Rons Bantwal

Daijiworld Media Network—Mumbai (EP)

Mumbai, Nov 24: “Thonse Vijayakumar Shetty is a revolutionary in the field of arts and has strengthened it. His achievement is an honor to arts and us. He is very well-known and a source of pride for the people of Tulunadu. His lifestyle and the idea of art are unique. He has shown the banner of success to the world. May he be awarded national honors soon,” said Vedamoorthi Pernankila Haridas Bhat, chief priest, Ambika Adinatheshwara Mahaganapathi Temple.

He was speaking after inaugurating and blessing the 35th anniversary celebrations of ‘Kalajagathu’ founded by Thonse Vijayakumar Shetty.

Aikala Harish Shetty, president, Rangotsava organizing committee, presided over the programme. Padmashree Dr B R Shetty, honorary president, Rangotsava organizing committee, honorary president and non-resident Indian NMC group company's executive president lit the colorful traditional lamp. M P Gopal C Shetty, chief guest, Borivli constituency, released the ‘Kalkshetra revolutionary person Vijayanna’ souvenir on the occasion.

Guests of honor included Karnire Vishwanath Shetty, president, Bantara Sangha, Mumbai, Prabhakar L Shetty, vice-president, Sarvothama Shetty, Abu Dhabi, Rangotsava convener Ermal Harish Shetty, Ratnakar A Shetty, organizer, Kala Jagathu Amma ‘Chavadi’ programme organizer, social workers Nithyananda D Kotian, Dr Suresh S Rao, Kateel, Jayakrishna A Shetty, Jayarama N Shetty, Manjunath Bannur, Lata Jayarama Shetty, Ulthooru Mohandas Shetty and others.

“May the unique achievements of Vijayakumar be recorded in Limca Book of Records. May his dreams to reflect and keep alive the culture of our society be realized, said MP Gopal Shetty. May this programme of sixty differenct characters of Vijayanna be successful. May the Almighty grant his wishes by making the day's programme a milestoneof his achievements,” said Aikala Harish Shetty in his presidential address.

Sudhakar Acharya Udupi and team presented cultural programme. Kalajagathu founder Thonse Vijayakumar Shetty made music flow by presenting drama created and directed by him and songs for which lyrics were written by him. He also presented 60 different dance poses in different parts and wrote a new chapter in arts.

Kalajagathu founder members Ashok Shetty, Bhaskar Shetty, Vijaya R Bhandary, Udaya R Hegde, Hamanth Shetty, N Prathviraj Mundkooru, Sharath Shetty, Suresh K Shetty, Devunath Shetty, Balachandra Shetty, Diwakar M Shetty, Prakash Shetty, Taranath Shetty, Dinesh N Shetty, Yashwanth Shetty, Lawrence D' Souza Kemmannu, Bhaskar Sarapadi were
the co-artistes in different roles. Padmanabha Sasihitlu provided music.

Karnire Vishwanath Shetty welcomed and presented flower bouquets to the guests. Kalajagathu Mumbai executive president Surendra Kumar Shetty gave the keynote address and introduced the guests. Pushkal Kumar Thonse led the prayer. Meera Road dance group presented dance skit ‘Appeseethe’. Pushkal Kumar presented ‘Rangotsava song. Bhaskar
Rai Kukkuvalli and Ashok Pakkala compered the programme. Honorary secretary Krishnaraj Shetty proposed the vote of thanks.

Thonse Vijayakumar Shetty presented 60 different solo acting poses as ‘Dasharath’ of Shabdavedi and surprised the cameramen who were shooting film for Limca Book of Records and wrote a new chapter in drama.