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The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Mridangist AV Anand to be honoured for contributions to music
With eight decades of a musical career to his credit, mridanga Vidwan AV Anand has not only accompanied star musicians, but has also led solo percussion sessions on global music platforms. 'I have had the privilege of accompanying five generations of star artistes on my mridanga,' says Anand, whose his first concert was with Violin Chowdiah when he was barely 11 years old. After that concert, Anand says, he was mentored by Chowdiah in more than just musical finesse. Alankar Venkobachar Anand, a recipient of the Karnataka Rajya Sangeeta Vidwan, also credits his guru, Ghata vidwan KS Manjunath, for his foundation in rhythm and laya (tempo), and adds he was also inspired by mridangists Palghat Mani Iyer and Palani Subramanya Pillai. AV Anand, who just turned 90, is being felicitated on June 28 by senior musicians and percussionists at Layananda, a musical event, that will celebrate his life and achievements. 'With no dramatic walloping on his instrument, Vidwan Anand has demonstrated how his aesthetic-thumping hardly ever overwhelms the main artiste. He has passed on his signature Arai Chapu and fingering techniques to hundreds of students who are successful percussionists today,' says senior musician Ramakanth Srikantan, who has been observing Anand's talent from the 1960s. The maestro's innovative percussion compositions are now available as online lessons free of cost on his website. 'Creating the site was a two-year intellectual exercise,' says Kalashree, Anand's daughter, talking about the Herculean task undertaken by two of her father's senior students — Abhijit S and Puranika V Bhatta. The duo recorded nearly 1,000 lessons in audio and video formats and curated the content for the site. Apart from the official launch of the website at Layananda, the event will see musical tributes to AV Anand. 'One has to follow a disciplined lifestyle to become a complete musician, and AV Anand did so,' says vainika D Balakrishna, recalling his father Veena Doreswamy Iyengar's impression of Anand. 'Anand embellishes compositions to add to their melodic value, but what youngsters need to observe are his solo pieces where he packs in curious combos and technicalities,' says Balakrishna, who also plays the mridanga. Early start Hailing from Holenarsipura in Hassan District, Anand, born to Venkobachar and Nagamma, completed his BSc from Mysore University and went on to retire as senior chemist from Amco Batteries. 'I started learning the mridanga from KS Manjunath as a six year old. His teaching techniques were methodical and systematic, with complex laya patterns made easy due to his friendly formatting,' says Anand. He adds, 'At the time, I never thought I would hold on to them for decades. I not only enjoyed what came my way but also worked towards enhancing my art so I could nurture a refined subtlety to my presentations. I don't believe in dramatic makeovers, aural pleasantry is what I've always aimed at.' As a young musician, every class was an eye-opener and every concert he heard on the radio or in person opened another window of understanding. 'Laya is not just rhythm to support melody. One has to understand how to make the stream of beats flow in a manner that synchronises with the presentation. Basic lessons can take you only to a certain level, but improvisations based on your foundation and observations lead to a signature style,' says the maestro. 'When my guru had me play informally for ace performers who visited his home for practice sessions, I grabbed every opportunity to widen my repertoire. Every student has to practice, and his homework must include listening to concerts.' Within a decade of his first concert, Anand had earned the praise of musicians such as Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar, TR Mahalingam, ML Vasanthakumari, Semmangudi, Dr.M Balamuralikrishna, DK Pattammal, RK Srikantan and many others for bringing a soothing quality on to the dais. He has been invited for concerts and lecture-demonstrations in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Malaysia and Singapore. Anand is also a recipient of prestigious honours such as the Sangeeta Kalarathna by the Bangalore Gayana Samaja and the TTK Memorial Award by the Madras Music Academy amongst others. According to star vocalist MS Sheela, 'Anand's restrained touch on the mridanga, with a clarity of strokes to embellish each style of presentation, aptly mirrors his soft persona earning him accolades from all generations of artistes.' Layananda, felicitation of mridangist AV Anand, will take place at Pathi Sabhangana, NR Colony Rama Mandira on June 28, from 9.30am. Entry free. Log in to for more information
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Cultural programme to mark Rajeev Taranath's first death anniversary on June 11
The Pandit Rajeev Taranath Memorial Trust will be organising a cultural programme in memory of the Sarod maestro on the occasion of his first death anniversary on June 11. The cultural programme scheduled to be held at Veene Sheshanna Bhavan's Ganabharathi in Kuvempunagar in Mysuru at 6 p.m. Writer Sumangala, tabla player Pandit Udayaraj Karpoor and others will deliver talks. 'This will be followed by a Carnatic veena recital by Vidushi Sahana. She will be accompanied by vidwan K.U. Jayachandra Rao on Mridangam and vidwan G.S. Ramanujan on Ghata,' a statement said.
India.com
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
One villain role in Amitabh Bachchan's film ruined this actor's image, people began to hate him in real life, called him cruel, his name is…
Everyone will remember BR Chopra's Mahabharat. This show is still very popular. The popular TV show, Mahabharat, gave a different identity to every actor. Every character was engraved in people's minds. Goga Kapoor played the character of Kansa in the show. Goga Kapoor's real name is Ravindra Kapoor. While all the actors made a lot of money by playing roles in Mahabharat, playing this role proved to be very difficult for Goga Kapoor. People started hating him in real life. He has played villains in films. Let us tell you more about Goga Kapoor. One role changed this actor's life Goga Kapoor got a lot of popularity by playing the role of Kansa. He impressed everyone with his acting, but this role changed his entire life. His image had completely changed. People did not like him. People started calling him a sinner, a tyrant and a cruel person because of his role as Kansa. He told in an interview that people used to stop him on the way and ask him why he did such atrocities with his sister Devaki. Goga Kapoor has played roles like Don, Dinkar Rao and Daku Shaitan in his career. He started his career with the film Jwala in 1971. He has worked in films like Toofaan, Khoon Pasina, Ghata, Mr. Natwarlal, Betaab, Agneepath, Hatimtai, Sholay and Toofaan, Shaktimaan, Refugee, Dostana, Shaan, Yaarana, Zanjeer. 20 movies with Amitabh Bachchan Goga Kapoor worked with Amitabh Bachchan in more than 20 films. Their pairing was quite popular. One hero and one villain. Both of them entertained people a lot. Goga Kapoor is no longer in this world. He died on March 3, 2011 at the age of 70.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Hans India
‘Thakurani Yatra' ends with pomp and gaiety
Berhampur: The biennial festival of Buddhi Thakurani, popularly known as 'Thakurani Yatra,' ended in Berhampur with pomp and gaiety. The festival began on April 3 and concluded early on Tuesday. The return journey of Budhi Thakurani to her original abode started with the formal invitation of the main priest of the original temple requesting Desi Behera P Durga Prasad, the father of Budhi Thakurani, to let her return to the main temple. Budhi Thakurani left the temporary abode of her father's house around midnight towards Mahuri Palace where Mahuri Raja Ashok Kumar Narendra Dev offered prayer to the goddess. Later, the Ghata procession of Budhi Thakurani passed through Bada Bazaar, Santani Sahi, Marthapeta Sahi, Malubari Sahi, Shankarpur Sahi, Jena Sahi, Bachubari Sahi, Kedareswar Sahi, Chandrama Sahi, Khaspa Sahi and Jaura Sahi where Budhi Thakurani visited Her 'Mausi' and was offered 'poda pitha'. The procession again passed through Bedibari Sahi and Khadura Sahi amid 'hulahuli', animal dance and blowing of trumpets by the devotees. The goddess reached the main temple at about 5 am, according to sources. Devotees on both sides of the road were seen praying to the goddess. The procession of more than 50,000 women with ghatas on their heads was led by 'Sahasrakhya Ghata' (to counter any tantric effect). Gift or 'Bhara' from the father's house when a daughter returns to the in-laws' house as a tradition followed when Budhi Thakurani returned from her father's house. Eleven platoons of police force were deployed in the area to maintain law and order during the return journey of Budhi Thakurani to the main temple from Desi Behera Sahi, according to Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M. During this 26-day yatra, the 'Ghata' procession of Budhi Thakurani passed through 24 streets. A total of 28 'Rathas' and 'Kalakunjas' were erected at different streets in Old Berhampur to welcome Budhi Thakurani. 'Buddhi Thakurani visited our house at Desi Behera Sahi on April 3 and stayed here for 26 days, as my daughter. She returned to her temple according to the customs. I am happy that everything passed off peacefully,' said Desi Behera P Durga Prasad. He thanked the devotees, Berhampur MLA K Anil Kumar, MP Pradeep Panigrahi, police and district administration, BeMC, volunteers and fellow members of the Dera community for smooth conduct of the Yatra. He also thanked Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for his visit to the Yatra venue and said 'it inspired all of us.'
