Archive for April, 2006
At peace, even in death
Rajkumar was fondly remembered by Rotarians at a special function organised in his memory by Rotary Centennial Presidents Forum on Thursday. The function was attended by Parvathamma Rajkumar and son Raghavendra. Speaking at the function, Raghavendra recalled his father’s influences in his life. “When we joined the film industry, my father never taught us how [...]
PBS pays tribute with a song
Aniketana, a cultural organisation, paid tribute to the late thespian with songs from his own films. The event was attended by Rajkumar’s family members, including wife Parvathamma Rajkumar. Evergreen melodies from Bedara Kannappa, (Raj’s first movie), Sati Sukanya, Kamanabillu, Hosabelaku and Bhakta Kumbara were sung by well known singers like C Ashwath, B K Sumitra, [...]
Name airport after Rajkumar, say fans
Monday is a grim reminder of a sad fact. Kannada actor Rajkumar died 12 days before his 78th birthday. Many events have been planned to celebrate the day by his fans, friends and relatives. An eye donation camp at Yavanika, cultural programme at National College Grounds and a couple of sport events by youth groups [...]
Steady stream of fans visit Rajkumar’s samadhi on 11th day
Despite the soaring mercury, a contiuous stream of his fans comprising the old, middle aged and even children go around the veteran’s samadhi carrying garlands of marigold and jasmine in their hands and fervour almost bordering on reverence in their eyes. Even ten days after the end of Kannada thespian Rajkumar’s saga, the charisma of [...]
Mood sombre at Rajkumar obsequies
To feed people in big numbers at Puneet Farms was an ardent wish of Rajkumar. It was realised at a remembrance day function held on the occasion of his 11th day obsequies’ ceremony on Saturday. Close to 10,000 people – including Rajkumar’s family members, relatives, friends, industry colleagues and his fans from the surrounding villages [...]
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