Former Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu hailed renowned singer and actor Balgandharva as the 'real swan' of the musical stage, acknowledging his exceptional talent and contribution to Marathi theatre. He highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage, drawing parallels with a flowing river that retains its identity as long as its...
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flow continues. The event saw the presentation of the Balgandharva Gunagaurav Award to renowned singer Pt. Mahesh Kale and the Kohinoor Gandharva Award to Sukrit Tamhankar, a computer engineer from Bangalore who is also a singer and actor. Retired Supreme Court Judge Justice Uday Lalit reminisced about the influence of theatre in his childhood and praised Balgandharva's commitment to the art form, emphasizing his ability to flawlessly portray female roles despite being a male, and his success in making theatre a celebration and a profound experience for Marathi people.