For my parents generation, Annavru was the hero, for our generation, we grew up watching Shivarajkumar and Ravi mama movies... My favorite movies include Anand, Rathasapthami, Janumada Jodi, Om to name a few..
Little did I know when I registered to Navika that I would be going on stage to dance with him.. I knew Shivarajkumar was coming to the event and I would get to see him.. My aunt and uncle were also organizers and this gave me easy access to the backstage and moreover, this was the US, and people sit in the seats without flocking the backstage.. In the backstage, I got to see Shivarajkumar up close, and was surprised by his calmness and patience. He didnt show any attitude of being a 'star' and my appreciation and respect did increase for him.
Then, when he came on stage, he sang a few songs and the song "Huttidare Kannada Nadalli huttabeku" set the mood for the crowd. Everyone started dancing and some fans went onstage..
Realizing I had the 5 MP powered, 4" display, Android based, Samsung Smartphone in my pocket, I immediately gave the phone to my friend, jumped up on stage, danced a few danka-naka steps and got him to click this posted snap.. Wow.. chance of a lifetime.. This was the highlight of the evening and definitely set my spirits high for the rest of the night..
I hope I have made a few jealous and if I have, this makes me even more happy....
