Karnataka’s culture lies in embracing everyone, says Shivrajkumar
The Hindu
He was speaking after inaugurating the Traditional Day programme organised by Alva’s Education Foundation at Moodbidri by lighting the ceremonial lamp and playing traditional chende and drums. The programme witnessed a vibrant confluence of India’s diverse cultural traditions.
Actor Shivarajkumar on Saturday, said Karnataka’s culture lies in embracing everyone and one must have a generous heart to achieve something in life.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Traditional Day programme organised by Alva’s Education Foundation at Moodbidri by lighting the ceremonial lamp and playing traditional chende and drums. The programme witnessed a vibrant confluence of India’s diverse cultural traditions.
Actor Shivarajkumar speaks at the Traditional Day celebrations organised by Alva’s Education Foundation, in Moodbidri on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Appreciating the spirit of inclusiveness displayed by the students, the actor urged them to remain united and grow together. Recalling his earlier visit to Moodbidri during the shooting of the film Smile, he expressed gratitude for the continued affection he has received over four decades. “I feel blessed to receive the same love even today,“ he said.
The actor added a lively touch to the celebrations by singing and dancing to popular Kannada songs, including numbers from his debut film Anand and songs associated with his late brother Puneeth Rajkumar, drawing enthusiastic response from the students. Earlier, he was escorted to the venue through a colorful cultural procession representing various regions of India.
Geetha Shivrajkumar, Foundation Chairman M. Mohan Alva, Managing Trustee M. Vivek Alva, former minister K. Abhayachandra Jain, film personalities Rahul Amin, Shailashree Mulki, Disha Shetty, Sahil Rai and others were present.
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