Billava Sangha Kuwait – ‘Billava Chavadi – 2017’ creates history
Kuwait: Billava Sangha Kuwait presented a variety of cultural programmes in the Billava Chavadi-2017 held on 20th October 2017 at the Cambridge school Auditorium, Mangaf, Kuwait. Historical drama Tulunada Amar Beerer ‘Kantabaare Boodhabaare’ was performed by the artists from Kuwait was one-of-its-kind which was enacted with series of Spotlights, background narration and props thus bringing the historical situation live to the audience. This type of enactment was done for the first time in Kuwait and it brought out the brilliant acting by the artists under the direction by Sathish Acharya.
The programme commenced with the National Anthem and prayer by Ashwitha Surendra Poojary. The event started with the Diwali celebrations, the lighting of lamps by the ladies of the committee followed by Narayan Guru Puja by the Management committee members. Cultural Programme was inaugurated with the lighting of the lamp and the release of the souvenir “Billava Bolpu” by President Raghu C Poojary and Bagavathike couplet in the background by the Chief Guest ‘GanaSurabhi’ Ravichandra Poojary Kannadikatte written by himself for the occasion.
The president Raghu C Poojary welcomed the audience with a humble speech which was followed by a welcome Bharatanatyam Classical dance performed by Shilpa Chandrashekar. Krithi Poojary performed Yakshagana dance on the Gejjegiri, Bhagavathike by chief guest himself. Cultural dance from kids and adults of the association claimed loud applause from the audience.
Advisor Rohith Sanil gave the insight of the ongoing resurrection activities of Deyi Baidethi KotiChennaya Moolasthana at Gejjegiri. The Chief Guest Ganasurabhi, Ravichandra Poojary Kannadikatte, renowned Bhagavatheru from Mangalore and eminent Kuwait artist Sathish Acharya who directed the drama were honoured with a memento by the Managing committee. One of the senior members Manoj Kumar was felicitated for his contribution to BSK. This was followed by the felicitation of the Sponsors of the event. Advisor Satish Kunder spoke about the Scholarship Programme undertaken by BSK and appealed all Tuluvas for unity irrespective of religion, caste or creed.
The main attraction of the event was Yakshagana Bhagavathige by the chief guest Gaanasurabhi Ravichandra Poojary Kannadikatte, Mrudangam by Arun Narayan Nair, both enthralled the Houseful audience and Yakshagana lovers all through. Mithun Vishwanath, Joint Secretary delivered the Vote of thanks.
Tulu historical drama ‘Tulunaada Amar Beerer – KaanthabaareBoodabaare’, the story written by Muddu Moodubelle, Dialogue by Jayalaxmi Vishwas and Mahesh Poojary Polali, directed by famed artist Satish Acharya, songs written and produced courtesy by Paramananda Salian, music by Mithun Vishwanath. The drama casted some of the most loved and admired Kuwait Billava Sangha’s artists Yashodha Krishna, Kavya Prashanth, Jyothi Sudhir, Gautham Suvarna, Dheeraj Salian, Balakrishna Poojary, Sudhir Kumar, Sudhakar Salian, Ghanshyam Attavar, Hrishikesh Kotian, Rakesh Poojary, Sukumar Karkera, Sujeeth Amin, Sujith Kotian, Amarnath Suvarna, Harsha P K., Prashanth Poojary, Nithin Salian, Amith Salian, Tejas, Tanush and support artists Kavita Bangera, Shilpa Chandrashekar, Shruthi Hemanth, Rashmi Mithun, Tina Govind, Preethi Krishna, Sandesh Amin, Avin Suvarna, Sandesh and Padmanabha Poojary. Stage settings were effectively handled by Dhanraj Talapady, Krishna Poojary and team. Drama team was well supported by Rohith Sanil and Chithrek Bangera all through the preparation. The major part of the Costumes was provided by Lalitha Kala Arts, Mangalore and Kalari–Kuwait. The sound and lighting were provided by Illusions, Souvenir and Artwork by Manoj Kumar while photography was by Sandeep Kumar Attavar and videography done by Moon Media.
Enthusiasm in the audience was on the high and continued so until the end. It was heartening to see the audience, were so much involved with the drama as they stuck to their seats till the end. The event was well coordinated and organized by the Cultural Secretary, Amaranth Suvarna, while the event was nicely hosted in style by Rashmi Nagaraj.
BSK Management committee would like to take this opportunity to thank Sponsors, Well-Wishers, Committee Members, Members one and all for their contribution towards the grand success of ‘BillavaChavadi 2017’.
Report by Suresh S Rao Neramballi
