Telangana folks artist Darshanam Mogilaiah was conferred with the Padma Shri by the federal government on Wednesday. Mogilaiah, a fifth-generation artist who performs the Kinnera instrument, he has additionally helped in reinventing it. Belonging to Avusalikunta of Lingala mandal, Nagarkurnool district in Telangana, he has additionally sang the opening a part of the title tune within the movie, Bheemla Nayak. He got here onboard the undertaking after movie’s actor Pawan Kalyan steered his identify to director Trivikram and music composer Thaman.
In an interview with ABN Andhra Jyothi, music composer S Thaman had revealed how Mogilaiah turned part of the undertaking. He stated, “Pawan Kalyan told Trivikram about Mogilaiah and his work. He asked me to call and rope him in for the movie. Mogilaiah stays away from the movies. A man of the soil, urban society looks mysterious to him. It took almost four days for him to get used to the city’s environment. He is a lovely person. We shot Bheemla Nayak’s title lyrical song in Chennai. Trivikram and Pawan Kalyan were very particular to feature him in the lyrical video song. Since the movie is set in a forest, every musical sound has to come from natural habitat, and they should not seem fancy. We wanted the music to give feel of the wild by using sounds and instruments. At the same time, it should be new to cater to the audience.”
After Mogilaiah’s honour, Bheemla Nayak makers tweeted, “Congratulations to Shri Darshanam Mogilaiah garu, who has been granted with Padma Shri for his endless service to Art. We feel delighted & proud that we got a chance to work with him on our prestigious #BheemlaNayak song.”
Kinnera instrument artist Darshanam Mogilaiah with actor-politician Pawan Kalyan. (Photo: PR Handout)
The artist additionally thanked folks for supporting him. “I get this award after the Telangana authorities gave life to the artwork (Kinnera instrument) type. Thanks to Telangana CM KCR, Pawan Kalyan, and different officers who acknowledged and helped me. I imagine that our artwork will thrive now,” he stated in a video message.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
