Singer Kalpana-Hope of 16 lakh bhojpuri speaking people

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Singer Kalpana-Hope of 16 lakh bhojpuri speaking people

This singer Kalpana is making it big in the small screen. She is one of the strong contender of NDTV IMAGINE’s new musical reality show JUNOON…..Kuchh Kar Dikhaane Ka ! Kalpana is represent the folk team “Maati Ke Laal”, presenting folk songs from UP/Bihar/ Assam .

The show started with a very grand opening by dashing ever charming talented actor Hritik Roshan. Hritik’s presence in the show revealed the glamour of the show. The show is hosted by none other than the legend of silver screen Annu Kapoor. His presence shows the deftness of the show.

Illa Arun represented Kalpana from folk group as Triveni of river Bhramaputra and Ganga as she has taken the responsibility of three states-UP, Bihar & Assam. Kalpana’s performance of bihu of Assam was the greatest hit. She was asked by Illa Arun to sing Bhupen Hazarika’s hit song Manuhe Manuhor Babe and got great applaud from the judges and the audience.

Says Kalpana, I am from northeast, ASSAM . Northeast is a reservoir of talent but it hurts when people consider the region different from India . She feels that north-eastern India is a reservoir of talent but it has not been given due recognition because the region suffers from a sense of geographical and social alienation. She is 'hurt' that many people do not consider the northeast as a part of India . For example, in the television music talent hunt reality shows contestants from our region do well. And the nation must realise that they (participants) reach there because of their talent, not favouritism. I want the rest of the country to cherish it, but respect for the region is lacking,' KALPANA told. Kalpana holds the local residents equally responsible. 'Talents from the region are not being recognised. To a certain extent, we (northeast residents) are also responsible for it because we don't remind them about our potential.

But without any support she made it big in Mumbai film industry. She has truly confirmed that language has no barrier. It would be injustice to put a tag (Bhojpuri Singer) on Kalpana. If we correctly analyze she can really sing in different languages.

Says Kalpana,I had no support or godfather in Mumbai .But thanks to the people of UP & BIHAR who gave me full support and made Kalpana a big name in Bhojpuri music industry. She says, today with this show JUNOON people are getting to know the richness of Bhojpuri music. I wish if Laluji extend his best wishes & moral support to promote Bhojpuri as he is the only international super star.

Kalpana’s get up, her performance, her confidence and above all her signing in the show is mind-blowing. She is the most versatile singer. What a tremendous power & performance Kalpana has. Kalpana, you are a very big bridge in between Assam & Bhojpuri. You are the voice of 16 lakh Bhojpuri speaking people. I some times suspect that how u pronounces such good Bhojpuri language. Anyways keep it up... I pray God to make you NDTV's Junoon Champ. All the mentors including Annu Kapoor ended up with commenting Kalpana as a complete package of performance & singing.

By : ASHOK BHATIA P .R.O. 09221232130

Chiru's "PRAVASA VAARADHI" coming to Chicago

Chiru's "PRAVASA VAARADHI" coming to Chicago

"PRAVASA VAARADHI", our Sixth International SPARC Meeting by the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA on Sunday, July 13^th 2008 at Bloomingdale, IL in support of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi. Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization has conducted more than 25 events in USA including a successful 5K Walk-a-Thon in California, huge gatherings in Dallas, New Jersey and Los Angles and a NRI Ratha Yatra from Tirupathi to Srikakulam in raising the awareness and support for Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi as our Leader for the state of Andhra Pradesh. As we all know the character, determination and the service minded nature of Dr. Chiranjeevi, We want to portrait the need of a Great personality and better direction in the form of Dr. Chiranjeevi for the development of our state in all respects. We invite you all for your royal participation and make this event a grand success in Bloomingdale IL.

Venue: Bloomingdale Court Theatre (Funasia Theatres)

324 West Army Trail Rd, Bloomingdale IL 60108

Date & Time: Sunday July 13^th 2008, from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM

Event Type: Free Shankar Dada Zindabad Movie & SPARC Meeting

Click here for online free registration of the event - http://PravasaChiranjeevi.Org/chiru/chicago_event.htm

• On-site Registration will start at 10:30 AM on Sunday, July 13^th 2008 at Bloomingdale Theatres
• Short video of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi and also the past events conducted by Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization will be screened.
• Mega Producer Mr. Allu Aravind garu and Mega brother Mr. Nagababu garu will address (video conference) the gathering
• Lunch will be provided to all the participants

Noted NRI educationalists, IT professionals, Entrepreneurs and Doctors from different parts of USA will be addressing the gatherings and share their views and open brainstorming session will be conducted to collect the ideas of all the attendees. International SPARC Sessions would mainly focus on the following topics and the role of Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization and the support of our NRIs

1. Social and Economic change

2. Current Education and Health care systems

3. Best way for the most utilization of the natural resources and self sustainability

4. Present distribution model in all walks of life and how we can minimize the middle man for the betterment of the Hardworking man and woman or the formers

Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA welcomes you all with your families and friends to participate in the International SPARC (Socio-Political Analysis & Research Center) Meet. For more information, registration and volunteering, please visit www.pravasachiranjeevi.org or

For More details, please contact:

Narasaiah Vadranam @ 678-612-6714, Srinivas Lottala @ 314-374-5375,

Ms. Rajani Akurati @ 630-674-4633, Kishore Pula @ 615-496-2351,

Suresh Mandala @ 913-549-0699, Madhu Vengala @ 309-530-3486 and

Pawan @ 309-363-5274

Playing a character in the film ‘Daughter’ is a unique experience: Actress Rucha

Producers Dr. Medha Mehandale and Manasi Mehandale are soon coming up with their first Hindi film ‘Daughter’. They are also introducing an eighteen-year-old sweet and bubbly girl Rucha who they are sure of winning the audience’s heart. Rucha has been very fortunate to be working with Vikram Gokhale, Reema and Padmini Kolhapure in her debut film itself. Along with being the co-producer of the film, Dr. Manasi Mehandale has also given her voice in one of the songs. Recently we met the main lead of the film Rucha during the promotion of the film. Here are some excerpts of an interview with her:-

* How did you develop an interest in acting?

Director Viju Mane, known to our family, was making a film in Marathi by the name ‘Gujiri’. He proposed me to do a special appearance in this film. I was not too sure of taking up acting that time. I was only 15 years old and thought of giving it a try. Acting excited me a lot even though I had a lot to learn. I thoroughly enjoyed acting and that’s where started off with it.

* Which are the films that you have done after ‘Gujiri’?

As I mentioned earlier, I had never understood acting that well, hence never took it very seriously. Also I didn’t want acting to be my career. I did it as my hobby only. I always wanted to become a doctor and even today I am busy with my related medical studies. That’s how I did not take up any film assignments after ‘Gujiri’. Even today my first preference is to become a doctor.

* Since your mother is also a doctor, is that why you wish to become a doctor?

My mother is definitely my role model and I have received all my inspiration from her. I strongly aspire to become a doctor and have my dream come true.

* How did you get an opportunity to work in ‘Daughter?’

Again through Director Viju Mane. He approached me with the script of ‘Daughter’ when I was in college. Even then I was too confused whether or not to do the film. Later when he narrated the script of the film to me, I was very happy and decided to do it. My passion of being a doctor and my hobby of acting met together through the film. Today I can proudly say that I am a part of a film like this.

* What have you felt in and through the film ‘Daughter?’

‘Daughter r’ is a very unique film. It is very different from the normal league of films. This film is based on adoption of those infants who are left alone by their parents due to various reasons. It is a story of such kids who spent their lives in ashrams and grow up with people who they understand to be their parents. The film has various emotions along with being a very fun filled one. It is a very beautiful message that the film is giving to its audiences.

* In this film you have worked with stars like padmini kolhapure and ayub khan along with Vikram Gokhale, Reema, and Arun Nalawade and Vinod singh. How do you feel working as a lead along with these stars?

In the film ‘Daughter’ I play an orphan girl whose name is Rucha. A girl whose grand father leaves her to live in an ashram since a very tender age of an infant. As she is growing she is adopted by Vikram Gokhale’s family and she goes and stays with them as a trial of 20 days. She gets love and affection from some and hatred and in affection from the others. The story is about how this young and innocent girl copes up with all the circumstances that she is put in. The character of Rucha is very strong by itself. Hence playing the same was not very difficult. Also the director always inspired and supported me for doing better. It became an easy job to do in the midst of these stars as my colleagues.

* The film has thrown light on couples that are against adoption?

Yes, the film reveals the existing shortcomings of our society, the existing mentality of the people of today’s century who consider money and wealth much above love and affection towards orphans.

Yes, before the shooting for the film began, I visited an orphanage in Thane. There I saw children like Rucha and understood their thought process. You can call it my homework for the film. It was a very touchy experience.

* Any remembrance during the shooting of the film that you would like to share with us?

Oh yes. I remember the first day of my shoot for the film. It was scheduled for 4:00 pm. I was to give the first shot and it rained quite heavily. Due to the delay the first shot happened only at 12 in the night. I had to appear smoking a cigarette in the shot. After the shot, we realized that I was holding the wrong side of the cigarette in my mouth. To be frank, I was quite nervous.

* Who are your favorite stars from Bollywood?

I like madhuri dixit and hrithik roshan a lot.

* Which directors do you wish to work with?

I wish to work with Mr Rakesh mehra who directed ‘Rang De Basanti’ and with Mr. Shamit Amin who directed ‘Chak De India’. Getting an opportunity I would also like to work with Aamir Khan and ShahRukh Khan.

* As an actor what are your aspirations?

I am only 18 and ‘Doctor’ is ideally my first film. I have got a great experience working in this film. It is a unique film with a very challenging role for me to do. I wish to do more of such challenging roles in other films as well. But as I mentioned earlier that I wish to become a doctor, I need to first fulfill that dream of mine. Mean while my acting career will keep going.

Pro Telugu Org. Chiru's SPARC ignites Europe

Pro Telugu Org. Chiru's SPARC ignites Europe.

With its first ever session in England, Bristol, UK Pro Telugu Org. Chiru's "SPARC" sessions lands in Europe with a bang. NRIs from London, Scotland and Ireland have attended the session. Those attended include Computer professionals, doctors, woman, students and other intellectuals.

Addressed the gathering on a live teleconference from Hyderabad, Dr. K. Nageswar, Political Analyst, MLC spoke on present Political, economical and social problems in AP and possible solutions to overcome them. In an interactive Question and Answer session Dr. Nageswar answered several questions posed by the attendees on education, healthcare, socio and woman's issues. The session concluded with a 45 minute brainstorming discussions on various contemporary issues of the state.

In yet another major SPARC event held in Atlanta, US Chiru's SPARC session NRIs from within the state and from neighbouring states attended the program on a hot sunny day where mercury levels are at record high 102F. Starting with Sankarambadi's "maa telugu thalli ki malle poodanda" song, the session continued with the Chief Guest Dr. K. Raghunath MD Cardiologist, speech on healthcare issues in Andhra Pradesh. Pro Telugu Org. Coordinator Madhu Tata spoke on the importance of Chiranjeevi entering into politics. Pro Telugu Org. Founder Joint Secretary Ram Tatineni spoke on NRI Maha Yatra and the highlights. TAMA President Sridevi Dadithota, Vice-President Satyanarayana Reddy and others spoke on the occasion. Pre-recorded video speeches by Dr. Mithra, Nagendra Babu, Dr. K. Nageswar are screened for the attendees along with several other videos showing the socio-economic conditions in Andhra Pradesh. Quiz contest on Chiranjeevi films and Chiranjeevi charitable trust, eye bank by Kiran Manchikanti and the Musical orchestra of Chiranjeevi's old and new songs by Ram Dhoorvasula are the other highlights in the session.

Following the Bristol, UK SPARC session. Pro Telugu Org. received several phone calls and emails from the Chiranjeevi well Wishers, fans and other NRIs in UK, requesting for a similar session in London. In a press statement released, Pro Telugu Org. Media Secretary Rao Siddam told that all arrangements are being made to organize a session in London, UK during the third week of June.

Rao Siddam

Media Secretary

Pro Telugu Org.

Chiruforap.com

586-777-6399(H)

678-637-6789(M)

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Chiru's SPARC sessions in Canda and US successful - Tel / Eng and photos

Chiru's SPARC sessions in Canada and US successful

SPARC made its succssful landing in Canada with its first session oranised in the country on 31st May 2008. Pro Telugu Org. simultaneously organised two other SPARC sessions in US cities. All three sessions started at the same time with live speech from Dr. A. P Vithal. addressing the NRIs. Speaking from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India on a Telecon Bridge Dr. A.P Vithal spoke on Socio-economic, education and healthcare issues and solutions. He later responded to several interactive questions posed by NRIs over the bridge. Pro Telugu Org. Fouonder and General Secretary Mr. Ram Tatineni thanked the Guest speaker and the NRIs who attended the sessions. Video recordings from Dr. Mithra, Dr. K Nageswar and Mr. Nagendra Babu were shown in the session.

NRIs actively participated in the SPARC brainstorming session at Chicago werein issues on education, Healthcare, Womens role, agriculture, law and order and prices were discussed. The debate went past the alloted time with Ram Dondapati, Pavan Dasam, Satya Gopalam, Suman, Venkat, Sree Basabathina, Raja Sridhar, Geetha, Siritha, Swetha, Rekha, Sangeetha, Srikanth Kondapalli and others debated on several ongoing problems in our state and the how they can be tackled with proper approach.

In another session held in Columbus Ohio Dr. Siddartha Anneboina spoke on Health and Insurance aspect being implemented in US and India. Kidari Madari spoke on role of Parents in children's education. Kavitha Reddy Vennapusa, Surya Gundubogula, Arun Bandari, Naga Srinivas discussed on several ongiong issues in our state. Later megastar Chiranjeevi's "Stalin" movie is screened for those attended the session.

Suresh Somisetty, Ram Shyam Dande, Venkat Beeram participated in the SPARC session held at Windsor Canada.

Consolidating the SPARC sessions held in Canada and US, in a press statement released to the media, Rao Siddam told that NRIs strongly expressed the need of Dr. Chiranjeevi taking up the leadership position for the better and bright future of our state.

Rao Siddam

Media Secretary

Pro Telugu Org.

chirufoap.com

586-777-6399(H)

678-637-6789(M)

'Pandurangadu' Review: Another Life-Time Classic

Film: Pandurangadu
Banner: RK Films
Cast: Balakrishna, Sneha, Tabu, Mohan Babu, K Vishwanath etc
Music: MM Keeravani
Art: Bhaskar Raju
Dialogues: JK Bharavi
Director: K Raghavendra Rao
Producer: K Krishna Mohan
Released On: 30 May 2008

The story of Lord Panduranga is a part of 'Skanda Purana', one of 18 puranas, the treasure house for divine stories. Tenali Rama Krishna, one of the Astadiggajas of Sri Krishna Deva Raya wrote 'Panduranga Mahatyam' taking the gist from Skanda Purana. Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao directed the film 'Panduranga Mahatyam' in the production of Trivikrama Rao in 1957, taking Pundareeka Vriththantham from Tenali Ramakrishna's 'Panduranga Mahatyam'. Now the same was remade as 'Pandurangadu' adding new colors in tune with the taste of contemporary audiences. Let us see how it went on:

Story:
It is the story of Pundareeka (Balakrishna) who leads a flirting life and neglects his parents (K Vishwanath and Shiva Parvathi) as well as wife Lakshmi (Sneha). In his lusty hangover he also kicks out all his family members.

He falls in the trap of a crooked prostitute Amrutha (Tabu) and loses everything. She betrays him along with her mother (Y Viajaya) and grabs his property.

He then also tries to enjoy the river goddesses Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswathi due to his lust. He tries to kick a saint (Mohan Babu) with his leg but gets paralyses stroke. He then realizes that his paralysis is due to his sins. He gets repentance and becomes a devotee of Lord Krishna.

He goes back to his parents and serves them. His wife Lakshmi and finally he himself get salvation because of his bhakthi.

Performances:
Balakrishna looked best in Lord Krishna's role. He appeared like Nata Rathna NTR in many frames in Lord Krishna's get up. His color on his body was very dark in some scenes but on a whole that is not disturbing any way. His role as Pundareeka in negative shades also grooved well. He must be appreciated for picking up this role.

Sneha is the right option to play the role of Pundareeka's wife. She rightly performed in her role.

Tabu is the glamour element in the film and she didn't hesitate to portray with all of her oomph factor. But she has 'shown' more in some scenes where there is no necessity. K Raghavendra Rao's magic is seen again on silver screen. Using the elements like fruits, milk and flowers for bringing in erotic appeal is known only for KRR.

K Vishwanath is apt in father's role. Mohan Babu although appeared for a brief time, there is a purpose for his role.

JK Bharavi's dialogues are ok. But crossed limits in some scenes and lacked in required depth in others.

K Raghavendra Rao's efforts are rightly spread on screen. He has shown newness in many things. He has even shown the temples in Combodia for songs in dream sequences. Although not in the degree of Sri Ramadasu or Annamayya, he could bring in devotional depth in this theme as well, especially in climax.

Best Things:
Music plays best role in entire film. Lyrics are also aptly written and pictured in very sensible way-although the song 'Kosala Desapu..' is too erotic.

Lord Krishna's 'Vishwa Roopam' scene certainly deserves great mention. That's splendid and marvelous.

Mohan Babu's role, although short has made his presence felt in right manner. The film stepped into right tempo since his entrance.

The message 'parents are more than the Lord God' is rightly conveyed which is a must for people at this juncture. The scene where Pundareeka asks Lord Krishna to wait outside for him until he completes his 'seva' for his father is really wonderful.

'Critic'al Aspects:
Sneha's initiative to marry Ranga (Pundareeka) by showing her over-activeness in front of his house is something that's not in right sync with the tempo

Sunil's comedy with hairy get up is also nasty that kicks out audiences from getting immersed into the theme

In a scene Tabu dances in emotion by applying vermilion to her face. Audiences have shouted 'laka laka laka..' at that time. When the scene is composed with emotion which is more than required, the result will be that.

The scene of Lord Krishna showing Brindavanam to Pundareeka is made with not so convincing graphics. Director would have looked into something spiritual with meaningful analysis for 'Krishna Tatwam' in stead of that.

Although the questions regarding 16000 gopikas and 8 wives of Lord Krishna have risen in the film, they weren't answered in right 'taatwik way'. Writers of JK Bharavi's standard must be able to bring the gist of Krishna Tatwam in that scene. That was not rightly utilized as the answer given by Lord Krishna is very normal.

Some dialogues have crossed the line- 'naavi pettudu pallu neevu pettudu………." (Brahmanandam's dialogue with Y Vijaya). As the right patrons for this film are family audiences, dialogues of that sort would disturb a little. Kids should watch mythological and devotional films to learn the essence of bhakthi and tatwa but not the meaning of these mundane dialogues.

What happened to prostitute Amrutha and her mother? Why those villains weren't shown again? Balancing act hasn't happened by not putting an end to those villains.

Analysis:
The films of this sort should come again and again. They should teach the essence of Indian culture, bhakti and traditions. Film makers also should focus more on such subjects.

'Pandurangadu' is definitely the subject that has elements to make a commercial film. The subject has ample rakthi along with bhakti. Both these bhakti and rakhti should overlap in right manner. But that didn't happen here. Only in the second half (especially from the appearance of Mohan Babu's role), the spirit of the film is underlined. Last 30 minutes has enough of devotional fervor.

The film could have been better if the scenes in first half were composed with more conviction. To sum up, this film is a must watch for all those who wish to know the essence of bhakthi and value of parents.

Beware PTO breaks the NRI Bridge for Chiru Train

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Beware PTO breaks the NRI Bridge for Chiru Train

Till date no one dreamt about an organization being such opportunistic. Organizations started with one person taking everyone into his words on the name of chiranjeevi and later collected a group of people from different parts US framing themselves as well-wishers of chiranjeevi starting a website on his name as www.chiruforap.com started collecting money for the events for one man agenda both in US and India on the name of Chiranjeevi conducting events on the name of prestigious SPARC abroad on same day different locations, releasing ambiguous press statements ,mixing with other official endorsed Chiranjeevi organization events which are not part of Pro Telugu Organization. This clearly shows the intention of Pro Telugu Organization in tarnishing the image of Dr. Chiranjeevi, with the support of unregimented forces this so called PRO TELUGU ORGANIZATION (www.chiruforap.com) trying to stop the Chiranjeevi's train and collapsing the NRI bridge, by creating the confusion in the well-wishers - fraternity of Chiranjeevi.

We urge all the Chiranjeevi well-wishers, friends, Chiranjeevi fan clubs and NRI Chiranjeevi organizations to be very cautious in attending or organizing such meetings by PRO TELUGU ORGANIZATION (www.chiruforap.com)

We as the NRI brigade who are building the bridge for Chirus Train and have goal and mission in looking Chiranjeevi Garu as the next leader of our beloved soil, will not sleep till the arrival of Chirus Train and we will also take actions which can lead to stop such events conducted in the Foreign Soils by organization with self agendas and using Chiranjeevi name.

ORAGANIZATIONS ARE FORMED BY GROUP OF PEOPLE NOT ONE MAN AND HIS SELF AGENDA.......

We welcome everyone to be a part of this mission in stopping such Organization, and shall only aim towards unity without self agendas, caste , regional bias in achieving our goal in looking CHIRANJEEVI as our Leader

Pro Telugu Org. conducts SPARC session in Canada and 4 other cities in USA

PRESS NOTE

Pro Telugu Org. conducts SPARC session in Canada

Sessions start simultaneously from four other US Cities

In less than two weeks after its first ever session on the foreign soil in Detroit, USA SPARC is all set for another major landmark by making its presence in Canada. Organized by Pro Telugu Organization (chiruforap.com) SPARC session is being held in Windsor, Canada on 31st May 2008.

In yet another invigorating move Pro Telugu Org. goes with a bang by organizing a record four SPARC sessions all being conducted on the same day at the same time simultaneously from four different cities in US. With Columbus (OH), Dallas (TX), Chicago (IL) and Atlanta (GA) in USA and Windsor (ON) in Canada makes a total five events all start and conclude at same time. It perhaps makes the first and the biggest ever SPARC sessions organized simultaneously. Speakers from India will address the attendees of the sessions through a Video and Live Tele conference over a Telecon-bridge to deliver the speeches.

In a press statement released Pro Telugu Org. Media Secretary Mr. Rao Siddam told that an expected combined attendees for these sessions would be in few hundreds if not in thousands. He told that Pro Telugu Org. has plans to organize sessions in Malaysia, UK and Australia shortly.

For more details visit http://www.chiruforap.com website.

Rao VN Siddam

Media Secretary

Pro Telugu Org.

http://www.chiruforap.com

586-777-6399(H)

678-637-6789(M)

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Press Release: Chiru’s Shankar Dada Zindabad free show in Dallas

Press Release: Chiru’s Shankar Dada Zindabad free show in Dallas

“PRAVASA VAARADHI”, Our second International SPARC Meeting by the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA in association with CANA (Chiranjeevi Assocaition of North America) on Saturday, May 31st 2008 at 10:30 AM in Dallas(Irving), TX in support of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi. Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization has conducted more than 20 events in USA, a successful 5K Walk-a-Thon in California and Ratha Yatra from Tirupathi to Srikakulam in raising the awareness and support for Dr. Chiranjeevi as our Leader for the state of Andhra Pradesh. As we all know the character, determination and the service minded nature of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi, We want to portrait the need of a Great personality and better direction in the form of Dr. Chiranjeevi for the development of our state in all respects. So, we invite you all to come and participate and make this event a grand success in Dallas (Irving) Area.

Click here for online free registration of the event - http://pravasachiranjeevi.org/chiru/dallas_event.htm


1. On-site Registration will start at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 31st 2008 at FunAsia Theatres and Chiru T-shirts will be provided to all the participants.

2. Mega movie "Shankar Dada Zindabad" will be screened for all the participants about the role and the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of our nation and an NRI) to bring unity among people of AP in choosing the future and direction of our State and our leader Dr. Chiranjeevi.

3. Pravasa Vaaradhi, our Second SPARC meeting will start at 12:00 PM at FunAsia Theatres, Irving TX during the interval.

4. Lunch will be provided to all the participants at FunAsia theatres, 1625 N Story Rd, #100, Irving, TX.

5. Short video of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi and also the past events conducted by Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization will be screened.

6. Mega brother Mr. Nagababu garu and Dr. Mitra garu will address (video conference) the gathering and officially kick off the International SPARC sessions.


International SPARC Sessions would mainly focus on the following topics and the role of Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization and the support of our NRIs


1. Social and Economic change.

2. Current Education and Health care system.

3. Best ways for the most utilization of the natural resources and self sustainability.

4. Present Distribution model in all walks of life and how we can minimize the middle man for the betterment of the end user.

5. More controlled and centralized local bodies for faster decision making and e economic development in the state of Andhra Pradesh

Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA and CANA (Chiranjeevi Association of North America) welcomes you all with your families and friends to participate in the International SPARC (Socio-Political Analysis & Research Center) session. Noted NRI educationalists, IT professionals, Entrepreneurs and Doctors from different parts of USA will be addressing the gatherings and share their views and open brainstorming session will be conducted to collect the ideas of all the attendees.

For more details, registration & volunteering opportunity …… Please visit www.pravasachiranjeevi.org

Contact: Srinivas Ravula(972-333-2728 ), Gopi Reddy Chillakuru(214-529-8095), Mukesh Chichula(214-566-6021), Suresh Linganeni(469-274-2740), Srinivas Bhavireddy(972-897-0920), Basvi Reddy Iyuluri(214-597-3356), Nara Vadranam(678-612-6714), Srinivas Manapragada(408-203-8905)

Press Statement- NRIs building bridges for "Chiru" Train- "PRAVASA VAARADHI"- Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization-USA

NRIs building bridges for "Chiru" Train
Silicon Valley of California, USA resounded to the thumping footsteps of the PRAVAASA VAARADHI
volunteers participating in the 5 Km Walk-a-thon organized by Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization on May
17th, 2008. This event, which was officially kicked-off by Megabrother Nagendra Babu through a live video
conference, marked the first ever international SPARC meeting organized in the United States. Pravasa
Varadhi is a movement started by the NRIs that aims to build a bridge to their homeland for creating
social, economic and political awareness for the betterment and development of the people of Andhra
Pradesh.
Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization conducted over 20 events in various cities and metropolitan areas
through out the United States in various Metropolitan areas in support of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi.
Speaking on this occasion, President of the Organization, Mr. Narsaiah Vadranam said that Pravasa
Chiranjeevi Organization has successfully organized “NRI Maha Yatra”, a march from Tirupathi to
Srikakulam, to raise awareness and gather support among the region to welcome Dr. Chiranjeevi as the
next leader of Andhra Pradesh. Addressing the gathering at Fremont Park Theatre after the Walk-a-thon,
Mr. Nagendra Babu in a live video feed, compared the NRI Maha Yatra to the Dandi March of Mahatma
Gandhi and congratulated the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization on its excellent and relentless efforts.
Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization believes that a strong leader and a moral force like Dr. Chiranjeevi is
necessary to bring about the draconian changes needed to combat the evils such as corruption, poverty,
and illiteracy that are hindering progress to our society today.
Noted NRI educationalists, IT professionals, Doctors, Architects and Planners from different parts of USA
took part in the 5 Kilometer Walk-a-thon taking on the streets of Silicon Valley wearing Pravasa Varadhi
caps and clad in vibrant T-shirts printed with Chiranjeevi’s image. Later the marchers assembled at Park
Theater to participate in the first and official international SPARC Meeting “PRAVASA VAARADHI”.
The members then continued the meeting with open speeches and debates on reforms which were
intended to collect the ideas of all the attendees. The members showed overwhelming support in
choosing Dr. Chiranjeevi as the next apt leader for Andhra Pradesh.
The event also included a screening of a short film “Chiranjeevi: For Change!” which featured the first
ever campaign song for Chiranjeevi. The movie was an indigenous NRI production. The gathering was
inspired and energized by the “Chiru Song 2008” which was composed, written and sung by prominent
NRI Music Director Mr. Sai Manapragada, the son of the famous folk singer JanapadaBrahma Shri.
Manapragada Narasimha Murthy. The Up-and-Coming Actor and Director Mr. Seshu Adivi directed this
short film.
Mr. Kalyan Palla, Northwest Regional Vice President welcomed the marchers and attendees and said
that it gave him immense pleasure to be hosting the first international SPARC meeting. Mr. Srinivasa
Manapragada introduced the panel and said that “today’s youth is looking towards Dr. Chiranjeevi for a
proper moral guidance in shaping a better tomorrow for Andhra Pradesh”. Speaking on the occasion,
Special Invitee, Chairman of Telangana Cultural Organization Mr. Vijay Chava said that he is delighted to
be part of any movement that talks about bringing change. Mr. Biksham coveyed his best wishes to the
Organization. Later, Southwest Regional Vice President Mr. Shekar Seera, National Women Secretary,
Ms. Samata, Midwest Regional Vice President, Mr. Srinivas Lottala, SouthEast Regional Vice President
Mr. Kondapalli Siva, Public Relations In-charge Mr. Srikanth Palivela addressed the gathering. The
founder of ChimataMusic.com Mr. Chimata Srinivas, IT professionals Mr. Venkat, Mr. Bhaskar, and NRI
Film Distributor Mr. Murali were among other prominent speakers who addressed the occasion. Mr.
Srinivasa Manapragada, in his vote-of-thanks, informed Dallas, TX on May 31st, 2008 as venue for the
next event and encouraged everyone to keep up to date with Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization’s events
by visiting www.pravasachiranjeevi.org and www.chiruasCM.com.

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Srinivasa Manapragada
Vice President and Official Spokesman
PRAVASA CHIRANJEEVI ORGANIZATION
Ph:408-203-8905
www.pravasachiranjeevi.org
www.chiruasCM.com

Email:manapragada@pravasachiranjeevi.org
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Press Release: Chiranjeevi 5K Walk-A-Thon in Bay Area, CA

Chiranjeevi 5K Walk-A-Thon in Bay Area, CA

PRAVASA VAARADHI, our first Walk-A-Thon and SPARC meeting by the Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA is scheduled on Saturday, May 17th 2008 at 9:00 AM in Fremont, CA in support of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi. Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization has conducted more then 20 events in USA and also a successful NRI Maha Yatra from Tirupathi to Srikakulam in raising awareness and support for choosing Dr. Chiranjeevi as our Leader for the state of Andhra Pradesh. As we all know the character, determination and the service nature of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi and we want to portrait the need of a great personality and better direction in the form of Dr. Chiranjeevi to raise and develop our state in all respects of the life going forward. So, we invite you all to come and participate in the mega event in Bay Area and make it a grand success.

Click here for free online registration of the event - http://www.pravasachiranjeevi.org/chiru/fremont_event.htm

1. Registration will start at 9 AM on Saturday, May 17^th 2008 at Lake Elizabeth Park, Fremont and T-shirts/Caps will be provided to the participants.

2. Pravasa vaaradhi, the Walk-a-Thon will start at 9:30 AM from Lake Elizabeth Park, Fremont and end at Park Theatre, Fremont.

3. Free breakfast sponsored by DOSA Place will be provided to all the participants at Park theatre (37411 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA).

4. Short video of Padma Bhushan Dr. Chiranjeevi and also the past events conducted by Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization will be screened.

5. Mega brother Mr. Nagababu along with Dr. Mitra garu shall address (Video conference) the gathering and officially kick off the SPARC sessions.

SPARC Sessions would mainly focus on the following topics and the role of Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization and the support of our NRIs.

1. Best ways for the most utilization of the natural resources and self sustainability.

2. Present Distribution model in all walks of life and how we can minimize the middle man for the betterment of the end customer.

3. More controlled and centralized local bodies for faster decision making and economic development in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

4. Current Education system in the State of AP - Role of NRIs.

5. Social Change and upliftment of Andhra Pradesh.

Pravasa Chiranjeevi Organization, USA welcomes you all along with family and friends to participate in the Walk-A-Thon and the SPARC (Socio-Political Analysis & Research Center) session. Noted NRI educationalists, IT professionals and Doctors from different parts of USA will address the gathering and share their views. Open brainstorming session will be conducted to collect the ideas of all the attendees.

For more details, registration and volunteering opportunity, please visit www.pravasachiranjeevi.org

Contact: Kalyan Palla - (510) 299-0310, Srikanth Palivel - (408) 887-8425, Srinivasa Manapragada - (408) 203-8905

Kantri Movie Banners

Hi, I have attached the Banners of Kantri Movie that were placed in Tenali.
Thank you. Regards, Srinivas

Photo Feature: Ram Charan and Allu Arjun cheers...

Chirutha son of Megastar was found cheering the cheer girls! As the dancing girls were rocking the floor and entertaining crowd Tollywood stars Charan and Arjun were found dancing with the girls to catch the attraction of the crowd and media. They came to watch the Twenty-20 match between Deccan chargers and Delhi dare devil on Tuesday night here at Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium.

Other stars watched the match were Nagarjana, Tarun, Srikanath and many other personalities.

'Kantri' Review: An Action-Revenge Entertainer

Film: Kantri
Banner: Vyjayanthi Movies
Cast: NTR, Hansika Motwani, Tanisha, Prakash Raj, Subba Raju, Raghu Babu, Kota, Ashish Vidyarthi, Apoorva etc
Music: Mani Sharma
Editing: Marthand K Venkatesh
Stunts: Stun Shiva
Cinematography: Sameer Reddy
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Direction: Meher Ramesh
Producer: C Ashwini Dutt
Released on: 9th May 2008

This is the first Telugu film for director Meher Ramesh. He had struggled really hard holding four portfolios as director, story writer, screenplay and dialogue writer. He also penned a song in the film and thus played the fifth role as lyricist as well. And for NTR this film is second one after his changed physique. After the socio-fantasy 'Yamadonga' he came up with this action packed revenge formula. After making dud like 'Sainikudu' and average runner like 'Chirutha' Ashwini Dutt came up with this flick. How far all of these marveled with this film? Let us peep into the story.

Story:
An interestingly woven plot, the movie begins with the story of how Pothuraju (Prakash Raj) becomes P R, the international don and is known for his nefarious connections and illegal dealings. He is supported at every step by Seshu (Ashish Vidyarthi) and both of them become kings in their field. On the other hand, there is Kranti (NTR) an orphan who is the life of his orphanage and takes care of all their needs. A deal of PR's gang requires few young men and coincidentally Kantri gets into the loop, he wins the confidence of PR with his fast thinking and becomes a 'Kantri' for the wrong people.

He sees Varalakshmi (Hansika) during one of his activities and falls for her at the first sight. Love happens between them and things life looks much better for Kranthi, but then a small issue becomes big and Kranthi separates from PR's gang and takes money from Das (Sayaji Shinde) to kill PR. Before he gets to kill PR, he is told that PR is actually his father. The hatred becomes attachment and in this process Priya (Tanishaa) daughter of Seshu who comes from New York sees Kranthi and falls in love with him. However, some incidents happen and differences rise between PR and Seshu also.

How Kranthi puts an end to all this and clears the confusion forms the rest of the story.

Performances:
Jr NTR's performance is marvelous in the film. His voice appeared to have gained base better than before. His diction is also maintained in moderate way without big shouts and yells. Thus he was stylized with this film. And the aspect that deserves high encomiums is his dance. Many steps are far better than that of 'nachore' song from Yamadonga.

Hansika is soft and supple for eyes while Tanisha is for glamour quotient on screen. The role of Tanisha is very short and she couldn't make bigger appeal anyway. Hansika has some role to play but majority of her role goes with bubbly acts but no big histrionics.

Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi and Murali Sharma have added glory for film with their villainy roles. Subba Raju has got some sensible lengthy character in the film. He seems to be a competition for other upcoming and struggling villain Ajay now.

Comedy by Sunil and Brahmanandam is very inferior and artificial. Krishna Bhagawan and Ali could spill laughs in better way.

Music by Mani Sharma is an average show; There are no haunting tunes to take home. The Kantri title song sung by NTR is dominated by sound and music.

Cinematography, choreography and editing are up to perfection and Meher Ramesh's hard work is impressive. He would have worked more on spreading comedy in the film in better way.

Highlights:
There are a few notable things to mention in the film:

• Ali's Chinese comedy
• Krishna Bhagawan's Singapore comedy
• NTR's dialogue on cycle
• NTR's dances for two songs and the one with classical touch
• Prakash Raj's villainy
• And last but not least, dedicating the film to Sobhan Babu.

Analysis:
The film starts with flashback montages along with titles simultaneously. The high-pace action scenes mixed up with a sentiment in disguise makes the film a pleasant entertainer. Had the comedy been added more, the film would have been the best entertainer. Meher Ramesh, the captain of the film struggled really hard and that is seen in many ways.

Climax appeared to have dragged a lot. But there is no way left for the director as he wanted to establish several things and conclude only in the climax. Entire film has maintained enough of interest quotient and necessary twists and turns are incorporated. Climax twist is something interesting and experimenting.

First half of the film is with comedy while the second half is with sentiment and action dose. Although the film appears to be an adoption from other old sentimental-formula films, finally it concludes as revenge plot.

The film is for mass cum class audiences. Technically the film stands on the summit. Leaving the length part and less-comedy part aside, the film is a well-made one.