It's the evening show at a Chennai multiplex. The theatre is packed, the audience is waiting with bated breath. And the moment finally arrives. When Rajinikanth leans across the table of a college chairman and says, "Ayya en peru Manickam… Enakku innoru peru irukku.” The next one minute is drowned in whistles, claps and the... Continue Reading →
Rajamani Saraswathi: The diary of a spy
The story of a spy is always intriguing and exciting. Saraswathi Rajamani’s exploits are no exception. This gutsy woman, who fought in the Indian National Army of Subash Chandra Bose and worked as a spy for many years, now lives in Chennai, her story almost lost in the pages of history
S Ve Can – An interview with S Ve Shekher
Pic: Nishanth KrishThe world of theatre in Chennai is incomplete without the mention of S Ve Shekher, who has donned several hats as an actor, playwright, director, television artiste and director. He gives a candid account of his work and his love for ChennaiDuring his school days, Sattanathapuram Venkataraman Shekhar, or S Ve Shekhar, as... Continue Reading →
The last Devadasis of Madras
Courtesy: The Times of IndiaThe first half of 20th century was one of great churn ing in India. One part of India wanted to shed away every remnant of its past and yet, another section wanted to reclaim its roots. In the midst of these changes stood the last of the Devadasis, caught between a... Continue Reading →
