Abbas Cultural Organization

Abbas Cultural Organization is a cultural organization founded by late Mr. V. Jayaraman.[1] The academy has organized several light music programmes in Chennai[2] The organization has been instrumental in promoting cultural activities like stage dramas and carnatic music, which otherwise lose significance in today's world.

Programmes

The organization has staged numerous dramas of comedy script writer Crazy Mohan and slapstick comedy actor S.V.Shekhar.[3] The reach of the programmes conducted by the organization extends to the Tamil film industry. The felicitation programme for late comedy actor Nagesh "Endrendrum Nagesh" is a case in point.[4] The organization, through its light music programmes, has made it possible for music lovers in Tamil Nadu to relive the good old days of Tamil film music.[5] Every year, Abbas Culturals organizes Kalai Vizha for 2 weeks in January with grand musical and dance events celebrating Carnatic music [6]

References
  1. "The Hindu: Friday Review/Events". Hindu. 20 March 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  2. "The Hindu: Friday Review". Hindu. 30 April 2010. Archived from the original on 5 May 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  3. "Dance, Plays, Dramas and Other Music programmes in Chennai". Chennai. 19 December 2008. Archived from the original on 13 February 2009. Retrieved 6 May 2010.
  4. "'Endrendrum Nagesh to honour veteran comedian". The Hindu. 14 June 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  5. "Melodious Show". The Hindu. 30 April 2010. Archived from the original on 5 May 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
  6. "Kalai Vizha, 2012 at Kamarajar Arangam in Teynampet, Chennai". Chennai Burrp. 1 January 2012. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2012.
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