May 2015 Vol.No.15. No.5

Vol. 15. No.5. May - 2015
Bharatiya Vidya
Bhavan
KARNATAKA
News
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
youthful looks, the silken touch and
velvet tenor of his vocals only having
seasoned over the decades to make
his music sublime. He is one singer
who has experimented with different
kinds of music, but retained the
authenticity and flavour of every genre,
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ensuring that there is no admixture
either. The purity of his music lies as
much in maintaining the originality of
the form as in his rendering, making
Kattassery Joseph Yesudas a top
performer who draws packed
audiences even after five decades
of being a performer.
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To such a singer, to whom
recognitions have cascaded
over the years, came yet
another crowning glory —
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
ace artiste by another equally
renowned one. After all,
Padmabhushan Dr. B. Saroja
Devi was both a star and an
actress, having acted with top
heroes in the South, while yet
maintaining her individual screen
presence.
DR. B. SAROJA DEVI
AWARD - 2015
Bhavan, the function, on April 11,
at its premises, had the glamour
and glitter of a cine event,
while not taking away from its
sobriety. What is true of a visual
performing art such as dance is
equally true of music—mano
dharma becomes anathema to
the artiste if he/she does not have
that strength of character. This
truism was reflected in Yesudas’
acceptance speech when he
Routed through the Bengaluru
Kendra of the Bharatiya Vidya
Dr. B.Saraoja Devi honouring
Smt. Sumalatha Ambarish and Sri. Ambarish.
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Dr. K.J. Yesudas receives Dr. B. Saroja Devi National Award
along with his wife Smt. Prabha Yesudas
holy books. What he spoke on
stage rang true, as the artiste has
lived a transparent life, where his
value systems have transformed
his music into an experience of
another realm.
stressed that there is only one
God for humankind.
His declaration that “we are
humans first and I am a Bharatiya”
was more a statement of his life
philosophy, which he has lived
and shown by example, than
being mere rhetoric. The singer,
who has never worn his religion
on his sleeve, said that the
Upanishads encompass all the
teachings contained in the world’s
With humility, he attributed his
success to his parents, particularly
his musician father, who had
impressed upon him to learn
Carnatic music, and refrain from
taking to politics. The award
carries a purse of Rs. one lakh
and a citation.
Karnataka Housing Minister
Dr. Ambareesh, a fellow cine
artiste, while giving the award
made a pertinent point when he
said that Yesudas had earned his
“WE ARE HUMANS
FIRST AND I AM
A BHARATIYA”
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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
of classical music— the film world
had benefitted from his music, but
Yesudas himself had not become
famous because of his popularity
as a playback singer.
Prabha Yesudas, Sumalatha
Ambareesh, B. Saroja Devi,
H. N. Suresh, Kendra Director,
and N. Ramanuja, Kendra
Chairman, were among those
present at the function.
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The Bengaluru Kendra of
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the Bhavan has made forays into
the visual art of cinema, organizing
seminars and film screenings of
socially relevant films, bringing
into its ambit the celluloid world
as an instrument of meaningful
mass communication. Branching
into the allied art of painting, the
Kendra organized a first-of-itskind event—a thematic painting
on a vast canvas by dozens of
artistes, on one of the greatest
sons of India—Bharat Ratna Sir
M. Visvesvaraya.
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painting art dealt with an
unconventional theme, and
all this was done in the sylvan
surroundings of Century Club,
founded by Visvesvaraya himself.
Century Club, situated amidst
the green canopy of Cubbon
Park, was host to this landmark
event, got up by it to mark 100
years of its existence. The club is
akin to none other. Its beginnings
are hoary. The Bangalore Club of
then did not allow Indians into it.
In every which way, it was a
unique event—it was the first art
camp held with Visvesvaraya as
the theme, thirty artistes painted
on acrylic on a 100-foot canvas,
Tanjore and Mysore traditional
Artists camp “Bharataratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya as theme” was inaugurated by guests
and Century Club Managing Committee members.
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Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, giving final touch for
portrayal of Sir M. Visvesvaraya
points are its lush surroundings
and a well-equipped library.
Sir Visvesvaraya sought land from
the Wodeyars, to establish a club
for his countrymen, especially for
government officials, as a
recreation centre, and the Century
Club was established. Its plus
The three-day camp, with
well-known artist J. M. S. Mani
as its director, was a tribute to the
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.
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On the concluding day former UNESCO Ambassodor Sri. Chiranjeev Singh being
honoured by Sri Manandi Suresh, Chairman of Century Club.
canvas including the famed
Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam,
Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel, and
Bhadravathi Paper Mills.
portraits of Sir Visvesvaraya that
were chosen for portrayal.
His entire body of work and
contributions found expression on
Artists at the Camp giving final touch for Sir M.V. Visvesvaraya portraits.
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Sri Chiranjeev Singh tries his hand at the artist camp
during concluding day.
Shri Chiranjeevi Singh,
Additional Chief Secretary (retd),
and a known art enthusiast, gave
away certificates to the
participating artists. Dr. M. S.
Murthy, Chairman, Karnataka
Lalithakala Academy, inaugurated
the camp. Shri Manandi
N. Suresh, President of the
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.
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Sri J.M.S. Mani Camp Director, along with his work
Artists camp site
Sri
Manandi
Suresh,
Chairman,
Century
Club,
viewing
the
Art works
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Natya geethegalu
WATCH OUT
FOR .......
Film music has taken over as
a major form of live shows. This
has been at the cost of traditional
forms such as bhaava geethe
and sugama sangeetha. Natya
geethegalu, once an integral part
of theatre, has also moved into
oblivion. While some arts cannot
be resurrected, they can still be
kept alive through performance
opportunities for those who are
already into it. Once such artiste
is Gajanana Vishvanatha Hegde,
who will sing ranga geethegalu
on Friday, May 8, at the Bhavan,
at 6 pm.
MAY 8, 9, & 16.
Neenasam of Heggodu, learnt
Hindustani vocal from Pandit
Venkatesh Kumar and Pandit
M. G. Patavardhan, and is a
central government scholarship
holder for studying Kannada
theatre songs.
The rare music concert, with
its share of dramatic content, will
be a journey down memory lane
for those who have witnessed
theatre of yore, and a novel
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.
Hegde, a familiar newsanchor on Kannada television,
is an artiste of many hues. He has
trained in theatre from the famed
Zeer Boom Ba.......
An unusual show awaits
those who have somehow
retained a child-like wonder
about the world around them —
Sri. Gajanana Vishvanatha Hegde
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“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
appeal, simply because there is
nothing left for the imagination
or to wonder at anything.
But Shankar Junior, under the
umbrella of his family outfit,
“Shankar’s World of Magic”,
will bring a bit of the magical
world to the City audience,
recreating that aura of awe
and enchantment.
The show is part of the
Horizon series of ICCR in
conjunction with the Bengaluru
Kendra.
Hindustani workshop
The Bengaluru Kendra of
the Bhavan along with the Indira
Gandhi National Centre for Arts,
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
free.
Junior Shankar
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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
Open
Kala Bharati
School of Visual & Performing Arts
Hindustani Vocal
Sugama Sangeeth
Bharatanatyam
Kathak
Drawing & Painting
Keyboard
Mridanga
Tabla
Veena
Violin
Flute
Carnatic Vocal
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.
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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
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PROGRAMME :
MAY - 2015
Sat
6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall
02.
Bharatanatya recital by
R. Sampurna (student of Rachita
Nrityalaya, Chennai)
C. Manaswini (student of
Vidyakshetra, Salem.
Sat
6.30 p.m. - ESV Hall
16.
Astrology lecture
Topic : Delay in Marriage
Speaker : Dr. Krishna Kumar
Sun
5.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall
03.
Sapthak presents
Sangeetha Sandhya
Tabla Solo : Sri. Ojas Adhiyas
Harmonium Lehra :
Sri. Siddesh Bhicholkar
Vocal : Pt. Indhudhar Nirody
Harmonium : Sri. Shreerama Bhat
Tabla : Sri. Bhimashankar Bidanur
Sat
10.00 a.m. - Khincha Hall
BVB & Indira Gandhi
16.
National Centre for Arts, South
Regional Centre jointly presents
Hindustani music concert and
workshop
Sun
2.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall
17.
BVB & Indira Gandhi
National Centre for Arts, South
Regional Centre jointly presents
Hindustani music and workshop
Wed
5.00 p.m. - ESV Hall
06.
Book launch by
Dr. M. Rama Jois
‘Jeevana Kale Bhagavad Geethe’
authored by Sri. S.V. Manjunath
Sun
10.30 a.m. - ESV Hall
17.
BVB Sandipani Gurukula :
Inauguration : III batch of Bhagavad
Gita course
Fri
6.00 p.m. - ESV Hall
08.
G. V. Bhave and Lakshmi
Bhave Endowment Music concert
Kannada Natya geethegalu
Artist : Vid Gajanana Hegde
Sat
5.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall
23.
Rangapravesha of
Kum. Janavi Venkatesh,
disciple of
Guru Uma Padmaja
Fri
6.00 p.m. - Vadya Vybhava
08.
Instrumental music by
Vid.Chandrashekar Badigere
(in association with Infosys
Foundation)
Venue : Indian Institute of World
Culture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru
Sat
6.30 p.m.
23.
BVB Infosys Foundation
outreach cultural programmes
Keyboard Carnatic duet
Artists : Sri. R. Arjun Sambasivan
and Sri. Narayan
Violin : Kum Apoorva Krishnan
Mridanga : Sri B S Prashanth
Ghatam : Sri Phanidra Bhaskar
Venue : Indiranagar Sangeetha
Sabha, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Sat
6.30 p.m.
09.
Magic Show
Artist : Prof. Shankar Udupi
(In association with Indian Council
for Cultural Relations)
Thu
3.00 p.m. - Bhavan’s
14.
MPBIM Convocation Chief Guest : Justice Shivraj V. Patil
Sri N Ramanuja, Chairman BVB
Presides
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