March 23, 1998
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ARTS Corollary Mythologies--Paintings
by Surendran Nair The vadodara-based artist has evolved his own vocabulary, even creating a personal and contemporary mythology in these thought-provoking works of art. The worlds he portrays, dark and desolate or erotically alive, emerge from belly buttons. What distinguishes Surendran Nair is the painterly quality of his works, resonant as they are with existing myths. Exhibition of Paintings by Brahm Prakash Painter Brahm Prakash's muted colours almost merge with his silent, there-and-yet-not-quite-there human forms, even as they fade into the reality of their own lives. There's the serene flautist, the man seated at his lady love's bedside, and many others. This one's a quietly introspective collection. THEATRE Mudra Rakshasa As India collectively recovers from yet another general election, here comes a play woven around the political games played in Chanakya's times. Mudra Rakshasa is a Hindi version of Vishakhadatta's Sanskrit classic, directed by Habib Tanvir. Have fun spotting the similarities between then and now. MOVIES As Good as it Gets Melvin Udall (Nicholson) is a talented and irritable romance novelist. But Carol Conelly (Hunt), who works at a cafe frequented by him, serves him all the same. Udall, however, has a heart of gold. So when Conelly's son falls seriously ill, guess who foots the bill? The two ultimately fall in love. Nicholson's wit and Hunt's cheery presence are the highlights of the film. FOODS Spice Route It's food for athe eyes and tummy -- varied and subtle, takes you along the spice route from Kerala to Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. Favourites: Kerala's chemmeen thoren appetiser and irachi stew, pndang ikan, fish fillet from Malaysia, and the Thai marakkala kukulmas or chicken with green curry. Meal for two: about Rs 1,400. |
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