Mysuru: Rajan-Nagendra Trust had organised a music programme titled ‘Rajan-Nagendra Sangeethotsava’ at Kalamandira here on Saturday.

Singers Anuradha Bhat, Ajay Warrier, Manasa Holla, Nisarga, Disha, Ramyashri, Achal, Lakshmi, Ruthwik, Shravya, Puneeth and Nishita rendered over 20 songs of the composing duo Rajan-Nagendra like ‘Hosabaalu…’ from the movie Auto Raja, ‘Omme Ninnannu Kanthumba…’ from Gaalimathu, ‘Pavadisu Paramathma…’ from Sreenivasa Kalyana, ‘Baanallu Neene…’ from Bayalu Daari  and ‘Akasha Deepavu Neenu…’ from Pavana Ganga exposing the melodious glory of film hits of yesteryears.

Inaugurating the programme, Horanadu Kshetra Dharmakartha Dr. G. Bheemeshwara Joshi recalled the musical contribution of Rajan-Nagendra who also introduced new talents to the industry.

He opined that today’s film music have blaring background score with no importance for melody or meaningful lyrics.

DCP M. Muthuraj, Music Director Rajan, District Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Dr. Y.D. Rajanna and others were present.