Caption: Hamsalekha interacting with kids during Belli Hejje programme yesterday. Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy Chairperson Tara looks on.

Mysore, Apr. 22

Music director and lyricist Hamsalekha, who composed the famous song Kurak Kukralli Kere for the Kannada film Nenapirali and bagged an award for it, participated in an interaction programme Belli Hejje at Vanaranga of Rangayana on the banks of Kukkarahalli lake last evening.

The programme was organised by Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy. Journalist and music critic Suresh Chandra interacted with Hamsalekha and asked questions based on his life and works on behalf of the audience.

Born as Govindaraju Gangaraju in Kannambadi village near KRS, he got the pen name Hamsalekha after entering the film industry. He has directed music for 300 Kannada films and has scored background music for more than 3000 film.

“I entered the industry as a lyricist with the song Neena Bhagavanta for the film Triveni in 1971. I debuted as a musician with the 1981 film Rahuchandra,” he said.

“My father was a stage artist. I too would accompany him on stage and got attracted by the rural language. This was my inspiration to write songs,” he added.

When asked about the secret of his success, Hamsalekha said, “Those in music field, in addition to their style of composing, should learn to love life. Only then can they succeed. Many who practice classical music hesitate to experiment. But, we do not hesitate. This is also a reason for my success.”

On a suggestion from the audience to write a song on the soldiers who protect our country, Hamsalekha assured to do so.

A documentary on Hamsalekha was screened on the occasion. District In-charge Minister S.A. Ramdas released a booklet on Hamsalekha. Academy Chairperson Tara Anuradha explained the purpose of extending Belli Hejje to other districts instead of just in Bangalore.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / April 22nd, 2012