Actor Bala weds

Balas wedding was not a grand affair,especially because it was held during Onam and most of the stars were either shooting or busy in the festivities. Actor Shankar,director Rosshan Andrrews and producer Jagadeesh Chandran were present at the wedding.

Tamil actor Murali is dead

Tamil film actor Murali died in Chennai on September 8 following a heart attack. The 46-year-old Murali,who had acted in over 100 films,complained of chest pain in the morning and was rushed to a private hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.

He is survived by his wife and two sons,including Atharva,who made his film debut recently in the film Baana Kathadi.

Murali,son of famous Kannada film director Siddalingaia,made his debut in Tamil film in 1984 playing the lead role in Poovilangu,directed by Ameerjhan. Murali was a much-sought after actor in the 90s,when he gave a string of hit movies. His notable films include Idhayam,Pudu Vasantham,Porkalam and Sundara Travels. His latest movie Kavasam released recently.

Murali had campaigned for the AIADMK in the 2006 assembly elections.