Rons Bantwal

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Aug 17: Celebrated Bahrain-based Kannada radio jockey Kamalaksha Amin was conferred the Golden Iconic Award in Mangaluru, recognising his notable contribution to Kannada broadcasting and cultural promotion on the global stage.

The award ceremony was held at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru, in a simple yet dignified gathering attended by prominent personalities from both Bahrain and the coastal city.

Abdul Razak Kote Hejamadi, managing director of a Bahrain-based metal company and president of the Dakshina Kannada District Muslim Welfare Association, felicitated Amin and praised his dedication to the Kannada community abroad.

“RJ Kamalaksha has kept the spirit of Kannada alive in the Gulf region. His work reflects both passion and purpose,” said Abdul Razak during the presentation.

Also present on the dais were Austin Santosh, former president of the Bahrain Kannada Sangha; P B Harish Rai, president of the Mangaluru Press Club; ASI Gopalakrishna Kundar of the police special unit; and engineer K P Manjunath Sagar, president of the International Cultural Saurabh Parishat.

The dignitaries jointly honoured RJ Kamalaksha Amin and extended their warm congratulations, acknowledging his influential voice in connecting Kannada-speaking audiences across borders.