Fri Dec 13 17:36:53 UTC 2024: ## Veteran Actor Y. Gee. Mahendra Honored at Global Heritage Music and Arts Fest

**Chennai, December 14, 2024** – Veteran Tamil actor Y. Gee. Mahendra was bestowed with the prestigious Nataka Kala Vendhar Award at the Global Heritage Music and Arts Fest 2024 in Chennai on Friday. The award, instituted in memory of Vasantha Ramachander, was presented by Vijaya Thayanban, Member Secretary of the Tamilnadu Eyal Isai Nadaga Mandram, who inaugurated the festival.

Ms. Thayanban lauded Mr. Mahendra as a “born actor and all-round artist,” while N. Kumar, chairman of The Sanmar Group, shared anecdotes from their childhood friendship. The festival, organized by Carnatica and Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, also felicitated violin artist V.V. Subrahmanyam.

Cleveland V.V. Sundaram highlighted the Sabha’s commitment to fostering the arts, noting the challenges faced by music festivals in recent years due to the pandemic and sponsorship issues. Mr. Mahendra expressed gratitude for the award, stating it would inspire him to continue his acting career. The event marked a significant celebration of Tamil arts and culture.

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