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Gangubai Hangal feted

Hubli: Veteran Hindustani vocalist Gangubai Hangal was given a hearty felicitation by her disciples and fans at a colourful function here on her 94th birthday on Sunday.

This is also her 75th year of stage performances, which she celebrated by lighting a candle with the blind and mentally retarded children. On the occasion, a famous pedha maker distributed 94 kg of pedha to the participants.

Noted Hindi film actor Nana Patekar, who was the chief guest at the function, described Ms. Hangal as the empress of classical music and wished her a long life.

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Hangal said she might give concerts anywhere, but Hubli would continue to be her home. "Not a single classical music programme is held in Hubli even once a year...I hope there will be at least one programme every year from now onwards," she added. — UNI

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