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The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Enjoyable unpredictability
'Why do you still listen to the radio,' asked a friend, when you can tune into playlists and podcasts available. It is almost like, you name it, and we have it. At the snap of a finger, music is available on demand. That question really made me think and what I probably like about radio is the unpredictable nature of it. You never know which song will play next and that anticipation is indeed a pleasure. I still remember the good old days of the 1980s, much before TV came into our lives. My grandfather used to play radio mostly for film music, and All India Radio, Kozhikode did a good job of mixing new releases as well as reminding us of the black & white era songs. The only other source of listening to a song was by standing outside Lakshmi Talkies, which fortunately had no soundproofing then and standing at the gates one could clearly listen to the movie dialogues as well as the songs. Of course, there were vinyl records and cassette players, but you buy only a select few for your collection. Same holds true when TV was introduced in the mid-1980s in Kerala. Which Hindi movie they would screen on a Sunday evening was something we looked forward to. There was also a regional movie slot on Doordarshan and one would wait as to which language and culture to listen and watch. Will I have Jabbar Patel's Marathi or Girish Kasaravalli's Kannada movie? Or will they pick my home language Malayalam this week. That anticipation was a source of joy for the 12-year-old in me. Then came Chitrahaar, Chitramala and the joy was waiting in anticipation of which song is next. Will they play my favourite Amitabh Bachchan song or take me to the K.L. Saigal days. Fast-forward 2025 and we live in a much predictable world. We want the food items delivered in 15 minutes, we decide which movie to watch on streaming platforms, playlists are organised based on artist and singer. But then if you look around closely, what keeps you engaged in the information age is the unpredictable nature of it! Who will win this match? Will it be Gukesh or Carlsen? Where is this movie heading? What will the climax be? Is there a surprise waiting for us? I have worked hard for the exam. But how will the question paper be? What grade and marks will I get? Will I reach the airport on time for the flight? Can I learn this musical instrument? Will I be able to master it? I could go on and on. The point is this: while we have made many things predictable for a convenient life, you will always derive pleasure from the unpredictable nature of it. So, what are you waiting for, go switch on the radio and you never know, your favourite genre is probably playing there.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Film and theatre sector to get industry status in Maharashtra, says minister
1 2 3 Nagpur: The film and theatre sector, along with Marathi theatre, will soon be accorded 'industry status' to ensure justice for the sector and generate more employment opportunities. A formal announcement regarding this will be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Maharashtra Day, May 1, said Uday Samant, minister of industries and Marathi language, who is also a Trustee of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Parishad . Samant was speaking at the concluding ceremony of the 100th Divisional Marathi Natya Sammelan, organised by the Nagpur branch of the Natya Parishad. Theatre summit president Jabbar Patel, vice-president of the central committee of Natya Parishad Naresh Gadekar, Nagpur branch president Ajay Patil, Sanjay Rahate, and presidents and office-bearers of various branches were present. Samant lauded the Nagpur branch for successfully organising the historic theatre summit and also offered some suggestions. "Merely granting a classical status to the Marathi language is not enough. The true essence of Marathi's classical nature lies in the creative experiments undertaken by theatre artists, writers, and directors," he said. Samant urged that the legacy of such creative works should be revived for the new generation and preserved meticulously. He further called upon the Natya Parishad to take initiatives to ensure welfare measures and employment opportunities for artists and technicians from the theatre and film sectors. He added that the govt plans to provide five houses each to eminent artists and technicians who contributed significantly to the stage and screen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo In his presidential address, Jabbar Patel praised the Nagpur branch for the excellent organisation of the centenary sammelan. He urged branch officials to take up the responsibility of pursuing the govt for the development of small theatre spaces and related infrastructure across Maharashtra. Veteran theatre personalities Madhu Joshi, Prabhakar Ambone, Shraddha Telang, Bapu Chanakhekar, Shobha Jogdev, Dr Ranjan Darvekar, Dr Vijay Vaidya, Suresh Ghadyalpatil, Prakash Edlabadkar, Vijay Jathe, Sanjay Waliwkar, Vatsala Polkamwar, Dayanand Chandanwale, Meena Deshpande, and Sachin Kumbhare were felicitated. Winners of the Late Ganesh Naidu Memorial Art Competition — Vaman Tulsakar, Rukmini Dixit, and Tushar Raut — were also awarded on the occasion. Actress Bhargavi Chirmule conducted the proceedings. Gadkari's Message: In a special audiovisual message from Arunachal Pradesh, Union minister Nitin Gadkari remarked that Marathi theatre made an indelible impact on Marathi minds over the last 100 years. He said that Marathi plays continue to inspire society and described theatre as a true mirror reflecting societal values. Theatrical presentations held in Natya Sammelan Shatakottar Jhadipatti: An event showcasing the 100 years of Jhadipatti theatre with 125 artists Commercial Plays: Serial Killer and Familychi Gammat enthralled audiences Children's Theatre: Young performers staged award-winning Sanskrit and Marathi plays Saraswatijanmabhoomi: A cultural journey through Vidarbha's literary and social history Shatakiy Sanmelanwari: An artistic presentation chronicling the legacy of 100 Natya Sammelan Maharashtrachi Lokdhara: A vibrant showcase of Maharashtra's folk art traditions Marathi Paool Padte Pudhe: A cultural programme on the pride and progress of Marathi
