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Panel Animation Studios has launched their mega animation project, 'Little Pandavas'. It will be a full-length animation film made with a whopping Rs 15 crore budget. It will be released in seven languages including Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, Japanese. The makers are planning to release it in 2009. Rudra Masta, CEO of Panel Animations, said that the film would essentially revolve around the childhood and adolescence of Pandavas and Kauravas. However, it will be made in a simple, casual way he said and added that the spirit of the epic tale would be kept intact. They are also planning three more projects titled Kenichi, Ethan and Rendezvous with Bliss. They will soon be recruiting the required creative personnel for the same and will also be announcing marketing tie-ups with major channels to promote their projects. Hyderabad will be the first city where the marketing schemes would be launched first, before they start them in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and other places.
ZEE Sarigamapa - A journey with little champs begins
The popular entertainment channel Zee Telugu has been providing a wonderful platform for the upcoming singers through their musical show Zee SaRiGaMaPa. The show started on the 2nd of November 2006 and in its journey till date the show had captured the attention of innumerable listeners, nurtured many aspirants in music, and introduced new stars to the audience, from different generations. The series titled SaRiGaMaPa-Little Champs, which stages the talent of tiny tots has been a very famous one. Zee Telugu is now ready for the journey of SaRiGaMaPa-Little Champs, 2008. According to a note from the channel, 3000 plus kids attended the auditions, conducted across Andhra Pradesh, Chennai and Bangalore. 24 little voices amongst them which are uniquely gifted and talented were selected to participate in this new series. Koti, Bhuvana Chandra and Usha will be the judges, while Indian Idol Runner-up Hema Chandra will host the show. SaRiGaMaPa ' Little Champs' 2008 will start its journey today and will be aired on every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:00pm, on Zee Telugu Channel.
Little known facts about RD Burman
Pancham introduced the twin track effect in 'Baharon Ke Sapne', which he later used to create the mesmerizing 'Qatra Qatra Miltee Hai' [Ijaazat] and a few more songs. He also pioneered the use of electronic organ in Indian Films with the song 'O Mere Sona Re' [Teesri Manzil] RD was, as Gulzar says, as good a craftsman as a musician. In 'Chura Liya' he used the sound of a spoon hitting a glass For the 'Kitaab' song, 'Master Ji Ki Aa Gayee Chitthhi', he brought some desks from a classroom in the studio while recording and used them as a percussion In 'Abdullah' he used the sound of a bamboo whistle with a balloon tied to it for a song Once to get the sound of raindrops, he spent the whole rainy night in his house's balcony recording the sound he wanted In the song 'O Manjhi Re' from the movie 'Khushboo', RD Burman used bottles with water filled at different levels and created a hollow sound by blowing into them and this sound effect was used with the orchestra During the recording of 'Hum Dono Do Premi' [Ajnabee] the musicians were on strike. So he improvised the song with emptied-out musical interludes and just listen the song Out of his 331 released movies 292 were in Hindi, 31 in Bangla, 3 in Telugu, 2 each in Tamil & Oriya and 1 in Marathi. RD also composed for 5 TV serials in Hindi and Marathi. He also scored a large number of non-film songs in Bangla [also known as Pooja songs or modern songs], which are available in different albums. He did a song for a small documentary film called 'Maa Ki Pukar' too, in 1975. Starting independent music company in 1961 with 'Chote Nawab', he did 331 films and 4 non-film albums. Before coming onto his own, he assisted his father S.D. Burman for long. Dada Burman used Pancham's tune 'Ae meri topee palat ke aa' in 'Fantoosh'. Pancham was only 9 when he composed the tune. For Pyaasa, SD used his son's 'Sar Jo Tera Chakraye', which became a huge hit Amit Kumar, Abhijeet and Shabbir Kumar were given their first breaks by Pancham R.D. Burman made his acting debut in Mehmood's 'Bhoot Bangla'. Later in 'Pyaar Ka Mausam' toohe gave a hilarious performance as Mr. Popat Lal. R.D played the mouth organ for his friends Laxmikant Pyarelal in a song in 'Dosti' and also in a movie for Kalyanji Anandji. The mouth organ played in the song 'Hai Apna Dil To Awara' sung by Hemant Kumar in the film 'Solva Saal' is played by RD Burman himself Both Lata and Bhupinder won a National Award for the song 'Beeti Na Bitaaye Raina' from 'Parichay', and this song was composed in a hotel room in no time R.D. Burman won the Filmfare award only 3 times [Sanam Teri Kasam, Masoom, 1942-A Love Story] while being nominated 16 times for the award
Little progress in Cuba on human rights: HRW
Cuba remains the sole Latin American nation which "represses virtually all forms of political dissent," Human Rights Watch said in a report Sunday, while citing concerns over developments in Venezuela and Mexico. "Cubans who criticize the government are subject to criminal charges," the watchdog group said in its annual survey released in Cairo. "They are exempt from due process guarantees," and courts "are 'subordinated' to the executive and legislative branches, denying meaningful judicial protection." The report said the government's media monopoly ensures that "there is virtually no freedom of expression." "Limited Internet access means only a tiny fraction of Cubans can read independently published articles and blogs," HRW said. Despite the release of the remaining 12 members of the "group of 75" dissidents in 2011, the regime of President Raul Castro "continued to enforce political conformity using short-term detentions, beatings, public acts of repudiation, forced exile, and travel restrictions," the report said. The 676-page report reviews human rights practices around the globe, with summaries of conditions in more than 90 countries and territories based on probes carried out by HRW staff from 2011. While Cuba was singled out in Latin America, HRW expressed concern over others in the region, citing a deterioration of human rights in Venezuela and Mexico's crackdown on drug violence and organized crime. It cited a "weakening of Venezuela's democratic system of checks and balances under President Hugo Chavez" and said the government "has systematically undermined the right to free expression, workers' freedom of association, and the ability of human rights groups to protect rights." In Mexico, "efforts by the administration of President Felipe Calderon to combat organized crime have resulted in a significant increase in killings, torture, and other abuses by security forces, which only make the climate of lawlessness and fear worse in many parts of the country." Colombia's internal conflict "continued to result in serious abuses by irregular armed groups in 2011, including guerrillas and successor groups to paramilitaries," the report noted. It said laws passed in 2010 and 2011 in Bolivia "posed risks to the media's ability to freely criticize the government," but President Evo Morales "took some steps to address objections from media groups by amending some disputed laws." In Brazil, HRW said, some police units "engage in abusive practices with impunity, instead of pursuing sound policing practices.
Little subtle, not too loud: Katrina Kaif's make-up choice
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif prefers a subtle look when it comes to dressing up. At an event here on Thursday, Katrina launched L'Oreal Paris's new La Vie En Rose signature collection, which consists of 12 matte pink shades -- seven Moist Mat and five Extraordinaire Mat. Three shades are autographed by Katrina and other L’Oréal Paris ambassadors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sonam Kapoor. "My favourite is my own personal lipstick which is called L'Oréal Paris La Vie En Rose - Katrina's Extraordinaire Mat Delicate Pink. I’m always more comfortable with something a little subtle, not too loud, not too overpowering. So for me, this was just the perfect shade, and when I saw it, I fell in love with it,” said Katrina, who finds the colour pink as "classic and timeless". For the new launch, Katrina has also featured in a campaign which also has Aishwarya, Sonam and international stars Julianne Moore and Eva Longoria in the same frame. She said she was "star struck" while working with them in a video, that was even showcased at the event here. “You see so many amazing, talented and beautiful actresses who I had the privilege of shooting with. Each and every woman is so unique and that’s something which L’Oreal Paris really celebrates. "One thing I have always believed is maintaining your own personality and individuality... L’Oreal Paris really respected the individuality of all of their brand ambassadors,” said the actress, whose forthcoming film is "Fitoor". These lipsticks are infused with micro fragments of mother-of-pearl combined with velvety pigments that result in a velvet-matte textured lipstick. Raagjeet Garg, general manager, L'Oréal Paris India, added: "Pink as a colour is not only feminine and classy but also exudes confidence and has an energizing effect. With the launch of La Vie En Rose collection, we want to pay a tribute to the style and elegance that is portrayed by the modern Indian woman."
Silambarasan - Little Superstar!
Known as Simbhu and Little Superstar among his fans, Silambarasan is a multi-talented actor, frequently indulging in playback singing, apart from writing the script for movies, composing music and directing movies as well. Silambarasan acted in Tamil films as a child artist in projects like 'Monisha En Monalisa', 'Shabash Babu', 'Rajadi Rajavan', and 'Thiruvalla' in minor roles. His debut in movies as a hero came in the form of 'Kaadhal Azhivathillai'. Silambarasan T-shifted his career gear after 'Kovil' and took a year's break to concentrate on a project to prove himself for which he wrote the screenplay too. The film starred Jyothika, Mandira Bedi and Yana Gupta opposite him and the film became a runaway triumph at the box-office breaking many records in Kollywood. Yeah! Everyone went gaga over his film 'Manmadhan', he ruled it... The film earned rave reviews coz of his clever screenplay and changed many people's mind set about Silambarasan's talent and career! He is now one among the young icons of today's youth. He is now busy with his recent project 'Sillambattam', 'Kaalai' and spreads his shines where ever he appears. A very good example of a child artist becomming a burning star now is he... He is the icon of this children's day at musicmazaa! We wish all the cute angels a happy children's day!