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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Want information about any Hindi or Tamil film song? Ask record-collector T.S. Gopal
Isn't it interesting to document the life of a documenter? Meet T.S. Gopal, who commenced his journey as a documenter by collecting records. Over the last 60 years, his collection has grown extensively. Also known as an encyclopedia on music and a wizard at video editing, Gopal says: 'Though it all began in a pre-technology era, I have now happily embraced technology. Till date I have posted 2,400 pieces of music on my Facebook, which have garnered many likes. I also have many hard disks of music.' To be surrounded by music, Gopal worked for a year at Super Radio Services, a shop that sold records in Chembur, Mumbai. What kind of music interests him? 'Initially, I was into Hindi film music, because I grew up in Mumbai. But later took to Hindustani, Carnatic, South Indian film songs, pop and operas. Comparing different genres of music became my hobby and this led to the documentation of similarities between film music and the use of ragas in film songs. I once heard a tune in the Mayamalavagowla scale at a restaurant in Mumbai, and it turned out to be Arabic music. I liked it very much. An Iranian friend shared with me his collection of Arabic music, which has inspired many Indian film songs. For instance, in the song 'Kallellam manikka kallaguma' (from Aalayamani), music director and singer MS Viswanathan has used the Mayamalavagowla scale and given the song an Arabic flavour. I discovered that the scale is used in Greek music too, as in the song 'Misirlou'. 'Bacchanale' in the opera 'Samson and Delilah' is also in the same scale. The song, 'Ghar aaya mera paradesi' (from Awara) is in the Sindhubhairavi scale but has shades of Arabic music. Different Hindi music composers have used six tunes from the same album of Arabic music. Through a friend with connections in Bollywood, I visited recording studios in Mumbai. On one occasion, I found many composers using Sindhubhairavi. The same set of violinists played for all of them. But such was their integrity, that the violinists never revealed the tune of one composer to another. 'Film music composers have brought out a variety of emotions using ragas in film songs. The song 'O mere sanam' (from Sangam) is in raag Shivaranjani and the orchestration impeccably captures the emotions of the heroine,' says Gopal. Indian film songs also show the influence of pop, folk and country songs, says Gopal, listing some Hindi songs that are inspired by hits from the West. ''Onnum onnum rendu' portion of the song 'Yaaradi Nee mohini' (film Uthamaputhiran) is based on Ben E King's 'Sweet and Gentle' while 'Partha nyabagam illaiyo' (from Puthiya Paravai)on the pop song 'Sway'. The opening portion of 'Chura liya' (from Yaadon ki Baaraat) is based on the song 'If it is Tuesday, this must be Belgium'. 'Kaun hai jo sapno mein aaya' (from Jhuk Gaya Asman) is a copy of Elvis Presley's 'Marguerita'. The Lata Mangeshkar song 'Ajeeb dastan hai' reminds of Jim Reeves' country song — 'My lips are sealed'. 'Anubavam pudhumai' (film Kadhalikka Neramillai) has shades of the bolero song 'Besame mucho'. 'Dil tadap adap from (from Madhumati) sounds similar to the Polish folk song 'Szła dzieweczka do gajeczka'.' Gopal is fascinated by the counter-melodies in film songs. 'I use a certain software to remove the voice and amplify the background music. You will then notice the counter-melody in the songs. Sometimes, it is an entirely different tune. 'Enge nimmathi' (film Puthiya Paravai) and 'Avala sonnaal' (from Selvam) have interesting counter-melodies. I particularly find them appealing in Shankar Jaikishan's compositions,' shares Gopal. Apart from gathering such information and collecting records, Gopal took sitar lessons from Ustad Ahmad Hussain Khan, who was part of popular composer K.V. Mahadevan's troupe. For instance, he played the sitar in songs such as 'Ennathan ragasiyamo' and 'Malargal nanaindhana' from Idhaya Kamalam. 'The Ustad played in the Telugu film Sita Kalyanam, which got a mention in a review by The Hindu.' When asked if a Tyagarja kriti has been sung in any film, Gopal immediately replies, 'In the Telugu film Missamma, P Leela sings 'Thyagaraja's RagaSudharasa' for Savitri.' Apart from film songs, Gopal used to upload thukkadas sung by various Carnatic artistes to pen drives and gift them to residents of a senior citizens home. Upon the request of a friend in the U.S., he compiled 200 such thukkadas. 'Children in the US learnt them and sang them in Navaratri kolus.' Gopal believes he does not deserve any credit for his work. 'Does a man deserve credit for merely plucking flowers in a garden? All I do is to collect what is available,' he says.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Despite two years together, Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet's romance still feels unreal; fans say it is fake
Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet have been dating for nearly two years, but many fans still find their pairing odd. Experts say the mystery around their relationship is smart PR to keep people talking. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The PR Point of View Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet showed up together on a red carpet for the first time recently. They've been dating for almost 2 years, but many fans still think it's a weird to a Business Insider report, people on social media keep saying things like, "I still can't believe Kylie & Timothee is a real thing."Rumors started in 2023, and since then people felt confused about how these two match. One fan joked about them saying, "I firmly believe they sit together in complete silence.'Kylie became famous through flashy reality TV and social media. Timothee is more known for being a serious actor in Oscar-level movies. Their personalities and public images just don't expert Evan Nierman told Business Insider that Kylie's brand is all about being visible, online, and promoting herself. Timothee is the opposite, more private, artistic, and thoughtful."The kind of brooding, superserious actor clashes with the Kardashian model', Nierman is more about how their brands are managed, not about who they are as people. Big PR teams, image consultants, and managers, Kylie's mom known as "momager" are always Fahey, another PR expert, said a lot of stuff in Hollywood that seems 'accidental' is actually planned. There's a difference between a "PR relationship" and a real relationship managed by celebrity couples are clearly PR moves, like when Tom Hiddleston wore that 'I love (symbol of heart) T.S.' shirt while dating Taylor Kylie and Timmy are so different that people don't believe it's fake either. Like, what would they even be promoting together?The relationship was rolled out very slowly and sneakily, it started with blurry pics of Kylie's car at Timmy's place. Then came anonymous tips to gossip page Deuxmoi. Kylie and Timothee were also seen kissing at the Beyonce concert in September both attended the Golden Globe Awards twice, however the couple did not walk the red carpet together. When they finally did it, it was at a small ceremony in Rome, not a big flashy event like the Met to the reports, PR experts, Nierman and Fahey said, the mystery and confusion are on purpose. It makes people talk more, guess more, and keeps them in the news. Nierman said, "A series of slow strategic leaks followed by a red carpet debut is a PR move, designed to generate buzz."If they gave a full interview or posted a big Instagram announcement, it might have helped fans understand their relationship better. But that would also kill the mystery and said if he were managing Kylie, he'd do the same thing, "Milk this for all it's worth. They've created a media firestorm while doing very little."They haven't posted a selfie together yet. Timmy hasn't appeared on Kylie's show 'The Kardashians' yet. When these things happen, Fahey says it'll be a "cash cow payday".Every time they do something new as a couple, people freak out again. Friends keep saying stuff like, 'I can't believe they're still together' or 'I still don't get it.'But that's not a problem, it's actually part of the plan. Nierman said, "It keeps us guessing. It keeps us talking. That's the whole point."Q1. Why do fans think Kylie's relationship is fake?Because their public images and personalities seem very different.Q2. Is Kylie and Timothee's relationship just for publicity?PR experts say it's real but carefully managed to create buzz.
South China Morning Post
11-04-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
India speeds up UK, EU trade deals to buffer against Trump's tariffs
Advertisement Analysts say New Delhi's move to diversify its trade partnerships reflects a strategic shift to reduce reliance on the US market. Trump announced steep tariffs on global trading partners last week, triggering turmoil in financial markets. By Wednesday, however, he had reversed course, announcing a 90-day suspension of the duties for most countries – with China notably excluded. The suspension includes the 26 per cent tariff that Washington had announced on Indian goods, although a baseline global rate of 10 per cent remains in effect. India was expected to adopt a measured approach in its negotiations with the United States , aiming to secure a trade agreement by September, said T.S. Vishwanath, principal adviser at international trade consultancy ASL-Legal. Containers are transported by train in the western state of Gujarat, India, earlier this month. Photo: Reuters At the same time, Delhi is working to expand its trade partnerships to cushion against any potential fallout from American policy shifts.
