Three veterans of over four decades stint in filmdom and associated with DR Rajakumar films – actors Shanimadevapa, Bengaluru Nagesh and dance director K Devi received this year Dr Rajakumar Souhardha award of Rs.1 lakh, shawl, garland and trophy at a touching function on Saturday afternoon.

Shanimanadevappa recalled the superb memory power, humbleness and good habits said Dr Rajakumar and said he is ‘Shathamana Purusha’. Bengaluru Nagesh explained the profound simplicity and anxiety to learn in Dr Rajakumar. He was like ‘Gandharva’ he stated in his speech after receiving the honor. Bengaluru Nagesh quoted the shooting time of ‘Mayoora’ historical film.

The proficient dance director K Devi was emotional for selecting her for this honor. Raghavendra Rajakumar reciting the lord Hanuman song addressed on this occasion and he with Shivanna and Puneeth Rajakumar honored the three personalities selected for this year.

Smt Geetha Shivarajakumar, Ashwini Puneeth Rajakumar, SA Chinne Gowda, SA Govidnaraju, Rockline Venkatesh and others were present at this memorable event.