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I've noticed that the more sternly I speak to my kids — for example, after they've run into the street without looking — the more distraught they get. How can I make sure they understand the seriousness of certain situations without making them feel worse? As the saying goes, "Desperate times call for desperate measures." When your child's safety is at risk — whether he's run into the street, reached for an open flame, or gotten dangerously close to a pool — yelling, screaming, or crying out is a perfectly normal (and necessary!) response. After all, at that moment, you would do anything possible to get your child's attention and get him out of harm's way. After an episode like this, it's natural for kids to cry — and for you to want to apologize. But the truth is, your kids are likely crying in response to the fear and urgency in your voice, not because you've been "too stern." At times like these, it's OK to comfort them without

Budgeting is an important aspect of film production. During script development, filmmakers produce a rough budget to convince film producers and film studios to give them a greenlight for production. During pre-production, a more detailed film budget is produced. This document, which could be over 150 pages long, is used to secure financing. Multiple drafts of the budget may be required to whittle down costs. A budget is typically divided into four sections: above-the-line (creative talent), below-the-line (direct production costs), post-production (editing, visual effects, etc), and other (insurance, completion bond, etc). # The budget as an advertising tool Going over budget In the US film production system, producers are not allowed to exceed the budget. Exceptions have of course been made, one of the most notable examples being Titanic. Director James Cameron ran around with the budget and offered his fee to the studio. In other countries, producers who exceed their budget tend to

A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah (in bible) was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah". The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?" The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".

[ FAQ ] ----------------------------------------------I am a 20-yr old graduate girl. I get angry without any reason and then start crying. I hurt people knowingly and later regret it. My parents want to marry me off but I don't want to. I have done badly inmy exams also and my brother teases me about all this. I feel inferior to everyone and want to die but I am afraid to. Help.

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[ FAQ ] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My son. who is 12 years old, just doesn't like to eat food, a problem present from his childhood. He takes about 1-2 hours to finish his meal, and does not eat vegetable, dal, curds, etc. He eats chapatis with salt. He wastes a lot of time in eating and it affects his studies. He is extremely slow in other activities as well and seems lost in something. He is also very irritable and impulsive. I have to keep on telling him and scolding him to pay attention to what he is doing, but it doesn't affect him. Guidance. - Rina 01:27:54

After the death of his parents, Khan moved to Mumbai in 1991.[15] In that same year, before any of his films were released, he married Gauri Chibber, a Hindu, in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on 25 October 1991.[16] They have two children, son Aryan (b. 1997) and daughter Suhana (b. 2000). According to Khan, while he strongly believes in Allah, he also values his wife's religion. At home, his children follow both religions, with the Qur'an being situated next to the Hindu deities.

NATIONAL FILM AWARD FOR BEST AUDIOGRAPHY (SILVER LOTUS AWARD) Audiography provides a more precise measurement of hearing.Measuring the intensity of sound. H. Sridhar 2003 H. Sridhar, A.S. Laxmi Narayanan Kannathil Muthamittal Tamil Sridhar has been awarded the President's Gold Medal (The National Award for Best Audiography) four times: for the film Mahanadi in 1994, Dil Se in 1999, Lagaan in 2001 & Kannathil Muththamittal in 2003. H.Sridhar WHO IS HE? Occupation(s) Chief Audio Engineer Born Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Years active 1988 - Present Associated acts Media-Artists Chennai. H Sridhar, (Sridhar Hariharan) is a Sound Engineer from India. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: A mathematics graduate, with keen interest in electronics and formal music training, he started a professional sound engineering career in 1988. He has engineered over 200 films so far and has worked closely with directors like Mani Ratnam, K Balachandar, Bharathiraaja, Shankar, Kamal Hassan, P C Sreeram, Priyadarsan, Ra

SOUND ENGINEER: High quality recording of music, speech and sound effects. They use complex electronic equipment to record sound for: • commercial music recordings • radio, TV, film • corporate videos • websites • Computer games and other types of interactive media. What qualifications and experience will employers look for? To become a studio sound engineer, you will need a good knowledge of music and recording technology, and you will also find it useful to understand physics and electronics. What skills and knowledge will I need? You will need: • good hearing, for distinguishing sound quality • a good sense of pitch, timing and rhythm • a knowledge of electronics and acoustics • good practical skills • patience • a keen interest in music and sound • the ability to cope with long hours and tight deadlines • good communication and ‘people’ skills. What opportunities are there? You could work full-time for a recording studio, or you could be self-employed and work on short-term freelan

HUMAN BODY Your mouth produces 1 litre (1.8 pints) of saliva a day. On average, people can hold their breath for one minute. The world record is seven-and-a-half minutes. The human head contains 22 bones. More on the head and brains Our eyes are always the same size from birth. Babies start dreaming even before they're born On average, you breathe 23,000 times a day. On average, you speak almost 5,000 words a day - although almost 80% of speaking is self-talk (talking to yourself). Einstein's brain was of average size (1375 grams - 49oz). The muscle that lets your eye blink is the fastest muscle in your body. It allows you to blink 5 times a second. On average, you blink 15000 times a day. Women blink twice as much as men. COWS Cows don't have upper front teeth Although a cow has no upper front teeth, it grazes up to 8 hours a day, taking in about 45 kg (100 lb) of feed and the equivalent of a bath tub full of water. A healthy cow

Factoids -  Meaning -  an item of unreliable information that is reported and repeated so often that it becomes accepted as fact ( or) a brief or trivial item of news or information . W ATER - World Water Day is celebrated on March, 22nd every year. Between 6 and 9 million people die annually of thirst. Seventy percent of the water used worldwide is used for agriculture. Australia is the continent with the least rainfall, apart from Antarctica. ANIMALS - African elephants only have four teeth to chew their food with. There are about one billion cattle in the world of which 200 million are in India. A house fly lives only 14 days. A dog was the first in space and a sheep, a duck and a rooster the first to fly in a hot air balloon. The oldest breed of dog is the Saluki. The bee hummingbird of Cuba is the smallest bird in the world. An ostrich can run up to 70 km/h (43mph). An annoyed camel will spit at a person. 75% of wild birds die before they are 6 mon

Music was sent down a telephone line for the first time in 1876, the year the phone was invented. The CD was developed by Philips and Sony in 1980 Lebanon is the top movie-going country - 35,3 movies per person p.a. China is second with 12,3, followed by Georgia (5,6), India (5), Iceland (4,5), Australia is 6th at 3,9 then New Zealand and the US at just under 3,9. The US has the most cinemas (23,662) while India [the country that produces the most movies - about 800 a year, twice as many as Hollywood] has about 9,000 cinemas and China has approximately 5,000 cinemas. - 300,000 people per cinema. Indian comic actress Manorama has played the most leading roles of any performer in movie history. She began her career in 1958 and in 1985 had appeared in her 1,000th movie. The term "disc jockey" was first used in 1937.

1868 - Great Train Robbery seven men made off with $98000 in cash 1933 - World Trade Day 1972 - Ceylon became Republic of Sri Lanka 1922 - Satyajat Ray, Indian film director birthday

No one knows how many people died during the sinking of the Titanic. The Japanese liquor, Mam, uses venomous snakes as one of its main ingredients. Any space vehicle must move at a rate of 7 miles per second in order to escape the earth's gravitational pull. In Florida, Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.

A movie theater, movie theatre or cinema is a venue, usually a building, for viewing motion pictures ("movies" or "films"). Most movie theaters are commercial operations catering to the general public, who attend by purchasing a ticket. The movie is projected with a movie projector onto a large projection screen at the front of the auditorium. Some movie theaters are now equipped for digital cinema projection, removing the need to create and transport a physical film print. Spelling and alternative terms Outside of North America, most English-speaking countries use the term cinema but formerly spelt "kinema" In these areas the term "theatre" is usually restricted to live-performance venues. Colloquial expressions, mostly used for cinemas collectively, include the silver screen, the big screen (contrasted with the "small screen" of television) and (in the United Kingdom) the pictures, the flicks, and the flea pit (which derives from the

English Edification Enrichment- What is the origin of "honeymoon"? In the old days people wanted their marriage to start on a sweet note. It was therefore customary for newlyweds to drink mead for a month. Mead was a drink made from honey. The "moon" refers to the period of thirty days or one month that the couple was expected to drink the mead. After the first month, the couples came face to face with reality; they realized that their affection, like the moon, would wax and wane. By the way, the word "honeymoon" need not always be used to refer to the holiday that newly married couples take immediately after marriage. The term is now being used to refer to an early stage in any activity when people are happy with each other because everything is going smoothly. Here are a few examples. * The President's honeymoon period with the press is over. * The honeymoon between my boss and me still continues. * The allegations made it clear that the honeymoon st

English Edification Enrichment- How is the word "vivacious" pronounced? The "i" in the first syllable is like the "i" in "hit", "bit", and "sit", while the following "a" sounds like the "ay" in "say", "day", and "pay". The "c" is pronounced like the "sh" in "sheep", "ship", and "shout" and the final "iou" is like the "a" in "china". The main stress, by the way, is on the second syllable. When you say that something is vivacious, what you mean is that it is full of life; it is full of energy. The word is generally used with women. Here are a few examples. * Sarita's daughter is a vivacious little thing. * Malini's vivacious manner put some life into the drab meeting. * Not many people consider Patna to be a vivacious city.

What Are the Types of Abuse? Hitting, constant yelling, or unwelcome touches can all be kinds of abuse. A kid who is being abused can experience different types of abuse or just one kind. It helps to understand the different types of abuse: physical, sexual, verbal or emotional, and neglect. Physical abuse: Physical abuse is hitting hard with a hand or an object like a belt, especially hits that leave bruises or cuts. Shaking, pushing, choking, painful grabbing, and kicking can also be physical abuse. Sexual abuse: Your body has private parts. These are the parts that are covered by your bathing suit or underwear: breasts, vagina, and bottom for girls, and penis and bottom for boys. If an adult or older kid touches a kid's private parts or tells a kid to touch theirs, it is sexual abuse. When this happens, the abuser might tell the kid that this touching is a secret and that they can't tell anyone. But a kid does not have to keep this secret. Tell a trusted adult, or more than

How to Tell By now you know it's important for a kid to tell someone if they think they are being abused. But how does a kid tell? Here are some ideas: •Talk to a trusted adult in person. •Talk to a trusted adult on the phone. •Write a note, an email, or send a letter to the trusted adult. •Tell someone at school, like a school counselor, school nurse, teacher, or coach. •Tell a friend's mom or dad. •Tell someone who answers the phone at a hotline service, such as 1-800-4-A-CHILD. The way a kid tells and whom a kid tells will be different depending on the situation. The most important thing is to tell someone — or even several people — until someone takes action to stop the abuse from happening. A kid who tells on an abuser might be helping other kids, too. Some abusers hurt more than one kid. It takes a lot of courage to talk about this kind of thing, and sometimes it takes a while to feel strong enough to talk about it. That's OK. Just know that, in the end, telling a saf

Grown-ups are usually there to help and encourage kids, right? They take care of them, help them learn how to do things, show them the right way to behave, and encourage the good things that kids do. Most adults treat kids well. But some adults hurt kids rather than help them. Another word for hurting someone is "abuse." You might have a picture in your head about what child abuse is like. When it happens, abuse (say: ah-buse) can affect all kinds of kids, no matter where they live, how much money their families have, or who they live with. A kid can be abused by a parent, a stepparent, another relative, a babysitter, teacher, coach, or a bigger kid. Child abuse can happen at home, school, child care, or even in a church or other religious building. Tell Right Away Any time a kid is being abused that kid should tell a trusted adult right away. This can be hard because the abuser might have frightened the boy or girl into staying quiet. No matter what the abuser says, abuse is

English Edification Enrichment- What is the difference between "appraise" and "apprise"? When you "appraise" someone of something, you provide the individual with an estimate of the value of something. In other words, you are judging the object's worth. The "a" in the first syllable of "appraise" is like the "a" in "china", while the second syllable is pronounced like the word "praise". The stress is on the second syllable. * Ram appraised the car carefully before offering to buy it. * The expert appraised the painting at half what I had paid for it. When you "apprise" someone of something, you inform him of it. This is a word that is used in formal contexts and is generally considered to be old fashioned. The "a" in the first syllable is like the "a" in "china", while the second syllable is pronounced like the word "prize". The stress once again is on t

English Edification Enrichment- What is the meaning and origin of "scot-free"? When you say that someone escaped "scot-free" what you are implying is that the individual escaped a tricky situation without being punished or harmed. The expression carries with it a sense of dissatisfaction. You feel that the individual deserved to be punished, but he wasn't. Here are a few examples. * His father is a politician and so he got off scot-free. * Sanjay got away scot-free because people refused to testify. * Renu made sure that Jyothi didn't get off scot-free. Many people think that the "scot" used in the expression refers to the people in Scotland. It doesn't. "Scot" is the old word for what we today call "tax". So in the old days when you got off "scot-free" you got off "tax-free". In other words, you escaped without having to pay your taxes. Nowadays, it's only politicians who manage to escape scot-free!

 Hair and Nails Many women experience changes in hair texture and growth during pregnancy. The hormones secreted by your body will cause your hair to grow faster and fall out less. But these hair changes usually aren't permanent; most women lose a significant amount of hair in the postpartum period or after they stop breastfeeding. Some women find that they grow hair in unwanted places, such as on the face or belly or around the nipples. Others experience changes in hair texture that make hair drier or oilier. Some women even find their hair changing color. Nails, like hair, can change noticeably during pregnancy. Extra hormones can make them grow faster and become stronger. Some women, however, find that their nails tend to split and break more easily during pregnancy. Like the changes in hair, nail changes aren't permanent. If your nails split and tear more easily when you're pregnant, keep them trimmed and avoid the chemicals in nail polish and nail polish remover.

Skin Are your friends saying you have that pregnancy glow? It's only one of many skin changes you may experience during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the stretching of your skin to accommodate a larger body. Pregnant women experience an increase in blood volume to provide extra blood flow to the uterus and to meet the metabolic needs of the fetus. They also have increased blood flow to their other organs, especially the kidneys. The greater volume brings more blood to the vessels and increases oil gland secretion. Some women develop brownish or yellowish patches called chloasma, or the "mask of pregnancy," on their faces. And some will notice a dark line on the midline of the lower abdomen, known as the linea nigra (or linea negra), as well as hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) of the nipples, external genitalia, and anal region. These are the result of pregnancy hormones, which cause the body to produce more pigment. The body may not produce this increased

Unexpected Effects of Pregnancy Bra Size An increase in breast size is one of the first signs of pregnancy. Breasts usually become swollen and enlarged in the first trimester because of increased levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. That growth in the first trimester isn't necessarily the end, either — your breasts can continue to grow throughout your pregnancy! In addition to the size of your breasts, your bra size may be affected by your rib cage. When you're pregnant, your lung capacity increases so you can take in extra oxygen for yourself and the baby, which may result in a bigger chest size. You may need to replace your bras several times over the course of your pregnancy.

Mood Swings Premenstrual syndrome and pregnancy are alike in many ways. Your breasts swell and become tender, your hormones fluctuate, and you may feel moody. If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome, you're likely to have more severe mood swings during pregnancy. They can make you go from feeling happy one minute to feeling like crying the next. You may be irrationally angry with your partner one day, then a coworker may inexplicably irritate you the next. Mood swings are incredibly common during pregnancy, although they tend to occur more frequently in the first trimester and toward the end of the third trimester. About 10% of pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy. If you have symptoms such as sleep disturbances, changes in eating habits (a complete lack of appetite or an inability to stop eating), and exaggerated mood swings for longer than 2 weeks, you should talk to your doctor.

Congratulations! Pregnancy is an exciting time and a great opportunity to learn about your child's growth and development. But with so much pregnancy information available in books, in magazines, and on websites, how can you hope to cover it all before giving birth? We've made it easy for you to get all the pregnancy info you need in one place. Our illustrated pregnancy calendar is a detailed guide to all the changes taking place in your baby — and in you! Each week of pregnancy includes a description of your baby's development, as well as an explanation of the changes taking place in your body. You'll also find important medical info that will help keep you and your baby healthy

Shoe Size Even though you can't fit into any of your prepregnancy clothes, you still have your shoes, right? Maybe — but maybe not. Because of the extra fluid in their pregnant bodies, many women experience swelling in their feet and may even have to start wearing a larger shoe size. Wearing slip-on shoes in a larger size will be more comfortable for many pregnant women, especially in the summer months.

Joint Mobility During pregnancy, your body produces a hormone known as relaxin, which is believed to help prepare the pubic area and the cervix for the birth. The relaxin loosens the ligaments in your body, making you less stable and more prone to injury. It's easy to overstretch or strain yourself, especially the joints in your pelvis, lower back, and knees. When exercising or lifting objects, go slowly and avoid sudden, jerky movements

Varicose Veins, Hemorrhoids, and Constipation Varicose veins, which are usually found in the legs and genital area, occur when blood pools in veins enlarged by the hormones of pregnancy. Varicose veins often disappear after pregnancy, but you can lessen them by: avoiding standing or sitting for long periods of time wearing loose-fitting clothing wearing support hose elevating your feet when you sit Hemorrhoids — varicose veins in the rectum — frequently occur during pregnancy as well. Because your blood volume has increased and your uterus puts pressure on your pelvis, the veins in your rectum may enlarge into grape-like clusters. Hemorrhoids can be extremely painful, and they may bleed, itch, or sting, especially during or after a bowel movement. Coupled with constipation, another common pregnancy woe, hemorrhoids can make going to the bathroom downright unpleasant. Constipation is common throughout pregnancy because pregnancy hormones slow the rate of food passing through the gastroi

Birth Day Surprises Things That Will Come Out of Your Body So you've survived the mood swings and the hemorrhoids, and you think your surprises are over. Guess again — the day you give birth will probably hold the biggest surprises of all. Only 1 in 10 mothers' water breaks before labor contractions begin. Some women never experience it — a doctor may need to rupture the amniotic sac (if the cervix is already dilated) when they arrive at the hospital. How much water can you expect? For a full-term baby, there are normally about 2.1 to 5.9 cups of amniotic fluid. Some women may feel an intense urge to urinate that leads to a gush of fluid when their waters break. Others may have only a trickling sensation down their leg because the baby's head acts like a stopper to prevent most of the fluid from leaking out. In any case, amniotic fluid is generally sweet-smelling and pale or colorless and is replaced by your body every 3 hours, so don't be surprised if you contin

Altered States Pregnancy doesn't just change your body — it affects the rest of you, too. 1. The Nesting Instinct Many pregnant women experience the nesting instinct, a powerful urge to prepare their home for the baby by cleaning and decorating. Or perhaps you'll want to tackle projects you haven't had time to do, like organizing your garage or closets. As your due date draws closer, you may find yourself cleaning cupboards or washing walls — things you never would have imagined doing in your ninth month of pregnancy! This desire to prepare your home can be useful because it will give you more time to recover and nurture your baby after the birth. But be careful not to overdo it. 2. Inability to Concentrate In the first trimester, fatigue and morning sickness can make many women feel worn out and mentally fuzzy. But even well-rested pregnant women may experience an inability to concentrate and periods of forgetfulness. A preoccupation with the baby is partially the cause, a

TIP is the acronym for "To Insure Promptness." Excessive use of credit is cited as a major cause of non-business bankruptcy, second only to unemployment. Statistics show that people with high, medium and low income groups spend about the same amount on Christmas gifts. 80% of millionaires drive second-hand cars.

U. SRINIVAS Upalappu Srinivas also known as Mandolin U. Srinivas ( U. Shrinivas; born February 28, 1969 in Palakol, in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh) is a musician in the Carnatic musical tradition of southern India. He came to prominence not only for his playing but for his choice of instrument: an electric mandolin. His brother U. Rajesh is also an accomplished mandolin player. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANDOLIN HISTORY: Mandolins evolved from the lute family ( Plucked string instrument ) in Italy during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and the deep bowled mandolin produced particularly in Naples became a common type in the nineteenth century. ARTIST IN THE MAKING At the age of six U. Srinivas picked up his father Satyanarayana's mandolin. Upon realising the talent of his son, his father started teaching him whatever Carnatic music he knew. Soon, Satyanarayana's guru, Rudraraju Subbaraju, realized the poten

Anandan Sivamani (born 1959), popularly known as Sivamani, is an Indian Tamil percussionist. (Musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or an object such as a stick) He plays many instruments including drums, Octoban, ( from octo meaning "eight" ) Darbuka, (goblet shaped hand drum used in Arabic) Udukai, and Kanjira, as well as many more. Goblet: A container from which drink, especially wine, is drunk, usually made of glass or metal, and with a stem and a base but no handles BIOGRAPHY Sivamani is the son of S. M. Anandan, a Chennai-based percussionist. He began drumming at the age of seven. Sivamani started his music career at the age of 11, and later shifted to Mumbai. He touts S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as his Godfather. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSOCIATION Sivamani's earliest experiments with music were with Carnatic maestros including Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, T. V. Gopalakrishnan, Valliyapatti Subram

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Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna Padmabhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna is a Carnatic vocalist. Born on July 6, 1930 at Sankaraguptam village in Rajolu Taluk in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he inherited the musical traits of his parents .His father Mangalampalli Pattabhiramayya was a famous flutist and a music teacher and mother Suryakanthama was a veena artiste. His father put him under the guidance of Parupalli Ramakrishnayya Pantul under whom he reached the heights of fame in the field of Carnatic music. Balamurali Krishna gave his first performance at the age of eight at the Sadguru Arandhana Utsava at Vijayawada. Besides being a versatile singer, he is a master in playing the Mridangam and the violin. Dr.Balamurali Krishna has enriched Carnatic music with his compositions and created new ragas. Dr.Balamurali Krishna has also proved his talent as a playback singer, music director and actor in several languages. He has more than 91 albums released till date

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GOLDEN LOTUS AWARD: 1. BEST FILM 2. Best Direction 3. Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment 4. Best Children's Film --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The National Film Award (Golden Lotus Award) for Best Film winner National Film Awards Director of Best Film 1991 - Marupakkam (Tamil) K. S. SETHUMADHAVAN K. Subrahmanyam Sethumadhavan Born 1931 Palakkad, Kerala, India OCCUPATION: Film director YEARS ACTIVE: 1960 - 1995 SPOUSE(S): Valsala K. S. SETHUMADHAVAN (born in Palakkad in 1931) is an Indian director of Malayalam films. He has also directed films in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, since the early 1960s he has directed over 60 movies. His film Achanum Bappayum won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, a National Film Award, in 1973. He is also the winner of 4 Kerala State Film Awards for Best Direction. BIOGRAPHY: K. S. Sethumadhavan was born to Subrahmanyam and Lakshmi in Palakkad, Kerala, I

RAGHUVARAN (December 11, 1958 - March 19, 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South Indian languages. He became famous for his portrayal of villain roles and character roles in Tamil movies. He has acted in more than 150 movies in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation and was considered a natural actor. He was noted for his role as the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, "Oru Manidhanin Kadhai" (One Man's Story), about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic and faces the consequences. He got critical acclaims for his role as Father Alphonse in Malayalam movie 'Daivathinte Vikruthikal', directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on a book by M Mukundan with the same title. PERSONAL LIFE Raghuvaran with his son and wife Rohini He was Born in Kollengode as part of the Chakkungal Tharavad in Palakkad district, Kerala. He was the Grand Son of M