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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Aug 19: The finalist of Indian Idol singing reality show Nihal Tauro received grand welcome at Mangaluru International Airport on Thursday August 19.
Nihal was welcomed by parish priest of Holy Rosary Church Alangar Fr Walter D’Souza, Fr Rakesh Matthias, assistant parish priest, pastoral council members and parents Herald Tauro and Precilla Tauro, family members brother Nishan Tauro, former MLC Ivan D’Souza and others.
He also visited the Bishop’s House and sought the blessings of Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha.
Later, Nihal will be accorded a grand welcome in Alangar, followed by public felicitation at Kannada Bhavan Moodbidri organised by local associations and Alva’s Institutions.
The final of Indian Idol 2021 was held on August 15. Mangalurean Nihal Tauro was one among the top six contestants. It was indeed a proud moment for the coastal region as Nihal Tauro took part in the final of a reality show on national television.
Nihal gave top notch performances before legends like A R Rahman, Asha Bosle and many more.
Nihal is the son of Herald Tauro, a banker and Precilla Tauro, a teacher, hailing from Alangar in Moodbidri.
It may be recalled here, Nihal was the winner of 'Daijiworld Studio Voice' a few years ago.