Muthu Chettiar

MS Blue was the name given to a distinctive shade of blue, inky yet iridescent and shot through with black and green highlights, that was used in saris woven specially for her by Kancheepuram Muthu Chettiyar, a fan who was also a sari merchant.

MS Amma – An Analysis of Her Music

MS Amma was not only a bhakti-oriented musician but also one who had her basic techniques right. In Tamil parlance, her method could be called “sariyaana vazhi”. What was the foundation behind this “sariyaana vazhi?” one is tempted to ask.

Interview of MS by Mani Krishnaswami

Sruti requested Sangeeta Kalanidhi MANI KRISHNASWAMI to interview Sangeeta Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi for this special feature. After greeting MS, she asked eight questions and at the end asked for the blessings of MS and her husband T. Sadasivam.

Brindavan to Dwaraka – Meera’s pilgrimage

The Hindu, Sep 17, 2004 The making of "Meera" was studded with interesting incidents. 'Kalki' Krishnamurti, who wrote the script and a few of the immortal songs, accompanied the crew and recorded the episodes. Excerpts, translated by GOWRI…

The making of Meera – Full of technical innovations

The Hindu, Dec 17, 2004 Behind the making of the classic "Meera" are several interesting incidents. RANDOR GUY recalls some... read full story »

புது டில்லியில் மீரா கவியரசி சரோஜினி தேவியின் வாழ்த்து

கல்கி, ஜுன் 01, 1947 வைஸ்ராய் மவுண்ட் பேட்டன் இங்கிலாந்துக்குப் புறப்படும் தறுவாயில் பண்டித…

‘சகுந்தலா’வின் பொன்விழா

கல்கி, பிப்ர 16, 1942 ''தங்கமான படத்துக்குத் தங்க விழாக் கொண்டாடுவது மிகவும் பொருத்தமே'' என்று ஒரு…

Subbulakshmi’s voice still bestseller for Saregama

Business Line, Dec 15, 2004 TIME hasn't been able to wither the popularity of M. S. Subbulakshmi's music. Her first full-length album for the Gramophone Company of India (GCI), which was recorded over 40 years ago, still manages to sell over…

Kalki Gardens – But history will remain…

The Hindu, Jun 11, 2003 The building that houses the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Centre is a historical landmark of Chennai, where significant events in politics, cinema and music have taken shape... However, the proposed demolition would be yet…