Thursday, October 28, 2010

Any Telugu programmes for Deepavali for this year

Just wondering, if there are Telugu programmes for this Deepavali which falls on 5/11/2010.

Lately, Telugu Association of Malaysia has been working extra hard to the extend of even organising"An Evening with Prime Minister" and highlighting about to consider to increase Telugu programmes over Radio/Tv, Education fund and many other issues faced.

As follows is my previous comment

Friday, October 23, 2009

No Telugu programmes for Deepavali over Astro

It is truly sad and a disturbing Deepavali Sunday for all Malaysian Telugus. ASTRO shows its discrimination once again against the minorities in Malaysia particularly the Telugus. In spite of repeated appeals and request from Telugu viewers and the Telugu Association of Malaysia. ASTRO has turn deaf hear. There was no Telugu slot at all for Telugus who celebrated Deepavali on Saturday(17/10/09). Even the Sunday normal Telugu programmes slots were completely taken away which is the next day of Deepavali.

The PM calls for 1 Malaysia that is to accept and respect all cultural, religious and linguistic values by all Malaysian appears have not reached to ASTRO. I believe 1 Malaysia is not only focused on Malays, Chinese and Tamils in this country but also minorities like Telugus, Malayali, Punjabis and others.

Deepavali, a festival celebrated by all Hindus in the world but Astro is projecting as though if it belongs to only our Tamils brothers and sisters.

From the day of independence, the Telugu society had never once let down to give its sincere and strong support to the Ruling Government party. The community has strived to excel in all walks of life and contributed in many ways to the development and peace of this country for all most a century. The Telugu community has been a peaceful citizen and posed no burden to the government in any way.

Obviously, until today the close to 300K Telugu populations in Malaysia was not given a fair attention and the privilege and one of it is to view much of their mother tongue programmes.

It has been decades the responsible broadcasting Medias failed to fulfill the cries of the Telugu community in this country. Over private TV Astro which has 6 channels to cater for Indian views but very sadden that only 4 Telugu moives on sundays 4.00pm-6.30pm;mondays 1100am -1.30pm, wednesdays 2.00 am- 4.30 am & Thursday 4.00 pm - 6.30pm and a drama serial of the 4 repeated serials are shown for every week but whatever appealing and begging them, but unheard.

Annually RTM promised and even issued letter to WP/Selangor branch (Sri A Appanah Naidu was the chairman of the WP/Selangor branch, then) to telecast 3 Telugu films over TV 2. But to date, only 1 Telugu movie is shown during Telugu New Year. While TV 3 and Ntv 7 almost nil on Telugu programmes. And over Radio completely no Telugu slot on Sundays over Minnal Radio.

In many occasions, either directly or indirectly we have been deprived the rights to even enjoy basic entertainment in our own mother tongue via the public and private broadcasting TV stations. Even attempts after attempts we merely face negligence with unconvincingly feeble excuses from responsible quarters. Looking at the way this community is positioned we foresee the society on the track of mere extinction.To this issue, it is only fair to ask as a minority group like the Telugus in this country should be allowed to see their mother-tongue languages programmes over Satellite Tv being allowed. Anyway, there are thousand illegal satellite dishes around the country.

Looking at the reality, why not make legal for minority groups such as Telugus to view Satellite Tv?

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Telugu movie 0n 23/24/10/2010 @ 2.45pm,6.15pm & 9.15pm at Federal Theatre, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur, Bookings call Sai Prasad @ 0169487621


Superstar Mahesh Babu’s telugu movie Khaleja

Khaleja Review


Khaleja (Mahesh Khaleja) cast and crew:

  • Movie: Khaleja
  • Cast: Mahesh Babu, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Brahmanandam and others
  • Producer: Singanamala Ramesh,C Kalyan
  • Music Director: Mani Sharma
  • Cinematography: Yash Bhatt, Sunil Patel
  • Editing: A. Sreekar Prasad
  • Action: Peter Heins, Ram Lakshman
  • Story, Screenplay, Direction: Trivikram Srinivas

Story:

GK (Prakash Raj) is a business tycoon who plans to create a plastic factory in Paali village. GK finds that the land of Paali is having Iridium (worth more than gold) through a researcher. So GK plans to get his son’s marriage with Tanikella Bharani’s daughter Subhashini (Anushka) so that their business can grow unlawfully.

To get Iridium land, now GK tries to leave the people in Paali (through a superstition). Seetharama Raju (Mahesh Babu) is a taxi driver. How Seetharama Raju saves the lives of the 534 people in Paali, this is unveiled by the plot.

Reviews:

Trivikram Srinivas, writer turned Director is known for his candy floss and humor quotient, but reveals a different fairy-tale in the form of an action entertainer Khaleja.

In a completely different dimension, Mahesh Babu’s characterization is being shown. Trivikram comes up with an attractive script which is perfect on Mahesh Babu.

Earlier, this type of unique character in his career has not been made by Mahesh Babu. In this narration, he is able to take the responsibility and carries the feel of his character very well.

Plot and conflict point are reasonably strong. The story took off was not as expected in the screenplay and pace. But the strength in the conflict point was not badly affected since the lead protagonist being Mahesh Babu. Besides this, his action sequences were also well made and he does with Bachchan-like naturalness.

This is not a film that should be made with a whopping budget of 40 crores and short in 3 years. Once again, Trivikram carries the same humor dimensions with Sunil, Ali and Brahmanandam. But the big bang is not diluted by all the giddiness.

Performances:

Mahesh Babu is attractive and graceful. By his role, he again is made a teen heartthrob by his stylish looks and trendy costumes. He mesmerizes with this on-screen presence true to his image of Prince Charming. His body language is very energetic and his action episodes are great as well.

Anushka is attractive as a demure damsel. The role is fit with her essential impishness. But she has to improve her expressions in emotional scenes. Rao Ramesh has done well as a foreteller – mostly same as he did in Magadheera. Shafi also did well as Rao Ramesh’s disciple. Prakash Raj and Thannikela Bharani are



Friday, October 15, 2010

Telugu 1st Statesman's Greetings to Malaysian Telugus

Rosaiah greets Telugu's 150-yr in Malaysia
Hyderabad Friday, Oct 8 2010 IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah has extended his warm felicitation and greetings to the Telugu people celebrating their 150-year stay in Malaysia.

Recalling the legendary King Sri Krishna Devaraya pronouncement that the Telugu language had honorary past, Mr Rosaiah in a message release here to media said that his government would do everything to encourage Telugu language and culture.

Commanding the Telugus in Malaysia for keeping their heritage and links with people in India, the chief minister said the Telugu people migrated years ago for trade, had maintained their cultural link.

He greeted Telugu people allover the world who were working for the development of Telugu language and Culture.
My comment: Government of Andhra Pradesh should play an important role in organising every two years(biennial) at least, meetings/conference in uniting all Telugu organisations around the world to order to monitoring all Telugu activities.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Telugus made their voices heard

Telugus make their voices heard
by Ram on 9 Oct, 2010
Tagged:
in Events, News, Sepang.

Around 13,000 people flocked the Putrajaya International Convention Centre yesterday in a large scale celebration for the 150th anniversary of Telugu Heritage in Malaysia.

The event was graced by many luminaries from Andhra Pradesh which includes politicians and members of the ‘Tollywood’ film fraternity, with Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak serving as the chief guest.

Organized by the Malaysian Telugu Association (TAM), the 12-hour event drew audiences from all over the peninsula, as the local Telugu community attempted to channel their needs and aspirations to the leaders in attendance.

In his keynote address, Najib pledged that the government would provide adequate support for the Telugu community.

“I have set up a special committee that specially oversees the problems that are plaguing Malaysian Indians,” he said.

He also added that if he makes a promise, he will ‘keep his words’.

Najib also stressed that the next 10 years would be crucial for the country.

“At a growth rate of 6 per cent every year, we will achieve the status of a fully developed nation in 10 years,” he said.

Najib, who is the first ever Malaysian premier to grace a Telugu community event, reiterated that his 1 Malaysia concept is a ‘guiding philosophy’ and not a ’slogan’.

The attendance was so overwhelming that the organizers ran out of tags for the show. The PICC main hall, which can only fit 4,500 people, was housing an excess of 9,000 people by the time Najib gave his speech.

The remaining attendees had gathered at a second hall where a live coverage was played to them.

Upon arrival, Najib had to first pay a visit to those in the second hall before entering the main hall.

“This is the first time in my 35 years as a politician I had to enter a second hall before coming into the main hall,” he added.

TAM supremos used the opportunity to share the needs and desires of the Telugu community who attended the program.

Chief advisor and Masterskill Group CEO Edmund Santhara Ramanaidu called for more ‘recognition’ and ‘opportunities’ to be given to Telugus.

He had also stressed that before seeking external help, high income earners among the Telugu community should first contribute back to their own society.

TAM president Achaiah Kumar Rao meanwhile clarified that TAM does not have vested political interests and only channel their needs through political parties that serve Indians’ well being.

“We have asked for a lot before but we always receive way less than what we ask. It is not enough for our social needs,” he said.

Najib had also elaborated that he will invite Kumar Rao to his office to further discuss the needs of the Telugu society.

This event marks 150 years since the arrival of Telugus in Malaysia, where they were mainly employed in rubber estates.

“When our economy relied on rubber, you are the ones who provided the latex,” Najib added.

MIC president Samy Vellu, PPP president M. Kayveas, and Defence Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is affectionately called ‘Bapa Telugu’ due to his vast contribution to the Telugu society, were the others in attendance.

There were also ministers from Andhra Pradesh, the High Comissioner Of India to Malaysia, along with delegates from Mauritius, United States, and Singapore.

A muhurat (film launch) for a new Telugu movie took place where the inauguration of the film was followed by a small scene being shot on the stage at PICC.

Prominent Indian actors Poorna and Naresh made a special appearance and acted out the scene live in front of the audience.

Actors Balakrishna and Sai Kumar along with singer P. Suseela also made respective appearances.

There are around half-a-million Telugus in Malaysia, and many of them are concentrated at Bagan Datoh, Perak.

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

An evening with Prime Minister Tentative Programme

Date : 8th October 2010
Time : 11am-11pm
Venue : PICC, Putrajaya

9.30AM ‐ ARRIVAL OF GUESTS & REGISTRATION OF GUESTS
9.30AM ‐ 10.30AM ‐ BREAKFAST
11.00AM ‐ EXHIBITION – 150 YEARS CULTURAL HERITAGE

11.30AM ‐ OFFICIAL LAUNCHING CEREMONY – EXHIBITION
By YAB DATUK SERI DR. ZAMBRY ABDUL KADIR
CHIEF MINISTER OF PERAK together with
Honorable SRIMATHI DR GEETHA REDDY
Minister for I & PR, Cinematography, FDC & Tourism, Archaeology,
Museums, Archives & Culture , ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA.
VISITING OF EXHIBITION
12.30PM ‐ WOMEN & HERITAGE PERFORMANCE

1.00PM ‐ OPENING CEREMONY OF MALAYSIAN TELUGU HERITAGE –
VARIETY SHOW JOINTLY OFFICIATED BY
CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA, HONORABLE
DR. ROSAIAH , & Y.BHG. DATO’SERI DR. S.SAMY VELLU
(PRESIDENT, MALAYSIAN INDIAN CONGRESS ).
MALAYSIAN TELUGU HERITAGE VARIETY SHOW
3,000 YEARS OF TELUGU HERITAGE
(KUCHIPUDI BALLET BY K.VIJAYALAXMI & CREW from ANDRA PRADESH)
TOP TEN MAA TV TELUGU ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE
TELUGU THANAM , MAA THANAM
PRAISE TO MOTHER TELUGU) BY SRI JONNA VITTULU.
TOLLYWOOD EVENING

7.45PM ARRIVAL OF VVIP & VIP GUESTS
7.50PM ARRIVAL OF CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH
HONORABLE DR.K. ROSAIAH
8.00PM ARRIVAL OF YAB PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA
NATIONAL ANTHEM
MAA TELUGU THALLI
OATH TAKING
WELCOME DANCE
WELCOME ADDRESS BY THE ORGANIZING CHAIRMAN
SPECIAL ADDRESS
Y.BHG. DATO’SERI EDMUND SANTHARA RAMANAIDU
SPEECH BY HON.CHIEF MINISTER OF ANDRA PRADESH
HONORABLE DR.K.ROSAIAH
TAM MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
TAM PRESIDENT’s ADDRESS
1MALAYSIA MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
FELICITATION OF TELUGU PERSONALITIES & ORGANIZATIONS
KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT 150 YEARS CELEBRATION OF MALAYSIAN
TELUGU HERITAGE BY YAB PRIME MINSITER OF MALAYSIA
MOMENTO PRESENTATION
THANK YOU NOTE BY HONORABLE SECRETARY
YAB PRIME MINISTER TAKING LEAVE

TOLLYWOOD & MUSICAL WITH 40 ARTISTES FROM HYDERABAD
Courtesy of world telugu federation, teluguone.com & sri pv ramana

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