Fri Dec 13 19:29:32 UTC 2024: **Chennai Musicians and Dancer Honored at Margazhi Mela**
CHENNAI, INDIA (December 14, 2024) – Renowned Carnatic vocalists Ranjani and Gayatri, and Bharatnatyam exponent Geeta Chandran were awarded prestigious accolades at the 68th Margazhi mela, held by the Sri Krishna Gana Sabha on Friday. Ranjani and Gayatri received the Sangeetha Choodamani award, while Geeta Chandran was bestowed with the Nrithya Choodamani award.
Nalli Kuppusamy Chetty, president of the Sabha, highlighted the singers’ remarkable ability to perform in Gujarati, Marathi, and Sanskrit. He also credited corporate sponsors, particularly Apollo Hospitals Vice Chairperson Preetha Reddy, for the success of the music season. Ms. Reddy praised the Sabha’s consistent support of arts and culture, emphasizing the need for evolution and adaptation to engage younger generations.
Fellow dancer Anita Ratnam lauded Geeta Chandran’s mastery of her art form, describing her as a multifaceted artist with profound understanding of her craft. In their acceptance speeches, both Gayatri and Geeta Chandran expressed gratitude to their teachers, families, and audiences for their support and encouragement. Ms. Chandran further advocated for greater inclusivity and diversity within the dance community and emphasized the importance of investing in arts education to cultivate a more discerning and appreciative audience.
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