EP 255: Preserving Tamil Folk Arts with Mannisai Kalaignar Guru Nathan
We sat down with Mannisai Kalaignar, Guru Nathan, to talk all things folk arts. He shares stories from Infinite – Art to Heart, working with everyone from schools to legends like A.R. Rahman, Ilayaraja, and Santhosh Narayanan, and what it means to keep our traditional art forms alive in a world chasing virality.He also shares his experience about performing at Singapore’s only Indian Traditional Folk Arts Festival at the Esplanade 2024, produced by ATAM, a non-profit working to protect, preserve, and promote traditional arts in Singapore.==========Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to our YouTube and other social channels to never miss an update. Thank you for your support and we look forward to sharing more exciting content with you soon!🎥 TikTok📸 Instagram Connect with Hosts on 📸 Instagram:Bharath JawharSharif Yuva
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EP 254: Is Tamil Culture Dying?
This week, we’re joined by Jagathishwaran Rajo, advocate for caregivers, someone who's been doing real ground work with the community and now PAP candidate for Aljunied GRCWe asked the big one: Is Tamil culture dying or just changing? From the old traditions we left behind to whether we’re really celebrating Tamil culture—or just cosplaying it for Deepavali and TikTok.Tune in for real talk, some nostalgia, and a few uncomfortable but necessary conversations.==========Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to our YouTube and other social channels to never miss an update. Thank you for your support and we look forward to sharing more exciting content with you soon!🎥 TikTok📸 Instagram Connect with Hosts on 📸 Instagram:Bharath JawharSharif Yuva
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EP 253: Item Songs - Empowerment or Eye Candy?
From Silk Smitha’s bold moves to Samantha’s Oo Antava, item songs have been a mainstay in Tamil cinema for decades. But are they about power and presence or just polished objectification? In this episode, we explore how item songs evolved, the dancers who defined them, and whether they still have a place in 2025. Grab a vada, hit play and join the chat.==========Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to our YouTube and other social channels to never miss an update. Thank you for your support and we look forward to sharing more exciting content with you soon!🎥 TikTok📸 Instagram Connect with Hosts on 📸 Instagram:Bharath JawharSharif Yuva
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EP 252: Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly & Malaysian Tamil Bangers
This week, we talk Good Bad Ugly, Ajith’s latest film and how Darkkey’s Puli Puli in the film caught us completely off guard (in the best way). That moment sent us straight into a Malaysian Tamil songs spiral. From legends like Yogi B to our personal picks from both Malaysia and Singapore, we share tracks that still hold up today.Tune in for a blend of film talk and music nostalgia! ==========Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to our YouTube and other social channels to never miss an update. Thank you for your support and we look forward to sharing more exciting content with you soon!🎥 TikTok📸 Instagram Connect with Hosts on 📸 Instagram:Bharath JawharSharif Yuva
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EP 251: Our Premier League best 11!
This week, we build our ultimate Premier League Best XI—and let’s just say, things got heated.We debate every position, with the biggest arguments coming at right-back and striker. It wasn’t easy, but we think we’ve landed on a team that might be unbeatable.Who made the cut? Who got snubbed? And do we finally agree on anything? Tune in to hear the full debate, the final lineup, and our takes on what makes a Premier League great.==========Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe to our YouTube and other social channels to never miss an update. Thank you for your support and we look forward to sharing more exciting content with you soon!🎥 TikTok📸 Instagram Connect with Hosts on 📸 Instagram:Bharath JawharSharif Yuva
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