“When MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu and Parthiban arrived at the show, the song Neenga Nall Irukanum, Naadu Munnayrum (You must be in good health and the country will prosper) was played and the people gave a thunderous applause.”
\nSuper! Superstar pun kalah….
\n ‘Carnival ‘time with ‘MGR’ and ‘company
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\nIJOK: Entertainment figures have descended here to lend a carnival-like atmosphere in the campaign of the Ijok by-election.
\nSuperstar Mawi made an appearance to the delight of the folks here a few days ago but it was the unexpected “re-appearance” of the legendary Maradur Gopalamenon Ramachandran (MGR) on Thursday night which was talked about.
\nThe real MGR may have died 20 years ago but thanks to local impersonator M.G. Lakshmanan, the former chief minister
\nwho became famous as a movie star, the actor was brought back to life to campaign for Barisan Nasional’s candidate K. Parthiban.
\n Evening of stars: (From left) Raja Raja Cholan, Samy, M.S. Britto and local MGR impersonator M.G. Lakshmanan belting out a number in Ijok on Thursday night. The “new” MGR went by the name of “Malaysia MGR.”
\nMore than 500 people attended the cultural show organised by the Malaysian Indian Artistes Association at the SK (T) Batang Berjuntai field.
\nJudging from the response of the crowd, they were thrilled.
\nWhen MIC president Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu and Parthiban arrived at the show, the song Neenga Nall Irukanum, Naadu Munnayrum (You must be in good health and the country will prosper) was played and the people gave a thunderous applause.
\nOther artistes who performed were local well-known singers Raja Raja Cholan, M.S. Britto, Pa Maheswaran and Jayashree.
\nSamy Vellu himself belted out two oldies \u2013 Aacham Enpathu Madamaiyada (It is stupid to fear challenge) and Aganthamam Un Malaiyum, a love song \u2013 getting tremendous applause from his audience.
\nIn his speech, he said Parthiban had good education and was of impeccable character.
\nA few days ago, the Mawi concert in Bukit Badong drew some 3,000 people.
\nAn Umno state youth leader said: “We just want the folks to lighten up. Mawi is a good choice because he is huge.
\n“Of course, we don’t expect voters to choose us just because we brought Mawi here but it sure brings in the crowd.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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