"Relished Rapports" - UPDATED with PART 18 (FRESH UPDATE!)

vallaki · Post by **vallaki** » 07 Jul 2009, 02:09

Dear Srinivas garu,
I really love your series..
Thanks.Please keep it coming.

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 07 Jul 2009, 03:10

Srini,
Another cliff-hanger! You are getting your readers hooked. Make sure you keep the episodes coming. Otherwise, listen to this. While you keep others in suspense, I will reveal something to you: nAsi or Bhush is a life long friend of mine. Shocked?
Soap opera fan Sundara SusvarA

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 07 Jul 2009, 06:02

Thank you all!

VK RAMAN · Post by **VK RAMAN** » 07 Jul 2009, 07:03

gOvindA gO...vindA ...waiting for the next silver screen to open

mohan · Post by **mohan** » 07 Jul 2009, 09:53

Poor Govindan - his fingerprints must be all over the suitcase now. Reminds me of the story of Lord Krishna and the Syamantaka gem!

keerthi · Post by **keerthi** » 07 Jul 2009, 12:42

mohan wrote:Poor Govindan - his fingerprints must be all over the suitcase now. Reminds me of the story of Lord Krishna and the Syamantaka gem!

he too probably saw the moon on a caturthI!

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 07 Jul 2009, 20:09

The name matches too! Govindan

bilahari · Post by **bilahari** » 07 Jul 2009, 22:56

What intrigue! Keep it up, Srinivas.

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 07 Jul 2009, 23:24

By the by I was watching cho's EngE brahmanan - a well produced show but which ended somewhat abruptly. In fact our srini has a fine talent for writing/producing CM oriented serials of that type which have nice suspense and story elements. Worth exploring...

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 08 Jul 2009, 07:03

Thanks a lot, to all!
CML, once again, I repeat; I am no professional writer. I write these episodes without any pre-planning or organising. I just write what comes to my mind! It is like Kalpanaswaram! That's all. Thanks a lot for your encouragement! =)

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 08 Jul 2009, 08:04

A writer is a writer is a writer--professional or not. However meticulous some writers are (I wish I were more organized), one is not a writer without 'kalpana' svarams. So, you are on the right track

Waiting for the next episode...

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 08 Jul 2009, 16:19

Thank you arasi.
The next episode will be updated promptly without fail. Sorry for the delayed update! You all know about Chennai power cuts. Don't you?
Anyway, I will write the next episode soon so that suspense is broken! =)

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 12 Jul 2009, 08:41

RELISHED RAPPORTS PART 13:

GovindanÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s wife was in tears. RamÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s family was in distress! Shriya and Hari were looking here and there, unable to understand the situation. Nasikabhushani was observing everything from the balcony of the auditorium. She said to Kamala, "See what happens! The plan is quite successful, isnÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢t it?"

rajeshnat · Post by **rajeshnat** » 12 Jul 2009, 10:28

srinivAsgvn
The sabha secy getting the money is fine , atleast a portion of it is going to future CM concerts . Why Mylapore police

? That will be a real gOvindA gOvindA

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 12 Jul 2009, 19:12

Really puzzling! Is Sabhapathy really the secretary of the sabha? I thought he was a stooge of Nasika! I am lost here...

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 12 Jul 2009, 19:17

cmlover wrote:Really puzzling! Is Sabhapathy really the secretary of the sabha? I thought he was a stooge of Nasika! I am lost here...

Well, cml! You aren't lost here, you are going on the right track! =)

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 12 Jul 2009, 19:18

rajeshnat wrote:srinivAsgvn
The sabha secy getting the money is fine , atleast a portion of it is going to future CM concerts . Why Mylapore police ? That will be a real gOvindA gOvindA

Well rajesh,
Karpagam Sabha is located in Mylapore! So, the mylapore police will have to come! =)

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 12 Jul 2009, 19:25

Fine drama! keep up the suspense...

s_hari · Post by **s_hari** » 13 Jul 2009, 08:34

Am i missing something here? Why bribing sabhapathy will make Shriya win the prize?

-hari

vganesh · Post by **vganesh** » 13 Jul 2009, 10:11

srinivasrgvnJi,
Interesting story to read. But personally I am expecting lots of information on CM through this story. Could be some general discussions like refering to some popular ragas, why a 'SRG' should come in a place rather than 'RGS' and so on. It should be light to read and easy to grasp. But on CM. I can not understand technicalties beyond a point. So this request. This is definitely a thriller, all credits to you. But my selfishness is to learn something more alongwith the story. Hope you would do something more towards that.
Regards

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 13 Jul 2009, 17:46

s_hari wrote:Am i missing something here? Why bribing sabhapathy will make Shriya win the prize?

-hari

Hari,
The situation is just a false blame on Govindan. When people find out about something, they will not probe in to the matter. That is the nature of our people. They will be very much happy if a successful person(Shriya, or Govindan) gets into trouble. I just wanted to show the impatience and distrust that our people will have, if a person is accused. And, you have to remember that this is a plan by Nasikabhushani. A villain can only plot this much. Bribing the sabha secretary has many benefits! Sabhapathy is the primary authority for the competition. The judges are just guests! Here, the person doesn't matter. The main idea is that bribe was given and the people are agitated.
Also, You may be hoodwinked when Sabhapathy says the police are arriving. Actually, none have informed the police. This is just part of Nasi's plan. Presently, the story may be unclear. But, slowly, you will understand.
Thanks for commenting! =)

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 13 Jul 2009, 17:54

vganesh wrote:srinivasrgvnJi,
Interesting story to read. But personally I am expecting lots of information on CM through this story. Could be some general discussions like refering to some popular ragas, why a 'SRG' should come in a place rather than 'RGS' and so on. It should be light to read and easy to grasp. But on CM. I can not understand technicalties beyond a point. So this request. This is definitely a thriller, all credits to you. But my selfishness is to learn something more alongwith the story. Hope you would do something more towards that.
Regards

Dear vganesh sir,
Thank you for commenting!
Although this is a series relating to the CM world, I didn't want it to be concentrated with a lot of CM theory and deep music, at present, at least. This part of the story is a typical sequence of serial-type incidents. I just introduced this catastrophe to create a suspense and thrill. The main reason behind me introducing Nasikabhushani was that some felt that the story was moving on too happily, without any obstacles or struggles. So, to make it a bit realistic(though not that realistic), this part was written. But, I can guarantee you that all the mystery and sadness will clear itself very soon. I understand your point. After this matter is solved, you will definitely have a CM treat in the Quiz that will be conducted soon! Yes, Govindan will get out of trouble! Don't forget to watch the next update!! =)

VK RAMAN · Post by **VK RAMAN** » 13 Jul 2009, 18:21

let the kite fly as high as possible so long you have thread!

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 18 Jul 2009, 22:00

RELISHED RAPPORTS PART 14:

It was three hours after the incident. "The police will be coming soon, Mr.Govindan. I suggest you to accompany me to my room so that they can arrest you there. Come, and tell your family too!"

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 18 Jul 2009, 23:48

Lovely! The plot is good enough for a nice CM-oriented movie! MN Nambiar would have loved the double-act. (MGR would not

since he wanted to be the hero

Now let us get back to CM!
the quiz! The Quiz!! THE BIG QUIZ!!!

VK RAMAN · Post by **VK RAMAN** » 19 Jul 2009, 00:10

Quiz may relate to some of the rare raagas with which "Kramaraj" (who was recently called to heavens) and one of our rasikAS was trying to popularize?

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 19 Jul 2009, 01:45

Sreeni,
Your tale reached the heights of melodrama--not a slack moment in the tale. I enjoyed the SUrpanakA versus tATakA drama on the sidelines too!
I am wondering. Are you bringing in our own NSG in the next episode? Just a guess

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 19 Jul 2009, 01:47

Good guess!

ragam-talam · Post by **ragam-talam** » 19 Jul 2009, 14:52

Hmm... similar-looking 'twins', kidnapping, warehouse... that's too formulaic for me. Wish you would bring the story back to a bit less 'masala' level. At least for the honourable judges' sake.

Thank you.

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 19 Jul 2009, 14:55

Thanks a lot to all! =)

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 19 Jul 2009, 14:58

ragam-talam wrote:Hmm... similar-looking 'twins', kidnapping, warehouse... that's too formulaic for me. Wish you would bring the story back to a bit less 'masala' level. At least for the honourable judges' sake.

Thank you.

Well, yes, ragam-talam. It will definitely move on smoothly, and a bit realistically. I had to do all this because it was you all who suggested for a villain and some kind of obstacle! Somebody told me that the main characters were idle. So, I came up with all this! =)
From now on, it will be more of music, I can assure you! But, I think all this artificial 'masala' is essential in every series. I mean, a series is incomplete without a bit if an unrealistic twist! =)

Thanks! =)

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 19 Jul 2009, 19:57

R-T
masala is the spice in our food!
Can you eat thayir shaadam without ooRukaay

Or to follow up on our original debate what is R-T without P

Srini has spun a nice web in which we flies have been caught. The time will come for us to be devoured by the flood of CM info!

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 19 Jul 2009, 20:18

VK RAMAN wrote:Quiz may relate to some of the rare raagas with which "Kramaraj" (who was recently called to heavens) and one of our rasikAS was trying to popularize?

Definitely, VKR sir. This quiz will contain a bit of all those immortal souls who departed to god this year. This quiz will especially be a dedication to DKP and Palghat Raghu along with all those stalwarts who have left us.

Aditto · Post by **Aditto** » 20 Jul 2009, 18:10

Tat was reallllllly awesome ! no words to praise .. simply wonderful..fantabulous

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 21 Jul 2009, 07:13

Thanks Aditto! =)

vallaki · Post by **vallaki** » 22 Jul 2009, 00:05

Very Nice. I am looking forward for the next episode .Please keep them coming.

Aditto · Post by **Aditto** » 23 Jul 2009, 10:19

Waiting eagerly for the next posts sir!!..
plzz plzzzzzzzz post them !

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 26 Jul 2009, 21:28

RELISHED RAPPORTS PART 14:

The host of the quiz was supposed to be a very popular lady artiste. But, due to all the mishap that had happened in the premises, the quiz mistress was sent back by the beguile Gopalakrishnan when he was posing as Sabhapathy. So, the judges decided that Veena Gayathri would host the quiz instead. So, the teams were divided - with 5 members in a team. There were 4 teams, as decided by the judges. The teams were allotted members randomly so that nobody blames the organization. Shriya was put in a team of 3 girls, including her and two other boys. All of them were shrewd and Shriya noticed that they were all very talented singers. She hoped that they would be as knowledgeable. The stage was decorated grandly, with 4 rectangle-like structures for the teams, 3 large projectors from where the visual and aural questions were to be put up, and a majestic dais for the quiz mistress. Off stage, there were 3 large LCD televisions so that the audience could view the event comfortably. Now that all the arrangements were ready, Veena Gayathri ascended the stage. There was instantaneous applause for the musically affluent vidhushi. The teams were all set and the quiz was about to begin. Amidst all the grandeur, Nasikabhushani and Kamala were still arguing in the back of the auditorium. Ultimately, they could not stand themselves and Kamala took leave. Nasika was stranded, alone in the auditorium, with all her dreams shattered. Even Vivek had gone home, unable to bear her acts! She was quietly weeping outside the auditorium. Meanwhile, Veena Gayathri had started explaining the formats and procedures of the quiz.
She said, "There will be 5 different rounds in the quiz. A very important note that has to be mentioned here is that the quiz will not be like any other quiz. This quiz will be special. This will not be direct, like normal quizzes. You will have to apply your musical knowledge as well as your intellect and logical thinking to surpass in this quiz. It is very much evident that children have a lot more intellectual abilities than adults. I am sure most of you will be doing well in your academics also. A musically talented person will excel in any arena. Hence, the quiz will be a notch difficult and will require utmost thinking and analysis. The quizÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s answering techniques will be simple provided you approach it the right way. I can assure you that the questions will be very much related to the Carnatic music world and after finding out answers, you will realize the simplicity of the quiz. To begin with, let me tell you the rules of Round 1."

VK RAMAN · Post by **VK RAMAN** » 26 Jul 2009, 22:08

A ragamalika rendition of SSI?

rajeshnat · Post by **rajeshnat** » 26 Jul 2009, 22:23

Srinivasrgvn,
Lovely quiz but just one major crib. Shriya and others have to be aspiring musicians , I hope this quiz is not the final round , there should be rounds testing them in divine carnatic music where they show their spark only by singing or playing instruments , no quizes

. I hope your quiz is only a penultimate round and not the final rounjd, the last round should be a fitting finale bringing more musical spark then quiz spark .

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 27 Jul 2009, 06:12

Yes, yes, rajesh. There is a final round. Remember? A Dikshithar round? It will the toughest, by far. =)

VK RAMAN · Post by **VK RAMAN** » 28 Jul 2009, 07:38

Tiffin break with various bangalooru delicacies may be some thing to be included; one of the singers have stomach trouble or something....

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 03 Aug 2009, 16:48

Sorry to all! I was very busy yesterday, so I couldn't post. I will try to post tonight. Sorry for the inconvenience!! And, I am planning to change the day to Thursday, so that I can be more punctual and sincere to you all. I will definitely try to write the full story and post punctually. =)

arasi · Post by **arasi** » 03 Aug 2009, 19:50

Sreeni,
There is no deadline for bringing in your episodes. Let them flow naturally. They would be better that way. Of course, if we don't hear from you for weeks on end, then you may have to apologise--not otherwise, I think!

VK RAMAN · Post by **VK RAMAN** » 03 Aug 2009, 19:57

No pressure from our side. Your thoughts and creativity should come in tranquility

rajeshnat · Post by **rajeshnat** » 03 Aug 2009, 20:50

I am just assuming srinivasrgvn is entering into climax of his story, so he is watchful,more meticulous and perhaps wants to bring a great climax. I also hope that the quiz involving teams A , B and C should not have a weightage for individual selection as it would be skewed where one team member does not contribute much , but still gets it because of other team members.

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 08 Aug 2009, 20:14

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 08 Aug 2009, 20:18

cmlover · Post by **cmlover** » 08 Aug 2009, 20:43

I have located the error

All the teams except Team D did not know. A smart girl from that team said, "Yes. There was a phrase that went like this: S R G M which is not permitted in Khamas.
Gayathri said, "Brilliant!! That is the correct answer. Congrats, Team C! " The team was hopping in joy, congratulating the girl.

Now I hope Gayathri will give me the credit

srinivasrgvn · Post by **srinivasrgvn** » 08 Aug 2009, 20:46