Mysuru: It was a gathering for a different purpose at Kalamandira premises here yesterday. Many theatre enthusiasts, members of both professional and amateur theatre troupes, writers and progressive thinkers had assembled to take part in the ‘Kara Nirakarana Satyagraha’ launched by renowned theatre personality and former Rangayana Director Prasanna demanding the Central Government to withdraw…
Vali-Sugriva combat proves love is supreme, not power
October 8, 2017Mysuru: The Hindu epic of ‘Ramayana,’ has no doubt brought out the camaraderie between brothers Rama and Lakshmana. But the audience at Kalamandira got to witness some emotional moments between two other warring brothers — Vali and Sugriva — as written by Rashtrakavi Kuvempu in “Poondenagniye Sakshi” and “Ni Satyavrathane Ditam,” verses of ‘Sri Ramayana…
Janapada Jhenkara: Folk musical event in city on Oct. 14
October 8, 2017Mysuru: Renowned folk singer Gururaj Hosakote will present a ‘Janapada Jhenkara’ programme at Kalamandira in city on Oct.14 (Saturday) at 5.30 pm. Addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan recently, he said that the event was organised to create awareness about folk music among the youths. Gururaj said that he would be travelling across 30 districts…
Rangavalli Rangasambhrama in city from Oct. 6 to 8
October 4, 2017Mysuru: Continuing its tradition of organising theatre festival, Mysuru-based amateur theatre group Rangavalli is conducting a three-day theatre festival ‘Rangavalli Rangasambhrama’ from Oct. 6 to 8. Rangavalli has invited three theatre groups from Bengaluru, Haveri and Udupi which will be staging plays at Kalamandira. Apart, from theatre activities, Rangavalli has also organised musical concerts including…
Romantic songs enthral audience at Kalamandira
October 2, 2017Mysuru: The audience at Kalamandira were taken on a romantic journey through yesteryear Kannada and Hindi songs by a group of singers led by city’s ENT specialist Dr. M.S. Natashekar, yesterday. At first, the singers rendered the song ‘Gajamukhane Ganapathiye Ninage Vandhane’ originally sung by S. Janaki and composed by M. Rangarao and written by…
Film Fest to feature 70 movies
September 21, 2017Mysuru: It seemed as the stars had descended at theKalamandira for the inauguration of Dasara Film Festival, here this morning. The main attraction of the show was none other than the ‘Dimple Girl’ Rachitha Ram of Chakravyuha fame. As Rachitha along with other guests came on to the stage, the audience present at the venue…
Romantic Songs Musical Nite by Dr. M.S. Natashekar & Troupe
September 21, 2017Mysuru: Dr. M.S. Natashekar of Geeth Gaatha Chal-fame and his troupe will be presenting a “Romantic Songs Musical Nite” on Oct. 1 at Kalamandira in city. The troupe will present romantic and love songs of yesteryears from old Kannada and Hindi movies between 5 pm and 9 pm on that day. The musical ensemble includes…
CM Siddharamaiah to inaugurate Mini Theatre at Kalamandira
September 20, 2017Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah will be inaugurating the newly- constructed Mini Theatre in Kalamandira premises on Sept. 21 at 12 noon. District-in-Charge Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, Kannada and Culture Minister Umashree, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Tanveer Sait, Mayor M.J. Ravikumar, Legislative Council Deputy Chairman Marithibbegowda, ZP President Nayeema Sulthana, MPs Pratap Simha, R….
Dasara wood-carving workshop begins
September 16, 2017Mysuru: A ten-day workshop on wood sculpture, organised by Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts Sub-Committee, commenced this morning at the premises of Kalamandira here. Ten wood sculptors from across the State are participating in the workshop. They are provided with Shivani wood and the theme for sculpture is Hoysala era and they are supposed to…
City hoteliers display acting skills
September 10, 2017City hoteliers staging mythological play ‘Bhakta Prahlada’ at Kalamandira in city on Friday under the aegis of Hotel Owners Association and Hotel Owners Association Charitable Trust. The lead role of Prahlada was enacted by Sanika and Prahlada’s mother Kayadu’s role was played by Deepika. Hotel Owners Association Charitable Trust President Ravi Shastri played Hiranyaksha, A.C….













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