Singer Sunitha comments on Today’s Singers

Sunitha Upadrashta-a playback singing sensation-whose melodious voice planted an indelible mark in the world of music. Her songs have engraved a permanent place in the hearts of listeners. Whether a song or a dialogue, she has crystal-clear diction. Fear, compassion, bravery, or humour in her voice brings any scene to life.

Sunitha recently met Sakshi in Visakhapatnam. The latter shared her thoughts on music and the journey. “Music is godly. Whereas one might become enlightened with the knowledge of music, a good voice is the gift of nature. One needs to approach music with devotion and reverence.”

She feels that dedication and sincerity, once the essentials for singers have been missing in most singers of today. “It’s easy to gain fame quickly, but sustaining it is challenging. I’ve been fortunate to have sung diverse songs, and many music directors have supported me throughout my journey.”

Sometimes, their songs would make me feel that I wasn’t good enough. There have been instances where I wished I could sing like them,” says Sunitha. She loves Visakhapatnam where her maternal grandparents stay. “My mother often spoke beautifully about the city. I grew up with a fascination for it.”

During her visit, Sunitha was surprised by the beauty of the city. “The view from Kailasagiri and Rushikonda is breathtaking. Visakhapatnam’s people are indeed fortunate to stay amidst such beauty.”Regarding the music industry, Sunitha explained that the scope has increased. “Songs are now customized according to situations and characters in movies. To become successful, one needs to adapt to the trends and technology.”

She agreed that independent music was gaining popularity. “It’s heartening to see the audience embracing it. I’m an admirer of nature. This is what pleases me to be a part of it. Visakhapatnam is indeed lovely hills and sea are too sweetly mellowing.”

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Touching, Inspiring Journey of Nayan!

The latest documentary series on Netflix, “Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale,” gives an interesting peek into the life of South Indian cinema’s reigning queen, Nayanthara. This documentary was directed by Amit Krishnan and is now available on the streaming giant Netflix.The nearly one-hour-twenty-two-minute documentary wonderfully tells Nayanthara’s journey right from her childhood to when she rose as a lady superstar.

It begins with Nayanthara’s childhood photo and school days, passing on to her early days in the film world. The movie also analyzes how she got her first break in cinema and transitioned from Malayalam to Tamil cinema.In the documentary, Nayanthara opens up about all sorts of struggles she faced in the initial days in the industry body shaming and how she went about overcoming it. The criticisms of their personal life and their fall affect their careers. She says how she bounced back from it.

Several directors and producers who have worked with Nayanthara have also spoken about their experiences regarding the actress’s trustworthiness and perseverance. Her unique role as Sita in “Sri Rama Rajyam” is particularly highlighted, even though there has been a lot of publicity regarding the negative criticisms surrounding her taking up that role.

The second half of the documentary is about Nayanthara’s romance with filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, the wedding preparations, and life thereafter. The couple shares experiences from first meeting to deciding on a wedding at Glass House.

A sweet glance at Nayanthara and Vignesh’s twin children is given so the end is seen to satisfy the viewers. Altogether, “Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale” is an exciting and inspiring documentary that shows the journey of Nayanthara, struggles, perseverance, and success.