Mangalore, March 27: Guests at the annual honorary award distribution ceremony organised by Karnataka Beary Sahithya Academy at Town Hall here on Sunday evening urged the Muslim community to allow their women to come to the forefront in all fields of social life.
“Compared to a century ago, the modern woman is competing with men in all fields. However, as far as Muslim woman is concerned, she is still backward”, said, senior litterateur Thalthaje Vasantha Kumar.
Until the condition of woman is not improved in a community, the community cannot develop, he pointed out.
District In-charge Minister Krishna J Palemar suggested that Beary Academy should give importance to women while conducting programmes. “It is the responsibility of the Academy to facilitate the Beary women to exhibit their hidden talent, both in culture and literature”, he said.
Palemar said that unlike other establishments, Beary Academy has done a commendable job in conducting maximum number of programmes in a very short period.
Preserve culture
The minister laid emphasis on the importance of preserving and promoting the endangered aspects of regional and local cultures. “Nowadays we hardly hear the melodious 'Oppane Pat' and 'Mapille Pat'. The younger Beary generation has already forgotten such traditions”, he lamented. Mangalore MLA U T Khader said the Academy made the right decision while choosing three eminent personalities of Beary community for this year's honorary award.
Awardees
Palemar honoured writer KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur, folk poet Muhammad Maripalla and singer Rahim BC Road for their meritorious works in the field of Beary literature, language and arts respectively conferring them the Academy awards in front of dignitaries and audience. Each award comprises of Rs 10,000 cash, a citation and a memento. Senior litterateur Ambathanaya Mudradi presided over the programme. Academy President MB Abdul Rahman, Registrar Umarabba were present among others. Following is the brief introduction of award winning achievers:
KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur
KP Abdul Khader Kuthethur is an amateur writer. He started writing in Kannada and Beary languages during his High School days. His 41 programmes have been broadcasted in Mangalore Akashavani. His works “Paigambarara Jeevanamshagalu” and “Nabi Geethe” were published during his college days. “Nallo Theru” a compilation of Beary articles was published recently by Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy. Having published several Beary/Kannada poems in magazines, and souvenirs he has participated in several poet meets as well. He has served in Karnataka PWD as well as in Syndicate bank. After voluntary retirement, he is presently working in health department of Yenepoya Medical College.
Muhammad Maripalla
During his membership in Karnataka Beary Janapada Academy, Muhammad Maripalla has visited more than 135 schools in Dakshina Kannada to create awareness on literature. He has conducted several workshops, poets' meet for the students in schools. He has written poems in Kannada and Beary languages on communal riots, Gujarath quake, Karavali Utsav, Independence Day etc. He has also sung Beary songs in 'mehendi' and wedding ceremonies. He has participated in Chutuku Sammelana and poets' meet conducted by Kannada Sahitya Parishath. He has also received Veera Rani Abbakka Award and several other awards.
Rahim BC Road
Rahim BC Road is a known name in Beary music and culture circles with his singing performances for 'mehendi', wedding songs. He was one of the pioneers in introducing Beary songs in Madrasas, Daffs, Uroos etc. He has written and sung more than 1000 Beary songs and released five CDs of Beary songs. His five books have also been published. He has received DK District Kannada Rajyothsava Award. Several organizations have honoured him for his contribution in the field of arts.
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