Mangalorean Freida Pinto – A Newest Star – Oscar Award Movie Slumdog Millionaire

“Freida Pinto – Mangalore Based New Star “, is now one of the headlines in the Oscar Awrad movie “Slumdog Millionaire”’. The 24-year-old model turned actress, though born and bred in the metro, traces her roots to Mangalore. The movie, by British director Danny Boyle, has won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto Film Read more about Mangalorean Freida Pinto – A Newest Star – Oscar Award Movie Slumdog Millionaire[…]

Yakshagana – Folk Dance from Mangalore

Yakshagana is a dance drama popular in the state of Karnataka, especially in coastal Karanataka. Yakshagana is popular in the districts of Mangalore (Also known as Dakshina Kannada), Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Udupi, and Kasaragod district of Kerala State. It is believed to have evolved from pre classical music form and theatrical arts. Actors wear costumes Read more about Yakshagana – Folk Dance from Mangalore[…]