by Narayan
May 21, 2013 in Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter, IACA News, Music, Regional Flavors, Upcoming Events
The India Consul General of Luxemberg says, “Reception Ganesh had in Europe was phenomenal. You must see to believe how he attracts and memsmerizes the audience”
Filmi Chakkar – Ganesh Narayanan
by Narayan
May 2, 2013 in Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter, Headlines, IACA News, Literature
Hindi drama on our patriot and freedom fighter Maulana Azad, acted by famous Tom Alter
We are bringing a historic drama for you to IACA, done by Bollywood actor Tom Alter on Maulana Azad , the great freedom fighter, leader of India. The drama is in HINDI ( हिंदी ).
Tom will take you back in time..Time when India was going through partition and how Maulana tried to stop it … rather unsuccessfully…It’s a unique opportunity to witness that. Never before done in Atlanta. Don’t miss this please.
Email me or call me for tickets please.
VIP tickets are $120 for two that includes:
1)Dinner, Meet and greet with “Tom Alter” on May 3rd at Hilton in Norcross.
Hilton, 5993 Peachtree Ind Blvd., Norcross, GA30092.
2)VIP seats ( first 3 rows ) at the drama at IACA on May 4th.
IACA, 1281 Cooper Lake Rd, Smyrna, GA, 30082
If you ONLY want to see the drama, at IACA, on Saturday May 4th, it’s $20 per person. Chai/samosa included.
Check out the video
by Narayan
February 3, 2013 in Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter, Headlines, IACA News, Music
It was a relaxing day watching the superb performance of Run For Your Wife drama enacted by our good friends at IACA this Saturday Feb 2nd, 2013.
It is Ray Connie’s hilarious story of London cab driver, John Smith, with two wives, two lives and a very precise schedule for juggling them both.. Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in hospital, where both of his addresses surface, causing the police to investigate. Having upset his schedule, Smith becomes hopelessly entangled in his attempts with his lazy layabout neighbor, to explain himself to his wives and two suspicious police officers – This story was ably adapted to a drama, produced and directed by Shyam Yellamraju. The incredible backstage volunteers Padma, Ramakanth, Krishnaveni, Laxmi Vedala, Satluru and others were behind the scene making all the arrangements for the event to be a grand success!
Enjoy the pictures from Girish Modiji and add your comments:
Fantastic performance by all the actors in the order of their appearance:
Nivedita Garabadu: Mary Smith – Middle aged wife of taxi driver
Fazleen Sohani: Barbara Smith – Middle aged wife of taxi driver
Swaroop Nyshadham: John Smith – Middle aged taxi driver
Shouvik Ganguly: Detective Sergeant Troughton -Strict London Policeman
Sam Prasadh: Bumbling Neighbor – Middle aged unemployed
Moiz Husain: Detective Sergeant Porterhouse – London Policeman
Kamal Satuluru: Press Reporter
Please click here to see the slide show of all pictures by Girish Modiji
by Narayan
December 31, 2012 in Community Debate, Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter
He shed the new light and upheld the virtues of Indian philosophy in America. We are all living in his legacy and should come together to celebrate his birthday. Manhar Valandji is hosting an event at the Global Mall. Please support him by attending this event with your family and learn about the teaching of the Swamiji. After all life is all about sharpening our “VIVEKA” – the wisdom to discriminate between right and wrong and empower us to make right decisions at all times.
Here are the event details:
– Panel discussion on Swamiji’s message of strength, fearlessness, spirit of service and spirituality.
– Photo exhibition of Swamiji’s life
– Swamiji’s speech delivered by youth
– Rendering of Swamiji’s song (Bengali)
– Short video on Swamiji
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013, Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Venue: Global Mall, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, GA 30071
- Tea and snacks provided , Contact: Manhar Valand: 770-490-6965
Swamiji’s name stands for his teachings and the incredible power of the wisdom of our heritage. In the words of Swamiji it is time to “ARISE! AWAKE! AND STOP NOT TILL THE GOAL IS REACHED”. Attend this event to have a lasting impact and to expand the horizon beyond our limitations as illustrated in “Koopa Manduka”, a little frog caught in a well which had never seen the vastness of the ocean. Check the enclosed video and Swamji’s audio track for details of how he beautifully narrates this story at the Chicago Parliament of Religions in 1893.
by Narayan
September 12, 2012 in Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter, Headlines, IACA News, Music, Values & Culture Clash
IACA is supporting this great cause in uplifting the rural and tribal poor students of India by joining hands with Aim For Seva, a non-profit organization that runs 93 charitable student homes in 14 states. Each student home provides the right environment for studies and reduces drop out rates in schools. Value based education is the greatest equalizer in breaking the cycle of poverty and ignorance among millions of rural poor who are deprived of the opportunities.
Do your part and come to Dance Drama performance “Nayani” featuring multi-talented actress Rukmini Vijayakumar at Southern Polytechnic Auditorium, Marietta GA on 14th October 2012.
Note: IACA members will receive $5 special discount on all tickets and up to 20 tickets of $15 denomination.
by Narayan
February 2, 2012 in Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter, Headlines, IACA News
It was a relaxing day watching the superb performance of Run For Your Wife drama enacted by our good friends at IACA this Saturday Feb 2nd, 2013.
Please click here to see pictures by Girish Modiji
It is Ray Connie’s hilarious story of London cab driver, John Smith, with two wives, two lives and a very precise schedule for juggling them both.. Trouble brews when Smith is mugged and ends up in hospital, where both of his addresses surface, causing the police to investigate. Having upset his schedule, Smith becomes hopelessly entangled in his attempts with his lazy layabout neighbor, to explain himself to his wives and two suspicious police officers – This story was ably adapted to a drama, produced and directed by Shyam Yellamraju. The incredible backstage volunteers Padma, Ramakanth, Krishnaveni, Laxmi Vedala and others were behind the scene making all the arrangements for the event to be a grand success!
Fantastic performance by all the actors in the order of their appearance:
Nivedita Garabadu: Mary Smith – Middle aged wife of taxi driver
Fazleen Sohani: Barbara Smith – Middle aged wife of taxi driver
Swaroop Nyshadham: John Smith – Middle aged taxi driver
Shouvik Ganguly: Detective Sergeant Troughton -Strict London Policeman
Sam Prasadh: Bumbling Neighbor – Middle aged unemployed
Moiz Husain: Detective Sergeant Porterhouse – London Policeman
Kamal Satuluru: Press Reporter
by Narayan
July 22, 2011 in Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter, IACA News, Music, Regional Flavors
by Lakshmi
by Narayan
October 6, 2010 in Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter, Headlines, Music
Famous movie actress Sana appearing in Bollywood movies. According to UK Telegraph the use of satellite channels are on the rise in Pakistan ever since popular Indian cable channels are banned. Here is what some men had to say “It is Pakistani girls who are nagging their husbands and fathers, They love the dramas, the soap operas and say they won’t cook until they can watch the programmes again. They are addicted to Indian channels and can no longer think about life without them”
by Narayan
October 3, 2010 in Community News, Drama, Email Newsletter, Headlines, Music
Superstar Rajanikanth in “Endhiran”, the most expensive movie made in India. It costed approx Rs. 200 crores, much more than any other Bollywood Hindi movies. SUN Network is expected to recoupe Rs. 500 Crores within a week. I can’t believe this man was a bus conductor, cracking jokes and shoving commuters on Bangalore Majestic to Srinagar route (Bus no. 36, route 10A back then) while my sister-in-law was traveling the same bus in her high school days.
