Mridangam exponent K.V. Prasad and bharatanatyam exponent G. Narendra honoured

Mridangam exponent K.V. Prasad and Bharatanatyam exponent G. Narendra were honoured by the Krishna Gana Sabha here on Friday.

During the inauguration of the 69th Margazhi Mela, Mr. Prasad was conferred the title ‘Sangeetha Choodamani’, Mr. Narendra was given the title ‘Nrithya Choodamani’.

Veteran Bharatanatyam exponent Sudharani Raghupathy said, Mr. Narendra is a well-informed versatile artist. “The endearing quality of his art is the graceful geometric perfection, sensitive expressive abhinaya and a charismatic stage presence. He is a rare artist that we can find today,” she added.

Carnatic musician and Chitravina maestro N. Ravikiran said, Mr. Prasad has a unique style and the way he delivers the korvais seamlessly and spontaneously is a beautiful addition to the art of music making and rhythm. “He has a fantastic sound sense. In many concerts, when we played together, I don’t need a separate person for sound balancing. He would make sure everything is balanced and correct, not only aesthetically but also technically,” he added.

N. Kamakodi, managing director and CEO of City Union Bank said, the association between the bank and the sabha goes a long way back. Mr. Prasad, Mr. Narendra, Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti, president of the Krishna Gana Sabha, general secretary of the sabha Y. Prabhu, and the sabha’s CEO Saashwathi Prabhu were among those who spoke at the event.