Friday, December 01, 2006

Latest movies/events - Nov '06

Yeah, it's been a long time ...

Had to note some milestones before closing out this year of 2006.

Movies:

Of course, some of Vidhu Prathap's latest songs are in movies that went on to be hits:

- Classmates - song Kaattaadi thanalum, music by Alex Paul
- Notebook - song Mazhayude cherumani, with Afzal and others
- Vargam - song Kaavalaay, music by Thej

- Anuvaadamillathe - song Pakal mulla, music Berny Ignatious
- Colourful - song Swarna nila theril, music Sayan-Anwar

And now of course, Ara pavan from Vasthavam, MusicIndiaOnline song of the fortnight. Semi-classical and tailored to Prithviraj's voice. Music by Alex Paul.

There is also an Ayyappan cassette and video with Vidhu in the works. Not sure how many remember Thatvamasi from a few years ago.

Events:
- He was on Vasthavam's Students Only - did not get to say much however ...

More later, watch the space.

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Latest movies/events - Mar '06

Movies:

Several movies came in the last couple of months, after a slight slow down in the industry. Some movies that featured songs by Vidhu Prathap :

- Out of Syllabus - song Poovinithal Cheppil, music by Bennet
- Vargam - Prithviraj movie, music by Thej
- Ravanan - Kalabhavan Mani as SP, music by M Jayachandran
- Aarya - Chiranjeevi's nephew as hero, song Feel my Love
- Another Vinayan movie in the works

- Ente Suhra - currently the most popular malayalam Mappila song album, great title song Ente Khalbinte Muthaya Suhra, sung with the pathos and feeling that only Vidhu can generate - see coolgoose for the song. Another tidbit - this is Mamooty's favorite song, said to be playing on his laptop always

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star is finally getting released, saw the trailer and songs on TV

Kannama song from Thanmaatra got the due credit from fans and critics alike, music director said he was most impressed by the "feeling" Vidhu imparted to the song

Events:

- Asianet Film Awards on Mar 21, Vidhu sang 3 songs at the star-studded show, including the popular Velmuruga Harohara song from Naran


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