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M'lore: ‘Kenchana Kurlari’ Famed Akashvani Announcer K R Rai No More

  •   Wed, Apr 02 2008 12:31:42 AM

M'lore: ‘Kenchana Kurlari’ Famed Akashvani Announcer K R Rai No More

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Mangalore, Apr 1: Kalkady Ramanand Rai (K R Rai) (52),  senior announcer of Mangalore Akashvani,  noted for his booming voice and inimitable style of announcement is no more. He died following a brain hemorrhage on Tuesday, April 1.

He served Mangalore Akashvani for almost 3 decades and popularized radio through   his popular serials like ‘Kenchana Kurlari’ and ‘Chavadi Charche.’  His programmes  reached almost all parts of the then undivided Dakshina Kannada ,before the advent of television here. Most of the radio listeners equated him  to  Mangalore Akashvani.  Such was his popularity.

K R Rai was living at Pilar in Tokkottu. He slipped into comatose a week ago and finally succumbed  at  4 pm on Tuesday. He leaves behind his wife, a son and daughter.
  

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  • Rajesh Shetty, Mangalore / Abu Dhabi

    Tue, Apr 08 2008

    It's a shocking news to hear, we were bunch of friends are talking about him on March 30th, about his voice and the way he presents the program. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • peter lewis, kalmady/k s a

    Thu, Apr 03 2008

    We lost a great artist. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Lancy Moras, Bajjodi, Now Jeddah Saudi Arabia

    Wed, Apr 02 2008

    The sudden sad demise of Mr. Kalkady Ramanand Rai for a moment took the wind out of my sail. I was and am for sure one of the fans of K.R.Rai sometime back say two decades ago. I met personally Mr. K. R. Rai in Akashvani recording studio while I was chosen for a Konkani famous programme that used to be broadcasted at 6.15 PM in the evening. Mr. K.R.Rai and his death is a huge blow not only to Akashvani but also to his Mangalore fans who undoubtedly heard his superb booming voice.

    I pray to Almighty along with my entire family to grant peace to his Soul and Rest In Peace. My deep sympathis to departed K.R.Rai's wife, son and daughter.

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  • janet lobo, mangalore

    Thu, Apr 03 2008

    Very sad news. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • JAWAHAR.LAWRENCE CASTALINO, KARKALA/DUBAI, U.A.E.

    Thu, Apr 03 2008

    This was shocking and indigestible news,it is very hard to digest that, Mr.K.R.Rai was No More with us, we, [the Mangaloreans] Lost the “GREAT VOICE” today. My heartfelt sympathies and sincere condolences to, all the family Members, Friends and relatives of Late Mr.K.R.Rai “May his soul rest in eternal peace”

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  • Jerald Pereira, Mangalore/Permude

    Wed, Apr 02 2008

    Very sad to ear this news. K R Rai's dismissal big loss for Mangalore Akashvani and his fans. He  had a Big B's voice. I pray may his sol rest in peace and almighty God grant his family good fortunes.

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