Doha: The Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) celebrated the achievements of several renowned personalities from Karnataka by felicitating them during a special event at its premises.
Honourees
The event honoured:
- Dr Gururaj Karajagi – Renowned academician and author.
- Dr Ramesh Aravind – Veteran actor, director, and motivational speaker.
- Captain Naveen Nagappa – Indian Army veteran and Kargil War hero.
- Dr Radha Sridhar – Eminent Bharatanatyam exponent and choreographer.
- RJ Prasanna – Popular Kannada radio personality.
- Kudroli Ganesh – Magician and performer.
- Anumol Anukutty – Actress from the Malayalam film and TV industry.
Event Highlights
- Welcome Address: Delivered by Adv. Jaffar Khan, ICC Managing Committee Member.
- Acknowledgement: Vice President Mr Subramanya Hebbagelu lauded the honourees for their significant contributions to Indian culture.
- Vote of Thanks: Expressed by Mrs Gargy Vaidya, Head of External Activities at ICC.
- Anchor: The event proceedings were steered by Mr Shantanu Deshpande, Head of School Activities at ICC.
Attendance
The event witnessed a large gathering, including:
- ICC Managing Committee members and General Secretary Mohan Kumar.
- Presidents of associated organisations and senior community leaders.
- Members of the Indian diaspora who showed overwhelming support for the honourees.
Significance
This felicitation underscores ICC’s commitment to recognising and celebrating the diverse cultural talents of Indians worldwide. By honouring these icons, ICC fosters a deeper appreciation for Indian cultural heritage within the global community.
