SS Vasan - Madras Heritage and Carnatic Music

75 Years of Chandralekha

Though we all know that Chandralekha was a mega hit when released, what was its real impact? A 75th year tribute.

When Lata Mangeshkar was floored by KB Sundarambal’s music – a look at some of the great interactions between Carnatic musicians and the nightingale

Panditji, Papa & Yusuf – a hilarious story featuring #DilipKumar, Vyjayanthimala and Pt Nehru, which happened at Gemini Studios.

Dilip Kumar showers praise on Chennai in his autobiography. This article looks at the special relationship he had with our city.

One of the abiding memories of Gemini’s Avvaiyar is the sutta pazham episode. This is a tribute to PN Kumar who played the role of Balamurugan in it.

Remembering Wellington, the theatre just off Mount Road

I am repeating one of my most popular walks – the heritage of RK Salai. This will be a night walk, scheduled on Feb 8th.

A look at what is on offer in the Aug 16th issue of Madras Musings

A look at Edward Elliot’s Road via the eyes of Clock Srinivasan, my trusted clock repairer

Looking back at a dance number from the 1951 film Manamagal and how it made it in 1952 to the Hindi film Mr Sampath.