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The 7th annual Sri Raghavendra Chitravani Awards coinciding with the 31st year of existence of the prestigious cinema news house was held at the Bell Hotel on Sunday evening in a colorful style. D.G.Venkatesh, Smt.Padma Sudheendra, Sunil Sudheendra and D.G.Vasu made apt arrangements at the awards evening. With the demise of D.V.Sudheendra two years ago the founder of the 'Sri Raghavendra Chitravani' it is continued by D.G.Venkatesh with a new name Sudheendra Venkatesh. Producers and Journalists are like two eyes and they are responsible for running the institution said Sudheendra Venkatesh welcoming the award winners, guests and media on this occasion. From the next year a new award for the satellite channel would be looked in to added Sudheendra Venkatesh in his address. Almost all the speakers highlighted the emotional attachment with the Sri Raghavendra Chitravani and said this special award is something very close to the heart. There is a feel of family function in this awards evening said noted director T.S.Nagabharana one of the chief guests on the occasion. The two important awards of Sri Raghavendra Chitravani given to producer and journalist went to KCN Gowda and MB Singh. The other awards instituted by various film personalities went to actress Jayanthi, Lokanath, Director Soori, Chaitanya, V.Manohar, lyricist Jayanth Kaikini, journalist Mahesh Devshetty and Parashuram, cine worker Krishna as 'Shramajeevi' award who has put in 30 years of service, veteran cinema photographer Vishwnath Suvarna, Agni Sridhar did not come to receive the awards. I am still on the way to achieve something in life disclosed the melodious singer Manjula Gururaj after receiving the Dr.Rajakumar award instituted by Smt.Parvathamma Rajakumar for best singer in the umbrella of Sri Raghavendra Chitravani Awards. Music director of repute V.Manohar explained how his fate has changed from Soori's 'Dhuniya'. My responsibility has increased from this award said directors Soori and Chaitanya. Lyricist Jayanth Kaikini appealed to the radio channels to disclose the name of music director, singer and lyricist before airing the Kannada film songs. The actors have no retirement and I would work for some more years said veteran Lokanath after quoting 'Piravi' national award winner Shaji example. To the list of 15 awards already in the Sri Raghavendra Chitravani Awards from the next year producer MG Ramamurthy and Priya Hassan have instituted awards. Smt.Parvathamma Rajakumar received the Kannada Cinema PRO's award from senior PRO Nagendra and Vijaykumar, Dr.Jayamala, director Bhargava, actress Thara, Priya Hassan, Lahari Velu and others took part in the award evening. Sunil Sudheendra son of D.V.Sudheendra proposed a vote of thanks. The two hours program was effectively conducted by veteran A.S.Murthy. Sangeetha Katti the famous singer sung the inaugural song. Smt.Parvathamma Rajakumar was joined by guests on the stage in lighting the lamp.
Decennial award to SPB, Chitra
The top class playback singers of South India S.P.Balasubramanyam and Chitra have bagged best singers of the decade award given by Aryabhata Cultural Organization. In the similar category lyricist K.Kalyan and music director Devaa receive the decennial award (1994-2003) says founder secretary of the organization H.L.N.Rao. The awards will be distributed at the 17th annual awards function on 26th of this month at Ravindra Kalakshetra in Bangalore.
Chitrashi Rawat - From Chak De to Fashion
Remember who this Chitrashi Rawat is? She was a rough 'n' tough missy Komal Chautala in Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De India. Nevertheless, stepping into Madhur Bhandarkar's Fashion has completely transubstantiated her looks and modulations. Yup! With the theme of glitz and glamour having its great impact on every actor in the film, Chitarashi is not an exception. Ennobled as 'Komal Chautala' of Chak De India, she dons the role of a fashion coordinator. Ask Madhur about her? He replies, "How did you get to notice this, it's merely for a surprise". Totting up to this, the auteur adds that Chitarashi appears in just 4 scenes and they would be off more prominence. Sources have revealed that the actress has spelled a scintillating performance and let's wait to catch up with more sensation on October 29. Hitting screens on the occasion of Diwali, Fashion would have its contender 'Golmaal Returns' releasing on the same day.
Birth day baby Chitra
Well known singer Padma Shri K S Chitra celebrates her birthday on 27th of July. Born in a musical family of Trivandrum, got her first lessons under the aegis of her father late Krishna Nair. Till holding the record of winning 6 national award by a female singer and holding the pride of performing live in the House of Commons , London, and the first Indian female singer from South to perform live in the Royal Albert Hall. She has lent her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese and Bengali films. MG Radhakrishnana introduced her to Malayalam playback singing in 1979 and later she made her debut to Tamil film industry under the guidance of Ileyaraja. She has 7 Nandi awards from Andhra Pradesh State Government for best female playback singer. The list of her super hit songs in Telugu Ninnu Kori'(Gharshana), Prema Yathralaku'(Detective Naarada), Chilakamma Chitikeyanga'(Dalapathi), Kannanule'(Bombay), Edo Oka Raagam'(Raja), Nandi Konda'(Geethanjali), Abbanee Tiyyani'(Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari), Venumadhava... (Nenunnanu)''.. goes on and on.
It's 'Melody Queen' Chitra's birthday
Well known singer Padma Shri K S Chitra celebrates her birthday on the 27th of July. Born in a musical family in Trivandrum, she got her first lessons under the aegis of her father, the late Krishna Nair. She holds the prestigious record of winning 6 national awards by a female singer and holds the distinction of performing live in the House of Commons, London. She is the first Indian female singer from South India to perform live in the Royal Albert Hall. She has lent her voice to Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Oriya, Hindi, Assamese and Bengali films. MG Radhakrishnana introduced her to Malayalam playback singing in 1979 and later she made her debut in the Tamil film industry under the guidance of Ilayaraja. She won the prestigious Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamilnadu and has 7 Nandi awards from the Andhra Pradesh State Government for best female playback singer. She has also been honored with a Padmashree from the Government of India. The list of her super hit songs in Tamil include Naan Oru Sindhu (Sindhu Bairavi), Maana Madurai (Minsara Kanavu), Kuzhaloothum Kannanukku (Mella Thiranthathu Kathavu), Kannalanae (Bombay), Ovvoru Pookalumae (Autograph), Ithuthaanaa (Samy), Unnodu Vaazhatha (Amarkalam) and Pulveli Pulveli (Aasai). musicmazaa wishes the melody queen a very happy birthday!
"I did ask Chitrangda - Why SORRY BHAI?" - Onir
Film maker Onir can't help but smile while recollecting his conversations with Chitrangda Singh, the leading lady of his soon-to-be-released film SORRY BHAI. "I have been often asked how Chitrangda agreed to make her comeback with SORRY BHAI after a hiatus", quips Onir, "After all there were so many other reputed banners and film makers who were queuing up to make a film with her." What was her reply? "I asked her this question during our shooting stint at Mauritius. While I expected her to say that it was because of me or actors like Sanjay Suri and Sharman Joshi, she stumped us all by saying that it was because of the film's script more than anything else which made her nod in agreement for being a part of the project", says Onir with mock humor. "She admitted that for her script was of paramount importance and in case of SORRY BHAI, it was the biggest hero of all", quips Onir. While the shooting of SORRY BHAI is complete, the film is now in it's promotion stage. Apart from Sanjay, Sharman and Chitrangda, the film's star cast is lead by Shabana Azmi and Boman Irani. The film has music by Gaurav Dayal and is confirmed for 28th November release.