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. 2009-03-20. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
  2. "The Hindu: Friday Review". Hindu. 2010-04-30. Archived from the original on 5 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
  3. "Dance, Plays, Dramas and Other Music programmes in Chennai". Chennai. 2008-12-19. Archived from the original on February 13, 2009. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
  4. "'Endrendrum Nagesh to honour veteran comedian". The Hindu. 2007-06-14. Retrieved 2010-05-07.
  5. "Melodious Show". The Hindu. 2010-04-30. Archived from the original on 5 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
  6. "Kalai Vizha, 2012 at Kamarajar Arangam in Teynampet, Chennai". Chennai Burrp. 2012-01-01. Archived from the original on 2012-02-04. Retrieved 2012-10-22.
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