Vol. 15. No.5. May - 2015 Bharatiya Vidya KARNATAKA Bhavan NewsNews CROWNING GLORY FOR CELESTIAL SINGER

Hon’ble minister for Urban Development, Sri Ambarish honouring Dr. K.J. Yesudas and Smt. Prabha Yesudas. While Smt. Sumalatha Ambarish, Dr. B. Saroja Devi, Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB and Sri. N. Ramanuja, Chairman, BVB, look on.

His voice matches his equally ensuring that there is no admixture youthful looks, the silken touch and either. The purity of his music lies as velvet tenor of his vocals only having much in maintaining the originality of seasoned over the decades to make the form as in his rendering, making his music sublime. He is one singer Kattassery Joseph Yesudas a top who has experimented with different performer who draws packed kinds of music, but retained the audiences even after five decades authenticity and flavour of every genre, of being a performer.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Website : www.bhavankarnataka.com Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 1. www.facebook.com/bhavan.bengaluru Tel.: 2226 7303, 2226 5746. e-mail : [email protected] Fax : 2228 7373 Re.1/- Re.1/- To such a singer, to whom recognitions have cascaded over the years, came yet DR. B. SAROJA DEVI another crowning glory — AWARD - 2015 the Dr. B. Saroja Devi National Award 2015, instituted by the multi-lingual cine artiste herself, lending the award the extra sheen of recognition of an Bhavan, the function, on April 11, ace artiste by another equally at its premises, had the glamour renowned one. After all, and glitter of a cine event, Padmabhushan Dr. B. Saroja while not taking away from its Devi was both a star and an sobriety. What is true of a visual actress, having acted with top performing art such as dance is heroes in the South, while yet equally true of music—mano maintaining her individual screen dharma becomes anathema to presence. the artiste if he/she does not have that strength of character. This Routed through the Bengaluru truism was reflected in Yesudas’ Kendra of the Bharatiya Vidya acceptance speech when he

Dr. B.Saraoja Devi honouring Smt. Sumalatha Ambarish and Sri. Ambarish.

2 Dr. K.J. Yesudas receives Dr. B. Saroja Devi National Award along with his wife Smt. Prabha Yesudas stressed that there is only one holy books. What he spoke on God for humankind. stage rang true, as the artiste has His declaration that “we are lived a transparent life, where his humans first and I am a Bharatiya” value systems have transformed was more a statement of his life his music into an experience of philosophy, which he has lived another realm. and shown by example, than With humility, he attributed his being mere rhetoric. The singer, success to his parents, particularly who has never worn his religion his musician father, who had on his sleeve, said that the impressed upon him to learn Upanishads encompass all the Carnatic music, and refrain from teachings contained in the world’s taking to politics. The award carries a purse of Rs. one lakh and a citation. “WE ARE HUMANS Karnataka Housing Minister Dr. Ambareesh, a fellow cine FIRST AND I AM artiste, while giving the award made a pertinent point when he A BHARATIYA” said that Yesudas had earned his

3 Dr. B. Saroja Devi being honoured by Smt. and Sri. K.J. Yesudas and BVB Chairman, Sri. N. Ramanuja joins. fame through the demanding field Prabha Yesudas, Sumalatha of classical music— the film world Ambareesh, B. Saroja Devi, had benefitted from his music, but H. N. Suresh, Kendra Director, Yesudas himself had not become and N. Ramanuja, Kendra famous because of his popularity Chairman, were among those as a playback singer. present at the function.

4 The Bengaluru Kendra of TO SIR the Bhavan has made forays into the visual art of cinema, organizing WITH seminars and film screenings of socially relevant films, bringing into its ambit the celluloid world LOVE as an instrument of meaningful mass communication. Branching into the allied art of painting, the painting art dealt with an Kendra organized a first-of-its- unconventional theme, and kind event—a thematic painting all this was done in the sylvan on a vast canvas by dozens of surroundings of Century Club, artistes, on one of the greatest founded by Visvesvaraya himself. sons of India—Bharat Ratna Sir Century Club, situated amidst M. Visvesvaraya. the green canopy of Cubbon In every which way, it was a Park, was host to this landmark unique event—it was the first art event, got up by it to mark 100 camp held with Visvesvaraya as years of its existence. The club is the theme, thirty artistes painted akin to none other. Its beginnings on acrylic on a 100-foot canvas, are hoary. The Bangalore Club of Tanjore and Mysore traditional then did not allow Indians into it.

Artists camp “Bharataratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya as theme” was inaugurated by guests and Century Club Managing Committee members.

5 Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, giving final touch for portrayal of Sir M. Visvesvaraya

Sir Visvesvaraya sought land from points are its lush surroundings the Wodeyars, to establish a club and a well-equipped library. for his countrymen, especially for The three-day camp, with government officials, as a well-known artist J. M. S. Mani recreation centre, and the Century as its director, was a tribute to the Club was established. Its plus club’s founder. It was not just the

Sri Satish Mokshagundam, grandson of Sir.M. Visvesvaraya at the inaugural function taking photos camp inaugural portrait. 6 On the concluding day former UNESCO Ambassodor Sri. Chiranjeev Singh being honoured by Sri Manandi Suresh, Chairman of Century Club. portraits of Sir Visvesvaraya that canvas including the famed were chosen for portrayal. Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam, His entire body of work and Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel, and contributions found expression on Bhadravathi Paper Mills.

Artists at the Camp giving final touch for Sir M.V. Visvesvaraya portraits.

7 Sri Chiranjeev Singh tries his hand at the artist camp during concluding day.

Shri Chiranjeevi Singh, Murthy, Chairman, Karnataka Additional Chief Secretary (retd), Lalithakala Academy, inaugurated and a known art enthusiast, gave the camp. Shri Manandi away certificates to the N. Suresh, President of the participating artists. Dr. M. S. Club, presided.

An artists captures Sir M.V.’s Project work in his canvas.

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A view of artists camp : Sri D.H. Shankaramurthy, Chairman, Karnataka Legislative Council holding a painting at the camp site.

9 Sri J.M.S. Mani Camp Director, along with his work

Artists camp site

Sri Manandi Suresh, Chairman, Century Club, viewing the Art works

10 Natya geethegalu WATCH OUT Film music has taken over as FOR ...... a major form of live shows. This has been at the cost of traditional MAY 8, 9, & 16. forms such as bhaava geethe and sugama sangeetha. Natya geethegalu, once an integral part of theatre, has also moved into Neenasam of Heggodu, learnt oblivion. While some arts cannot Hindustani vocal from Pandit be resurrected, they can still be Venkatesh Kumar and Pandit kept alive through performance M. G. Patavardhan, and is a opportunities for those who are central government scholarship already into it. Once such artiste holder for studying Kannada is Gajanana Vishvanatha Hegde, theatre songs. who will sing ranga geethegalu on Friday, May 8, at the Bhavan, The rare music concert, with at 6 pm. its share of dramatic content, will be a journey down memory lane Hegde, a familiar news- for those who have witnessed anchor on Kannada television, theatre of yore, and a novel is an artiste of many hues. He has trained in theatre from the famed experience for the uninitiated. This thoughtful recital is being presented under the G.V. Bhave and Lakshmi Bhave Endowment Programme got up by Ubhayagana Vidushi Shamala G. Bhave, Vageesh Bhat, and M.V.K. Swamy. Zeer Boom Ba...... An unusual show awaits those who have somehow retained a child-like wonder Sri. Gajanana Vishvanatha Hegde about the world around them — 11 “Gili Gili Magic” by Shankar Junior promises a kaleidoscope of mystery, mystique, and glitz, at the Bhavan premises on May 9, at 6.30 pm. With the flood of information literally available at one’s fingertips, magic seems to have lost its The show is part of the appeal, simply because there is Horizon series of ICCR in nothing left for the imagination conjunction with the Bengaluru or to wonder at anything. Kendra. But Shankar Junior, under the umbrella of his family outfit, Hindustani workshop “Shankar’s World of Magic”, will bring a bit of the magical The Bengaluru Kendra of world to the City audience, the Bhavan along with the Indira recreating that aura of awe Gandhi National Centre for Arts, and enchantment. South Regional Centre, will present a Hindustani workshop and concert for two days from May 16, at the Bhavan premises. The programme on Saturday, is from 10 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday, from 2 pm to 5 pm. The workshop, open to all, will include introduction to basic notes, the concepts of raga, tala, laya, bandish, and techniques of elaboration. It will also focus on gharanas, raga-ras and raga – samay Entry for all programmes is

Junior Shankar free.

12 BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATION OUTREACH CULTURAL PROGRAMME - 2

Veena Flute Concert : Veena – Vid. V. Balakrishna, Flute – Vid. V. Vamshidhar, Mridanga – Vid. H.S. Sudhindra, Ghatam – Vid. Raghavendra Prakash on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at 5.30 p.m. at Ramana Mahirshi Academy for Blind, J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Bangalore - 560 001 Admission Kala Bharati Open School of Visual & Performing Arts

Mridanga Hindustani Vocal Tabla Sugama Sangeeth Veena Bharatanatyam Violin Kathak Flute Drawing & Painting Carnatic Vocal Keyboard All Classes : Saturdays : 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Sundays : 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon For more details contact : Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore - 560 001. 13 BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATION MUSIC PROGRAMMES AT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF WORLD CULTURE, BASAVANAGUDI, BENGALURU

Kumaravyasa Bharatha Vachana Vyakhyana : Vachana : Sri. M. Kaseem Mallige Madavu - Vyakhyana : Sri. M.R. Satyanarayana on March 13, 2015

Carnatic Vocal by Ku. K. Lavanya on April 10, 2015

14 Sat 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall PROGRAMME : 02. Bharatanatya recital by R. Sampurna (student of Rachita MAY - 2015 Nrityalaya, Chennai) C. Manaswini (student of Sat 6.30 p.m. - ESV Hall Vidyakshetra, Salem. 16. Astrology lecture Topic : Delay in Marriage Sun 5.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall Speaker : Dr. Krishna Kumar 03. Sapthak presents Sangeetha Sandhya Sat 10.00 a.m. - Khincha Hall Tabla Solo : Sri. Ojas Adhiyas 16. BVB & Indira Gandhi Harmonium Lehra : National Centre for Arts, South Sri. Siddesh Bhicholkar Regional Centre jointly presents Vocal : Pt. Indhudhar Nirody Hindustani music concert and Harmonium : Sri. Shreerama Bhat workshop Tabla : Sri. Bhimashankar Bidanur Sun 2.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall Wed 5.00 p.m. - ESV Hall 17. BVB & Indira Gandhi 06. Book launch by National Centre for Arts, South Dr. M. Rama Jois Regional Centre jointly presents ‘Jeevana Kale Bhagavad Geethe’ Hindustani music and workshop authored by Sri. S.V. Manjunath Sun 10.30 a.m. ESV Hall Fri 6.00 p.m. - ESV Hall - 17. BVB Sandipani Gurukula : 08. G. V. Bhave and Lakshmi Inauguration : III batch of Bhagavad Bhave Endowment Music concert Gita course Kannada Natya geethegalu Artist : Vid Gajanana Hegde Sat 5.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall Fri 6.00 p.m. - Vadya Vybhava 23. Rangapravesha of 08. Instrumental music by Kum. Janavi Venkatesh, Vid.Chandrashekar Badigere disciple of (in association with Infosys Guru Uma Padmaja Foundation) Venue : Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru Sat 6.30 p.m. 23. BVB Infosys Foundation Sat 6.30 p.m. 09. Magic Show outreach cultural programmes Artist : Prof. Shankar Udupi Keyboard Carnatic duet (In association with Indian Council Artists : Sri. R. Arjun Sambasivan for Cultural Relations) and Sri. Narayan Violin : Kum Apoorva Krishnan Thu 3.00 p.m. - Bhavan’s Mridanga : Sri B S Prashanth 14. MPBIM Convocation - Ghatam : Sri Phanidra Bhaskar Chief Guest : Justice Shivraj V. Patil Venue : Indiranagar Sangeetha Sri N Ramanuja, Chairman BVB Sabha, Indiranagar, Bengaluru Presides 15 Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Bengaluru Kendra News May - 2015 Reg.No. : KARENG / 2001 / 6498 / 29 APR 2002

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