Prakash D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai (DV)
Dubai, Mar 24: Drama enthusiasts in Dubai were treated to a beautifully performed 'Bali' play authored by renowned playwright Girish Karnad at Emirates International School Convention hall here on Friday March 22. The occasion was 'Dhwani Ranga Siri-2013' orgnized by UAE Dhwani Prathishtana.
Dr Pandithacharya Shivacharya Swamiji of Sanehalli Math, Chitradurga district inaugurated the programme.
NRI businessman Srinivasa Shrirangam of Probel Group, Sarvthotham Shetty, president of Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangha, Praveen Shetty, owner of Fortune Group of Hotels, Shekar B Shetty, owner of Arab Udupi Restaurant, Sathish Venkataraman of Chilly Willy, businessmen James Mendonca, Ramachandra Hegde, Sathish Mayya, S M Rao were the chief guests.
On the occasion, 'Sriranga Ranga Prashasthi' was conferred on Dr Pandithacharya Shivacharya Swamijji. Acknowledging the honour, he said that one should inculcate interest in art, music, dance so as to lead life peacefully. "Only with these pursuits can a person become a good human being," he said.
“Today, we can often hear that people do not go to watch dramas. In this situation we should give dramas which people prefer to watch. Dramas should be a means to create social awareness and should also be used as a tool to end injustice,” he said.
Basavaraj, chief secretary of Kannada and culture department, government of Karnataka, was felicitated on the occasion. He also said that all small organizations should join hands and form a new larger organization to take our culture, art and language to greater heights.
Dhwani Prathishtana president Prakash Rao Payyar welcomed, Madhusudhan delivered the keynote address, while Sudarshan Hegde thanked the gathering. Arathi Adiga compered. Soniya Raghunanda and Deepa invoked the prayers.
The hall was packed; the artistes were highly appreciated for their performance.
The king’s role was beautifully played by Donald Correa, while Asha Correa with her stupendous performance charmed the audience in the queen’s role. Prabhakar Kamath in the role of the Mahout, Deepika Mayya as the regent (Rajamathe) gave laudable performances too.
The background music, costumes, lighting and stage setup were excellent.