Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (JD)
Bengaluru, Oct 31: Renowned singer Vidwan Yashwanth M G from Moodbidri has created a new record in the Golden Book of World Records by singing continuously for 28 hours in 28 different languages, representing India's 28 states. The remarkable musical feat was undertaken to highlight the unity, integrity and rich linguistic diversity of India.
The singing marathon commenced at 1 pm on October 28 at Dr Rajkumar Auditorium in Bengaluru, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Yashwanth began the programme with the patriotic Kannada song 'Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Huttabeku', accompanied by a live musical ensemble. He continued singing non-stop until 5 pm on October 29, completing the 28-hour challenge.
This achievement marks an improvement on his own previous record. In June last year, on June 3 and 4, Yashwanth had created a Golden Book of World Records entry by singing continuously for 24 hours at Mangaluru Town Hall on the occasion of legendary playback singer Dr S P Balasubrahmanyam's birth anniversary. With this latest accomplishment, he has surpassed his earlier record by completing a 28-hour singing marathon.
A team of accomplished musicians provided instrumental support throughout the event. Rajagopal Acharya accompanied him on guitar, Vaman on rhythm pad, Prajwal Acharya and Vikshith Kodancha on tabla, Varsha Acharya and Ganesh on flute, Sumukh Acharya on sitar, and Melvin on keyboard.
Dr Manish Vishnoi, Asia head of the Golden Book of World Records, presented the official certificate to Yashwanth in recognition of his achievement.
The programme was inaugurated by renowned music director V Manohar. Mahalakshmipuram MLA Gopalaiah, Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty, Satish Mullur and Mahesh Thakur from Udupi were among those present.
Several other dignitaries and well-wishers, including BJP leader Harsha Muthalik, Prakash Malpe, Sudarshan Moodbidri, businessman Sandeep of Udupi Aradhya, Sujan Murthy from Bengaluru, Bharat Shetty from Bengaluru, Apeksha Jain and Mathoshree Hemavathi, attended the programme and extended their support.
Aruna Bhat Mogasale compered the event, which witnessed the participation of hundreds of music lovers and well-wishers.