B Jayashree and team perform ‘Ranga Sambhrama' in Belagavi
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The event was jointly organised by the Nanu Nammavarondige Foundation and Mahila Abhivruddhi Mattu Seva Samsthe, along with various cultural and social organisations of Belagavi.
Thousands of theatre lovers flocked to listen to the stage singing. Jayashree and her team entertained the people by singing various songs. Songs from plays written by writers Girish Karnad, Chandrashekar Kambar, and HS Venkateshamurthy mesmerised the audience.
The musical programme lasted for more than two hours.
Speaking on the occasion, Jayashree said ranga geethes (theatre songs) are full of nuances and situations. Their lyrics have colour, form, and personality. They should be enjoyed.
Singer Rajaprabhu Dhotre inaugurated the programme by singing a ranga geethe. Vagdevi Sangeetha Shale, Uma Sangeetha Pratishthana, Swara Sadhana Sangeetha Shale, Suswara Sangeetha Shale, Bharatiya Gayana Samaj, Suresh Chandargi, and Khushi Dhawali troupe sang various songs and brought lustre to the programme.
Karnataka Border Area Development Authority member Ashok Chandaragi presided over the function. Joint director of the department of Kannada and culture KH Channur, patron of theatre activities Ramesh Jangal, secretary of Bharatesh Education Trust Vinod Doddannavar, Sarvamangala Aralimatti of Nanu Nanna Foundation, secretary of Kannada Bhavan YR Patil, and director of women's development and service organisation Ashwini Karigonnavara (Chandaragi) were present.
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