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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Zee Tamil's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 5 returns in style; Vijay TV's Startup Singam gears up for Season 2
After a captivating and talent-packed season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs, Zee Tamil is back with the fifth season of its flagship music reality show, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors. The grand finale of the popular singing show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs recently concluded on the entertainment channel, with actor Sivakarthikeyan announcing Divinesh as the winner. Television audiences are in for yet another memorable season as Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 5 recently began on a grand note. A wave of musical talent is sweeping across television screens, with the contest witnessing the participation of an overwhelming number of aspiring singers from nearly 35 towns and cities across Tamil Nadu. In the audition, 12 contestants were shortlisted in the first week. One of the most special moments of the episode was when actress Devayani's elder daughter, Iniya Rajakumaran, performed on stage. The judges unanimously selected her based on her performance. When their blindfolds were lifted, they were surprised to see Ms. Devayani sitting beside her daughter. 'I want my daughter to move forward in the contest based on her own efforts. This stage is not something that comes easily. It has created many winners, and I am proud that she begins her journey here,' said Ms. Devayani. The audition episode also featured veteran actor T. Rajendar as a special judge, bringing his signature energy to the show. In the upcoming episodes, participants will face various challenges that test their musical range and performance skills. They will be mentored by a panel of judges comprising playback singers Vijay Prakash, Srinivas, Shweta Mohan, and Karthik. The show airs every Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Second season of 'Startup Singam' Another show that premiered to a strong viewer response, Startup Singam, will return with a new season this November on Vijay TV and Jio Hotstar, showcasing 75 curated startups across 26 episodes. The show that made waves in the startup ecosystem and households alike aired 13 episodes and facilitated investment commitments worth ₹55 crore. In its first season, it supported 39 startups across diverse sectors. From discovering grassroots founders to enabling investment conversations, Startup Singam Season 2 will merge entrepreneurial grit and regional storytelling. The platform aims not just to entertain but to catalyse fundraising and business acceleration for regional entrepreneurs. This season, the spotlight will be on high-potential sectors like SaaS, Deeptech, D2C, Agritech, Healthtech, and Impact Ventures. If you are a college innovator, an SME founder, or a scale-up entrepreneur from a Tier-2 city and have a compelling product and a growth story, apply now at to get featured on the show.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Suhasini Maniratnam was embarrassed by uncle Kamal Haasan during her college days: 'I used to beg him to wear trousers'
Suhasini Maniratnam , who is the niece of Kamal Haasan , once shared a rare story about Kamal and how she used to feel embarrassed by him during her college days. She moved to Chennai at the age of 12 for her studies and lived with Kamal. She once revealed how she kept her relationship with Kamal private at college, and how he once called her by her nickname in front of her college mates. Suhasini about Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan Faces Backlash Over 'Kannada Born From Tamil' Remark at Thug Life Event In 2018, while appearing on an episode of Weekend with Stars on Zee Tamil, Suhasini revealed that she initially tried to keep her relationship with Kamal under wraps. However, Kamal once came to shoot near her college, and everyone came to know about their relationship. She refused to visit the location when her friends asked her to, but they were so excited to see Kamal that they insisted Suhasini accompany them. The song 'Nee Kettal Naan Maatenendra Solven Kanna', where Kamal is seen smoking, was being shot at the location. 'After going there, I was standing at the back, and then Kamal shouts, 'Aye!' and calls me by a name. Shall I tell you that name? 'Chu Chu, come here,' he said. I was so embarrassed,' she shared. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mix 4 Kitchen Ingredients, Wake Up Thinner Every Morning Health Now Undo Suhasini reveals Kamal Haasan's mischievous behaviour Suhasini also recounted how Kamal would insist on dropping her off at college in his car—but while dressed in his short attire for practising karate. 'There would be a special outfit for karate. There would be no trousers. He used to practise karate at home, only wearing his underpants. He would say that he had bought a new car and would drop me at college in it. I used to beg him, saying, 'Please wear trousers. Or, at least wear shorts. ' And he would say, 'Chu Chu, I won't get out of the car. I'm a big star; I can't be seen outside a ladies' college.'' Despite his promise to stay in the car, Kamal would inevitably step out—leading to more embarrassment for young Suhasini. 'That's it! The entire Queen Mary's will be watching Kamal Haasan and his legs… Ayyo! I would be so ashamed! I used to yell, 'Why are you doing that?' But that's who he is—he's galatta.' About Thug Life Suhasini married Mani Ratnam in 1988. Kamal Haasan is now gearing up for the release of 'Thug Life', directed by Mani Ratnam, and the duo is busy promoting the film. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Suhasini Maniratnam would ‘beg' uncle Kamal Haasan to wear pants while dropping her to college: ‘I would be so ashamed'
Suhasini Maniratnam, actor and wife of filmmaker Mani Ratnam, is the niece of actor Kamal Haasan. In fact, she moved to Chennai at the age of 12 for studies, and lived with her superstar uncle. While being the 'Ulaganayagan's niece had its benefits, it would also be the source of embarrassment for Suhasini on occasion. She narrated one such incident in an appearance on a television show some years ago, and said that her uncle would often drop her to college without wearing any pants. In a 2018 episode of Zee Tamil's show Weekend With Stars, Suhasini said that she kept her connection with Kamal a secret for quite a while. But her friends found out when a shoot was taking place outside their college, and Kamal called out to her. 'I had kept it as a secret and nobody knew the fact that Kamal is my chitthapa (uncle). The song 'Nee Kettal Naan Maatenendra Solven Kanna', where Kamal is smoking, was being shot there. Everybody were going crazy, saying, 'Kamal Haasan has come, Kamal Haasan has come, we have to go and see', and I told them 'I won't come, I won't come', but they took me anyway. After going there, I was standing at the back, and then Kamal shouts, 'Aye!' and calls me by a name. Shall I tell that name? 'Chu Chu, come here', he said. I was so embarrassed.' Also read – Sikandar: Anurag Kashyap's right; Bollywood is doomed if stars like Salman Khan enable the Snapchat-ification of cinema But she'd be even more embarrassed when her uncle insisted on dropping her off to college in his new car. 'Then, sometimes Kamal used to drop me at college. In those times, I don't know whether you remember, there would be a special outfit for karate. There would be no pants. He used to practice karate at home, only wearing his underpants. He used to say that he has bought a new car and will drop me at college in it. I used to beg him saying, 'Please wear pants and come. Or, at least wear shorts and come.' And he would say 'Chu Chu, I won't get out of the car. I'm a big star, I can't be seen outside a ladies college.'' She said that Kamal would end up getting seen anyway, because he'd get out and open the door for her. 'That's it! The entire Queen Mary's will be watching Kamal Haasan and his legs… Ayyo! I would be so ashamed! I used to yell, 'Why are you doing that?' But that's who he is; he's galatta.' Suhasini tied the knot with filmmaker Mani Ratnam in 1988, a year after he worked with Kamal on the film Nayakan. They're set to unite for the first time since then in the upcoming Thug Life.
India Today
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Divinesh wins Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Tamil Li'l Champs Season 4, takes home Rs 10 lakh
11-year-old Divinesh from Chennai was crowned the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Season 4 after a gripping live Grand Finale held on May 11. The fourth season of the popular Tamil singing reality show concluded with Divinesh walking away with the trophy and a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh. The show, which premiered in November last year on Zee Tamil, showcased young musical talent from across the state and concluded after a six-month performances and a charged atmosphere marked the night, with celebrity guests Arya, Santhanam and Sivakarthikeyan joining in the celebration. Sivakarthikeyan announced the winner, adding a special touch to the suspenseful climax. Yogashree and Hemitraa were named first and second runners-up finale featured six finalists — Divinesh, Yogashree, Hemitraa, Srimathi, Abinesh and Mahathi — competing in two rounds: 'Challenging Songs', where they tackled complex musical numbers, and 'Freestyle', where they showcased their favourite styles. Divinesh stood out for his flawless vocal technique and emotional depth, which consistently impressed both judges and audiences. Following his win, Divinesh said, 'Winning Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li'l Champs Season 4 feels like a dream. I'm very happy and want to thank Zee Tamil and the whole Sa Re Ga Ma Pa team, especially the judges and coaches, for helping me become a better singer. And a super big thank you to my amazing gurus – Swetha Mohan, S.P. Charan, Srinivas and Saindhavi – for teaching me so much about music.'Hosted by Archana Chandoke, the show was judged by renowned playback singers S.P. Charan, Swetha Mohan, Srinivas and Saindhavi. The winner was chosen through a combination of audience votes and judges' scores, ensuring a balanced outcome.
