Thursday, February 25, 2010

TV Highlights – Regional Channels => The Week Ahead



Kerala's Favourite Film Song: ACV, Monday to Saturday, 19.30.

Kerala's Favourite Film Song

(ACV, Monday to Saturday, 19.30)

It is a quest to find out Kerala's most preferred Malayalam film song.

Each episode features four songs. In total, 200 songs by 60-plus music composers have been shortlisted for the show. From the 200 songs, the top 10 will be short listed by the jury and public.

The three-member jury consists of music buff Ravi Menon, film critic T.P. Sasthamangalam and television critic Usha S. Nair.

Then from the top 10, Kerala's favourite filmy number will be chosen through public voting via sms, online poll and print advertisement poll.

There will also be special episodes on the growth and evolution of Malayalam film songs. Repeat telecast is at 12.30 the following day.



Devi Mahatmyamon Asianet, weekdays, 20.00.

Devi Mahatmyam

(Asianet, weekdays, 20.00)

The devotional serial based on the various avatars of the Mother Goddess completes 400 episodes. Currently on air are the stories of Chottanikara Devi.

Super Dupe

Amrita TV launches a competition to find the best mimicry artiste who can ape a famous personality. Any individual over the age of 18 with commendable miming skills can apply. The only yardstick for selection is that the contestant should be able to replicate the body language, dress, movements, expressions, gestures and mannerisms of the personality down to the tiniest detail.

Registrations can be made individually or as a group/ team. Preliminary screen tests will be conducted at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. The final audition round will be in Thiruvananthapuram. Register through sms or post. The last date for registration is February 28.

For details, check out www.amritatv.com/super dupe.

Nabi Dinam specials

(Asianet, Friday, 05.45 onwards)

Nabi Dinam specials on the channel begin with ‘Bhagavatamritam' at 05.45. Listen to melodious Mappilapattu at 06.30. At 07.00, is a special ‘Suprabhatam.'

The superhit film ‘Godfather' starring Mukesh, Kanaka and Jagadish is at 09.00. Listen again to the cadences of Mappilapattu at 11.30 followed at 12 noon by the Mohanlal-Sreenivasan starrer ‘Udayananu Thaaram.' At 15.25 is the ‘Cookery Show.'

The premiere of the film ‘Paradesi' starring Mohanlal and Swetha Menon is at 15.30.

Malgudi Days

(Polimer TV, Sunday, 10.00)

The popular television series based on R.K. Narayan's work, has been dubbed into Tamil and telecast for the first time.

Set in Narayan's fictional town of Malgudi, the series has been directed by actor and director Shankar Nag. The music is scored by Carnatic musician L. Vaidyanathan while Narayan's brother and famed cartoonist R. K. Laxman has done the sketches.

En Style

(Polimer TV, Sunday, 11.30)

Here's a weekly show on Tamil actors and their style statements. Watch Namitha, Sandhya, Sana Khan, Sangeetha, Ragasiya and Aparna talk about fashion quotient.

Peter FM

(Makkal TV, Sunday, 14.00)

The Russian film narrates the tale of Masha, a cheerful girl, who works as an RJ with Peter FM radio station.

She is set to marry her solemn boyfriend Maxim. But suddenly, life takes an unexpected turn and the two have to make an important decision that could take them away from each other.

Nayagan

(Zee Tamil, Thursday, 21.00)

An iconic actor and a popular politician… that was MGR for you. This new series, which begins on March 4, takes viewers on a nostalgic journey into the life of the legend who rose from humble beginnings to great heights.

People from the film fraternity share their experience, and views on MGR. Also, clippings from his films will be shown. Veteran journalist Sudhangan anchors the show.

Anjarai Petti

(Zee Tamil, Monday-Friday, 13.30)

Recipes featured this week have been sourced from Srivilliputhur, Rajapalayam and Tenkasi districts in Tamil Nadu - bread dosai, godumarava bhath, orange pulav and grape halwa.

Source : The Hindu

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