KOPPAL: Shivaraj H Hugar is a master harmonium drama of Vadaganal village in Koppal taluk.
He was known for his direction of the play, which he has been doing for the last 25 years at an annual jatras villages in the region.
He has been able to arrange money for his daughter’s wedding as not being staged next play 19th Covid pandemic.
Given the circumstances, the villagers organized a drama with costs.
Although entry into the play-free, they encourage viewers to donate suit their financial capabilities.
They have invited businessmen, politicians, and other celebrities to watch plays and donate money.
They intend to do the wedding of the amount raised through play.
Drama, ‘Maiduna Tandha Mangalya’, written by Basavakumar B Savadatti, staged in the village Vadaganal at 10:30 am on Tuesday.
‘Our village’s Pride’ RG Tommanagouda, gram panchayat member TOI, Vadaganal, said, “Because the whole country has been experiencing uncertainty for about two years, we can not predict the order in lockdown.
Therefore, we intend to set aside money for his daughter’s wedding.
Outside of performing in a play, he had to sing songs of praise in the temple to serve the community during religious ceremonies.
He was invited to perform in many villages throughout Koppal, Gadag, Ballari, and other districts.
He is the pride of the whole village.
” One of the organizers of the drama, Devendragouda Jirli, said a publicity campaign launched for a month online and offline.
“We used to have more than 5,000 people as spectators when we used to set up the drama with tickets.
People sitting in the open with social distance, while we ensure Covid-19 norm met, “he said.
When asked about the cost of organizing the drama, he stated that the 12 youths who appeared in the drama of each contributing Rs 3,000, while many villagers had generously contributed Rs 1 lakh to meet the requirements.
Hugar sid he did not have agricultural land and the music of his life.
“Ratnamma, my wife, is a daily wage worker.
We have three children, and elderly mother.
Despite our poverty, we never have a normal life difficult for villagers who are generous and have a high regard artists like me.
They set up a budget and presented the instrument for me when I could not afford a musical instrument.
They have now decided to help me with the continuing drama.
their generosity has left me speechless, “he said.