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Hans India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
A blend of tradition and modernity
Translation is largely a creative and technical process. In fact, it is an age-old literary and cultural activity that has enriched both ancient and modern Indian literatures. Ancient texts like 'The Ramayana', 'The Mahabharata' and 'The Bible' are popular in translation. Regional literatures, in particular, are also available in translation. Inarguably, translation acts as a bridge between the past and the present and establishes a cultural link between one language and another. English, among other languages, has made such activity possible. This critical book, deftly edited by eminent Indian scholar P. V. Laxmiprasad, explores the different dynamics of the poetry of acclaimed Indian poet Raamaa Chandramouli. As a litterateur, Chandramouli has donned many hats and made remarkable contributions to different genres of literature. Besides being a poet of extraordinary merit and potential, he is also a novelist, storywriter, scriptwriter, and a shrewd literary critic. His poetry has been translated into English by academicians, professors, and scholars of great repute. His chief collections—'As the Window Opens', 'Fire and Snow', 'Whither and Other Poems', and 'Inferno'—immortalise him in the realm of literature. 'The Poetry of Raamaa Chandramouli' is all about the zest for life and its absence. It is abundantly rooted in the ceaseless struggle between the rich and the poor; the ruler and the ruled; poverty and wealth; individual and society; tradition and modernity; and traditional occupations and technology in life. The poet has been a true mirror to his times, depicting society with utmost candidness. His significance as a poet is also evident in the way he addresses the crucial issues of two generations of readers. Another hallmark of his poetry is his deep knowledge of technical education and classroom pedagogy. As a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, he is gifted with the prowess to delve deep into the subtle aspects of the world. A restless traveller in his poetic journey spanning over two decades, Chandramouli has attempted to shed light on the social milieu against all odds, thus embarking upon an ideal and visionary world bereft of all evils and sins. The efforts of P. V. Laxmiprasad as the editor of this book are indeed commendable and must be wholeheartedly acknowledged. Chandramouli moves from life to literature in search of invisible meaning. His poetry reflects an existential quest to unravel the metaphysical meanings of life. Poets are seers and visionaries. Poetry without images and symbols is merely prosaic and thus fails to resonate with readers. Much to our gratification, Chandramouli's poetry is replete with soul-stirring poetic features. It conjures vivid images on the landscape of the mind—ethereal, original, and breathtakingly beautiful. These images are largely evocative and warm the cockles of the readers' hearts. The poet touches on a few nostalgic reminiscences of his native place, reflecting his profound sensibility and deep sensitivity. He conveys subtle expressions through refined imagery and delicate symbols. The poet in Chandramouli is a true visionary, a mystic, an ideal citizen, a champion of women's rights, a crusader for peace, and an advocate of life and its values. Thus, he can be aptly deemed a profound philosopher of worldly wisdom. Tradition and modernity coexist in his poetry, endearing him to the apostles of the Muse from both generations.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan hopes to start work on Mahabharata soon: 'That's one of my biggest ambitions'
Aamir Khan has often spoken about his desire to adapt the Mahabharata on the big screen. Now, the Dangal actor has revealed more details about his dream project, stating that he hopes to start working on it this year. The 3 Idiots star also indicated that the project could span multiple films and have different directors too. Aamir Khan on adapting the Mahabharata Talking to the Hollywood Reporter, Aami Khan said, 'One ambition that I have, which I'm hoping to start work on this year, is working on The Mahabharata. That's one of my biggest ambitions. So fingers crossed, hoping to start this year.' Speaking about the timeline of the project, he added, 'It'll take a while because, first off, just the writing process will take a few years.' When asked if he would appear as an actor in his adaptation of the Indian epic, Aamir Khan did not give a definitive answer. He stated, 'We should cast the film based on who's appropriate for each part.' Live Events Aamir Khan on directing the Mahabharata movie The actor was also asked if he would direct the mythological saga. Aamir Khan stated that looking at the scope of the epic, he didn't think it was possible to tell the entire story in one movie. According to Khan, the project would require multiple movies and directors. He did confirm that he would produce the Mahabharata. Aamir also indicated that the films could be shot simultaneously, citing The Lord of the Rings trilogy as an example. In 2013, an animated version of the Mahabharata was released with Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Vidya Balan, Manoj Bajpayee, Sunny Deol, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff voicing key characters. Apart from that, the mythological saga has been the inspiration for several movies, like SS Rajamouli's Baahubali series. Aamir Khan's future projects The actor is set to appear in Sitaare Zameen Par next. Starring Genelia Deshmukh and Darsheel Safary, the movie has been billed as a 'thematic sequel' to the 2007 Bollywood hit Taare Zameen Par. The RS Prasanna directorial is expected to hit theatres on June 20, 2025. It is reportedly a remake of the Spanish movie Champions. Aamir is also producing Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta's partition drama Lahore 1947. Aamir Khan will also appear in a cameo in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie. This will mark his foray into Tamil cinema. The movie stars Rajinikanth, Upendra, Shruti Haasan and Nagarjuna Akkineni in key roles. Aamir's cameo in the film was confirmed by his co-star Upendra recently. Also Read: Kesari Chapter 2 box office Day 4: Akshay Kumar's film earns Rs 4.5 crore You season 5: Is Joe Goldberg a sociopath? Here's what we know about the character
