Suriya, Jyothika together again

The last time Suriya and his better half Jyothika stood together in front of the camera was perhaps for a television commercial shot for a leading telecommunication services provider.

Once again the much talked about pair is ready to share the screen space together, this time too for an ad. "It was after much persuasion we were able to convince Jyothika for shooting," Suriya says.

"As a fan, I really miss Jyothika on screen. I have always been telling her to take up acting again. But she is not ready as her sole priority is to raise kids without any deviation," adds the top actor.

For Suriya, life is so good after marrying Jo. "But for her, I wouldn’t have realised that life is this beautiful," he says. Suriya however regrets that he was unable to gift his sweet heart something this Valentines Day, as they had to attend a close relative’s (producer Gnanavelraja) wedding in Coimbatore.

Ajith and Shalini - Rare Pic

Ajith & Shalini

Suriya changes his name!

Come on guys here is the new name of Suriya as Anwar Basha wait don’t jump into any conclusion it’s his on screen name in his forthcoming film 7am Arivu.

Suriya plays the role of a handicapped circus artiste in 7am Arivu and will be performing all the circus stunts. He got trained by the circus artiste from Thailand. His leading lady Shruti Haasan will be seen in the role of Sharmili. Directed by AR Murugadoss the film is rising the expectations as the combo of Suriya and Murugadoss have blasted the box office with Ghajini some time back. Coming with an interesting and different subject the film is surely going to appeal all sections of audiences.

Producer turned actor Udayanidhi Stalin of Red Giant Movies is producing the film. Music is by Harris Jayraj while Ravi K Chandran is incharge of cinematography.

WE ARE MUSIC @ BALAN KASHMIR - RESHMONU - PREMA YIN

Gerard Lazarus & Co and Balan Kashmir alongside Mist Club Bangsar brings you 'WE ARE MUSIC' showcase and after-party this coming February 26th 2011

WE ARE MUSIC introducing BALAN KASHMIR

Guest Staring: RESHMONU, PREMA YIN, SARAN NARAYANAN, SALAM + DR.SAKTI and surprise acts.

SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 26TH 2011 , MIST CLUB BANGSAR

Guest Arrival / Red Carpet : 7pm - 8pm

RM 35 (PRE-SALE)

RM 40 (AT-DOOR)

Hosted by: PREM (Fly Fm) & DOUBLE D (Traxx Fm)

GUEST STARRING :-

*Acoustic reggae rhythms of DR.SAKTI + SALAM

*Modern Indian Carnatic of SARAN NARAYANAN

*Rock & Urban Pop of PREMA YIN

*Smooth R&B & Soul of RESHMONU and

*Bilingual Rap Exhibit by BALAN KASHMIR & surprise acts.

This showcase will display some of the finest acts of Malaysia in their respective genres and flava with a promise to entertain and explore the new rising of local music industry. Come to brush shoulders with the future and please be advised: The revolution will be televised with no censorship.

RSVP - TABLE BOOKINGS - TICKETS : 016 - 360 4151 / 012 - 279 2289

Tickets will be delivered to your doorstep upon confirmation + payment :)

Please message Balan Kashmir 1st and 2nd account for more details.

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Hollywood Bowl adds composer A.R. Rahman to 2011 season

Looks like our Indian maestro is in the best phase of his career, and ever since he has moved to the West, his luck is just getting better and better.

The Hollywood Bowl has added an event to this year's season -- 'Journey To India' --with composer A.R. Rahman.

The Hollywood Bowl is a modern amphitheatre in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California, United States that is used primarily for music performances. It has a seating capacity of 17,376. The Hollywood Bowl is known for its band shell, a distinctive set of concentric arches that graced the site from 1929 through 2003, before being replaced with a somewhat larger one beginning in the 2004 season. The shell is set against the backdrop of the Hollywood Hills and the famous 'Hollywood' sign to the Northeast.

On July 10, India's most prolific and successful movie composer (five time Oscar nominee including 127 Hours, and two Oscar wins for Slumdog Millionaire), A.R. Rahman returns for an evening of his atmospheric film scores (performed by the LA Phil and enhanced by scenes from his films) plus traditional Indian music and some of Rahman's spectacular Bollywood hits with dancers.

A.R. Rahman, the man who has redefined contemporary Indian music, is the pride of the nation and a role model for millions around the world. In a country where film music is the most popular form of music, Rahman is truly the emperor. A.R. Rahman, hailed by Time as the 'Mozart of Madras,' is one of the most successful artists of all time and, according to a BBC estimate, has sold more than 100 million albums of his works, comprising music from more than 50 movies.

All we are waiting for is the day when India's best, A.R. Rahman, merges with Hollywood's best, Hans Zimmer. Is everyone listening?

Courtesy: Bollywood Hungama

Vijay Antony happy about ‘Nakka Mukka’ in World Cup

To say Vijay Antony is on cloud nine would be a downplaying statement, for the music composer is in fail of words to explain his happiness on his ‘Naakka…Mukka…’ being played during the inaugural ceremony of World Cup cricket.

“The ICC World Cup is one of the very few events which is expected by the whole world. I feel honoured that my song was played during the opening ceremony in Dhaka on Thursday,” he says.

“At a time such kuthu songs are being neglected by the elite, it was a happy moment when Naakka..Mukka…which had local instruments in full flow, played at the international event,” he adds.

Currently busy playing the lead role in a film titled ‘Naan’, Vijay Antony says he would continue to provide quality music in the coming days too. “Music is always my first priority,” he says.

Malaysia vasudevan passed away + Video

Malaysia vasudevan passed away at private hospital in Chennai

Singer Malaysia Vasudevan was admitted to a Chennai hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest and just now he as passed away...

Chinmaye says: The voice of Thenkizhakku Cheemaiyila. A song I love. An end of another era.

May his soul Rest in Piece

Source: Venkatprabhu posted this in Twitter and Facebook

Malaysia Vasudevan is a Tamil singer who was born in Malaysia. He moved to India and found a career as a singer and actor in stage plays. Later, he started singing for movies and, to date, has nearly 8,000 songs in Tamil and over 4,000 songs in other South Indian languages to his credit. He has also acted in nearly 85 films. His first song was for the film "Delhi to Madras". He then did a stint with M.S.Viswanathan and was eventually sought by Ilaiyaraja and Bharathiraja to sing in the film "16 Vayathinile". He has also sung few songs in Hindi. He has been awarded "Kalaimamani" by the Tamil Nadu Government.

Veteran Tamil director A.P. Nagarajan christened him as "Malaysia Vasudevan". He has worked with many music directors such as M.S.Viswanathan, Ilaiyaraja, Shankar-Ganesh, Deva, A.R.Rahman, and Vidyasagar. After T.M.Sounderajan, he was called as ghost voice for Sivaji Ganesan.

He has also acted in a good number of Tamil films. Some of his films include Mudhal Vasantham (with Sathyaraj),Oomai Vizhigal (with Vijayakant), Kathanayagan (with Pandiyarajan) Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (with Kamal Hassan), Jallikattu, Thiruda Thiruda, Amaidhippadai, Povae Unnakaga, Punnagai Desam, Kokki etc.

Besides acting in films, he has acted in good number of tele serials. He son Yugendran Vasudevan Nayar has acted in many film in Tamil and other languages. His daughter Prashanthini is a playback singer. She has sung songs like "Mundhinam" in the movie Vaaranam Ayiram and other songs.

Malaysia Vasudevan died on 20 February 2011 at 1.00 PM at Chennai, Tamilnadu.