Media Release
Doha, Apr 8: Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ) is all set to celebrate ‘Vasantotsava’ on Friday May 2 evening at the Al Ghazal Club here.
Vasantotsava, the annual cultural feast of KSQ Qatar heralds the onset of spring season. The Kannadigas working and living in Qatar eagerly anticipate Vasantotsava for the qualitative and wholesome entertainment that it provides.
This year the programme will be a blend of rib-tickling comedy and soulful, enchanting music. Noted Kannada comedian, cine actor, dramatist and celebrity Sihi Kahi Chandru will be the special attraction of the evening. Sihi Kahi Chandru has carved a special niche for himself in Kannada theatre and filmdom and is often regarded as one of the best Sandalwood comedians of the modern era.
He is also a noted theatre personality, known for his famous comedy play Nee-Naanaadre Naa-Neenena? (ನೀ ನಾನಾದ್ರೆ, ನಾ ನೀನೇನಾ?), an adaptation of Shakespeare's play The Comedy of Errors. His wife Sihi Kahi Geetha and he were the main protagonists in the Kannada serial Sihi Kahi which was telecast on DD Kannada in the late 1980s. It was a comedy serial in which Chandru and Geetha enacted the role of a husband and wife. The serial was an extremely famous amongst the Kannada audience and had huge viewership then. Their success in the serial gave them the name "Sihi Kahi Chandru" and "Sihi Kahi Geetha". He has acted in many movies as a comedian, supporting actor. His performance is highly appreciated among the peers and audience. The nickname of "Sihi Kahi" a phrase referring to the collocation of bitter sweet in Kannada is attributed to the diversity of roles that he has portrayed, from comedy to negative roles.
Renowned singers Ajay Warrier and Sinchana Dixit and their music troupe along with the well-known musicians from Karnataka will be performing live at the Vasantotsava. Both Ajay and Sinchana are known for their melodious voices in Kannada film industry and they have already given quite a few hit songs to the Kannada film industry. Both possess immense talent and they have all the potential to scale greater heights in the coming years.
The evening will be compered by RJ Mayur of 92.7 Big FM "Unplugged with Mayur fame. The entire evening is dedicated to the visiting artistes and there will not be any local stage programme from the organizers.
Note:
1. Limited seats are available on first-cum-first-serve-basis. So please book your Passes NOW.
2. Entry Passes will be available from today at Maaza Restaurant, Hotel Maharaja, Aryaas, Canara Jewellery, Royal Udupi Hotel and Akshaya Jewellery.
3. If a few passes remain unsold, will be available at the Venue on the date of event.
For more details and passes please contact:
Mahesh Gowda: 66013225
Subramanya Hebbagilu : 55641025
Nagesh Rao:55812324
Deepak Shetty : 66262477