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After several weeks of thrilling performances , shocking eliminations and unforeseen moments ISS 2007 is ready to announce the ‘one and only winner ‘.On 19 April 2008, Chandrasekharan Nair stadium at Thiruvanathapuram will witness the Mega Finale of ISS 2007 and the winner will be announced before a live audience.

With some more rounds to be telecast , the final scores are already out, as under.
1.Najim - Kacheri 70, Dakshina-84, Thillana-87, Judges c-80, Dance Hit-79
TOTAL-400
2.hesham-Kacheri 76, Dakshina-78, Thillana-77, Judges c-75, Dance Hit-85
TOTAL-391
2.Thushar-Kacheri 96, Dakshina-73, Thillana-70, Judges c-80, Dance Hit-74
TOTAL-391
3.Amrutha-Kacheri 73, Dakshina-74, Thillana-84, Judges c-72, Dance Hit-82
TOTAL-385
4.Durga- Kacheri 83, Dakshina-66, Thillana-82, Judges c-76, Dance Hit-77
TOTAL-384
5.Arun- Kacheri 70, Dakshina-73, Thillana-83, Judges c-72, Dance Hit-82
TOTAL-380

There might be one more elimination before Mega finals.?!

THE PRIZE FOR IDEA STAR SINGER 2008 IS EVEN MORE GRAND. IT IS THE BIGGEST FOR ANY TV SHOW OF INDIA. BELIEVE IT OR NOT_ IT WILL BE A FLAT OR VILLA IN DUBAI OR THIRIVANATHAPURAM FOR ONE MALE AND ONE FEMALE CONTESTANT WORTH TWO CRORES.

Asianet is organising ‘Idea Star Singer 2008’ for singers between the age of 16 to 30years. Candidates who were in the last 45 contestants of Idea Star Singer 2007 cannot take part in the competition.

Interested candidates can dial 554565546 from Idea mobile and record a song in their voice. Photo and biodata of the candidate should be sent to ‘Idea Star Singer 2008’, Asianet Studio Complex, Puliarakkonam, Thiruvananthapuram- 695573 or to iss08@asianetworld.tv.

A very well received dance show, acclaimed as the best TV show in Tamil so far, Maanada Myulada season One finally came to an end. The results were in public domain two weeks ago and probably because of this the telecast of this mega event was not so charming. The dances were awesome, everyone rocked and the anchors were great. The stage was mesmerizing and the chief guests were great stars. The charm less ness may be because of so much sweet and less spice?

Raghav preetha looked dismal and pathetic when they were left alone holding their giant size replica of their prize cheque. Everyone in the dais was seen clamoring around Sathish and Jayshree and this two were aloof. Even the Third and Fourth prizewinners got better treatment. And when Surya asked for his comments his reply was cut short by kala who prompted him to hand over the Mike to Sathish. And preetha was not even mentioned in the dais. There was also dissapointment in the very expressive eyes of Bhavna when it was announced they were third. Well somethings cannot be hidden.

This is surely a tame end to an otherwise great show. Probably they should have shown it live without any cuts or may be a week earlier. The value of the prize is only for Sathish and Jayshree and the rest are left in cold. That includes us.

Her guru Raghu master [ brother in law of Kala master] was honoured in the stage and that is the sign of her good upbringing and also the secret of her success. She organised a great show as usual without failing to thank all the contrinutors. She also made it a point to thank the channel for being so helping. Did you know that the sizzling hostess of the program is a cousin of Master Kala. Talent runs in their blood.

Popular Tamil Writer ‘Sujatha’alias Rangarajan passed away Yesterday at 9.20 PM in Apollo Hospitals here after brief illness.He was 72. He is survived by his wife and two sons. His wife’s name is Sujatha which he used as his ‘name’ for his creations. His sons are Ranga prasad and keshava prasad, both live in USA.

* He was the college mate of Dr. Abdul Kalam in St. Joseph college Trichy

* He did Engineering in MIT chennai

*After his Engineering degree, he joined the Central Government in Delhi.After 14 years in government service, he joined Bharat Electronics at Bangalore. In Bharat Electronics, he rose to the post of General Manager.

*He was the Chief of the team that designed the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) during his tenure in Bharat Electronics as GM of R & D. The machine is now used in elections all over India.

* He received an award from the Indian government (National Council for Science and Technology) in 1993 for making the people familiar with Science through public media (books, magazines, TV).

* He started the zha-kanini team to bring out an easy-to-use all-Tamil computer to benefit the Tamil masses without English knowledge and Computer literacy. The team which set out its journey as TamilPC team has branded its product ‘zha-kanini’ named after the special alphabet ‘zha’ in Tamil (kanini is the Tamil word for Computer).
The Team Members of the project included besides Sujatha, Ma SivaKumar, BSG LeatherLink, N Jayaradha, Dishnet DSL, C K ShanthaKumar, ICICI Bank and K M Leena, Sterling Infotech .

* He is the writer of over 100 novels, 200 short stories, essays stage plays, and popular articles and Q&A on science

* Some of his famous books are
Nirvana Nagaram
Erakkuraya Sorgam
Aathalinaal Kaadhal Seyveer
Vaaymaye (Sila Samayam) Vellum
Nagaram
Odaathe
Ganesh vs. Vasanth
Dr.Narendhranin Vinotha Vazhakku

* His book ‘Silicon Sillu Puratchi’ is a milestone in Tamil Books for its simple but detailed narration of Computer revolution.

* Gayathri, priya, karaiellam senpakapoo were films adopted from his novels. The forthcoming anandha thandavam is also from his novel.

*He has written screenplays for many Tamil movies like Kannathil moothamital, Roja, Iruvar, Indian, Nayakan, Shivaji, Dasavatharam, Vikram, Pirivom santhipom, Uyire, Mudhalvan, Gayathri, Priya, Ninaithaleenikkum, Kandukondein kandukondein,Bharathi,Aayudha Ezhuthu etc.

* His play OOnjal was telecast in Pothigai and acted by pooram vishwanathan. His novel Vanathu poochigal is being Televised in Simran thirai starting March 3 in Jaya Tv, Directed by Sripriya and acted by Raghav and SIMRAN. His serial “Mahan Ramanujar” won an award in DD in 2001. His play “Maama Vijayam” has been teleserialised -delhi ganesh plays in it. He got ‘the podigai award for visual media which is given by Doordarshan Kendra Chennai to those who have excelled in their respective fields in 2007.

* He was conferred the title ‘Iyal selvam’ By Mr. Karunanidhi in 2002 while distributing awards to outstanding artists on the occasion of the 26th music festival of the Muthamizh Peravai. He received the Natya Kaladhar award for creative writing and theatre from Bharat kalachar in 2002.He also received the VASWIK Award for Electronic Voting Machine and Kalaimamani Award from the Tamil Nadu Government.

* He has penned for animation films like Gulliver Travels, Alibaba and The legend of Buddha. Reading between lines ia english play adopted from his short story, Iru Kaditham (Two Letters)

* His science oriented creations are
Science - General:
En? engE? Eppadi? (Questions and answers about everyday science)
Silicon Sillup Puratchi (Story of silicon chips)
Computerin kathai (Basic computer knowledge)
Thalaimai Ceyalagam (Functions of brain)

Science Fiction:
En Iniya Iyanthira
Meendum Jini
Aakaayam
2082 (?)

*He was a forerunner in writing in a trendsetting way.

*He routinely used to answer science questions in magazines like Junior Vikatan. His science FAQ has been released as separate books called En, Etharku, Eppadi and Athisaya Ulagam by Vikatan publications.

He worked on “Katradhum, petrathum” in Anantha vikatan and “Sujatha Bathilgal” in Kungumam

*“He is one of the most multi-faceted writers in Tamil. His writing was terrific, consistent and extremely informative. He could write just about anything with an amazing ease. Sujatha was certainly a genius.” -Crazy Mohan

BREAKING NEWS— SUJATHA THE FATHER OF TAMIL COMPUTER AND A VERY POPULAR TAMIL WRITER EXPIRED TODAY.

Sujatha (b. May 3, 1935) is the pseudonym of the Tamil writer S. Rangarajan, author of over 100 novels, 250 short stories, ten books on science, ten stage plays, and a slim volume of poems. He is one of the most popular writers in Tamil literature. He is also a contributor to topical columns in Tamil periodicals such as Ananda Vikatan, Kumudam and Kalki. He has a wide readership, served for a brief period as the editor of Kumudam, and has also written screenplays and dialogues for several Tamil movies.
An engineer by profession, he supervised the design and production of the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) during his tenure in Bharat Electronics which is currently used in elections throughout India.
Sujatha graduated in the 1954 class with a B.Sc in Physics (1952-54) and masters degree in Electronics from the Madras Institute of Technology.

Sriranganthu Devathaigal (Angels of Srirangam) is a series of short stories based on incidents unfolded in that part of the world in 1940’s and 50’s. Sivaji, a minor magazine from Trichy published a story during his student days. His first short story was published in Kumudam magazine in 1962.

Sujatha received an award from Govt of India’s National Council for Science and Technology in 1993 for making Science accessible to the public through his books, magazine contributions and other media

His science FAQ has been released as separate books called En, Etharku, Eppadi and Athisaya Ulagam by Vikatan publications.
He was currently working on “Katradhum, petrathum” in Anantha vikatan and “Sujatha Bathilgal” in Kungumam

Films
Gayathiri, priya. For Rajanikhant, . Kamal Hassan’s Vikram, which was written by him. He penned dialogues for the movie ‘Roja’ (directed by Maniratnam). In recent times he has been associated with big wig movie makers like Mani Ratnam (for Iruvar, Kannathil Muthamittal, Aaitha Ezhuthu etc) and with Shankar (Boys, Anniyan, Indian, Mudhalvan, Sivaji). He is also a co-producer for the banner MediaDreams which went on to produce critically acclaimed bio-pic, Bharathi, of the great Tamil poet Bhaarathiyaar.

Simran Thirai which is to start from March third in Jaya TV will be on a story written by him for the first month- March 2008. Many TV serials are based on his stories.

The computer-buffs in Tamil Nadu have a lot to be grateful to him for. Sujatha’s Tamil word equivalents of computer terms are widely used today.

HE DIED TODAY AT 21.20 IST.

Simran Thirai - the much awaited mega produced by Pyramid samira and which is expected to catapult Simran to number uno in Tamil television will commence from March 3rd in Jaya TV every Monday to Friday at 8.30 PM.

Every month will sport a new story. So eleven serials in ine year. The first month’s serial would be based on Writer Sujatha’s Story “VANNATHU POOCHI VETTAI ”.

Here are all posts posted about Maanada Myulada in this blog.
1. Raghav-Preetha fail - Feb 22
2. Maanada Mega - Feb 18
3.And the Winner is..- Feb 4
4.Maanada Myulada semifinals-II- Jan 28
5.Maanada Myulada Semifinals- Jan 21
6. Kalaignar Flops-Jan 4
7.Being Intelligent is sin- November 26
8. Maanada- Nov 20
9.The Best Show-Nov 12
10.Jodi Diwali- Nov1o
11.Manadu is numer uno- oct 22
12.Manada is racing ahead - Oct 15
13Late september - oct 1
14.Jodi is number one - sep 30

Breaking News: Raghav-preetha came second in Maanada Myulada contest[three lakhs] Sathish-Jayshree won the Ten Lakhs First Prize. Sathish of course is a very good dancer and congrats to them. But the finals belonged to Raghav-Preetha and they have reason to be disappointed. Rajkanth Bavna won the Third prize [Rs 2 lakhs] George-Sujibala won consolation prize Rs.50000 worth gift hampers from Lalitha Jewellery

The following is a post by Raghav in a blog today early morning which clearly reveals he is frustrated and let down. Maanada myulada finals was held in Nehru stadium yesterday. WE did test 5600655 SMS at six yesterday evening and at 12.40 today. To our surprise they were still registering votes though voting lines were supposed to have closed by five on 21st itself. We feel the voting did not matter. The decision was probably made earlier itself. What a disappointing end to a very well organized reality show. [reality?]

Hi,
Raaghav here… Preetha and I gave it all we got… We really did… Thanks to the millions of viewers who’ve been reaching out to us and applauding our effort…

I wish I could say that that would be our real success… anyways… I believe in my heart that we’re always winners…

I’d like to say SORRY to all the fans who’ve been motivating, encouraging, voting, praying and campaigning for us… SORRY FOR LETTING YOU ALL DOWN… SORRY FOR WASTING YOUR TIME AND MONEY!!!

I PROMISE YOU ALL, I’LL MEET YOU WITH BIGGER SUCCESS IN THE BIG SCREEN…

I always believe that LIFE’S RACE IS A MARATHON NOT A SPRINT!!! I’m in this for the long haul…

No more reality shows or dance competitions for us though… This is the last time you will see Raaghav-Preetha in a show like this… Thanks for all your love from the bottom of our hearts…

Like I said in my rap song in the final performance…

“Burn me and like the phoenix I’ll rise again!
Ennai kondraalum meendum meendum naan pirappen!
Siragai Virippen!
Ha ha ha Sirippen!
Enna puriyala?”

God Bless You All:)

Love and Eternal Gratitude

-Raaghav and Preetha

P.S.: Hardwork is supposed to pay isn’t it?!
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“Success is what happens when ten thousand hours of hard work meet up with one moment of opportunity”

About Sathish

Sathish is an extraordinary dancer jetting into the Tamil film industry and a recently establishing actor. Despite starting in dance troops, he has made his way into the film industry. He danced for a song June pona in Super hit Unnale unnale and is playing the lead role in Gautham Menon’s Chennaiyil Oru Mazhai Kaalam alongside Trisha He is also acting in Vaaranamaayiram along with Surya

He was a student at ‘Flyerz Academy’ of dance.He has finished his studies in BCA at ‘Patrician College of Arts and Science’. source-Wikipedia

Actor Surya presented Rs 10 lakhs cheque to Sathish-Jatshree in Nehru stadium yesterday. He also danced with him for a song Vaaranam Aayiram. The stadium was jam packed and Shriya who was also a chief guest, did not come. The show will be telecast on February 24Th in kalignar TV

The Ex-Queen of Tamil cinema, Simran is coming soon in Television. This time In Jaya TV everyday at 8.30-9.00 PM in a new mega called Simran Thirai, produced by Pyramid Samira.
There will be a new story, every month. The serial will begin in the month and end with the month. So Twelve serials a year. The first month’s serial would be based on Writer Sujatha’s Story “VANNATHU POOCHI VETTAI ”. THIS IS EXPECTED TO START IN MARCH.