This story was published in The Times of India in 2013 On a busy junction on the Mount Road, in Chennai, Shanti Theater is gearing up for the upcoming festive season. K Bhaskar, the cinema operator of Shanti Cinemas, is quite used to activities happening at a frenetic pace at this time of the year.... Continue Reading →
At home with humour – An interaction with Revathy Sankaran
At 75, Revathy Sankaran has played several roles, from being a singer and story-teller to an anchor and actress. Her infectious energy and an effortless sense of humour keeps her going to don new hats.
Guru Mantram – an interaction with Sikkil Gurucharan
The evenings in temples and concert halls are a lot busier. It is festival time and music is an integral part of the celebrations. The months leading to Margazhi set the tempo for the music season. The series of concerts that happen in Tamil Nadu during Navratri is a precursor to what is in store... Continue Reading →
Maestro of Mridangam – An interview with Trichy Sankaran
From having performed alongside legends of Carnatic music as a new comer to having taken Carnatic music to the western audience, Sangita Kalanidhi Dr Trichy Sankaran has traversed quite a long journey in his illustrious musical career