Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai (PS)
Mumbai, Sep 12: Kusha Lava Kalaga and Ranige Kaikotta Maani (Bedara Kannappa) epic yakshagana shows were held at Shree Mangala Karyalaya hall in Wagle estate at Thane Shreenagara here on Friday evening.
The programme was held under the auspices of Yakshagana Abhimani Balaga Thane under the leadership of Umesh R Nayak. Artistes from Kundapur Yaksha Saurabha troupe and guests artistes took part in the shows.
Charlie Chaplin of yakshagana famed Sitaram Kumar Kateel performed the role of Kashimani and Kannimane and Kolali performed the role of Lava Kusha. Heranjalu and Nagara of Badaguthittu style delivered their best to the cheer of audience.
On this occasion Vishwanath A Poojari Kodi, Dinesh Ganiga Charumakkinaikana Katte, Nagaraj Appedi of Arun Tailors and Textiles, Umesh R Nayak, Ashok M Kotian, K Raviraj Hegde, Vasu Poojari, Krishna Ameen, Prof. Venkatesh Pai, Vasu S Poojari Bhandup, Seetharam Bangera, Hemanth, Manjunath A Billava Shiroor, Narayan S Shetty Mulund, Ramesh Raikar Thane, L B Bangera Uppoor, C A Poojari Thane, Gopal A Poojari Kodi, Shreedhar Poojari Hangalur, Jagannath Poojari Vitalavadi, Krishna Ameen Thane, Sadananda Anchan, Pollya Umesh Shetty, Parameshwari Poojari Bijoor, Ananda M Poojari Heranjalu, Prakash M Shetty Surathkal among others were present.