Arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
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Nick,
Now, let's be realistic. . The VVS you are thinking of isn't old enough to be my uncle! The one CML is referring to is V.V.Sadagopan whose centenary year is around the corner!
I also think that you have taken this for theTwitter thread?
CML,
Great to know your good news. Sorry I've not written (hoped that you would get my news from the forum). Life as you know was a whirl with music, music, music. Paid for it by getting sick but now I'm better!
Keep your fingers crossed. As for my 'coming out', I owe it to you, to your encouragement and to that of other friends here.
Now, let's be realistic. . The VVS you are thinking of isn't old enough to be my uncle! The one CML is referring to is V.V.Sadagopan whose centenary year is around the corner!
I also think that you have taken this for theTwitter thread?
CML,
Great to know your good news. Sorry I've not written (hoped that you would get my news from the forum). Life as you know was a whirl with music, music, music. Paid for it by getting sick but now I'm better!
Keep your fingers crossed. As for my 'coming out', I owe it to you, to your encouragement and to that of other friends here.
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Nick - may be it is time for you and everyone to say so ....Among the leading dancers in India, RAMP (to use Ms. Anita Ratnam's acronym to describe the quartette of Ms. Rama Vaidyanathan, Ms. Alarmel Valli, Ms. Malavika Sarukkai and Ms. Priyadarshini Govind) seem to be some of the exceptions...Nick H wrote:.Or dances, in this case, perhaps, as dance follows song in January. Am I saying some of our dancers are a little plump? Never! )... ... ...
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Arasi: I have reached an age when I am entirely confused about ...age! All the generations seem to be merging
rshankar, indeed: I have heard remarks about the "shape of bharatnatyam," in particular, although the person who most often used to remark on this was a beautifully slim kuchipudi student.
And I posted all that in the wrong thread: it was supposed to be in twitter! Will edit and shift it
rshankar, indeed: I have heard remarks about the "shape of bharatnatyam," in particular, although the person who most often used to remark on this was a beautifully slim kuchipudi student.
And I posted all that in the wrong thread: it was supposed to be in twitter! Will edit and shift it
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O tempora! O mores! ( O altered times and manners! (for those who don't know Latin )
During my younger days 'plumpiness' was equated with beauty (since leanness and emaciation was equated to starvation! (for those who may remember the famous Bengal Famine or the Royalaseema Famine!), and I cursed my fate for getting married to one of the cutest 'vAmAngI' (and who is till one in her ripe old age!)
During my younger days 'plumpiness' was equated with beauty (since leanness and emaciation was equated to starvation! (for those who may remember the famous Bengal Famine or the Royalaseema Famine!), and I cursed my fate for getting married to one of the cutest 'vAmAngI' (and who is till one in her ripe old age!)
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
Is it 'vAmAngi' or 'vAmAnki'?
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There is another thread on Smt. Arasi under Abum review. Can they be merged?
venkatakailasam
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Arasiarasi wrote: Two more of my CDs (one already recorded) are coming out early this year. Also a book of 50 notated songs.
I hope there is a function planned in bangalore to release the 2 CD's and notated songs. Just let us all know few weeks back so that we could plan.
Arasiarasi wrote:Veteran vocalist Jayalakshmi Santhanam sang SaradE a few days ago and it sounded very good. She has sung Charukesi, Bilahari and kAnaDa (the last two not in the CD).
Your bilahari is "mayilERi", dont know the kAnadA one . I suggest you put the kAnadA lyrics of yours , kind of preparatory till you have the function. kAnadA suits a lot as every singer will generally like to grab it.
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Rajesh,
MayilERi oyilAi is in Charukesi. VaLLi nAyakanE in Bilahari and vEngaDavA in kAnaDa--not to be confused with the other vEngaDavA in SAma which is in the first CD! So, kAnaDa is not going to be there I'm afraid, except in a rAgamAlikai if that is Sumitra's choice between the two I've given her.
The release will be in Chennai, I think.
MayilERi oyilAi is in Charukesi. VaLLi nAyakanE in Bilahari and vEngaDavA in kAnaDa--not to be confused with the other vEngaDavA in SAma which is in the first CD! So, kAnaDa is not going to be there I'm afraid, except in a rAgamAlikai if that is Sumitra's choice between the two I've given her.
The release will be in Chennai, I think.
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Arasi's second cd release function and discussions on Smt Neela ramgoplal concert of Arasi's composition is there in this thread
http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic. ... 49#p190449
http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic. ... 49#p190449
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Arasi's Third cd -Inide VandarulvAn release function is there in this thread
http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=17937
http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=17937
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Arasi was interviewed by Nivedita in the 2011 season time and Arasi told me that it would be telecast some time this month or next .
Can either nivedita ,arasi or any one post us about the telecast date and time of Arasi's interview in doordarshan.
Can either nivedita ,arasi or any one post us about the telecast date and time of Arasi's interview in doordarshan.
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
Kindly post the video of the interview as well when aired...
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Rajesh,
It was going to be shown today, but they informed me that it's postponed to next Saturday. You did see me that day, and knew how tired I was! Don't remember half of what I said, I'm afraid
CML,
Hope I haven't made a fool of myself:)
Nivedita and the producer Viji Bharathi were simply sweet!
It was going to be shown today, but they informed me that it's postponed to next Saturday. You did see me that day, and knew how tired I was! Don't remember half of what I said, I'm afraid
CML,
Hope I haven't made a fool of myself:)
Nivedita and the producer Viji Bharathi were simply sweet!
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Arasi,
Can you let us know What time is the programme aired this saturday - feb 04th,2012. Please post so that our Venkatakailasam sir can record and upload.
Can you let us know What time is the programme aired this saturday - feb 04th,2012. Please post so that our Venkatakailasam sir can record and upload.
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arasi
Nivedita is a kind seasoned interviewer
She would never let you make a fool of yourself...perhaps an angel!
Nivedita is a kind seasoned interviewer
She would never let you make a fool of yourself...perhaps an angel!
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# Is it possible for you to record the video from podhigai and post the upload links here.
rajeshnat
There is no problem for me to record..I am not able to get the time of the interview..
can this be helped?
vk
rajeshnat
There is no problem for me to record..I am not able to get the time of the interview..
can this be helped?
vk
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Welcome back Venkatakailasam. Happy to see your post after a long hiatus.
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Vkailasam,
Thanks! Seven thirty in the morning--is what I heard. I have no idea if they repeat all their programs the same time at night.
Anyway, I'm not sure if I can watch it. I used to get Podigai here until a few days ago. Now, I cant!
Thanks! Seven thirty in the morning--is what I heard. I have no idea if they repeat all their programs the same time at night.
Anyway, I'm not sure if I can watch it. I used to get Podigai here until a few days ago. Now, I cant!
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
07:30 AM on Saturday, Feb 04th,2012 right in DoorDarshan - Podhigai TV Channelarasi wrote:Vkailasam,
Thanks! Seven thirty in the morning--is what I heard.
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Rajesh,
That's my understanding.
That's my understanding.
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I have a rare Saturday off this 4th Feb and would like to catch this program on TV. Will be a pleasure waking up before 6 am on a holiday just to watch Arasi's interview.
Which TV channel are we talking about? If it is podhigai TV we don't get it here in our Dish TV bouquet in Muscat.
Which TV channel are we talking about? If it is podhigai TV we don't get it here in our Dish TV bouquet in Muscat.
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Sridhar,
It is on Podigai. Looks as though we both are going to miss it
It is on Podigai. Looks as though we both are going to miss it
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To be confirmed doubly read the message from Nivedita
http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic. ... 5&start=50
We can expect some 'juicy' stories from her after the telecast about our
Royal Highness
http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic. ... 5&start=50
We can expect some 'juicy' stories from her after the telecast about our
Royal Highness
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Venkatakailasam SIr
With the date and time known (07:30 AM on Saturday, Feb 04th,2012 in DoorDarshan - Podhigai TV Channel), hope u can record it sir
With the date and time known (07:30 AM on Saturday, Feb 04th,2012 in DoorDarshan - Podhigai TV Channel), hope u can record it sir
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The program must have been telecast.
Eagerly awaiting the posting of the video
Thanks in advance...
Eagerly awaiting the posting of the video
Thanks in advance...
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The telecast just got completed now. I saw that fully. Arasi , an usually expressive personality having humility shell was in full flow . A bit tired she was after intense hopping of sabhas, nevertheless the tiredness gave the humility a extra lift.
Topics covered were her early days with renaisssance man V V sadagopan , how she wrote her first krithi on Lord vinayaka in sAveri after seeing some exhibition in NY city, getting first prize in writing a small article where she got thamizh books,her interest in general with literature and writings, Mahakavi bharathiyAr and Arasi taking the route thru that brilliant girl yAdugiri and talking about English translation of the book, concert hopping and longing to hear concert , mention about rasikas.org , the contemporary vaggeyakkara in line with mostly nature, mentions about few people who have taken her composition (smt neela ,suryaprakash and Sumitra Nitin). I did not get that song that she sang , arasi madam I wish you had taken a peppy number like inru varuvAnO or uNNai ninaindhu innisai pAdi.
Nivedita
Good show , repeating perhaps again , you have a knack of asking right questions with minimal words and giving space to the guest to answer is a point that has to be learnt by lot of those who interview . I dont know how feasible it is , in future try bringing few snippets of photo slides , it would have been lovely to see say Arasi in Madurai with Smt Ambujam Krishna , possibly some photo in London and a photograph of her with family and extended family in say NewYork.
Arasi,
What always fascinates is u have spent 45 +years outside India , but you have maintained your intense indianness , if I could drill a bit intense southindianness , no no if I could still drill "intense carnatic southindianness ", which is unfortunately a haley's comet with many women of this generation.
You have gone a long way as a vaggeyakkara , but it looks like musicians only have to catch up with you.
Topics covered were her early days with renaisssance man V V sadagopan , how she wrote her first krithi on Lord vinayaka in sAveri after seeing some exhibition in NY city, getting first prize in writing a small article where she got thamizh books,her interest in general with literature and writings, Mahakavi bharathiyAr and Arasi taking the route thru that brilliant girl yAdugiri and talking about English translation of the book, concert hopping and longing to hear concert , mention about rasikas.org , the contemporary vaggeyakkara in line with mostly nature, mentions about few people who have taken her composition (smt neela ,suryaprakash and Sumitra Nitin). I did not get that song that she sang , arasi madam I wish you had taken a peppy number like inru varuvAnO or uNNai ninaindhu innisai pAdi.
Nivedita
Good show , repeating perhaps again , you have a knack of asking right questions with minimal words and giving space to the guest to answer is a point that has to be learnt by lot of those who interview . I dont know how feasible it is , in future try bringing few snippets of photo slides , it would have been lovely to see say Arasi in Madurai with Smt Ambujam Krishna , possibly some photo in London and a photograph of her with family and extended family in say NewYork.
Arasi,
What always fascinates is u have spent 45 +years outside India , but you have maintained your intense indianness , if I could drill a bit intense southindianness , no no if I could still drill "intense carnatic southindianness ", which is unfortunately a haley's comet with many women of this generation.
You have gone a long way as a vaggeyakkara , but it looks like musicians only have to catch up with you.
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The Interview is here:
An Interview with Arasi-(Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcDgd9sxrOI
venkatakailasam
An Interview with Arasi-(Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcDgd9sxrOI
venkatakailasam
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Just watched the interview - great questions from Nivedita and great answers from arasi! I was also curious about several of the things Nivedita asked, like how arasi composes, how she got her name, and the tidbits about her youth and her interest in writing were all fascinating as well.
Now I'm off to read her BharatiyAr book translations that I'd missed last year amidst grad school applications.
Now I'm off to read her BharatiyAr book translations that I'd missed last year amidst grad school applications.
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Venkatakailasam Sir
Thank you for uploading arasi's interview. WIth that everyone has a chance to catch up.
Thank you for uploading arasi's interview. WIth that everyone has a chance to catch up.
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Many many many thanks vkailasam..
This is 'arasi' revealed - what a child-like innocent personality who speaks her heart out naturally!
In spite of her extraordinary musical and literary background she is so simple without a tinge of pride.
As she has stated, the kritis, kavithais and novels simply bubbled up inspirationally for her own delight as she never wanted to bring them out into public for years. Our Rasikas.org can legitimately claim providing the encouragement that has brought out this lamp hidden in a bushell (குடத்தில் இட்ட விளக்கு)
for the whole world to see and enjoy. I am happy there is many more yet to come and with the cooperation of the performing community we Rasikas will have the unique opportunity of honouring an Uttama Vaggeyakara during her lifetime.
Thanks Nivedita for the excellent interview!
This is 'arasi' revealed - what a child-like innocent personality who speaks her heart out naturally!
In spite of her extraordinary musical and literary background she is so simple without a tinge of pride.
As she has stated, the kritis, kavithais and novels simply bubbled up inspirationally for her own delight as she never wanted to bring them out into public for years. Our Rasikas.org can legitimately claim providing the encouragement that has brought out this lamp hidden in a bushell (குடத்தில் இட்ட விளக்கு)
for the whole world to see and enjoy. I am happy there is many more yet to come and with the cooperation of the performing community we Rasikas will have the unique opportunity of honouring an Uttama Vaggeyakara during her lifetime.
Thanks Nivedita for the excellent interview!
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Great job, Nivedita...you're on your way to becoming the Charlie Rose of the CM world! Congratulations!
Arasi - it was wonderful to hear all your experiences in one go, rather than collecting them in snippets as I've done over the past few years. It is indeed our pleasure and honor to have you as a fellow-member, and friend!
PS: I was amused to see that the onscreen credits still referred to Nivedita by her maiden name (Narayanan), while she was referred to by her married name (Subramaniam) in the online write-up!
Arasi - it was wonderful to hear all your experiences in one go, rather than collecting them in snippets as I've done over the past few years. It is indeed our pleasure and honor to have you as a fellow-member, and friend!
PS: I was amused to see that the onscreen credits still referred to Nivedita by her maiden name (Narayanan), while she was referred to by her married name (Subramaniam) in the online write-up!
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Let me not forget to add that the 'inspiration' of arasi is the consequence of her family milieu - her loving son and daughter and affectionate grand children in UK and USA. Above all it is the unassuming man (Sri Krishnan) behind the woman who is to be complimented for the creative genius of this Lady. I fully agree with Rajesh that Nivedita should have added family clips - provided she had more time! Of course this is just the first of many interviews since arasi has now become a 'carnatic celebrity' from being just the Star of Rasikas Org. My humble request to her at this point is that she should publish a book of lyrics (of all the songs rendered so far in the CDs) - no notations are needed since the audio is available...
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Managed to catch it on youtube, thanks a bunch for the upload Venkatakailasam sir. Arasi - it was most interesting to hear that the kritis just "come" to you/ happen by themselves - when you are in the garden/ kitchen/at any other random moment. I am sure your musical background, the phenomenal amount of reading you have done since childhood including works of poets like Bharati, your own experience as a poet, writer and journalist all have created the perfect environment within you for this creative process. Thrilled to be a fellow rasika and friend of such a gifted composer.
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VKailasam,
Thanks again for your bullet-speed upload which came within an hour! A great help it was, for the friends at the forum and to my family which couldn't view it when it was aired.
Rajesh, my champion,
Thanks for the special brand of caring you have for me. And, It's a joy to imagine you in a loving father's role!
What can I say about all my other friends chez RasikAs? You get carried away (CML in particular) and lavish me with praises. No, I'm not modest--perhaps I know my worth
Ravi, you are a good friend, Sridhar and others too--you are all kind to me...
Bilahari, thanks for going to the Bharathi threads. Makes me very happy, my young pal!
Speaking of Nivedita, she's something special. Plays the role of an interviewer perfectly.
Thanks again for your bullet-speed upload which came within an hour! A great help it was, for the friends at the forum and to my family which couldn't view it when it was aired.
Rajesh, my champion,
Thanks for the special brand of caring you have for me. And, It's a joy to imagine you in a loving father's role!
What can I say about all my other friends chez RasikAs? You get carried away (CML in particular) and lavish me with praises. No, I'm not modest--perhaps I know my worth
Ravi, you are a good friend, Sridhar and others too--you are all kind to me...
Bilahari, thanks for going to the Bharathi threads. Makes me very happy, my young pal!
Speaking of Nivedita, she's something special. Plays the role of an interviewer perfectly.
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"karmany evadhikaras te
ma phalesu kadachana
ma karma-phala-hetur bhur
ma te sango ’stv akarmani" (Bhagwat Gita: Chapter Two verse 47)
venkatakailasam
ma phalesu kadachana
ma karma-phala-hetur bhur
ma te sango ’stv akarmani" (Bhagwat Gita: Chapter Two verse 47)
venkatakailasam
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Could not see the live telecast. Thank you Venkatakailasam for the upload.
Arasi, It was so wonderful to hear you and your experiences When you said that the compositions just came to you all of a sudden, I could understand that, as I have seen Indira Devi bringing out (so to say) the compositions on Krishna in a trance like state in the Kalki Gardens in the mid 70's (and my mother used to take notes in Hindi sitting beside her ! )
Your replies to Nivedita's thought provoking questions were a treat to hear indeed.
Arasi, It was so wonderful to hear you and your experiences When you said that the compositions just came to you all of a sudden, I could understand that, as I have seen Indira Devi bringing out (so to say) the compositions on Krishna in a trance like state in the Kalki Gardens in the mid 70's (and my mother used to take notes in Hindi sitting beside her ! )
Your replies to Nivedita's thought provoking questions were a treat to hear indeed.
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Enjoyed watching this episode that took us into the heart and mind of Arasi. The insights were wonderful to hear and Nivedita has done an excellent job as an interviewer. Thanks vk sir for the upload.
Arasi ji you should publish your compositions with meanings given in English!
Arasi ji you should publish your compositions with meanings given in English!
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Excellent episode. Nivedita is a natural interviewer. Thanks venkatakailasam for the upload.
Arasi, wonderful job in sharing your life experiences and explaining how the compositions come to you along with the tunes.
Your enthusiasm for bhArathi is so infectious and ebullient and I am sure you inspired a lot of listeners. Congratulations.
Arasi, wonderful job in sharing your life experiences and explaining how the compositions come to you along with the tunes.
Your enthusiasm for bhArathi is so infectious and ebullient and I am sure you inspired a lot of listeners. Congratulations.
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very nice interview!
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Arasi
Just curious there , may I know the rAgam in the song snippet that you sang.??
I do know that V V sadagopan, is your maternal uncle. May i know how Smt Ambujam KrishnA is related.
Also may I know your appa and amma's name too?
Just curious there , may I know the rAgam in the song snippet that you sang.??
I do know that V V sadagopan, is your maternal uncle. May i know how Smt Ambujam KrishnA is related.
Also may I know your appa and amma's name too?
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Cienu,
I am touched by your warm response, though I cannot be compared to a spiritual lady like Indira Devi. I am not sure if your mother has watched the interview. Considering her exposure to the world of great men and women in the arts and in the history of India--as her mother's daughter and with your grandfather's house being a stopping place for gems of men and women, mine is a small world, indeed.
VK,
Thank you for the 'kUvudal' !
Mahavishnu,
Thanks
Rajesh,
Lakshmi and Bangaruswamy, my parents. AK, my father's cousin's wife.
I am touched by your warm response, though I cannot be compared to a spiritual lady like Indira Devi. I am not sure if your mother has watched the interview. Considering her exposure to the world of great men and women in the arts and in the history of India--as her mother's daughter and with your grandfather's house being a stopping place for gems of men and women, mine is a small world, indeed.
VK,
Thank you for the 'kUvudal' !
Mahavishnu,
Thanks
Rajesh,
Lakshmi and Bangaruswamy, my parents. AK, my father's cousin's wife.
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Rajesh
I guess it is Revathi (if my guess is right)...
She was quite nervous for an impromptu rendering
Though Chennai can claim her as her own her pUrvIkam is Tinnevely AFAIK!
But being an "expatriate" she belongs to the world...
Did you notice the purity of her expressions in Tamil (natural and unrehearsed) compared to many from TN
who cannot speak except in Tanglish!
I guess it is Revathi (if my guess is right)...
She was quite nervous for an impromptu rendering
Though Chennai can claim her as her own her pUrvIkam is Tinnevely AFAIK!
But being an "expatriate" she belongs to the world...
Did you notice the purity of her expressions in Tamil (natural and unrehearsed) compared to many from TN
who cannot speak except in Tanglish!
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
A composer who cannot sing her jujAvanthi right ;(
My tired voice didn't do much, and the unexpectedness of it made it worse! I had asked them if they could edit it out, knowing how poorly I performed. I think I did a better job of the RitigowLai when Sumitra asked me to sing at the CD Release, out of the blue!
The reason I speak better tamizh is because we took the tamizh of our days along with us, wherever we made our homes. We saw films of Sivaji rather than the kind that are screened today. What little I catch of them on TV as I seek a channel, is sometimes beyond my comprehension.Our language has changed so much in expression and without doubt, pronunciation.
Our native village is near TinnEli, not far from where Bharathi and HMB hail from!
My tired voice didn't do much, and the unexpectedness of it made it worse! I had asked them if they could edit it out, knowing how poorly I performed. I think I did a better job of the RitigowLai when Sumitra asked me to sing at the CD Release, out of the blue!
The reason I speak better tamizh is because we took the tamizh of our days along with us, wherever we made our homes. We saw films of Sivaji rather than the kind that are screened today. What little I catch of them on TV as I seek a channel, is sometimes beyond my comprehension.Our language has changed so much in expression and without doubt, pronunciation.
Our native village is near TinnEli, not far from where Bharathi and HMB hail from!
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
Just watched... very nice. Thanks Nivedita for interviewing the star.
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
kindly see post number #96 at http://www.rasikas.org/forums/viewtopic. ... 4&start=75
Smt. arasi's birthday was on 11-02-2012 her platinum year had commenced-She had turned 75.
Though late still can greet her as this is a year long event..
kindly do not skip posts..
Smt. arasi's birthday was on 11-02-2012 her platinum year had commenced-She had turned 75.
Though late still can greet her as this is a year long event..
kindly do not skip posts..
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
Better late than never. Arasiji my pranams to you.
Bless me.
with wishes,
Thanjavooran 04 03 2012
Bless me.
with wishes,
Thanjavooran 04 03 2012
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
Thanks, VKailasam!
Aging does have its perks
Thanjavooran,
Yes, all the best to you from my heart--but let blessings come from the Almighty and the great ones!
Aging does have its perks
Thanjavooran,
Yes, all the best to you from my heart--but let blessings come from the Almighty and the great ones!
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
Belated birthday wishes Arasi. I have almost at the end of my visit to India and will return home day after tomorrow. Will be in touch later.
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
Yes.. I tend to agree..Combat the signs of aging…”
“Who said that we have to age…”
“Defy the aging process…” All reads well..
What I’ve discovered as many... is that there are two basic requirements of graceful aging.... Graceful aging requires the “serenity to accept the things we cannot change; ability to change the things we can; and wisdom to know the difference.”
Certainly acceptance of aging is a key to aging gracefully – changes that commonly come with age are the “things we cannot change” and
the “things we can change?”
Relaxation...Attitude and Lifestyle...
Have a nice relaxed time..
and, what is wink..about..
“Who said that we have to age…”
“Defy the aging process…” All reads well..
What I’ve discovered as many... is that there are two basic requirements of graceful aging.... Graceful aging requires the “serenity to accept the things we cannot change; ability to change the things we can; and wisdom to know the difference.”
Certainly acceptance of aging is a key to aging gracefully – changes that commonly come with age are the “things we cannot change” and
the “things we can change?”
Relaxation...Attitude and Lifestyle...
Have a nice relaxed time..
and, what is wink..about..
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Re: arasi (Smt. Rajee Krishnan)
Wise counsel for all of us Vkailasam...