Airody Govindappa a Yakshagana veteran to be honoured

Airody Govindappa a Yakshagana veteran to be honoured

Mangalore Today News Network

Kundapura, Mar 24, 2016 :  Addressing media on march 23, Wednesday, Saibrakatte Ashok Achar, president of the organising committee, said Airody  Govindappa had made a name in both ‘Badagu’ and ‘Tenku’ schools of Yakshagana. Born on April 10, 1945 to Gowri and Buda Bhagawat at Airody in Udupi district,  Govindappa gave up education after completing Class 5 and threw himself into the art of Yakshagana when he was just 12.

Marking  the 70th birthday of senior Yakshagana artiste Airody Govindappa, a felicitation function will be held at Gandhi Maidan, Kota, on March 26, Saturday.

He learnt the art of ‘Bhagavatige’ under his father, the late Buda Bhagawat. He learnt dance and the finer nuances of Yakshagana under the tutelage of Tonse Kantappa Master. Over the last 55 years, he has performed for various Yaksahgana melas.  He is also known for his measured dialogue delivery, and has won many awards for his contributions to the art.

The function will begin at 9 p.m. There will be three Yakshagana performances — ‘Akshayambara’, ‘Rukmagarvabhanga’ and ‘Karnarjuna’. Mr. Govindappa will don the role of Karna in ‘Karnarjuna’.