"Sangeet Mahan" title for Charandas Mallya on International Music day

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 4, 2017: On International Music Day marked by Sumell, at the 190 th Monthly Theatre Programme, at Kalaangann, on Sunday Oct. 1, 2017.Accomplished music maestro – Shri Charandas Mallya was honoured by Sumell and Mandd Sobhann and conferred that title ‘Sangeet Mahan’. Charandas Mallya, introduced the ‘nite’ form of music to Mangalore (Ashok-Charan Nite). He has provided music for a number of Tulu, Konkani and Kannada plays; has the distinction of having composed music for multi language films,  and also has arranged music for numerous Konkani albums.

 Louis Pinto, President, Mandd Sobhann; Eric Ozario,  Sunil Monteiro,  Kavita George and  Irine Rebello, Director, Convenor, Treasurer and Secretary of Sumell, respectively, honoured Shri Charandas Mallya with a citation, shawl, fruits and a garland.

Charandas Mallya expressed his gratitude to Sumell, Mandd Sobhann for having recognised his contribution to music and for honouring him with the title of ‘Sangeet Mahan’.  ‘Sumell’ and ‘Blue Angels’ presented choral singing on the occasion. Instrumental music was presented by talented  young artistes – Reuben Machado (flute/harmonica-guitar), Kenny Pereira (saxophone), Samarth Shenoy (flute- fusion) & Oshin Theodore (harmonica-guitar).
The audience witnessed a rare musical treat.