Actor Dharma urged parents to cultivate values and mother tongue pride, nurturing children’s cultural heritage.
BENGALURU
Actor Dharma emphasized that parents should instill not only moral values but also a deep sense of pride in their mother tongue among children. He addressed this during the state-level Karnataka Spoorthi Ratna award ceremony held at Udaya Bhanu Kalabhavana in Gavipur. The event was organized by Spoorthi Kala Trust as part of Teachers’ Day celebrations, aiming to honor individuals who contribute significantly to art, education, and society.
During his speech, Dharma praised the trust’s dedication in identifying and nurturing the hidden artistic talents of children through training in dance, music, and acting. Art belongs to no one in particular; it is a universal language that should be accessible to everyone, he said, applauding the trust’s efforts in providing children with opportunities to develop their creative abilities while staying connected to their cultural roots. He stressed that parents play a crucial role in supporting such initiatives and encouraging children to value their language and heritage.
The ceremony also recognized the contributions of senior journalist Basavanna, who was conferred with the prestigious Karnataka Spoorthi Ratna award. Expressing his gratitude, Basavanna said, It is heartening that Spoorthi Kala Trust has recognized our honest work with this state-level award. This honor gives us renewed energy to continue our efforts.
Spoorthi Kala Trust’s founder-president D. Vanaja, Vidyatri Co-operative Bank director and BJP state media co-convener K.M. Pradeep, Dr. Sridhar, and several other dignitaries were present at the event. The program concluded with cultural performances by children, highlighting the trust’s mission to inspire young talent and preserve Karnataka’s rich artistic and linguistic heritage. The event reaffirmed the importance of nurturing creativity and pride in one’s language from a young age.
