Manimegalai Explained

Manimegalai should not be confused with Manimekalai.

Manimegalai
Birth Place:Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, India
Education:B.Sc.(Mathematics), MBA(HR & Finance)
Alma Mater:SRM Institute of Science and Technology(Vadapalani Campus)
Occupation:Television Presenter, YouTuber, Video Jockey, Entertainer
Years Active:2009 – present
Known For:Star Vijay,Sun Music,Sun TV
Spouse:Hussian S K (M.2017)
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Channels:Hussain Manimegalai
Years Active:2020- Present
Subscribers:2.08 Million
Views:404.35 Million
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Silver Year:2020
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Gold Year:2021
Stats Update:23 September 2024

Manimegalai is an Indian television presenter and video jockey who is working in Tamil television industry for almost 15 years.[1] Since 2010, she has regularly been a host for shows on Sun Network before joining Star Vijay in 2019.[2] She gained followers for her boldness in expressing her thoughts and for raising her voice against odds.[3]

She participated as a comali in Cooku with Comali along with hosting programs on Vijay TV.[4]

Personal life

Manimegalai was born in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu to businessman Ramaayyappan and Jothimani. She has a younger sibling, Gunamani, who is a Visual Communications graduate.[5] Until class 3, Manimegalai studied in Coimbatore, and then moved to Chennai with her family and continued her schooling at Shanthosh Vidyala Matriculation School. She completed her MBA(dual) in HR & Finance from SRM university (Vadapalani Campus).[6]

While at college she started performing as a video jockey on Sun Music.[7] She met assistant choreographer Hussain Shaik Kadhar in 2017, and the couple married the same year.[8]

Career

Television

Manimegalai debuted as a Video Jockey on 30 December 2009[9] at the age of 17 and hosted her first program called Super Hits on Sun Music. She then hosted live shows and reality shows on Sun Music, namely Franka Sollata, Black, Kollywood Diaries, etc.[10]

She rose to fame as a television anchor after hosting several live shows and celebrity interviews.[11]

In 2016, Manimegalai was awarded the Best Anchor by the World Human Integration Council. She received the award from the then governor of Tamil Nadu Dr.K.Rosaiah. She was nicknamed Anchor Superstar by her fans.[12] [13]

She left Sun Network in January 2019 after working there for 9 years to participate in a reality show named Mr. And Mrs. Chinnathirai along with her husband on Vijay Television.[14]

Manimegalai and Hussain were awarded the 2nd runner up and were appreciated for their finale performance in Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai.[15] After which, she hosted some special shows and a reality show on Vijay Television. She also participated in the cooking reality show Cooku with Comali as a Comali for three seasons. Later, in season 5, she co-hosted the program alongside Rakshan.

Manimegalai quit as the host of Cooku with Comali following a disagreement with a contestant .[16]

Public shows/events

Manimegalai also host other events like college cultural, audio launches and award functions. She hosted her first audio launch of the movie Tik Tik Tik in Jan 2018, and continued hosting numerous other audio launches and success meets of Kollywood movies, including '96 success meet. She also participates in comedy debate talk shows. Her first debate talk show was on 31 May 2019.[17]

Acting

Manimegalai was initially chosen for the serial Bharathi Kannamma by director Praveen Bennet for the role of Venba (now played by Farina) which she turned down.[18] On request by the director, she accepted to make a single shot appearance confronting the male lead's mother character.[19]

YouTube

Manimegalai and Hussain started the YouTube channel Hussain Manimegalai on 4 June 2020.[20] A short clip from one of the videos of Hussain Manimegalai channel was posted on YouTube India's social media handles.[21]

Hussain Manimegalai YouTube channel had gained over a million subscribers and over 100 million views in total within a year of its start.[22]

Shows

Selected television

Telecast YearTitleRoleTelecast ChannelNotes
2010–2011Super HitsHostSun MusicDebut Show[23]
2011Vazhthalam VangaBday wishes are conveyed
2012–2013 Vettipechu2 VJs discuss the gossips of cinema industry and celebraties
Kollywood DiariesInterview with Celebrities.Notably interviewed Kamal Haasan when she was 21 years.[24]
2012–2014Isaiyodu VilaiyaduLive game show
2013 Pattu.comThe audience comments in social media are read
Knock KnockPrank show
2013–2014Vanakkam SunmusicMorning show
2014 Run Tamizha Run (RTR)The host raises voice against social injustices and creates social awareness[25]
Call Mela KasuGame show
Time PassThe hosts discuss the gossips
Hot SeatSoftware based live game show
Take it EasyOnly for few days
Galatta KudumbamSun TVReality Show with Serial Families
2014–2017Pudhu Padam Epdi IrukuThe host reviews the newly released films
Pudhu PadangalPopular scenes from new movies are played
2014–2015Oh My Gawd (OMG)Sun MusicUpdated version of Vettipechu
Love TodayIt is all about love and love stories
2015 BlackExploring Haunted places.[26]
Hot Seat 2Season 2 of the popular game show
Suyambulingam Engira Kamal HaasanPapanasam special[27]
Franka SollataFilm stars talk about their personal life
2015–2016 Music4uViewers choice music is played
2016Kids CornerOnly for few days
VazhthukalBday wishes are conveyed.
2016–2017Cinema SpecialSun NewsInterview with Kollywood Celebrities.Notably interviewed Vivek Oberoi[28]
2016–2018Freeyah ViduSun MusicThe host will ask questions and the day's topic is discussed.
2018Hit ListThe hit songs of the movies are played
Semma MorningMorning show
Kollywood Central
One by TwoThe hosts explore various fields of work[29]
2019Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai 1 Contestant with HussainStar Vijay2nd Runner-Up
Thala DeepawaliHostDiwali Special Show
Vijay Natchathira KondattamIn various places such as Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, Dharmapuri and Hosur.
2019–2020Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions 2Comedy show[30]
Cooku with Comali (season 1)Comali Cooking - Comedy reality show[31]
2020–2021Cooku with Comali (season 2)Missed shooting few episodes due to an injury and returned only to finale[32]
2020Bharathi KannammaManimegalaiGuest Appearance for 1 episode[33]
Karthiyudan Ulavar ThirunalHerselfPongal special show with actor Karthi[34]
Idhu Enga AattamHostStar Sports TamilIpl special show
2021Super Singer 8Star VijayOnly for grand launch[35]
Kadhale KadhaleParticipant along with HussainValentine's day Special[36]
Idhu Enga Aattam with ComaliHostStar Sports TamilOnly for a few episodes.[37]
Single PonnungaStar VijayOne day special show [38]
Theri BabyOne day Special show for kids
Mr and Mrs Chinnathirai 3Only for few episodes
Star KidsSantosh Subramaniam HasiniOne day special show
Mathiyanam Na MassHostAyudha poojai special show
Vijay PallikoodamStudentVijayadashami special show
Deepavali Sirappu PattimandramSpeakerDeepavali special show
Pandian Stores Deepavali KondattamHost
Vijay Parambarai
Pasikithu LahAstro VinmeenDeepavali special show.[39]
Comedy MandramSpeakerDeepavali special show[40]
Namma Veettu ThiruvizhaHostStar VijaySunday special show[41]
Christmas KondattamChristmas Celebration along with Velan Movie team[42]
Christmas Sirappu PattimandramSpeakerChristmas Special
2022Anbarivu New Year SpecialHostNewyear Special with Anbarivu Movie team
Samsaaram Athu MinsaaramParticipant along with HussianNew Year Special
Pongal Sirappu PattimandramSpeakerPongal Special
Comedy MandramAstro VinmeenPongal special[43]
Enga Veetu BossHostOne day special show with bigg boss contestants
Cook with Comali (Season 3)Comali Cooking - Comedy reality
2023Cook with Comali (Season 4)Comali / Co - HostCooking - Comedy reality show[44]
2024Cook with Comali (Season 5)HostStar VijayCooking- comedy reality
Manimegalai has also hosted many special shows on festivals and movie promotion shows for Sun TV, Sun News, K TV and Sun Music.

She has also participated in various reality shows as guest in Sun Network as well as Vijay Television.

YouTube

Telecast YearTitleRoleTelecast ChannelNotes
2018First Information Report (FIR by MM)HostGalatta Tamil[45]
2021Happy Foods for Happy Times with Chef DamuHerselfBehindwoods Tv[46]
Behindwoods Celebrity Cricket ChampionshipHost[47]
2022Marakka Mudiyatha KalyanamOnly few episodes
2023Behindwoods Isai Maamannan AR RahmanAR Rahman Fans Festival
2024Mother's Day - 2024
Manimegalai has also hosted interviews and fans festivals of movie actors for Behindwoods Tv youtube channel.

Award shows

YearTitleRoleTelecast ChannelNotes
2018Edison AwardsHostKalaingar TvAward Function by mytamilmovie.com[48]
Tea Kadai Cinema Awards-Award Function[49]
Techofes Awards -Award Function by Anna University[50]
2020MaathareT20Kalaingar Tv[51] Award function for women by Karpaga Vinayaka College[52]
2021MaathareT21
Behindwoods Gold Icon AwardsVijay Television / Behindwoods TvAward Function [53]
2022Galatta Digital Star AwardsGalatta Tamil
2023Behindwoods Gold Hall of FamersBehindwoods Tv
Behindwoods Gold Icon Awards
2024Behindwoods Gold Icons Awards

Album songs

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryChannel/showResultNotes
2010Vivel Miss Chinnathirai AwardsMiss Beautiful Hair[55] A beauty pageant event[56]
2016World Human Integration Council Award of ExcellenceBest AnchorSun MusicReceived from the hands of then Governor Dr.K.Rosaiah[57]
2017Times of IndiaChennai Times 15 Most Desirable Women on Television 201714th PositionThis was the first edition[58]
2018Times of IndiaChennai Times 15 Most Desirable Women on Television 201814th Position[59]
Alegria AwardsBest AnchorSun Music[60]
Galatta Nakshatra AwardsBest Host FemaleWithdrew herself out of the voting when she was leading in first position[61]
2020 Indiaglitz Desirable Women on TV Featured [62]
2021Blacksheep AwardsEntertaining Star CoupleHussain Manimegalai YouTube ChannelReceived along with her husband Hussain[63]
Behindwoods Gold Icon AwardsBest Digital Content CreatorReceived along with her husband Hussain[64]
Vijay Television AwardsFavourite Comedian (Non-fiction)Cooku with Comali, Vijay tvOnly female to be nominated in the category
2022Blacksheep AwardsFavourite Star Couple VloggerHussain Manimegalai YouTube ChannelReceived along with her husband Hussain[65]
Galatta Digital Stars 2022Peoples Most Admired Couple on Digital MediaReceived along with her husband
Galatta Iconic Women of Television 2022Favourite AnchorVijay Tv[66] Award show honouring women of television on Women's day
7th Annual Vijay Television AwardsBest Anchor - Female
2024Behindwoods Gold Icons Most Popular Person on Reality Television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rajkumar . 30 December 2021 . காலேஜ் முதலாம் ஆண்டில் முதல் ஷோ - 12 ஆண்டுகளை கடந்துள்ள மணிமேகலை. . 23 March 2022 . Tamil Behind Talkies . ta-IN.
  2. Web site: 26 November 2021 . இரண்டே மாதத்தில் BMW-வை தொடர்ந்து இன்னொரு கார் வாங்கிய விஜே மணிமேகலை.! . 28 November 2021 . News18 Tamil . ta.
  3. Web site: 19 January 2018 . VJ Manimegalai reacts to anchors who trolled Suriya - Tamil News . 3 November 2021 . IndiaGlitz.com.
  4. Web site: 26 February 2022 . தடைகளை தகர்த்த விஜே மணிமேகலை! . 23 March 2022 . tamil.news18.com . en.
  5. Web site: Kiran . Jessica . 4 September 2020 . Manimegalai Indian television anchor Wiki,Bio, Profile, Unknown Facts and Family Details revealed . 19 June 2021 . TheNewsCrunch . en-US.
  6. News: Actress Manimegalai gets nostalgic as she shares a throwback picture from her MBA days; says she was a 'brilliant student' - Times of India . 20 June 2021 . The Times of India . 16 June 2020 . en.
  7. Web site: ஆங்கர்' பயணம் எப்படி ஆரம்பிச்சது? . cinema.vikatan.com. 17 September 2017 .
  8. News: Television host Manimegalai ties the knot! - Times of India . 19 June 2021 . The Times of India . 6 December 2017 . en.
  9. MANIMEGALAI . iamManimegalai . 549867361797279745 . 30 December 2014 . 30/12/09 was the day when I did my 1st show on sun music !! & so today am completing 5 yrs ! ur support has taken me to this level! Tnx a ton . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808064511/https://twitter.com/iammanimegalai/status/549867361797279745 . 8 August 2021 . live.
  10. Web site: Mastering the Small Screen: Manimegalai . ritzmagazine.in . 22 April 2019 . 22 April 2019.
  11. Web site: Unforgettable show and interview . Cinema.vikatan.com. 10 May 2017 .
  12. Aruna . AruNa53359530 . 928250495675785216 . 8 November 2017 . Congrats mam..@iamManimegalai #AnchorSuperstar #1MHeartsForManimegalai . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210805204332/https://twitter.com/aruna53359530/status/928250495675785216 . 5 August 2021 . live.
  13. MANIMEGALAI . iamManimegalai . 729259379090849792 . 8 May 2016 . Very kind of him https://t.co/mEBP8WnZHD . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210809015234/https://twitter.com/iammanimegalai/status/729259379090849792 . 9 August 2021 . live.
  14. News: New reality show 'Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai' from January 20! - Times of India . 19 June 2021 . The Times of India . 19 January 2019 . en.
  15. Web site: Mr & Mrs Chinnathirai Grand Finale Winners . totalreporter.com . 20 May 2019 . 20 May 2019.
  16. Web site: 2024-09-16 . Manimegalai quits as host of Cooku with Comali show over tiff with contestant who ‘often forgets she is a cook’: ‘Deliberately interrupts anchor’ . 2024-09-23 . The Indian Express . en.
  17. News: TV anchor Manimegalai dons a new avatar; see pics - Times of India . 19 June 2021 . The Times of India . 4 June 2019 . en.
  18. Web site: Rajkumar . 27 February 2020 . பாண்டியன் ஸ்டோர்ஸை மிஞ்சிய விஜய் டிவி சீரியல். காரணம் மணிமேகலை தானாம். . 19 June 2021 . Tamil Behind Talkies . en-US.
  19. Web site: பாரதி கண்ணம்மாவில் வி.ஜே.மணிமேகலை . The Indian Express . 11 February 2020.
  20. Web site: 1 மில்லியனை நெருங்கும் 'குக் வித் கோமாளி' மணிமேகலை.. ட்ரெண்டிங்கிலும் இவர்தான்! . 28 November 2021 . Indian Express Tamil . ta.
  21. Web site: 30 January 2021 . VJ Manimeghalai surprises Youtube team - latest post goes viral . 19 June 2021 . Behindwoods.
  22. Web site: Anbu . 26 November 2021 . இப்பதான் BMW வாங்கினாங்க, அதுக்குள்ள இன்னொரு கார்.. மாஸ் காட்டும் மணிமேகலை . 28 November 2021 . Cinemapettai . en-US.
  23. Web site: Info about debut show & marriage . 22 November 2021 . The Siasat Daily – Archive . 7 December 2017 . en-US.
  24. MANIMEGALAI . iamManimegalai . 798945075900256256 . 16 November 2016 . @MirchiMemes @ikamalhaasan 2013 will remain as d most luckiest year in My career forever!Interview wit Kamal sir,when i was 21.Unforgettable . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210721144544/https://twitter.com/iamManimegalai/status/798945075900256256 . 21 July 2021 . live.
  25. MANIMEGALAI . iamManimegalai . 449857778174029824 . 29 March 2014 . Do watch RTR at 11 on sunday.It's not a promotion for RTR but an awareness. Ull understand abt an importance of using Helmet while driving! . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808171241/https://twitter.com/iammanimegalai/status/449857778174029824 . 8 August 2021 . live.
  26. Web site: Black . 22 October 2015 .
  27. Music . Sun Music . SunMusic . 617957230982270981 . 6 July 2015 . Exclusive interview with #kamalhassan @TeamPapanasam @onlynikil @Manivj07 @AnjanaVJ @sunpictures @thinkmusicindia http://t.co/cia6zASgvf . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908185255/https://twitter.com/sunmusic/status/617957230982270981 . 8 September 2021 . live.
  28. MANIMEGALAI . iamManimegalai . 901093238248947712 . 25 August 2017 . @brave_vj That's so swt of him to say that thank you so much @vivek_oberoi for ur kind words ur compliment is Boost, horlicks,complan etc for me . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808064523/https://twitter.com/iammanimegalai/status/901093238248947712 . 8 August 2021 . live.
  29. Music . Sun Music . SunMusic . 983219059901612032 . 9 April 2018 . Go on a #Judo trip with @iamManimegalai and @RJSyedLive, tomorrow at 7 PM on #onebytwo only on #SunMusic! https://t.co/g34p0m112a . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808022403/https://twitter.com/sunmusic/status/983219059901612032 . 8 August 2021 . live.
  30. Web site: KPY champions 2 and Pongal spl show . cinema.vikatan.com. 10 January 2020 .
  31. Web site: Cooku with Comalis Vijay TV Program Launching on 16th November at 8.00 P.M . 13 November 2019 . 19 June 2021 . en-US.
  32. Web site: VJ Manimegalai meets with accident, to stay away from her reality show for two weeks - Times of India . 19 June 2021 . The Times of India . en.
  33. Web site: VJ மணிமேகலையின் வாழ்க்கையில் ஏற்பட்ட திருப்பம்.. மகிழ்ச்சியில் வெளியிட்ட வீடியோ..! உற்சாகத்தில் ரசிகர்கள்..! . 23 March 2022 . Seithipunal . en.
  34. Web site: KPY champions 2 and Pongal spl show . cinema.vikatan.com. 10 January 2020 .
  35. Web site: 23 January 2021 . Super Singer 8 Contestants List, Photos, Judges, Hosts and Details . 19 June 2021 . WORLDHAB . en-US.
  36. News: Special show Kadhale Kadhale to entertain the audience this Valentine's Day - Times of India . 18 July 2021 . The Times of India . 9 February 2021 . en.
  37. Web site: 8 April 2021 . pugazh ashwin, manimegalai in popular channel பிரபல சேனலில் அஸ்வின், புகழ் . 25 June 2021 . Behindwoods.
  38. News: Special show 'Single Ponnunga' to air on July 11 - Times of India . 21 July 2021 . The Times of India . 9 July 2021 . en.
  39. Web site: Amazing deepavali shows . astroulagam.com.my.
  40. Web site: Celebrating vibrant deepavali . astroulagam.com.my.
  41. Web site: Namma Veetu Thiruvizha - Bharathi Kannamma Vs Raja Rani S02 - Google Search . 28 November 2021 .
  42. 1473299823809884162 . vijaytelevision . Christmas Special.
  43. Web site: 13 January 2022 . Rejoice Astro Subscribers! Enjoy Exciting Pongal Special Shows . 23 March 2022 . Varnam MY . en-US.
  44. Web site: 17 March 2022 . Cooku with Comali 3: From cracking rib-tickling jokes to roasting the judges as 'Nattamai'; times when Manimegalai stole the show . 23 March 2022 . The Times of India . en.
  45. Galatta Media . galattadotcom . 1001664328066453506 . 29 May 2018 . FIR By #Manimegalai.. #Galatta Exclusive Show. @iamManimegalai #FIRByMM #VJManimegalai Check out the video here: https://t.co/tNCkohw5Gk https://t.co/mcBldN52gS . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210812221705/https://twitter.com/galattadotcom/status/1001664328066453506 . 12 August 2021 . live.
  46. Behindwoods . behindwoods . 1432644970666622977 . 31 August 2021 . VIDEO LINK: https://t.co/pDdOqCvLNR நடுக்கடலில் LIVE Fishing & Cooking with Chef DAMU, MANIMEGALAIவெறுப்பேத்திய RITHIKA20KG FISH BBQ #ChefDamu #Manimegalai #Rithika #Behindwoods #HappyFoodsforHappyTimes https://t.co/S5UefCaurr . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210908185233/https://twitter.com/behindwoods/status/1432644970666622977 . 8 September 2021 . live.
  47. 1480118942668521472 . behindwoods . Behindwoods Celebrity Cricket Championship.
  48. Web site: edison awards . 21 July 2021 . edisonawards.in.
  49. Web site: maalaimalar cinema :teakadai cinema awards . 18 July 2021 . cinema.maalaimalar.com . tamil.
  50. News: anna university to hold 71 events for techofes '18 - times of india . 18 July 2021 . The Times of India. 15 February 2018 .
  51. Web site: 17 March 2021 . Maathare-T20 - Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology . 18 July 2021 . en-US.
  52. Web site: 17 May 2021 . Maathare-T21 - Karpaga Vinayaga College of Engineering and Technology . 18 July 2021 . en-US.
  53. Web site: 7 March 2021 . BEHINDWOODS விருது வழங்கும் விழாவில் புகழ் மற்றும் மணிமேகலை அசத்தல் காமெடி... . m.behindwoods.com . 7 March 2021.
  54. 1478690406384607234 . divomovies . Scene-u Singaari.
  55. Web site: VIVEL'S MISS CHINNATHIRAI 2010 . indiaglitz.com.
  56. Web site: அழகி போட்டியில் பங்கேற்ற VJ மணிமேகலை! பழைய போட்டோவை பதிவிட்டு கிண்டல் செய்த கணவர் . 23 March 2022 . Samayam Tamil . ta.
  57. MANIMEGALAI . iamManimegalai . 769049060271685636 . 26 August 2016 . Article on 'The HINDU' tamil, about my Award i received from Governorspcl tnx to Mohan for dis wonderful write-up. https://t.co/B8Xndj2z1D . en . 20 March 2022.
  58. Web site: Chennai Times 15 Most Desirable Women on Television 2017 - Times of India . 16 June 2021 . The Times of India . en.
  59. News: Chennai Times 15 Most Desirable Women on Television 2018 - Times of India . 16 June 2021 . The Times of India . 2 February 2019 . en.
  60. Web site: Alegria -Events-Alegria awards 2018 . alegriaholidays.com.
  61. MANIMEGALAI . iamManimegalai . 977045808578142209 . 23 March 2018 . Thank you every1 who supported me throughout https://t.co/uf4g5eG7Ia . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210808023002/https://twitter.com/iammanimegalai/status/977045808578142209 . 8 August 2021 . live.
  62. Web site: Desirable women on TV 2020 . 20 June 2021 . indiaglitz.com.
  63. Web site: 1 மில்லியனை நெருங்கும் 'குக் வித் கோமாளி' மணிமேகலை.. ட்ரெண்டிங்கிலும் இவர்தான்! . 20 June 2021 . Indian Express Tamil . ta-IN.
  64. Web site: Butala . Tirtha . 8 March 2021 . Behindwoods Gold Icons 2021 Award Winners . 19 June 2021 . Big Technology Trends . en-US.
  65. Black Sheep . BlackSheepTamil . 1500438586444840964 . 6 March 2022 . Favourite Star Couple Vlogger @iamManimegalai #Hussain ♥️ Blacksheep Digital Awards 2022 #blacksheepdigitalawards #BlackSheepDigitalAwards #blacksheepdigitalawards2022 #blacksheep https://t.co/fUxJrwIuZy . en . 20 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220306120615/https://twitter.com/BlackSheepTamil/status/1500438586444840964 . 6 March 2022 . live.
  66. 1497159543876653058 . galattadotcom . Women's day Celebration.

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