Doha: Uttara Karnataka Balaga, a socio cultural group associated with the ICBF-Indian Embassy, is all set to celebrate its first anniversary in a grand manner on Dec 13 at the DPS Monarch International School Auditorium, Wukair from 4 pm onwards.
Speaking to the media, UKB President Sashidar Hebbal revealed that, Sandalwood star “Real Star” Upendra will grace the occasion as the guest of honour. Renowned Kannada writer and Jnanpith Award winner Dr. Chandrashekhar Kambara will be gracing the occasion as the chief guest.
Sashidar added that popular Kannada artist, actor-cum-director Yashwanth Sara Deshpande will grace the function as the guest of honour and conduct entertainment programmes for the gathering. Renowned Kannada singer Nagachandrika Bhat will render old as well as new hit numbers, while Yogesh Mirzana will compere the event.
Local artists of the Uttar Karnataka Balaga in Qatar will also perform during the colourful cultural programmes that have been planned for the occasion.
All the artistes, who will be part of the celebrations today, landed at the Qatar Airport along with the other guests. UKB president Sasidhar Hebbal, Vice President Amzad Khan, ICBF Joint Secretary Subramanya Hebbagilu and ICBF coordinator Mahesh Gowda welcomed the guests with floral bouquets.
Free entry passes for the programme are available with UKB Committee members.
For more information, please contact Shashidhar Hebbal: 3385 7372, Amzad Khan: 66574536, Vinayak Naik: 66527083.
