#Radha Khan

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Do you think being a lover is easy?

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Library master list

Books

K3G Spin-Off: Breaking The Shackles [Going to the backburner . . .]

Don Series Spin-off: Don and Me [Ongoing] [Slow updates] (link)*

Everyone knew that Don was a power hungry criminal that would stop at nothing to get what he wants. But about his origins? How did Don become Don? Along with Roma, there is another officer that wants Don behind bars, but her needs and wants are …unique. She is headstrong, fearless and loving. She had a past that had to be left…in the past. She is full of mysteries. One would think that everyone knows about her, but the reality is something else. He is a known enigma. No one knows about him. Everyone is busy trying to catch him and throw him in prison. But, he has a past that made him become who he is. The reason…well you need to read the book to find out!! Together, they are a mystery unsolved… They were for each other. They were solving each other's issues and were each other's homes. They were each other's strengths and weaknesses. They were meant to be together.

Kal Ho Naa Ho Spin-off: Ek Kahaani [Ongoing] [Slow updates] (link)*

Love. A word that changes everything around you. And this word changed me but I don't know if it's for the best or for the worst.

Jawan Spin-Off: Family, Love and War [Upcoming]

Jab Harry Met Sejal Spin-Off: Finding Us [Upcoming]

Swades - We, The People Spin-Off: Getting Him Home [Going to the backburner]

Her Music Book [Ongoing] [Slow Updates] (link)*

A music book for the person who needs the most.

Dilwale 2015 Spin-off: Kaali and Durga [Ongoing] [Slow updates] (link)*

What if Dev Narayan Malik had a friend, who he ends up backstabbing and usurp from and then he does something unforgivable, and someone from his friend's family is out for revenge? What will be his outcome? You'll find out reading it!

Pardes Spin-Off: Loving Him At His Home [Going to the backburner...]

My Imagination Series: My Dreams (I wish You Were Here) [Ongoing] [Slow Updates] (link) *

My dreamscape…

Pathaan Spin-off: Our World and us [Ongoing] [Slow updates] (link)*

After joining RAW, Pathaan is sent to a mission: Retrieve a NSI agent, so that she can be brought to questioning, for stealing some essential documents regarding the political relationship between India and Bangladesh. What if, upon reaching, the situation is different and the enemy is lurking? Get ready and find out!

Gods Series: RadhaKrishna - The Eternal Friends [Going to the backburner]

The Unspoken Word Series: Short Stories [Going to the backburner...]

Dear Zindagi Spin-off: The Beginning of Jug [Ongoing] [Slow updates] (link) *

This is the story of Jehangir and Riya. Kaira calls her conscience; her brain, her ration. What would happen if her conscience loses her control, what if, for once, she is able to live for herself and not for others? Everyone knew what was going to happen: Jug and Riya were supposed to get married, but sometimes fate tells you to wait and that made her realise something big was going to happen.

The Mental Health Colour Series: The Depression Colour [Going to the backburner...]

The Energy Within Series: The Energy Within Me [Ongoing] [Slow updates] (link)*

Riya Talwar. She is a strong woman who has worked with some of the most elite and secure places in the world. She was an undercover agent working for the government. She is not a RAW agent. Her identity has always a mystery. No one knew everything about her, there is always something missing and her past has given her some deep scars, physically and mentally. And she doesn't want to relive them. She also has a power which no one has. Shah Rukh Khan. The name is enough for women to swoon over him. Everyone loves him and he loves everyone. He is a superstar. Forget that. He actually redefined the definition of a superstar. Some people even worship him. He has become the face of the common man. He is going onto a party or an event and showing off his charm. That's Shah Rukh Khan. No one knows about Shah Rukh. What he is going through, the day-to-day struggle and the void left by his parents has made him change. Together, they are going on a journey that will change their lives forever.

Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva Spin-off: The Varanasi Lovers [Ongoing] [Slow updates] (link)*

How did Mohan become Vanarastra? And is it possible that he could be alive? Let's find out in my rendition of his character. Happy reading!

* = link to read on Wattpad

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Vijay Antony, Kavya Thapar, Y.G. Mahendran, Radha Ravi, Yogi Babu, Mansoor Ali Khan, Hareesh Peradi, John Vijay, Dev Gill, Ajay Ghosh, Chandu Kanuri, Sai Dheena, Johny Antony, Radha Krishnamoorthy, Priyadharshini

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Woah I love the headcanons. And yes, if Radha and Amala meets they would love each other and get along really well (and probably even bitch about their Doobay lovers or husbands lol) and that also makes me feel like even Saraswati and Kiran would be perfect bestie duo.

I really want to see Radha Basu in charge in Kfos. She would be an excellent administrator, though the weight of "her mistake" would really weigh on her a lot. And she probably would have to deal with lots of anxiety as well 😞. Love Indira as a daughter though <3.

(And I really want to eat at Amala's restaurant or buy from her store).

From this one: "Send in a "🪶" with a character, ship, etc and I'll make up a random headcanon for them!"

Radha Basu🪶 and Amala🪶 if you can 💖

YAY MY BELOVEDS 🥹♥️ ty for asking about them!! Ok unfortunately for Radha’s headcanon I have to bring up Raj 🤡 🤢 so tw for…that

Radha: After she takes over as the head of the Basu family, she feels like she has to overcompensate for the Dozen because she feels guilty about “her mistake” (make no mistake I blame Raj but unfortunately Radha was assigned most of the blame 🙄). She doesn’t show weakness, it’s not like she could, but she’s more fueled by guilt and the fear of disappointing her family/legacy.

You didn’t ask about Indira but she DESPISES Raj for treating her mom like that, and is more fueled by rage/spite. She gets upset with her mom every time she expresses an ounce of sympathy for Raj, and wants to prove to him that she would be the BEST leader of the Basu family. I’ll stop there because this isn’t her headcanon but yea imao

Amala: In the Rage ending it’s mentioned she opens her own Indian restaurant and it’s really successful. I feel like she would donate food to orphanages or people in need! She seems like someone who always wants to keep herself busy to avoid dealing with her emotions/grief. She becomes really good at managing time so she manages to run a store, restaurants (probably multiple), attend Kiran’s games even after he’s a famous athlete, babysitting her niece and nephew, etc. But she does get a lot of help from Sana too! I could talk about this aspect of her character for hours but I already went on a tangent in this post so I’ll stop 😭

I want them to meet so bad (especially if you romance Amrit) I feel like they would have such an interesting conversation! Ty again for asking <3

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Look, I understand that bollywood actors not retiring is shitty, but please, for the love of god, don’t say that they can’t act/are overrated!

Like yeah they are shitty now, but how can you look at SRK saying “pal bhar mein paraya kar diya” in K3G , a scene where his acting legit stole the show from Amitabh-Fucking-Bachhan, and say he cannot act?

How do you look at Akshay Kumar in Bhool Bhulaiya, where he is periodically stealing glances at Vidya Balan to keep an eye on her while he locks Radha up, and say he cannot act when he gave away an important plot point so damn subtly that none of us realised?

How do you look at Aamir Khan in 3 Idiots, playing a clueless idiot, a motherfucking genius and a clown at the same time, pulling it all off with perfection, and think that he cannot act?!

Yes, the likes of Manoj Bajpayee, KK Menon, Nawaz, Pankaj Tripathee were underrated, and yes, most of the actors I mentioned are the ones who became stars during the mass Masala period where being an action hero was more important than knowing acting, but that doesn’t mean they can’t act. If anything, they have proved otherwise by adapting to the changing cinema when they transitioned from 90s to 00s, and pulling off the kind of acting they did.

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THE 236 GREATEST PERSONALITIES IN THE ENTIRE KNOWN HISTORY/COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS OF THIS WORLD! (@INDIES)

i.e. THE 236 GREATEST PERSONALITIES IN WORLD HISTORY! (@INDIES)

Rajesh Khanna

Lionel Messi

Leonardo Da Vinci

Muhammad Ali

Joan of Arc

William Shakespeare

Vincent Van Gogh

Online Indie

J. K. Rowling

David Lean

Nadia Comaneci

Diego Maradona

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Meena Kumari

Julius Caesar

Harrison Ford

Ludwig Van Beethoven

William W. Cargill

Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche

Samuel Curtis Johnson

Sam Walton

John D. Rockefeller

Andrew Carnegie

Roy Thomson

Tim Berners-Lee

Marie Curie

James J. Hill

Cornelius Vanderbilt

Roman Polanski

Samuel Slater

J. P. Morgan

Cary Grant

Dmitri Mendeleev

John Harvard

Alain Delon

Ramakrishna Paramhansa (Official God)

The Lumiere Brothers, Auguste & Louis

Carl Friedrich Benz

Michelangelo

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

Ramana Maharishi

Mark Twain

Swami Sri Yukteswar Giri

Bruce Lee

Bhagwan Krishna (Official God)

Charlemagne

Rene Descartes

John F. Kennedy

Bhagwan Ganesha (Official God)

Walt Disney

Albert Einstein

Nikola Tesla

Alfred Hitchcock

Pythagoras

William Randolph Hearst

Cosimo de’ Medici

Johann Sebastian Bach

Alec Guinness

Nostradamus

Christopher Plummer

Archimedes

Jackie Chan

Guru Dutt

Amma Karunamayi/ Mata Parvati (Official God)

Peter Sellers

Gerard Depardieu

Joseph Safra

Robert Morris

Sean Connery

Petr Kellner

Aristotle Onassis

Usain Bolt

Jack Welch

Alfredo di Stefano

Elizabeth Taylor

Michael Jordan

Paul Muni

Steven Spielberg

Louis Pasteur

Ingrid Bergman

Norma Shearer

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Ayn Rand

Jesus Christ (Official God)

Luciano Pavarotti

Alain Resnais

Frank Sinatra

Allah (Official God)

Richard Nixon

Charlie Chaplin

Thomas Alva Edison

Alexander Graham Bell

Wright Brothers

Arjun (of Bhagwan Krishna’s Gita)

Jim Simons

George Lucas

Swami Sri Lahiri Mahasaya

Carl Lewis

Brett Favre

Helen Keller

Bernard Mannes Baruch

Buddha (Official God)

Hugh Grant

K. L. Saigal

Roger Federer

Rash Behari Bose

Tiger Woods

William Blake

Jesse Owens

Claude Miller

Bernardo Bertolucci

Subhash Chandra Bose

Satyajit Ray

Hippocrates

Chiang Kai-Shek

John Logie Baird

Geeta Dutt

Raphael (painter)

Bhagwan Shiva (Official God)

Radha (Ancient Krishna devotee)

George Orwell

Jorge Paulo Lemann

Catherine Deneuve

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Bill Gates

Bhagwan Ram (Official God)

Michael Phelps

Michael Faraday

Audrey Hepburn

Dalai Lama

Grace Kelly

Mikhail Gorbachev

Vladimir Putin

Galileo Galilei

Gary Cooper

Roger Moore

John Huston

Blaise Pascal

Humphrey Bogart

Rudyard Kipling

Samuel Morse

Wayne Gretzky

Yogi Berra

Barry Levinson

Patrice Chereau (director)

Jerry Lewis

Louis Daguerre

James Watt

Henri Rousseau

Nikita Krushchev

Jack Dorsey

Dev Anand

Elia Kazan

Alexander Fleming

David Selznick

Frank Marshall

Viswanathan Anand

Major Dhyan Chand

Swami Vivekananda

Felix Rohatyn

Sam Spiegel

Anand Bakshi

Victor Hugo

Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba (Official God)

Steve Jobs

Srinivasa Ramanujam

Lord Hanuman

Stanley Kubrick

Giotto

Voltaire

Diego Velazquez

Ernest Hemingway

Francis Ford Coppola

Michael Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Mario Lemieux

Kishore Kumar

James Stewart

Douglas Fairbanks

Confucius

Babe Ruth

Raj Kapoor

Titian aka Tiziano Vecelli

El Greco

Francisco de Goya

Jim Carrey

Mohammad Rafi

Steffi Graf

Pele

Gustave Courbet

Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi

Milos Forman

Steve Wozniak

Georgia O’ Keeffe

Mala Sinha

Aryabhatta

Magic Johnson

Patanjali

Leo Tolstoy

Tansen

Henry Fonda

Albrecht Durer

Benazir Bhutto

Cal Ripken Jr

Samuel Goldwyn

Mumtaz (actress)

Panini

Nicolaus Copernicus

Pablo Picasso

George Clooney

Olivia de Havilland

Prem Chand

Imran Khan

Pete Sampras

Ratan Tata

Meerabai (16th c. Krishna devotee)

Queen Elizabeth II

Pope John Paul II

James Cameron

Jack Ma

Warren Buffett

Romy Schneider

C. V. Raman

Aung San Suu Kyi

Benjamin Netanyahu

Frank Capra

Michael Schumacher

Steve Forbes

Paramhansa Yogananda

Tom Hanks

Kamal Amrohi

Hans Holbein

Shammi Kapoor

Gerardus Mercator

Edith Piaf

Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba (Official God)

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RIP #JavedKhan 🙏🏻

Javed Khan has passed away. He was known for his notable works such as Yeh Jo Hai Zindagi, Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Jalwa, Mirza Ghalib, Tridev, Aashiqui, Sadak, Laadla, Andaz Apna Apna, Lagaan, Chak De India, and Sadak 2.

He also appeared in several films such as Doosra Aadmi, Satyam Shivam Sundaram, Noorie, Naram Garam, Rang Birangi, Woh 7 Din, Baaghi, Bol Radha Bol, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Coolie No. 1, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Kyun Ki, Phir Hera Pheri, Umrao Jaan (2006) and TV shows such as Nukkad and Powder.

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Throw caution to the wind.

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Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva Spin-off: The Varanasi Lovers

The Writing

Library master list

Inspiration -- Brahmāstra Part One - Shiva Plot

Inspiration -- Swades, We The People Plot

Characters Of Brahmāstra Part One - Shiva

Characters Of Swades, We The People

Chapter 1 - The Beginning Of The End

Chapter 2 - The Inevitable Happens

Chapter 3 - I Lose It

Chapter 4 - What Is My Purpose?

Chapter 5 - Ashram

Chapter 6 - Meeting The Light

Chapter 7 - Inbibe Knowledge

Chapter 8 - Understand Power

Chapter 9 - Light's Shades

Chapter 10 - Light's Power

The Music

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Udit Narayan vs. The Modern Playback Singers

Udit Narayan, one of the most celebrated playback singers in Indian cinema, has gifted the music industry with his melodious voice for decades. Known for his versatility and ability to adapt to different styles, he has become synonymous with Bollywood’s golden era of music. From soulful ballads to foot-tapping dance numbers, Udit Narayan’s voice has touched hearts and become a key ingredient in countless cinematic successes. This article takes a closer look at his journey, achievements, and the lasting impact of his work on Bollywood.

The Early Days: From Humble Beginnings to Stardom

Udit Narayan’s story began in the small village of Baisi in the Supaul district of Bihar, India. Born on December 1, 1955, into a family of modest means, Udit’s early exposure to music came from his mother, Bhuwaneshwari Devi, who was a folk singer. Despite financial struggles, his passion for music never wavered. After completing his schooling in Nepal, where his family moved during his childhood, Udit pursued his love for music by joining Radio Nepal as a folk singer.

In the late 1970s, Udit Narayan’s life took a significant turn when he received a scholarship to study classical music at the prestigious Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Mumbai. Under the mentorship of renowned classical musicians, he honed his craft and prepared for the challenges ahead.

His Bollywood debut came in 1980 when he sang a duet with the legendary Mohammed Rafi for the film Unees Bees. While the song did not bring him immediate fame, it marked the beginning of his journey in the Hindi film industry.

The Big Break: Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

Udit Narayan’s breakthrough came in 1988 with the film Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (QSQT). Paired with Alka Yagnik, his rendition of “Papa Kehte Hain” became an anthem for young dreamers and established Udit as a household name. The film’s music, composed by Anand-Milind, was a massive success, and Udit’s soulful voice struck a chord with audiences across the nation.

The song earned him his first Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer, opening the doors to more opportunities in the industry. QSQT was a defining moment in Udit’s career, and the partnership with Alka Yagnik became one of the most iconic duos in Bollywood playback singing.

The 1990s: A Decade of Unstoppable Success

The 1990s were a golden period for Udit Narayan. With his fresh, youthful voice, he became the go-to singer for Bollywood’s biggest stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan. His songs often became chartbusters, helping films achieve commercial success.

Some of his most notable tracks from this era include:

“Pehla Nasha” (Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar), a romantic number that continues to evoke nostalgia.

“Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna” (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge), a wedding classic.

“Jaadu Teri Nazar” (Darr), a hauntingly romantic melody.

His ability to bring emotions to life through his singing made him a favorite among music directors like A.R. Rahman, Jatin-Lalit, and Nadeem-Shravan. Udit’s voice became an inseparable part of Bollywood’s biggest blockbusters.

The 2000s: Reinvention and Longevity

As Bollywood’s music scene evolved in the 2000s, Udit Narayan adapted seamlessly. He continued to deliver hits, collaborating with younger composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and Pritam. Songs like “Mitwa” (Lagaan) and “Radha Kaise Na Jale” (Lagaan) showcased his versatility and reinforced his relevance in a competitive industry.

During this period, Udit’s son, Aditya Narayan, also stepped into the world of music, creating opportunities for the father-son duo to collaborate. Their duet “Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega” (QSQT) was revisited during stage shows, symbolizing the generational continuity of musical talent.

Awards and Recognitions

Udit Narayan’s contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades. He is the recipient of four National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. His unique achievement of winning Filmfare Awards in three different decades (1980s, 1990s, and 2000s) is a testament to his enduring appeal.

In 2009, he was awarded the Padma Shri, followed by the Padma Bhushan in 2016, two of India’s highest civilian honors. These awards not only celebrate his contribution to Indian cinema but also his influence on generations of musicians.

Conclusion: A Voice That Defines an Era

Udit Narayan career is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and raw talent. His melodious voice has defined an era of Bollywood music, creating memories for millions of listeners. As the music industry continues to evolve, Udit’s songs remain timeless, a reminder of the magic that music brings to cinema.

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Who is the Most Richest Actress in Bollywood? Revealing Truth

Who is the Most Richest Actress in Bollywood? Revealing Truth - In the glittering world of Bollywood, where fame and fortune go hand in hand, one name stands out as the epitome of wealth and success - Juhi Chawla. The celebrated Indian actress, entrepreneur, and social activist has not only captivated audiences with her on-screen performances but has also amassed a staggering personal fortune, surpassing even the likes of renowned Bollywood icons such as Aishwarya Rai and Deepika Padukone.

Who is the Most Richest Actress in Bollywood? Revealing Truth

Juhi Chawla's journey to the top of the Bollywood rich list has been nothing short of remarkable. She made her debut in the 1986 film "Sultanat" and went on to deliver a string of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including "Bol Radha Bol," "Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke," "Duplicate," "Yes Boss," and "Ishq," cementing her status as a versatile and sought-after actress.

Juhi Chawla: Bollywood's Reigning Queen of Wealth

But Juhi Chawla's success extends far beyond the silver screen. She has also established herself as a savvy businesswoman, co-owning an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team and engaging in various entrepreneurial ventures. This multifaceted approach to her career has allowed her to amass a staggering personal wealth, with the latest Rich List 2024 estimating her total net worth at a staggering 4,600 crore Indian rupees (approximately $600 million), surpassing even the most renowned Bollywood actresses. Chawla's recent comeback to the silver screen with the Netflix film "Friday Night Plan," co-starring Babil Khan, has further cemented her status as a force to be reckoned with in the industry. In a candid interview, she opened up about the challenges she faced at the start of her career, including the need to keep her marriage to businessman Javed Akhtar a secret to protect her burgeoning acting career. The loss of her mother during this time also took a heavy emotional toll, leaving Chawla grappling with the fear of losing everything, both professionally and personally. However, Chawla's resilience and determination shone through, as she navigated these obstacles and emerged stronger than ever, reclaiming her place in the spotlight and expanding her empire across various sectors. Her success story serves as an inspiration to aspiring actors and entrepreneurs alike, showcasing the power of perseverance and the ability to achieve remarkable feats in the face of adversity. As Juhi Chawla continues to captivate audiences and dominate the Bollywood rich list, her story is a testament to the transformative power of talent, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit. This exclusive report on shanalitv.net delves into the extraordinary life and achievements of the reigning queen of Bollywood wealth, providing a glimpse into the remarkable journey of one of India's most celebrated and influential personalities. Read the full article

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[ad_1] The Naad Ras Mahotsav will be held from the 4th of Nov to the 9th of Nov 2024, honouring the 20th Prakatyotsav of Shri Priya Priyatam Lal Ju. With the blessings of Braj Ras Rasik Jagadguru Shri Priyadarshi ji Maharaj, this auspicious event will be held at the serene Shri Priya Priyatam Dham Ashram, Vrindavan bringing together devotees and Hindustani Classical music legends in a festival of Ras & Bhakti.Nad Ras MahostavOrganised by Ras Mahotsav, led by Braj Ras Rasik Shri Leela Rasik ji and Braj Ras Rasik Dr Shri Krishna Kinkar ji, the celebration promises an enriching experience filled with devotional music, cultural performances, and heartfelt festivities."Naad Ras Mahotsav on the 20th birthday of Shri Priya Priyatam Lal Ju - where there will be Ras, Bhaav, Raag & Anuraag; a meditative journey of divine music in the effort to attain God. Our journey is about music, festivities, nurturing the divine within each of us and fostering a community of spiritual seekers united in love and faith," said Dr Shri Krishna Kinkarji.Dr. Shri Krishna Kinkar ji, son of Shri Leela Rasik ji Maharaj, is a revered spiritual leader dedicated to nurturing the seeds of devotion in the hearts of Shri Radha Krishna devotees worldwide. Initiated at the age of three, he continues to promote the teachings of Shri Radha Krishna through Kathas, Kirtans, and spiritual workshops.The guests of honour include Hindustani Classical music legends Pandit Sheetal Prasad Mishra Ji, Pandit Sunil Kant Saxena Ji, Shri Anubrata Chatterjee Ji, Pandit Rajendra Prasanna Ji, Pandit Suresh Talwarkar Ji, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty Ji, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Ji, and Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab, who will grace the occasion with their performances, adding to the spiritual atmosphere of this divine event.It is a celebration of worship and devotion where you witness divine peace and tranquillity. This remarkable celebration of faith, music, and community is curated to honour the legacy of Shri Priya Priyatam Lal Ju. [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] The Naad Ras Mahotsav will be held from the 4th of Nov to the 9th of Nov 2024, honouring the 20th Prakatyotsav of Shri Priya Priyatam Lal Ju. With the blessings of Braj Ras Rasik Jagadguru Shri Priyadarshi ji Maharaj, this auspicious event will be held at the serene Shri Priya Priyatam Dham Ashram, Vrindavan bringing together devotees and Hindustani Classical music legends in a festival of Ras & Bhakti.Nad Ras MahostavOrganised by Ras Mahotsav, led by Braj Ras Rasik Shri Leela Rasik ji and Braj Ras Rasik Dr Shri Krishna Kinkar ji, the celebration promises an enriching experience filled with devotional music, cultural performances, and heartfelt festivities."Naad Ras Mahotsav on the 20th birthday of Shri Priya Priyatam Lal Ju - where there will be Ras, Bhaav, Raag & Anuraag; a meditative journey of divine music in the effort to attain God. Our journey is about music, festivities, nurturing the divine within each of us and fostering a community of spiritual seekers united in love and faith," said Dr Shri Krishna Kinkarji.Dr. Shri Krishna Kinkar ji, son of Shri Leela Rasik ji Maharaj, is a revered spiritual leader dedicated to nurturing the seeds of devotion in the hearts of Shri Radha Krishna devotees worldwide. Initiated at the age of three, he continues to promote the teachings of Shri Radha Krishna through Kathas, Kirtans, and spiritual workshops.The guests of honour include Hindustani Classical music legends Pandit Sheetal Prasad Mishra Ji, Pandit Sunil Kant Saxena Ji, Shri Anubrata Chatterjee Ji, Pandit Rajendra Prasanna Ji, Pandit Suresh Talwarkar Ji, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty Ji, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Ji, and Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan Sahab, who will grace the occasion with their performances, adding to the spiritual atmosphere of this divine event.It is a celebration of worship and devotion where you witness divine peace and tranquillity. This remarkable celebration of faith, music, and community is curated to honour the legacy of Shri Priya Priyatam Lal Ju. [ad_2] Source link

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Bangladesh Women Squad: Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Rumana Ahmed, Ishma Tanjim, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter, Sabikun Nahar, Rubya Haider, Marufa Akter, Shorifa Khatun, Sultana Khatun

India Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, S Sajana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Smriti Mandhana(c), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry, Asha Sobhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar

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The Endlessness of Time

A tribute to M. D. Ramanathan

by

Ramanathan N. Iyer

M. D. Ramanathan, perhaps the most unique maestro amongst all the giants of 20th century Carnatic music, has been written about and feted quite a bit, especially in this centenary year that another attempt might seem rather superfluous. But MDR, to me, remains the benchmark for two aspects - 1) the effective conveyance of emotion through voice alone and 2) the utilization of time as an infinite resource!

He is the arresting figure - physically as well as musically - that as an eight-year-old, I first set my eyes on at the Navaratri Mandapam in Thiruvananthapuram. As he emerged in full six-foot plus glory after a memorable concert along with Palakkad Mani Iyer, the awe-inducing percussion genius, the first impression was so vivid because the imposing physical stature matched my mental picture when I first heard that booming voice on radio, singing a Tamizh composition whose lyrics were something that even a child could connect with. It described the duality of Vishnu & Shiva (Hari and Haran) in such simple language and was sung in a way that I, that listening child, could vividly imagine the serpent coiled around Shiva's neck and on whom Vishnu lay in repose. If someone could do abhinayam - enactment - with voice alone and convey a powerful message, this was it. And that Athana remains the benchmark of instant, indelible raga identity.

That fascination evolved into years of listening to his music with a rapt attention that he commanded rather than demanded. Each time the takeaway is how he disproves the popular notion that time is a scarce resource. In a world that's always in a tearing hurry, how did he alone make leisurely pauses even in the middle of an alapana or neraval or swaraprastara to let the mood sink in, to let us absorb the raga swarupa... ? How did he manage to untie and adjust his tuft with a naughty smile mid-lyric, yet maintain the kalapramanam (tempo) and resume without batting an eyelid? Where a restless human mind craves continuous input to keep it occupied, how did he engage us with the beauty of silence? In the Bhairavi swarajati, he conveys the stately gait of the elephant in madamatta gajagama padmabhava hari shambhunutapada; and describes vividly the lion and the intoxicated tusker in mada danuja vaarana mrugendrarcchita all while maintaining the tempo with just the inflections in the voice! Who else can describe to us in such detail the scene of the coronation in Mamava Pattabhirama with all its pageantry and a long list of nobles flanking the throne? Or that utterly delectable neraval at nIla nIrada sarIra, in Balagopala Palaya where Krishna's detail is conveyed exactly as Muttuswami Dikshitar would have visualized him while composing.

MDR also stands out, of course, for peerless enunciation of slokam and vrttam. The most remarkable one I have heard is surely ratnakarosti sadanam which he has wonderfully detailed in Todi. This lyric which describes the ocean full of diamonds as the Lord's residence with Lakshmi occupying pride of place and Radha occupying His mindspace is the work of Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, a military general in Akbar's army who was also a Persian & Samskrtam scholar! The recording of MDR singing this followed by a delightful explanation in his unique accent is something that has invariably left me in tears.

I had the fortune of playing a small part in preserving his rich legacy. It started out as a chance encounter over an Internet discussion forum where a friend tipped me off that the person with a cryptic login name who had posted recently about MDR might actually be Balaji, the legend's son. On an impulse I shot off an e-mail, enquiring bluntly whether that was true and asking if he had any recordings of my icon. My sole aim in life at that point of time was the enhancement of my personal music collection, especially hard-to-find nuggets of old masters. Balaji promptly and courteously responded, and since then we were in touch off and on, mostly through e-mail. That culminated with my entering the portals of #91, Ponniamman Koil Street, Adyar to be warmly and hospitably welcomed by Visalam mami, the simple and unassuming wife of the maestro. Armed with a scanner, laptop and a consent from Balaji, my aim was the digital archiving of the compositions of MDR, notated and neatly recorded in his own handwriting.

The "Compositions of Varadadasa", mostly in Telugu and Sanskrit (and a few in Tamil & Malayalam) were written down by MDR in three slim notebooks. It so happens that soon after MDR passed away in April 1984, while the family was still grief-stricken and in turmoil, someone from Kalakshetra - the institution where MDR spent a lifetime - took away the notebooks. They presumably landed up in someone's attic or in a dusty corner of the Kalakshetra library and had been lost for years. Visalam mami and Balaji had been trying very hard over the past few years to retrieve these priceless treasures, knocking on many doors and trying various sources in Kalakshetra itself. Balaji being in the US, it was even more difficult to follow up on those efforts, but as he himself said in one of his e-mails to me, "I am sure with his (MDR's) blessings, I should be able to get most of them in the near future". That hope became reality, for the manuscripts were retrieved with help from Sri. Rajaram, the ex-principal of Kalakshetra. It turns out that the notebooks were languishing in some forgotten corner of a library! The digitized pages are now archived and available on demand from Balaji to any interested music scholar, student or rasika.

On that first visit to MDR's house, Visalam mami offered me aval - hand-pounded rice flakes mixed wiith coconut and jaggery. I had it in the presence of his tambura, seeing him smile benevolently down at me from the picture on the wall. It was a metaphor for his music - simple with just three ingredients but deceptively complex in flavour, depth and pure emotion. I experienced at that moment, what Sudama felt receiving the fistful of aval in Krishna's palace!

(The writer, a Wireless Communications engineer, is a passionate Chennai-based promoter, photographer & curator of the performing arts)

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