For example, the abolition of the Privy Purse and also Indira Gandhi’s whimsical nationalisation of private enterprises but much of it was relevant. The audience did not cotton on to some of the jokes, the context not quite familiar.
Ravikumar, as Nallathambi, speaking flamboyant nonsense, was a livewire on stage. Maybe it could be attributed to first day jitters, especially as Cho was in the audience. The timing was missing, pauses punctuating the lines. This writer had watched a CD of the play staged by Cho, and compared to the original, the latest version lacked pep. When one sees Bharatiar on stage, one cannot help but feel anguish at how his dreams have gone awry. It is a play where, once humour has been given its due, sobriety takes over in the mind of the viewer. Cho’s ‘Endru Thaniyum Indha Sudandira Daagam,’ first staged in 1971, and now revived and presented by United Visuals, for Kartik Fine Arts, could well have been written today, for it is reflective of today’s political scene. Machiavellian machinations, double speak, self-interest masquerading as concern for others – yes we are talking of politicians. The passage of time has not taken away the relevance of Cho’s Endru Thaniyum… ‘Enru Thaniyum Indha Sudandira Dhaagam’ by United Visuals ‘Kannan Vandhan’ was made into ‘Gauravam’ and ‘Mezhugu Bommaigal’ became ‘Pilot Premnath.’ ARS mentions that in both films Sivaji Ganesan played his role. I have reached a stage when I can’t overwork, but can’t give up either.” There are plans to celebrate UAA’s 60 year in September and ARS will be a participant.ĪRS directed and appeared in key roles in 17 plays for UAA (including ‘Kannan Vandhan,’ ‘Kurukshetram,’ ‘Padma Vyuham,’ ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna,’ and ‘Ragasiyam Parama Ragasiyam,’), Vani Kala Mandir and Jai Theatres. “I’m appearing in two – ‘Aval’ (Vijay) and ‘Suryaputri’ (Kalaignar) – and in both cases, a request was made.
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Apart from appearing for UAA whenever they rerun their productions, he is busy with TV serials. “And it gives me fresh responsibilities.”Īt 78, ARS is fit and active. I’m proud, of course, that recognition has come our way after two decades,” he adds. All Jambhavans, pioneers in their own way. “You know, I’m only the fifth Tamil to get it, after Pammal Sambanda Mudaliar, T.K. ARS’s voice reflects surprise, three months after the announcement. Crowning glory has been nomination for the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar (2011) for his contribution to Theatre. He donned grease paint thanks to a persuasive YGP and now looks back at the 47-year journey with satisfaction. Srinivasan’s favourite play field, apart from cricket, of course. Stage, TV or cinema, ARS has made decorum his USP.Ī chance entry made stage A.R.
The sponsoring sabhas are Karthik Fine Arts, Naradha Gana Sabha, Sri Parthasarathy Swamy Sabha and Sri Brahma Gana Sabha. The show details are April 5, 6,7 and 8 at the Narada Gana Sabha, 7 p.m. A curtailed presentation was enough to convince the latter. It is learnt that Sundaram came up with the idea of mime play and wondered whether Shraddha would give the students a chance.
Vietnam Veedu Sundaram has written the script for these portions. There is a sutradhaar, who fills in the gaps. Light (Kalai Ravi), they say, plays a crucial role. “Watch out for the Arakku Maaligai scene,” chimes in TDS. They become the throne, the palace, the river, the tunnel,etc.,” says Sivaji. “You don’t miss the dialogue, such is their performance and timing. The spotlight is on Vidhuran, known for his judgment and acumen for administration. The play is about the unsung heroes of Mahabharata. “It is incredible, the way the young actors, all students of different engineering colleges from the city, use their limbs to create the effect,” they add. “Human body becomes the prop and the language here,” they say.
All plays of Shraddha have something different to offer – storm and rain in Dhanushkoti, cricket match in ‘Dhoosra’ and so on. Sundarrajan, members of Shraddha are excited about the effort. ‘Vidhuran,’ will be a mime show and the participants are college students. It is time for Shraddha to host its next play and this time the group is presenting something different.