Kochi, July 15: Renowned singer P Leela was selected
for this year's 'Janmashtami Puraskaram', instituted by the
Aluva based Balasamskara Kendram, for individuals or
organisations spreading awareness on the teachings of Lord
Krishna, a Kendram Trustee said today.
Leela, who has rendered several devotional songs, was
chosen for this year's award, considering her efforts to
spread 'Narayaneeyam', 'Jnanappana' and 'Harinaamakeerthanam',
N K Desam, Kendram Trustee, told reporters here.
Besides Jnanappana, Harinamakeerthanam and
Harikeerthanam, she has also rendered the 'Kadampuzha Devi
Suprabhatham', 'Chottanikkara Devi Suprabhatham' 'Mookambika
Suprabhatham' and 'Parassinikadavu Muthappan Suprabhatham'.
The Puraskaram carries a cash award, citation and a
memento.
Leela, who had won the heart of music lovers with her
melodious voice, had sung in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and
Kannada films and her first playback song was 'Sree
Varalakshmi' in 1947 for the Tamil film 'Kankanam'.
Leela, who had won several awards, was bestowed with
'Sangeetha Narayani' title by the Guruvayoor Devaswom and in
1992 she was honoured with the title 'Kalaimamani' by the
government of Tamil Nadu.
Bureau Report
