The students talked about Munshi’s contribution to the Constitution. The programme was sponsored by Micro Labs and the Department of Kannada and Culture. One such unsung hero, who played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence and was a connoisseur of literature, is Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, aka K M Munshi.ĭr Padmaja SureshTo celebrate Munshi’s life, Aatmalaya Academy of Art and Culture, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, organised a dance recital, ‘Bharatiyaalaya’, on July 29 at Khincha Auditorium. Shantha and Justice Jagannath Shetty Memorial Award was presented to Yakshagana Kalavidaru, Dayananda Nagoor and Chakyar Koothu Rajan Memorial Award was given to Bharatnatyam guru, P N Rugmini.īENGALURU: True heroes are often forgotten or remain unrecognised. Guru G Karunamabal Memorial Award was presented to Bharatnatyam guru, Krishnaveni. A dance based on one of his most popular books, Krishnavatara- The Magic Flute, was also performed. There were other performances too, including Mohiniattam, Odissi and Kathak. The first was a solo by Dr Suresh, based on Munshi’s novel, Jaya Somanath. We need to make art accessible,” she said.ĭr Munshi’s novels were the inspiration behind all the dance performances. “As of now, art appeals only to the art community.
The morning half saw 20 schools compete in public speaking, and the latter half was dedicated to cultural programmes and award functions. The programme was divided into two sessions.
The event saw classical dance and music performances by artistes from across India. KM Munshi is one such illuminary, who people should be aware of.” The programme was sponsored by Micro Labs and the Department of Kannada and Culture.ĭr Padmaja Suresh, founder of Aatmalaya and a renowned Bharatnatyam dancer, said, “Aatmalaya festivals are dedicated to art and great personalities who have contributed to the nation and to cultural development. To celebrate Munshi’s life, Aatmalaya Academy of Art and Culture, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, organised a dance recital, ‘Bharatiyaalaya’, on July 29 at Khincha Auditorium.
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