Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)
Udupi, Oct 24: Renowned singer and Golden Book of World Records holder Yashwanth M G is set to attempt another world record by singing for 28 hours, presenting songs representing all 28 states of India in 28 different languages under the theme ‘Vande Bharata Matharam’. The initiative is based on the vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ and is dedicated to the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The record attempt, aimed at celebrating India's unity in diversity and linguistic harmony, will be held on October 28 and October 29 at Dr Rajkumar Auditorium, near Geleyara Balaga Layout, Mahalakshmipuram, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Press Club in Mangaluru, Yashwanth M G said the initiative was conceived to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contribution to national integration through music. “While researching Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, I realised that had he not united the princely states in 1947, India could have remained divided into many more parts. He was the first person to translate the idea of unity in diversity into action. As his birth anniversary falls on October 31, I wanted to dedicate this record attempt to him,” he said.
Explaining the concept, Yashwanth M G said India has 28 states, each with its own language and cultural identity. He plans to dedicate one hour to each state, singing songs associated with its culture and language.
The programme will begin at 10 am on October 28 and continue until 6 pm on October 29. The record attempt is scheduled to commence at 12.55 pm, with the flag of Himachal Pradesh, followed by the blowing of a conch at 1 pm to mark the beginning of the singing marathon.
The attempt will begin with the iconic Kannada song ‘Huttidare Kannada Nadalli Hutta Beku’, sung by the late Dr Rajkumar, and conclude with the same song. Along with songs representing all 28 states, Kannada, Kodava and Tulu songs will also feature in the programme.
Renowned music director V Manohar will inaugurate the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp, while former minister K Gopalaiah will preside over the inaugural function. Member of Parliament Tejaswi Surya, Bengaluru city police commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, Golden Book of World Records Asia head Manish Bishnoi, Moodbidri MLA Umanath Kotian, Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty, MLA Mangaluru City North Y Bharath Shetty, and Karnataka Scouts and Guides Commissioner P G R Sindhia are among those expected to attend.
The valedictory ceremony will be held on October 29 at 5 pm, presided over by the minister for Kannada and Culture and Backward Classes Welfare. minister for health and family welfare U T Khader, former union minister Nalin Kumar Kateel, Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president Mithun Rai, and Karnataka Vishwakarma Nigama chairman Sujnanamoorthi are among those expected to participate.
Sushanth Bandary, Madhav Suvarna, Umakanth, Naveen and Mallika were present at the press conference.