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Karunanidhi wants contributions of statesmen to be highlighted

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Chief Minster attends ‘Kaviya Kalaignar 84’, a sound and light show

Show features episodes from Karunanidhi’s life
More than 500 artists came together for it

— Photo : M. Vedhan

ENGROSSED: Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi with (from right) film director Bharathiraja, music director Gangai Amaran, Electricity Minister Arcot N. Veerasamy and Local Administration Minister M.K. Stalin, at the premiere of Kaviya Kalaignar 84’ in Chennai on Tuesday.

CHENNAI: The life and contributions of statesmen of yesteryears should be made accessible to all though media such as sound and light shows, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said here on Tuesday.

He was speaking after witnessing the premiere of a sound and light show ‘Kaviya Kalaignar 84’ created from episodes taken from his life.

He named Chief Minister C.N. Annadurai, Congress leader Kamaraj and Periyar as some of the leaders of the past about whom such shows could be staged. This would also help create an awareness of the contributions of the leaders, he added.

Mr. Karunanidhi suggested that national leaders could also be portrayed through media that would be easily assimilated by the people. Specific episodes of their interaction with leaders in the State, including him, could be enacted, he added.

More than 500 artists came together in about 25 stages to bring to life the show. Directed by A. Johnson, and set to music by Gangai Amaran, was watched by Mr. Karunanidhi, his cabinet colleagues, family, partymen and officials.

The lyrics and dialogues were penned by Vincent Chinnadurai.

Among those who spoke about Mr. Karunanidhi’s contributions were S. Peter Alphonse, MLA; director Bharatiraja and S.Jegatrakshakan.

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