Sreeram to be honoured with Lata Mangeshkar award
Hyderabad, Aug 19 (INN): Winner of popular television reality show 'Indian Idol', Mainampati Sreeram Chandra will be honoured with the Latha Mangeshkar Award at Lalitha Kala Thoranam on August 21. Chief Minister K Rosaiah, who will be the chief guest for the function, will present Sreeram a scroll, Rs one lakh and a shawl.
This was revealed to media persons by AP State Cultural Council Chairman RV Ramana Murthy and Director of Cultural Affairs M Kanta Rao IPS on Thursday.
Extolling the new singing sensation's talent, Mr Ramana Murthy said that the young man has brought honour for the state by winning the coveted trophy.
He said that the programme will be attended by Information and Public Relations Minister Geetha Reddy, State Cultural Council Chief Secretary S Chellappa, famous film singers and others.
Mr Kanta Rao informed that an International Folk Ustav in which people from all the 23 districts will participate will be held on August 23 at the same venue.
News Posted: 19 August, 2010
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