Doha: Talents Galore at Tulu Koota Qatar 'Kala Pratibhe'
Daijiworld Media Network - Doha
Doha, Jan 25: Tulu Koota Qatar (TKQ), the melting pot of Tulu culture and traditions and a banner that brings together and unites all Tulu-speaking expats in Qatar, is in the forefront of initiating activities, organizing programmes that keep Tulu-speaking diaspora of the tiny oil-rich country close to Tulunadu.
Another such initiative 'Kala Pratibhe 2013' was held at the Indian Cultural Center here on Friday January 25, 2013. Tulu Koota added one more feather to its already glittering cap by hosting this event which comprised fancy dress, singing, public speaking, dance and mad-ads. The event, held both for young and adults, drew huge response.
Talented Rajshekar Bappal welcomed the gathering and the event was inaugurated by lighting the lamp. Past Tulu Koota president and Bunts Qatar president Ravi Shetty, Tulu Koota president Seethram Shetty, Karnataka Sangha president VS Mannagi, Bunts vice president Prakashchandra Ajjila, Immediate Past president Ramachandra Shetty, Past president Divakar Poojary, Committee members Sudhir Kotian, Supriya Bhatt and Padmashree Shetty joined hands to light the lamp.
Therafter versatile Prathana Shetty hosted the evening. For the audience gathered the 7 hours nonstop competitions were a treat to the eyes as all the performances were of high quality and kept the evening going with high spirits. Wherever possible the participants did their very best to showcase their Tulu speaking skills.
The panel of judges consisted of Rammohan Rai a Toastmaster and a popular personality among the Tulu Community in Qatar, Nagesh Rao a popular figure from KSQ Qatar, Milan Arun Past Cultural Secretary of ICC in Qatar, a versatile personality among the Indian Community in Qatar and Reena Castelino Past Cultural Secretary of MCC Qatar.
Towards the end of the programme a short stage programme was conducted. ICC president Tarun Basu was the chief guest and Bunts Qatar president Ravi Shetty was the guest of honor. Rajshekar Bappal conducted the stage programme. Chief guest congratulated Tulu Koota Qatar for hosting the competitions to encourage the talents of the community. guest of Honor thanked the community of Qatar for their active participation. president Seetharam Shetty congratuled the parents of the participants for encouraging their kids to participate inspite of their busy schedule. Akshaya Shetty proposed the vote of thanks and Padmashree Roshan announced the winning list. All winners were felicitated with gifts and trophies.
Winners of the competitions were as follows:
Category up to 6
Fancy dress
Winner : Ragini Ratnakar
Runner up : Dhrun Roshan Shetty
2nd Runner up : Snehin Subodh shetty
Solo Dance
Winner : Bhoomika Raghunath
Runner up : Sadhvi Sudhir
2nd Runner up : Christle Pinto
Category 6 to 12
Fancy Dress
Winner : Moksha Shetty
Runner up : Rachana Shetty
2nd Runner up : Krish Kumar
Solo Dance
Winner : Agnel Joseph Ayatil
Runner up : Sanjeet Shetty
2nd Runner up : Tvisha shetty
Public Speaking
Winner : Prithivi Prakash shetty
Runner up : Rachana shetty
2nd Runner up : Sanjeet Shetty
Singing Solo
Winner : Smriti Shetty
Runner up : Carol Joseph Ayatil
2nd Runner up : Saanvi Shetty
Category 12- 18
Dancing Solo
Winner : Sameeksha Shetty
Runner up : Dhiya uday Shetty
2nd Runner up : Roshan Hegde
Public Speaking
Winner : Roshan Badiger
Runner up : Roshan Hegde
2nd Runner up : Srishti Shetty
Singing Solo
Srishti Shetty being the only participant was awarded with a trophy for her spirit of participation
Category 18 & Above
Public Speaking
Winner : Simon dsouza
Runner up : Akash hegde
2nd Runner up : Sadananda Harpalla
Group Dance
Winner : ATS Group
Runner up : Divakar Group
2nd Runner up : Rekha & Group
Mad Ads
Winner : Sandesh & Group
Runner up : KSQ & group
2nd Runner up : ATS Group
Singing Solo
Winner : Tufail M Mathin
Runner up : Deepak Shetty
2nd Runner up : Akshaya Shetty
Tulukoota Qatar thanks all the sponspors, all associations in Qatar and one and all who worked and contributed towards the success of Kala Pratibhe 2013.