Naada Vittala-Veda Vittala' enthralls music lovers

December 5, 2011

Mangalore, December 5: City's Town Hall was on Sunday alive with music as the concert 'Naada Vittala-Veda Vittala' organised by the Sangeeth Bharathi Foundation enthralled the gathering.

The concert was a Hindustani vocal jugalbandi by Pt Jayatheerth Menundi, Hubli and Pt Anad Bhate, Pune. Accompanying them on the harmonium were Narendra L Nayak, Sri Bharath Kamath on the tabla, Sri Prasad Joshi on the Paakhawaaz and Pt Jhaneshwar Takalkar on the Taal.

The evening began with lamp lighting by Jayaram Kamath, Chief Manager Karnataka Bank and other members of the foundation including Rafiq Khan , president of Sangeeth Bharathi Foundation. The concert began with a basic ragas of Hindustani music and then with Santalaami Jugalbandi by the two artists.

Pt Jayatheerth Menundi has been training in Hindustani Classical music since the age 10 and in 2007 has won the Young Maestro award. He has also given various performances in India and abroad. Pt Anand Bhate has been training under Yashwanth Rao Marathe and at age 13 gave a performance in Chicago. He has also been fortunate enough to be a student of Late Pt Bhimshen Joshi. Apart from music Anand Bhate also holds a top position at Zensar Technologies.

The evening's concert began with a basic 'alaap' and then went on to give the audience Jugalbandi of high quality.

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From Dubai boom to Bengaluru backlash: Inside CJ Roy’s journey

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Though Roy’s business interests extended across continents, his roots lay firmly in Karnataka. An alumnus of Christ School in Bengaluru, he later moved to Tumakuru to pursue an engineering degree. Those familiar with his early years describe him as intensely ambitious, beginning his career as a salesman at a small electronics firm dealing in computers.

Roy’s entry into large-scale real estate came through the Crystal Group, where he worked closely with Latha Namboothiri and rose from manager to director. However, the launch of the Confident Group in 2005 was clouded by industry speculation. Insiders speak of a fallout involving alleged “benami” properties and claims of deception that ultimately led to his independent venture—an episode Roy spent years trying to distance himself from, according to associates.

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Roy’s professional trajectory diverged sharply across geographies.

In Dubai, he built a reputation as a bold and efficient developer, completing massive luxury residential projects in record time—some reportedly within 11 months. His rapid project delivery and lavish lifestyle in the Emirates earned him admiration and visibility in the real estate sector.

In Bengaluru, however, his image remained far more fractured. Sources say Roy stayed away from the city for several years amid disputes over unpaid dues to vendors and suppliers. Several projects were allegedly stalled, with accusations of unfulfilled commitments to cement and steel suppliers continuing to follow him.

Roy’s return to Bengaluru’s business and social circles began around 2018, marked by a conscious attempt at rebranding. His appointment as Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic added diplomatic legitimacy, which he complemented with visible CSR initiatives, including ambulance donations and high-profile charity events.

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The otherwise busy premises near Hosur Road wore a deserted look on Friday, reflecting the shock and uncertainty that followed the tragedy.

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