GRAND COMMEMORATION EVENT MARKING FOUR DECADES COMPLETION OF MAYURA GROUP FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE ENTREPRISES

VENUE : BUNTS SANGHA, ATTIGUPPE,,VIJAYANAGAR, BANGALORE 

DATE:15 DECEMBER 2018  10 AM  to 10 PM

 EVENTS  MARK

COMMEMORATION OF 4 DECADES, RELEASE OF TWO COMPILATIONS ON

GOPADY SRINIVASA RAO'S VISION AS HE SETS REMARKABLE BENCHMARK IN FOOD, BEVERAGE & BAKERY  SERVICE ENTERPRISES, PAYS TOKEN OF GRATITUDE BY SALUTATIONS AND FELICITATIONS TO PEERS & ASSOCIATES IN A BEFITTING COLORFUL CEREMONY 

'Shubha Milana' and 'Namma Spoorthi' Memorable whole day events were organised by 'Mayura Group' today at Bunts Sangha, Attiguppe, Vijayanagar Bangalore.

Felicitations and salutations were bestowed on all those incl me, who traversed with Group CMD Gopadi Srinivasa Rao's sojourn all these 4 decades or more !

Event was impeccably organized with whistle stop event unfolding one after the other from morning till late evening. Be it a separate media room for invitees' special words that appeared instantly on huge LCD screen for viewers in Food Court, or the bakery delicacies, beverages and all other tasty menu served in special counters spread out on sprawling lawns, beckoning the visitors to quench their thirst and satiate hunger whole day, were truly admirable features, while the events inside the auditorium unfurled simultaneously ! 

Popular Group Endeavors CAKEWALA, AROGYA AHAARA (UNIT OF NAMMURA HOTEL LTD), CANE-O-LA, TAAZA THINDI, SKYLINE PIZZERIA & COOL JOINT served endlessly all through the day till late evening.

          

'Shubha Milana' the main event - to felicitate all those who shouldered onerous responsibilities in various respective group ventures over 4 decades or more - began with a starter, a lilting melodies presentation by well-known singers Vinay Nadig​ & Divya Raghavan​.

Revered holy presence of Sri Sri Yathiraja Jeeyar Swamigal, Pontiff, Melukote Madhwaraja Mutt added dignity to the occasion along with nonagenarian hotelier, Sri N R Narayana Rao, MLC Sri  UB Venkatesh Jayanagar​, Sri Prakash Shetty, Founder Chairman, MRG Group, writer & Orator Dr.KP Putthuraya, Retd Director, RGHS University and Sri G R Krishnamurthy, Co-Founder, Mayura Group. Sri Sanjeev Kulkarni very ably anchored the event in his inimitable chaste Kannada.

                                                  

                                         

Fusion band ,'Beat Gurus' and 'Mellow Trees' Followed their foot tapping music to enthrall invitees post lunch alongside some foot tapping kannada melodies by latest budding singing talents of Television. 

'Karnataka Vaibhava' a virtual visual treat enacted by Renowned Choreographer Dancer Dr.Sanjay Shantaram's disciples' dance ensemble, was awe-inspiring that left assembled viewers totally enthralled.

'Namma Spoorthi' that followed later was a befitting finale, commemorating 2 editions of Sri Gopady Srinivasa Rao's interesting life journey -  'Kayakayogi Gopady Srinivasa Rao' alongwith 'How to win in Food Enterprises - by evolving successful GSR formula' a compilation by noted wordsmith Sri Jogi. 
Sri Raghavendra Kanchan mastered the ceremonies astutely.

Dr.P.Sadananda Maiya, Maiyas Foods & Beverages Ltd Chairman, Kannada Daily  'Vishwavani' Editor in Chief Sri Vishweshwara Bhat, Sri Ravi Hegde, Editor in Chief, 'Kannadaprabha' Kannada Daily along with other dignitaries added grace to the memorable occasion by their inspiring dialect that virtually took the gathering into a thought provoking journey - reminiscent of making those arduous ventures a great success over period.

Ace Anchor Smt.Aparna Vasthare added grace as usual presenting the show with her usual aplomb and grace.

                         

Curtains were brought down to the memorable whole day event  with sumptuous buffet and multi variety cuisine served in Food Court.

It was a day to remember and rejoice later about how well thought out & very meticulously arranged these events were, spoke volumes of Gopadi Srinivasa Rao's caliber, percolating all his energies into Gennext.

Painstaking preparatory efforts prior to these events date back to six months at least, but the finesse with which each effort carried out was worth every penny spent, I truly felt

My heartiest congratulations go to young guns Mahesh Hathwar​, Suhas Upadhya​ besides all those having toiled so hard to make the grand occasion so savvy and endearing to one and all who mattered.


                        

AVID MEMORY OF 'JATTA' KANNADA MOVIE HAUNTS DISCERNING

Ashwini Kumar is  feeling nostalgic.

Critically acclaimed Kannada movie'Jatta' special re-screening for the discerning viewers was arranged on Friday evening (12 October) to commemorate it's 5th Anniversary -
 

Venue : Preview Theatre @ Sri Chamundeshwari Film Studio & Lab Pvt Ltd Complex, Millers Road, Bangalore 560001

Archives down the lane brought back fresh memories of its screening at Sapna Theatre five years ago. My family friend & senior accomplice, Mahadeva Malla's elder son Giriraj BM has by now turned out to be an ace director par excellence, with the other acclaimed movies under his belt namely 'Mythri' and 'Amaravathi' following Jatta.

Few childhood friends also joined me at the screening. A revitting movie Jatta has all the elements of perfection for a highly promising first time Director ! 

Powerfully written screenplay, exceptional natural acting by all artistes, typical coastline language, beautiful backwater locales, protagonist Jatta's lion heartedness alongside predator like spirit to fight against evilminded elements and forest poachers who also try to intimidate the strong beliefs of oppressed community and sham family deity, young Sukruta Wagle's daring acting prowess, beautiful apt voiceover by Giriraj himself dubbing for the main character Jatta's wellwishing mentor forest officer, dialogue deliveries by all the artistes, absorbing background score and last but not the least, the editing leaves the audience spellbound.

In my opinion, this is a landmark movie having many firsts to its credit with an almost flawless product at your disposal that has the intensity to stand on par with the much acclaimed movies in the national lineage namely Ankur, Kalyug, Ardh Satya and the likes.

I fondly recall my association with childhood acquaintance Mahadeva Mallawho rose from humble background to high positions owing to hard work & academic brilliance. In fact, I couldn't say 'no' when he kindly extended invite for a re-screening of 'Jatta', sort of homecoming after 5 years for most of us. Lucky to have met a former banker, another old friend Taranath Shenoy in the middle and Ashok, a rtd bank DGM too.

Giriraj BM and his sibling Devaraj Bee Em have a lot to thank doting sweet mother Bhavani Mahadeva for having painstakingly supported their respective interests to persue in life.

Very precise to the point, deft in narration and meticulous in bringing forth the subject, hemming a slick cinematic experience for a short realtime story to be projected onto the big screen in the form of a powerful movie Jatta, Giriraj BM virtually seals all prenotions of  connoisseurs to virtual rest.

In other words, the movie wins hearts by it's unpretentiousness, leaving the audience in tears by the protagonist, albeit lacking formal education yet principled do-gooder Jatta - prisoner of his own image, would be so sacrificial by default - succumbs to unpredictable insinuations, twists & turns by quirk of fate, yet remains a hero in the hearts of those knowing him !

Though offbeat in nature, there's not a solitary moment of dullness in the whole plot, by itself indicates the onerous preparation that's gone behind. Personally, I reckon Giriraj BM is way ahead of the rest in mindset and more importantly, cut out for many more meaningful movies welding his 'megaphone' in ensuing years that follow.

Kannada cinema has an able movie maker in Giriraj, who possesses an uncanny ability to turn an ordinary plot into a pulsating finesee that holds the inquisite viewers' keenness intact till the end indicative of an important facet & hallmark, sheer brilliance of a thinking mind and not just another filmmaker in the race..!

God bless all your futuristic endeavours in the earnest Giriraj BM..I take a lot of pride in your dedication, talent and hard work that beckon success, a no mean an achievement in this fast paced rat race of a kind !

MK, LAST OF THE TAMILNADU PATRIARCHS IN THE LINEAGE

Whatever the third world may opine about the Legendary Late Sri MK, he was a man of many firsts of his kind.

*An early school dropout, MK plunged into politics through scores of agitations and alike at a tender teenage of 15

*was an undefeated record 13 terms MLA in the annals of Indian Politics

*MK was the only living Politician to have seen in his lifespan of 94 years all the 14 Prime Ministers of our nation in 80 years public life, was 5 times Chief Minister of TN &          50 years DMK Party Chief !!

*wrote beautifully handwritren movie scripts himself and till ripe age of 92

*Excelled in media, journalism,movies,script writing and politics

*introduced many well thought out everlasting schemes for the upliftment of downtrodden that hugely benefitted poverty alleviation

*first man to admit on the TN Assembly Floor about his three marriages

*MK was always at friendly distance from Karnataka never ever creating ruckus about Cauvery River water sharing

*The redoubtable MK was a man of few words endearing himself to the masses with an assiduously built political career

*history shall never again witness likes of the Legends M/s Rajaji, Kamaraj, C.Annadurai, charismatic MGR and J.Jayalalithaa, Cho Ramaswamy, but
M.Karananidhi's Legend will always haunt his followers as last of the proverbial patriarchs who virtually lived in the hearts of TN populace

Should the funeral procession be witnessed to believe, there can't be semblance of doubt, for a neat 3 lakh people following till the mortal remains were laid to rest with full State Honour at Marina Beach, Chennai yesterday !

It'll take a while to forego his towering presence among his family, brethren, DMK rank/file and alike.

Full circle eclipse and an unfounded strong void felt in TN, Can be assumed though a hypothesis, TN was never before so rudderless.

Missing a leader of such tall order - who remained in people's hearts for nearly 7 decades of public life or more - looms large on the scenario.

REFRESHING GHAZAL GAZE BY WIFE -HUSBAND DUO GAYATRI ASOKAN & PURBAYAN CHATTERJEE

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What a wonderfully played Ghazal...mellifluous rendition by wife Gayatri Asokan & her husband playing Sitar wizard Purbayan Chatterjee

Awesome is the word albeit set on a different tempo, it creates a rare sync of melody to enmark Ghazal Gaze first anniversary 🤗🤗..

Reminds me of a famed Ghalib poetry 'Maana ke Musht e khaak se behtar Nahi hun main' rendition by Legendary Jagjit Singhji.. 

I can't differentiate between who's doing what, as the sitar is impeccably played with such ease ! 

Bhai wah !!

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'NAMMA BAKERY' GRAND INAUGURAL

Grand inaugural of freshest endeavour NAMMA BAKERY
in Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bangalore on 03 August 2018 evening,
 under able stewardship of Mayura Group Chairman G Srinivasa Rao,
brought scores of local populace to have a glimpse of
freshest bakery goodies made available at pocket friendly prices.

Self budding Entrepreneurs Venkatesh Hathwar
and Yashaswini take the lead.

More employment opportunities created for skilled
and semiskilled personnel in the process. 

Fair food safety practices are in place to turn a
new leaf in the annals of bakery food scenario.

Unique modern features and hygienic practices using latest technology,
the new outlet can cater oven fresh preparations to satiate
daily needs of those who matter.

Adventurous 2 Wheeler World Ride Leg 1 Bangalore to London Applauded

Albeit therer'e major impediments for international clearances prior to undertaking this herculean effort starting from Bengaluru to London, a soaring distance of some 23500 surface kilometers over a stretch of 76 days, courage of conviction, self belief, resolute mind, never say die attitude and youthful spirit of two men Manjunath C and King Richard, in their early 40s', have proudly made it

The first ever such 'WORLD RIDE LEG 1' is a genuine accomplishment, worthy of huge pat to these daring Bangalore guys to have returned from London UK gallantly victorious and most satiated, covering 21 countries - on an average 500 Kms/day- namely:

BHUTAN, Myanmmar,Thailand, Laos,China,

Kyrgyzstan,Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan,Russia,Estonia,Litvia ,

Lithuania,Poland, Czech Republic

Austria,Italy,Switzerland,France,

Belgium,Netherlands, England UK London

 

Experiencing an all awesome 4 seasons weather in 76 days - from soaring mercury levels of 42 degrees in simmering China, heaviest downpours from Thailand to china uptill Russia, plummetting spring in Estonia resulting in heaviest snowfall and getting stranded in chilling Kyrgyzstan for nearly 5 hours, all of these ought to be the heartening features of this most adventurous '2 wheeler World Ride Leg 1'Gung-ho Bengaluru Guys for having made yourself proud, so too we kannadigas in Karnataka !!

Leaving behind their families for so long, nothing could have been as roller coaster ride as it were, amid high risks, but ardent wishes saw them through the day as they returned to a roaring welcome with a sense of a great achievement at this juncture. 

Dear all, I'm hereby joined  my good old friend & rider Manjunath C and fellow rider, King Richard to convey profound thanks to all well-wishers for being so supportive and encouraging their earnest endeavor. World is small we say, but how diverse our cultures are to be seen to believe 'we live in a small shell out of a mammoth place called world' 

Let's all live in harmony, extend   warmth among  brethren to spread  health & happiness as long as we live.