R. Raghu, son of Ramu, a truck driver in KMF, got two gold medals in B.A. in classical music at the Karnataka State Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University. Mr. Raghu said that he got interested in music from his school days and is aiming to pursue his studies in classical music before being a teacher.

Ashwini, who also secured two gold medals in M.A.(Hindustani Vocal), said that she is the disciple of the granddaughter of Gangubai Hangal – Vaishnavi Hangal. She wanted to do PhD in Hindustani music. M.S. Archana, who got the gold medal in M.A. in Bharatanatyam, is the daughter of a priest in Kolluru Mookambika temple. Her husband is a vocal artist. She said that she was inspired by musicians and noted dancers who had come to Kolluru.

S.C. Katyayini who got the gold in B.A.(Bharatanatyam) said that she was disappointed when her teacher refused her to include in the dance troupe to perform at the school day function. Then she decided to learn dancing.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Karnataka / by H.S. Narasimha Kumar / Mysuru – December 01st, 2015