Gopal Gowda gets 'Mandd Sobhann' award

Renowned Konkani folk artiste Gopal Gowda has been chosen for this year's 'Kalakar Puraskar' instituted by Mandd Sobhann, an organisation with the aim of protecting Konkani identity.
The award is given annually by Mandd Sobhann to Konkani artistes from the fields of folk arts, theatre, music and dance.
Mandd Sobhann committee, in a release here, said Gowda was selected for the honour considering his immense contribution to the preservation, promotion and popularisation of 'Kudmi' Konkani folk arts.
The troupe of Gopal Gowda, a noted Kudmi folk artiste, is well-known in the world of folklore and had rendered more than 200 performances across the country.

Many of his research write-ups have appeared in Konkani and Kannada periodicals, research magazines and in text books.
The award, comprising a cash award of Rs 25,000 and a citation, would be presented at a function here on November 5, the release said.