Gajanana Sharma, children drama writer and littérateur, Bengaluru, will narrate story at Suruchi Ranga-mane on Chitrabhanu Road in Kuvempunagar on Apr. 22 between 4.30 pm and 5.30 pm as part of ‘Kathe Kelona Banni’ programme-772. It also marks the 16th anniversary of the event.

‘Kathe Kelona Banni’

Over these many years, people from all walks of life — doctors, engineers, lawyers, writers, actors, teachers — have shared stories with children.  There have been many stories narrated serially too.  Vimalashree narrated Ramayana over 20 weeks while D. Balakrishnaiah narrated Mahabharata over 25-plus weeks.  Dr. Ramanath regaled children with Vikram and Betal stories  for 15 weeks.  Limca Book of Records has recognised this feat and included ‘Kathe Kelona Banni’ in their annual records – 2015. Vijaya Sindhuvalli, the backbone for all Suruchi Rangamane activities, is now affectionately called ‘Kathe Mane Ajji.’

“Several generations of children have attended the session starting from 6-9 years of age. Some have completed graduation now,” says K. Nagaraja, Co-Convener, Kalasuruchi [Mob: 92435-81097 or  99459-43115].