As the demand for quality within in the Indian entertainment industry increases, we need to constantly give and develop opportunities for new talents. To be unearthed, Maras Vision and Passage Thru India are jointly organized "Colours of Kranam", a weekly mega star search competition and traditional Indian buffet dinner extravaganza.

"Colours of Kranam" was chosen as the title for this event because of the significance of the word and its relation to the Indian community itself.

"Colours" refers to the representation of the multiplicity of festivals celebrated by the Indian community, which mainly comprises of four ethnic groups, namely Tamilans, Telegus, Malayalees and Punjabis. Although there are four groups in the Hindu religion whom separately celebrate their own festivals, which are "Onam", "Vasaki" and "Ugathi", they all come together as one in the celebration of "Deepavali", which translates as the "Festival of Lights". "Kranam" represents "Sunrise" which complies with the Indian community by its various colourful celebrations. "Colours of Kranam" in its full glory then signifies the brightness; colorfulness and the variety of the Indian community and the merging of the "Colours Of Kranam" portray the pride of its community in this competition.

Effective from the 21st of June 2003, "Colours of Kranam" will be broadcast as a TV show. All the weekly winners from "Colours of Kranam" weekly contest will take part in "Deepavali Colours of Kranam" show in the month of October 2003 in a TV as a Deepavali special show it's directed by Maras Ravi.

Maras Vision and Passage Thru India took up the task of spearheading this initiative with the objective of developing new faces and talents as to enhance the growth of the Indian entertainment industry. To spread the news of the event to a wider audience, THR.Fm.Raaga has been selected as the official radio station for "Colours of Kranam" Realizing this objective, the competition is open to three age groups which are 3 - 6 years, 7 - 15 years and 16 years and above, consisting of five categories which are classical and modern dance, singing, acting, comedy, modeling and fashion. This competition is held at Passage Thru India every Saturday at 7.30 p.m. There are charges for those who would like to participate in the competition or watch the show. The competition kicked off on the 24th of May 2003 with its qualifying rounds, which runs for 24 weeks where later would lead to the Finals.

The event organizers, Maras Vision a film and TV production house located at its own registered building registered at 104, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Off Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur has been involved in this industry for the past 11 years.

Maras Vision is fully equipment with a digital audio and video studio, extensive film equipment, animation and graphic design capability and complete digital post production which allows them to offer complete TV and Film making services.

We require support to make this event a success. We hope to get all the support from various companies and individuals. If you would like to participate in the competition, booking an invitation or to be a sponsor, please do not hesitate to contact Maras Vision at :
03 - 223 3677, 03 - 2273 3107, fax: 03 - 227 25677 for information please e-mail us at: info@maras.biz and for "Colours of Kranam" at kranam@maras.biz

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