Reply for my article from Actress Sowcar Janaki. (638.)

Dear Sri. Ragavan . I just went through the article,in which you have summed up my entire film career so vividly , and also mentioning your favorites .its extremely heartening to see you and critics like you still love the old movies, Where content,quality & decency was Of "Supreme " importantancIthank you with all my heart. Well i am doing fine with God's Grace .so far so good praying for the whole world. Wishing you the very best With. Warm Regards Sowcar Amma.

Tribute to Actress Sowcar Janaki 638.

Tribute to Actress Sowcar Janaki – Today, I fondly remember another remarkable personality from the South Indian Film Industry—none other than the legendary actress Sowcar Janaki. With a film career spanning over seven decades, she has acted in more than 400 films across four languages—Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam—a truly commendable achievement. She has shared screen space with many top heroes of her time, including the late Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, A.V.M. Rajan, Srikanth, and leading actors from the Telugu and Kannada industries. She played the heroine in numerous films, carving a distinct identity for herself. If I’m not mistaken, from 1949 to 1975, she was at her peak and made a significant impact in the industry—an undeniable fact. After that period, she gracefully transitioned into a versatile character actress, excelling in a wide range of roles and earning immense respect. Over the years, she has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Iru Kodugal, the Rajyotsava Award from the Karnataka Government, the Simha Award, the Kalaimamani Award, and many more. I have had the pleasure of watching many of her remarkable films. A few that stay etched in my memory are: Iru Kodugal, Uyarntha Manithan, Puthiya Paravai, Ethir Neechal, Bhama Vijayam, Pavai Vilakku, Kumudam, Annai, Kadavulai Kanden, Akka Thangai, Bhagyalakshmi, Kasthuri, Paar Magaley Paar, Maanavan, Thunaivan, Needhi, Sibi—and many others that I may not recall at the moment. In Iru Kodugal, her portrayal of the Collector was unforgettable, with impeccable dialogue delivery. In Uyarntha Manithan, her commanding presence and disciplinary role left a lasting impression. She collaborated with the late stalwart K. Balachander on several iconic films. One such gem is Thillu Mullu, where she starred alongside Rajinikanth and the late Thengai Srinivasan—a film that remains fresh in memory. Her journey through cinema, theater, and beyond is nothing short of awe-inspiring. I have been fortunate to meet her on three occasions, and I was always amazed by her knowledge, discipline, and warmth. A good friend of mine introduced me to her, and to this day, I remain in touch. She is not only a friend, philosopher, and guide but also a great conversationalist on any subject. Above all, she is a wonderful human being. A few months ago, I watched her recent film Thambi, where she played the role of a grandmother alongside Karthi, Sathyaraj, and Jyothika. It was heartwarming to see her on screen again. Sowcar Janaki is a versatile, knowledgeable, and beloved figure—not only in the film fraternity but also among millions of her fans. I write this humble tribute with my limited knowledge, and if there are any errors, I kindly ask for your forgiveness. Whenever I meet her, I affectionately call her "Amma", a word she cherishes deeply. Today, I am truly happy to celebrate this versatile and talented actress who has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. — K. Ragavan

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@the_hindu Sad one.Stabbing and shooting is common and increased in the recent months was condonmedone.The new administration should solve this type of menace and make safety not only to Americans but also other expatriates.
Sad state of affairs indeed.

 

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The research, published in the journal Diabetologia, estimated the probability of a metropolitan Indian of any age or body mass index (BMI) developing diabetes in their lifetime https://t.co/eNZgoJVimC
#diabetes https://lnkd.in/g2TyZERIndian metropolitan is going to develop diabetes on their life time is an alarming signal as per the experts research.Every daythis is increasing irrespective of age .Food habits should've monitoredandheslthier diet should be taken.Sad stated affairs indeed
K.Ragavan

Great Loss.

 The demise of 60 year old football legend Maradona is a great loss to the sport's world especially football.His millions of fans will miss him but his legacy will stay forever. He made a Wonderful career in football and Argentina people should be proud of him.May his soul rest in peace. 

K.Ragavan

Bengaluru

Tribute to Director Sudha Kongara 637.

Tribute to Director Sudha Kongara Today, I am going to pen a tribute to a versatile director who has made a remarkable impact in a short span of time—none other than Director Sudha Kongara. After completing her education at Women's Christian College, she worked alongside stalwart directors like Mani Ratnam and Bala for several years, which helped shape her craft. Later, she ventured into independent direction, which is truly commendable. With nearly 18 years in the film industry, Sudha Kongara has established herself as a prominent director in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and English cinema. One of her most notable works was the biopic of former Captain Gopinath, inspired by his experiences with Air Deccan, which she brilliantly brought to life in her recent film Soorarai Pottru, starring Suriya. This film not only received critical acclaim but also became a significant achievement in her career. Sudha Kongara has worked with some of the biggest stars and technicians across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Her talent is further evidenced by her winning the Filmfare Award for her Tamil film Irudhi Suttru, starring Madhavan. I have had the privilege of watching two of her films: Irudhi Suttru and Soorarai Pottru. Both films showcase her mastery of technical aspects, especially the cinematography by Siva Kumar Vijayan and Nikith Bommi Reddy, which were exceptional. Soorarai Pottru carried a powerful message that air travel should be accessible to all, and the performances from the cast were remarkable. The film beautifully showcased a blend of actors from various languages, including Paresh Rawal (Hindi), Abirhami (Malayalam), Prakash Belawadi (Kannada), and, of course, the dashing Suriya, alongside the versatile Urvashi, Karunas, and others, making Soorarai Pottru a soaring success. Today, I am proud to pay tribute to this talented director. The film industry has many women directors who have proved their exceptional talents, and Sudha Kongara is certainly one of them. K. Ragavan 23-11-20 UntilWe meet again Next Week,

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 Letter Published in The New Indian Express (TNIE)on 19Nov 20

Kudos to class 9girl

Vinisha Umashankar ,a 14 year-old girl from Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai, has won the prestigious Children,s climate Prize for designing a solar -powered ironing cart.She has won fame not only for her school but also her country.

Kudos to the class 9 student.

K.Ragavan,Bengaluru

Tribute to Director Arivazagan Venkatachalam 636.

 Today i am going to pen another interesting film personality from the Tamil Film Industry is none other  than Director Arivazagan Venkatachalam popularly known as Arivazagan.After acquring gold medal from the M.G.R.Government Film and Television institute he was working with Stalwart Director Shankar and later become an independent Director.In his One decade and one year Career he has given few remarkable films is worth to be mentioned here.All the leading actors Viz ,Arun Vijay,Nanda,Arul Nidhi worked with him.Good screenplay with suspense and fast  action will be visible from this Director's movies.I have seen all his four movies,Eeram,Vallinam,Kuttram 23 and Arathu Sinam.Cinematographers ManojParamahamsa

K.M.Bhaskaran, and Aravind Singh  worked with him and done a good frame work .He is one of the Upcoming Directors in the Tamil Film Industry.Incidently a connectivity  of mine from Linked Inam ha

 Kumar Ramaswamy working with this Director as associate director makes me more happy.Today  i am happy to tribute this Director.

K.Ragavan

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 Letter Published in The National UAE on 12Nov 20  India is proud of Kamala Harris and Americans should be too

I write to you in reference to your article Why Kamala Harris’s suffragette white suit is a beacon of hope for the future (November 9). After a heated race, the results of the American election have finally come out. Americans have decided that Joe Biden will be their 46th president. The government’s failure to curb the spread of the coronavirus, as well as its controversial migration policies, may have led to the downfall of Donald Trump.

The fact that Mr Biden’s running mate is a woman of Indian descent is a matter of great pride for ordinary Indians, given her inspirational story. The people have voted and it is now time to accept the outcome of the elections. It is sad to see that 1.3 billion Indians are more proud of Ms Harris’s success than some Americans who refuse to accept the results of the election. Kudos to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru

Kudos to MISkipper and his men.

 T20 60 th match finals between MI and DC played at Dubai international stadium.DC won the toss and choose to bat.Shreyas 65 Pant52 played very well.DCfinished their innings with 156 for 4.MI played very well especially Skipper Rohit Sharma Knock68 and other players contribution made the mammoth victory in the tournament fifth time was amazing.DC has come up to the final stage is laudable.

Over all MI proved their mettle and they are number one in the Tournament T20 IPL.

Kudos to MI Skipper and his men.

K.Ragavan

Tribute to Cinematographer Late Bobby Singh 635.

 Today i am going to pen another interesting Film Personality from the Bollywood Film Industry is none other than Cinematographer Bobby Singh.In his one and half decades film career he has given few pictures and all are remarkable.He was started his earlier career with Director Raj N.Sippy's movies in the camera unit later become an independent Cinematographer.He has worked with all the popular actors Viz,Anil Kapoor,Imrankhan,Emran Hashmi,Akshay Kumar,VidyaBalan,Anupam Kheer ,and others.He has worked with popular Directors AnuragBasu,NeerajPandey is worth to be mention here.Good frame work will be more visible in his films both in indoor and out door.I have seen few films of this Cinematographer.Those films are ,Gangster,Life in Metro,No Problem.Dirty Picture,and Special 26.

Today i am very happy to tribute this talented late Cinematographer.Even though he has departed his remarkable creations are with us

K.Ragavan

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Kudos to DC Skipper and his men.

 T20 59 th match between DC and SRH to qualify for the final played at Zayed Stadium Abudhabi .DC won the toss and elected to bat.Stionis.Shryas iyer Dhawan78 and Hetmyer42 played well made 189 for 3Wickets was a good score.Later SRH Played well could n't reach the target able to score only

172 runs with players Viz Williamson,Samad.Pandey and others was sad.They lost the match by 17 runs only.From the begining SRH was playing very well and they have come upto this level should be appreciated.Kudos to DC Skipper and his men.

K.Ragavan

Kudos to SRHSkipper and his men.

 T20 58 th match between SRH and RCB played at Zayed stadium Abudhabi SRH won the toss and chose to bowl.RCB with great difficulty could reach 131 mainly with de villiars contribution .Good players were failed to score.SRH started their innings with 67 for 5 Williamson and Holder brought the score to 132 and won the match was amazing.Williamson Manish Pande .Warner and Holder are the key players for the score.RCB was eliminated in IPL.SRH both in batting and fielding done their job very well.Kudos to SRH Skipper and his men.

K.Ragavan

My Passion of recording 12.IPL T20.

Kudos to MISkipper and his men.

 T20 IPL 57 th match between MI and DC played at Dubai international stadium .DC won the toss and choose to bowl.de kock.Suryakumar yadav .Kishan and Hardik made wonderful runs and made the change of the match and MI reached 200 runs was really amazing.Good play by MI.DC has failed in batting and last 2 -3 overs Kishan and Hardik made runs should have avoided.How ever Cricket is a game of luck and MI Played well and deserves the Amazing victory.

Kudos to MI Skipper and his men.

K.Ragavan

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 Letter Published in The National UAE on 5Nov 20 A very close US election keeps the world on edge  Iam writing with with reference to your US Elections coverage (November 3). At the time of writing, it is a very close race between incumbent US President Donald Trump and his Democratic opponent Joe Biden. However the result will come out soon, and whoever wins, the outcome must be accepted by everyone because it will reflect the will of the American people. Covid-19 has been a main challenge for the Trump administration as one quarter of a million lives were lost to the virus.K Ragavan, Bengaluru

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 Letter Published in TNIE India on 4Nov 20.

Vienna  attacked now

After France ,now Austria's Vienna has been attacked by terrorists.It is high time the international community joins hands to eradicate this menace.

K.Ragavan,Bengaluru

Kudos to SRH Skipper and his men.

 T20 56 th Match between SRH and MI played at Sharjah international stadium SRH won the toss and choose to bowl.De kock.Suryakumar yadav.Kishan.Pollard 41played well MI have scored 149f or 8 .Later SRH played and smashed the set target with out loosing wicket was amazing.Magnificient Knock by Skipper David Warner and Saha was colurful to watch.Amazing victory for SRH and they will play well and give tough fight.Kudos toSRH Skipperand his men.

K.Ragavan

 

Kudos to DC Skipper and his men.

T20 55 th match between RCB and DC  played at Zayed stadium Abudhabi DC won the toss and chose to bowl.Padikkal 50.de villiars 35Dube 17played well and made the score 152 for 7.DC players Rahane and Dhawan played very well and responsible for more runs for the victory is laudable.RCB has failed to score big runs is one of the reason for their defeat.How ever it was a good match to watch.DC 's victory is important for them to proceed further.Kudos to DC Skipper and his men.

K.Ragavan

Tribute to Editor T.S.Suresh 634.

 Today i remembered another interesting Film Personality from the Tamil Film Industry is none other than EDitor T.S.Suresh.Being a Visual Communication man started his career  with Vetern Editor Anthony for few  popular films and later become an independent Editor.He has worked with all the leading actors,Editors ,Cinematographers VizSantosh Sivan .He has  more than twenty  films to his credit.Few films i saw and enjoyed his Editing.Those films are,ThamizPadam,Thoonga Nagaram,Adigaram 79,Naveena SAraswathi Sabadam,Veera and Mr ChandraMouli.One of the Up coming Editors in the Tamil Film Industry.Editing is playing a Vital role in movies and Indian Film Industry has talentedEditors in all languages.Today i am very happy to tribute this Editor.

K.Ragavan

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 Letter Published in TNIE India on 2 Nov 20

Versatile Scottish actor

The demise of 90-year old scottish actor  is a great loss to the film industry.He created a big impact with his james bond films.

K.Ragavan,Bengaluru

Kudos to KKR Skipper and his men.

 T20 IPL 54 th match between KKR and RR played at Dubai international stadium RR won the toss and chose to bowl.KKR lost 1 wicket for 43 in 5 overs is not a bad start.TripathiMorgan68 Russel played wellMorgan's last shot of six was superb.KKRfinished their innings 191 for 7 a very good score.RR Started their innings andlanded in to 131 only with failure of batsmen vizStokes,Smith Few batsmen Uthappa ,Tiwetia only scored.RR Normally will hit back this time failed shows Cricket is a game of uncertainity.KKR has done wonderfully very well on 1Nov both in batting and fielding.

Kudos to KKR Skipper and his men.

K.Ragavan

Kudos to CSKSkipper and his men.

 T20 53 rd Match between CSK and KXIP played at Zayed Stadium AbuDhabi CSK won the toss and Chose to bowl.KXIP

played not very well but few players viz Rahul and Hooda made 153 .CSK Played very well with their trio Duplesis,Gaikwad and Rayudu hit the target and won the match.Superb knock by Gaikwad ,was nice to watch.Out of 14 matches CSK won 6 and lost 8 and others also 7 and 6 matches lost was not a big difference .How ever CSK is not going to play for the finals but still they proved should be appreciable.Dhoni is one of the Cool captain known for his leadership and certainly he will come 2021 IPL.Kudos to CSK Skipper and his men.

K.Ragavan