FOURTH EVENING OF 34TH PECUC SISUMELA: CHILD ARTISTE SASWATI NARAYANI ACHARYA GETS PILANKA AKSHAYA SAMMAN-2023
Bhubaneswar (17/11/2023): Tonight marked the Pilanka Akhaya celebration during the 34th PECUC Sisumela.
The reverberating melodies of the late legendary singer, lyricist, and music director, Akshaya Mohanty, filled the Amphitheatre of Ekamrahat in Bhubaneswar, sung by the young voices of children.
As the evening unfolded, it was a unique and touching tribute by these little ones on the 21st anniversary of the Icon of Odia Music, honoring his enduring legacy through their heartfelt performances. Singer of the young generation Saswati Narayani Acharya honoured with prestigious Pilanka Akshaya Samman 2023.
Ekamrahat reverberated with songs like Jhumi Jhumi Ase Akhi.., Paradesi Bandhu Tume.., Hey Mora Jiban.., Hey Faguna Tume..,Shikari Shikari.., Akashara Buku Chiri.., Fulei Rani Saja Fula.., Nadira Nama Alasa Kanya.., Kene Gheni Jauchha.., Pua Mohar Kala Thakura.., Bali Ghar Bhangi.., Kahan e phula kahana.., Chandramalli Hase.., Chithi Mora Tiki Chadhei.., Hrudayar Ei Sunyata...
etc.
The singers were Tanushree, Saswati Narayani, Akaankshya, Ambarish, Deeshna, Snehasis, Sidhishna, Dibyendu, Anshuman, Mahima Subhalaxmi, Aahana, Aradhya, Debanshu, Saiprasad, and Rikshikha.
They were assisted in musical instrument by Sarat Pani, M.Simadri, Pinku & Alok.
The prizes were given to the winners of song and Rhymes competition.
Today’s programme was organized by PECUC in joint collaboration with Rotary Club, Bhubaneswar.
Eminent singer, Laxmikant Palit, Bibhu Das, Bandita Das, were the guests of the evening.
Other notable personalities like Chhabi Mahali, Member OSCPCR, Madhumita Das, Consultant WCD, Rotarian and CEO Chetna Dr.Narayan Pati, Rotarian Dibyaranjan Das, Subrat Pati, Community Radio Association Secretary were also present on this occasion.
Dr.Minakshi Panda, Chairman, PECUC, Ranjan Kumar Mohanty, Secretary PECUC, Anuradha Mohanty, Executive Director, PECUC, also spoke on the occasion.
Ratna Dash, Alpana Das, Panu Behera, Binod Kumar Das of PECUC facilitated the programme.
The special programme was anchored by Diya Kiran and Saumya Priyadarshi.
