In a grand and opulent style the four top playback singers of this nation Dr.P.B.Srinivas, P.Susheela, S.Janaki and Dr.S.P.Balasubramaniam were felicitated by producer of Kannada film 'Ganga Cauvery' R.V.Venkatappa at the audio release of the film at Chowdaiah Memorial Hall in Bangalore on Thursday evening.

At the memorable and meaningful evening two top lyricists Geethapriya and C.V.Shivashanker were also felicitated. A huge Lord Venkateshwara statue, two garlands, shawl and fruit basket were presented to all the dignitaries in the midst of flower petals. Producer Venkatappa's son Akshay is playing the lead with Mahi and Mallika Kapoor as heroines.

KFCC President Tallam Nanjunda Shetty, Vice President Sa.Ra.Govindu and bureaucrat of the government of Karnataka K.V.R.Tagore presided over the function.

It was a touching felicitation function and the first audio release of a film made by S.P.Balasubramaniam in Kannada. Symbolizing Ganga and Cauvery rivers a set was erected by art director Hosmane Murthy at the audio release function.

Addressing on this occasion noted playback singer Dr.SPB said,” The love and affection what he got from Karnataka has not come for him from any other part of the country. Dr.PB Srinivas, S.Janaki and P.Susheela and me are all non Kannadigas yet the people of Karnataka showed immense love for the talent. They simply loved our songs. This is admirable said SP Balasubramaniam. I have learnt so many things in my profession from PBSji, Janakiamma and Susheelamma. Among them the humbleness is most important”.

At this unique event he called upon the terrorists to give up pistol and hold musical instruments for serene and harmonious life.