Participating in a film festival session specifically centered on Rajkumar’s name, ChalanaChitra Academy Chairman Sadhu Kokila said, ‘In any cultural context, one can see Rajkumar alongside Kuvempu. He belongs to everyone. Rajkumar sang a few songs for which I composed the music. Back then, he would come fully prepared before singing. On the day of the recording, he would make us all stand in a line, touch us from head to toe in a gesture of deep respect and only then go to sing. Such was his culture. Unlike stars today, he didn’t arrive surrounded by bouncers; he was surrounded by fans. It was enough for him to step out of his house-all of Karnataka would be waiting to see him. He used to take 25,000 rupees for a song, but all of it would go to a trust for the poor. He never spoke about it himself’ said Sadhu Kokila.
INDIAN NAVAL SAIL TRAINING SHIP INS SUDARSHINI ARRIVES AT VALLETTA, MALTA, BOLSTERING MEDITERRANEAN MARITIME TIES
The Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the historic port of Valletta, Malta on 12 Mar 2026, marking a significant milestone in her landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan-26. The visit underscores the deep-rooted maritime ties between India and Malta and represents an important leg of the ship’s ambitious 22,000-nautical-mile global voyage. The arrival […]
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