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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karthigai Deepam 2: Geetha surprises Karthik on his birthday
In the latest emotional episode of the popular Tamil soap Karthigai Deepam season 2, viewers were treated to a heartwarming surprise as Revathi celebrated Karthik 's birthday in a touching and unexpected way. The episode begins with Karthik appearing distant and preoccupied, unaware that Revathi has planned a special surprise for him. Despite the growing tensions and misunderstandings between them in recent episodes, Revathi chooses to put their differences aside to make Karthik's birthday memorable. As the day progresses, Karthik returns home to find the lights off, only to be greeted by the soft glow of candles and the smell of fresh cake. Revathi appears with a lovingly prepared cake and a warm smile, catching Karthik completely off guard. Her gesture not only melts his heart but also surprises the family members, who witness a rare moment of affection between the estranged couple. Karthik, moved by Revathi's thoughtfulness, cuts the cake as Revathi and the rest of the family cheer him on. The emotional undercurrent between the two sparks hope for fans who have been rooting for their reconciliation. The episode ends on a high note, with Revathi and Karthik sharing a quiet moment together. While no words are exchanged, their expressions speak volumes, leaving audiences eager to see whether this moment marks a turning point in their relationship. Karthigai Deepam, known for its dramatic storytelling and complex characters, continues to win hearts with emotionally charged sequences like this one. As fans speculate about what lies ahead for Revathi and Karthik, one thing is certain—love still lingers between them. Storyline Deepa's death, Karthik moves to his native village along with his brothers Anand and Arun. They now live with their grandparents Raja Sethupathi and Parameshwari. Karthik currently serves as a house help for Chamundeshwari, who is actually his aunt, in an effort to reunite the family. Meanwhile, fate begins to bring Karthik and Revathi
India.com
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Salman Khan's heroine who became a household name in South cinema, she is now… her name is…
Meet Salman Khan's heroine who became a household name in South cinema, she is now… her name is… In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, there are many actor who come and go to the world of showbiz. But every once in a while comes an actor who captivate the audience as soon as they enter the world and take everyone by the storm. One such tale is of an actress, who became an overnight sensation in the early 90s because of her charm and grace. Her pairing with Salman Khan garnered her a lot of love and attention. Who is Revathi? The actress that we are talking about is none other than Revathi. Revathi was a popular face in the South film industry. She ventured into Bollywood with the film love in 1992. She appeared opposite superstar Salman Khan. The movie turned out to be a blockbuster and their chemistry was widely hailed and appreciated. Its song Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya also became a superhit and still resonates with the audience. She also worked in many different industry and genres in her career trajectory. Besides Love, she also appeared in several blockbuster films like Ek Aur Prem Kahani, Tarpan, Muskurahat, Raat, Phir Milenge, Darna Mana Hai, Nishabd, Two States, Tiger 3, and The Diplomat. Her strong screen presence and impeccable acting skills make her a powerful performer. She was last seen in Thalapathy Vijay's film Jan Nayagan. Although her career in Bollywood was short lived, she became a household name in South Indian film industry. Besides working in numerous films and even ventured into direction and television. She has also received the prestigious National Award for her exceptional performance. Revathi's Personal Life Speaking of her personal life, Revathi was married to actor and cinematographer Suresh Chandra Menon. The couple married in 1986 and stayed together for 27 years. They parted ways in 2013
The Hindu
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Meet Jyoti Hegde, the only woman rudra veena artiste
As Jyoti Hegde sat on the stage at a recent event organised by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to celebrate World Music and International Yoga Day in Delhi, what caught the eye was the beautifully crafted instrument in her hands. It looked like the veena, but not totally. It was the rudra veena, and Jyoti Hegde is the only woman rudra veena artiste. She was an apt choice for the event because the rudra veena is the only string instrument that also requires the artiste to practise breath control. Underlining the need to do yoga for the same, Jyoti says since the instrument is based on dhrupad, which lays importance on breath control, it is applicable to the rudra veena too. 'It impacts the way the instrument is played and the sound produced.' The 'khandar vani' was the original style of 'beenkars' or rudra veena exponents. This was the style practised by Tansen's beenkar son-in-law, Raja Misri Chand, known as Nababat Khan in the Mughal court of Akbar. Later, Ustad Asad Ali Khan rose to be one of the finest rudra veena artistes, hailing from a family dedicated to this instrument. Jyoti is his foremost disciple. Associated with lord Shiva, and the rudra veena is only string instrument that also requires the artiste to practise breath control. Jyoti was The rudra veena has always had a mysticism attached to it, being taught only to a chosen few and said to be unlucky for those who did not follow the tradition when playing it. In fact, the instrument sursingar was invented in the 18th Century, to teach this style of rudra veena playing (baaj) to other string instrumentalists such as rabab or sarod. At the concert, Jyoti presented raag Bairagi Bhairav. A relatively obscure raga, she learnt it not from the ustad, but from Bindu Madhav Pathak, a sitar and rudra veena exponent from Kirana gharana, under whom Jyoti initially trained. The raag was re-introduced by Pt. Ravi Shankar and is similar to Carnatic raga Revathi. Jyoti had composed a chautaal (12 beat) 'gat' (composition) in the raag. Serene, and meditative, Jyoti's music never fails to soothe. During a post-performance conversation, Jyoti revealed she did not hail from a family of musicians. When she began learning, she could not identify the difference between dhrupad and khayal, and used to play bandish on the veena. Though the ustad dissuaded her from pursuing the rudra veena, Jyoti was insistent. 'When I heard the sound of instrument, I found my calling. The note resonated deep within me and I knew I had to learn it.' Marriage and motherhood did not deter Jyoti from expanding her musical horizons. More so, since she was in Dharwad, home to many music stalwarts. She attended lec-dems by Pt. Indudhar Nirody of the Agra gharana, who helped hone her skills. He also made her understand that the rudra veena lent itself only to dhrupad. She was 35 then, and was all set to forge ahead in her musical journey. Jyoti approached Ustad Asad Ali Khan, he refused to teach her, saying the rudra veena was not meant for women. She persisted for a year, travelling across the country to meet him at every concert of his. He finally agreed, but said she had to learn breath control, and enunciate the sound of 'aum' from the 'nabhi' (navel). ''Only then 'will you be able to handle the instrument' he had said,' shares Jyoti, who took six months to achieve this. Then came the next challenge, to sit in vajrasana to play the instrument. Jyoti struggled, when the pakhawaj maestro Pt. Dal Chand Sharma, a friend of the ustad intervened and finally, the ustad agreed to teach her. Jyoti shares how she would travel by train for two days to reach Bombay to meet the ustad. 'It was not at all easy to connect with him. In spite of all the challenges, learning from the ustad was a memorable experience. Meals were forgotten during the class and later, the ustad would ensure a vegetarian meal was served to me. Once, he even missed his flight as he was so engrossed in teaching, when I reminded him of the time, he chided me saying, 'focus on the music'.' The learning lasted six years, till the demise of Ustad Asad Ali Khan in 2011. She owes it to him. for not just teaching to play the instrument but also to understand its heritage. Today, she is the torchbearer of the tradition that the Ustad represented. Jyoti now wants to pass on the tradition by teaching young enthusiasts. realises the only way she can repay the debt to him is by teaching others. Though Jyoti lives in a remote village in Sirsi district of Karnataka, she still manages to teach students from across the globe. Some of them visit her for one-on-one training, which also includes working on the farm. 'After all art is about training both the mind and the body,' says Jyoti.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Massive crowd forces cancellation of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' trailer screening at iconic Hyderabad theatre
The much-awaited trailer of Power Star 's long-delayed pan-India period action drama 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' is all set to launch today. With such high excitement among the fans, the trailer is set to release on multiple big screens. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, screening at a specific theatre is reportedly cancelled. According to a report by 123Telugu, ahead of the grand trailer reveal, a massive crowd of fans swarmed the iconic Sandhya Theater at RTC X Roads in Hyderabad yesterday to collect their entry passes for the trailer screening event. The buzz surrounding the event was so intense that it led to an uncontrollable gathering, forcing authorities to step in. With the situation quickly escalating, police were called in to manage the crowd and prevent any potential mishaps. In light of the overwhelming turnout and keeping in mind public safety, especially in the aftermath of the recent 'Pushpa 2' stampede tragedy, the theatre management decided to call off the trailer screening at their venue. The trailer screening will still take place at selected screens across Hyderabad as originally planned, ensuring that fans get a chance to experience the much-hyped glimpse of 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' in theatres, just not at the Sandhya Theatre. For the unversed, the 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' stampede incident occurred on the night of December 4, 2024, outside Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the film's premiere, where Telugu superstar was present to watch the screening with fans. The sudden arrival of Allu Arjun led a massive surge of frenzied fans, leading to a chaotic, stampede-like situation around the RTC Cross Roads. Tragically, a 35-year-old woman named Revathi, who had come with her husband and two children, was crushed in the crowd and later declared dead at the hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her eight-year-old son, Sri Teja, was critically injured. Directed by , 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 - Sword vs Spirit' is one of the most ambitious projects in Pawan Kalyan's career. The film features Nidhhi Agerwal as the leading lady, while Bollywood star plays the formidable Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The pan-India film will be released on July 26.
News18
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
From Good Wife To Thug Life: New South & Punjabi OTT Releases To Stream This Week
Release Date: July 4, 2025 Platform: JioHotstar (multi-language) A Tamil adaptation of the hit American legal series, this courtroom drama stars Priyamani as a resilient woman navigating law, life, and personal redemption. Directed by Revathi, the series promises strong performances and layered storytelling across multiple South Indian languages. 2. Thug Life (Multilingual Film) Release Date: July 4, 2025 Platform: Netflix Directed by Mani Ratnam, this action-packed drama stars legends Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR (STR). With a pan-Indian release across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, Thug Life is set to be one of the biggest OTT premieres of the season. 3. Uppu Kappurambu (Telugu Film) Release Date: July 4, 2025 Platform: Amazon Prime Video A feel-good Telugu comedy-drama led by Keerthy Suresh and Suhas, Uppu Kappurambu brings a sweet blend of romance, humor, and everyday dilemmas. With its direct-to-OTT release, it's an easy weekend watch for family audiences. 4. Viraatapalem: PC Meena Reporting (Telugu Series) Release Date: June 26, 2025 (Ongoing) Platform: ZEE5 This investigative crime series continues its run into July and has quickly become a fan-favorite for lovers of suspense and supernatural thrillers. Starring Suhasini, it's one to catch up on if you haven't already. 5. Raula Basement Da (Punjabi Series) Release Date: July 3, 2025 Platform: Chaupal & OTTplay Premium
