Janaki receives first MS Baburaj award
Renowned playback singer S. Janaki received the first M.S. Baburaj foundation award for her outstanding contribution to the Malayalam music industry. Director Kamal presented the award in a function organised in remembrance of music composer Baburaj at Kodugallur police station ground. The award consists of Rs. 1 lakh and a memento.
Paying tribute to the legendary music composer, Janaki sang the first line of 'Deva...Deva ..'. The music of the song was composed by M.S. Baburaj and lyrics were penned by late P. Bhaskaran.
The event, inaugurated by Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar, was presided over by T.N. Prathapan. Critic and journalist Ravi Menon delivered the memorial speech. The event was followed by a music concert.
