven't got an exit date yet for the character, but with his father Dev Alahan returning to Weatherfield after months offscreen, amid two big twists for his son, it seems it could be soon. Aadi was caught up in drama just weeks ago when he planned to take LSD at a party only for someone else to unknowingly take it. That person, Lauren Bolton, nearly died and has yet to find out Aadi was involved. He's been trying to make amends by helping her out, and in upcoming scenes they grow closer - with this no doubt set to end in heartache. Also, Aadi was the victim of theft last week when someone robbed the shop. Of course it soon emerged that Aadi had staged the whole thing, with the help of troubled teen Brody Michaelis. Brody took off with the money, or so it was assumed as Aadi claimed £6,000 was taken. READ MORE: EastEnders' Anthony Trueman set to return to soap with emotional reunion after 11 years He was later forced to confess to his stepmother Bernie Winter that this was the amount he was in debt after taking out a loan. He'd taken the money from the safe to pay off said loan, hoping the robbery would allow them to claim on the insurance. Next week the drama continues when Aadi realises the insurance company won't pay out. With the money gone, surely it's only a matter of time before he's forced to explain all to his father Dev. Aadi is facing big trouble once he's exposed for both the staged robbery and the LSD spiking, not to mention the betrayal towards his family with the theft of their money to fix his mistake, without telling anyone. With it confirmed Aadi is leaving the show soon, will this all lead to him leaving home for good? Could he face prison, or might he be kicked out by his relatives? Viewers certainly think so and that somehow it's all linked. They have wondered if a sad exit is on the cards as he burns bridges with those on the cobbles. One fan posted online: "Aadi is out of his depth with this robbery and love life. Everything is getting on top of him," as another predicted: "I wonder if this will be when Aadi exits the show?" A third viewer commented of the ongoing drama: "Aadi as if you let things get this bad wtf. Dev is going to go mad this is part of his exit storyline I think." Get the latest drama from the Dales by joining our Emmerdale WhatsApp group As drama continues to unfold in the Yorkshire Dales, the Mirror has launched its very own Emmerdale WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest breaking news, secrets, and spoilers delivered straight to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Aadi Pooram festival begins at Andal temple
Aadi Pooram festival at Andal Temple here began with the hoisting of temple flag on Sunday. The flag bearing the depiction of Garudazhwar was hoisted by the temple priests following special puja and amidst playing of nagaswaram. The nine-day festival marks the Star Pooram of Tamil month Aadi, which is the birth star of Andal. The festival would witness the procession of the presiding deities, Andal and Lord Rengammanar, on gold palanquin, Simma vahanam, Sesha vahanam, Anna vahanam, Elephant vahanam, glass palanquin, flower palanquin, during the nights. The highlight of the festival is the car festival which is scheduled on July 28. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Andal Temple P.R. Venketrama Raja, Joint Commissioner of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments, Madurai, Mariappan, Assistant Commissioner M. Nagarajan, Temple Executive Officer S. Sakkaraiammal, were among those who were present. A huge pandal has been put up on the temple premises where several cultural programmes including music, dance, spiritual elocution, bhajan would be held.
