Tuesday, October 17, 2006


Vineeth is surrounded by his little fans in Sri Lanka

"Natya Kala Mandir", Centre for Visual and Performing Arts celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 14th 2006. It presented " Paadha Laalithyam", Concert of Classical Dances at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. South Indian Film fame and classical dance Vineeth graced the occasion.

Vineeth hails from "God's own country" Kerala. Now he is being trained in advanced dancing under the guidance of Padmabhushan, Dr. Padma Subramaniyam in Chennai.

He has worked with renowned film directors in India such as G. Aravindan, Shaji N. Karun, Bharathan, K. Balachandar, Hariharan, Fazil, Priyadarshan and Shankar to name a few. His favourite films are "Aavarampoo", "Sargam", "Ghazal", Kaabooliwala", "Manathevellitheril", "Kaathal Thesam", "Aaropraanam", and "Chandramukhi". These films won the hearts of Vineeths' fans.

He graced "Paadha Laalithyam" (Concert of Classical Dances) of "Natya Kala Mandhir" on its 30th Anniversary Celebrations

Vineeth is on the stage with Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeswaran

"I am delighted to be here in front of an elite group of dancer lovers of Sri Lanka" says Vineeth

He enjoys a video slide of a song (Raa Raa), which is being screened from "Chandramukhi" movie. He has danced for this particular song in the movie with Jyothika, which won the hearts of his Tamil fans

He honours Kalasuri Arunthathy Sriranganathan

"I am honoured to witness an excellent concert of classical dances in Sri Lanka. Our dancing Gurus always send the blessings for their disciples, whenever they perform. Thier blessings lead to a successful performance by the dancers" says Vineeth, who was the chief guest of "Paadha Laalithyam" of "Natya Kala Mandhir"

Vineeth greets the first student of "Natya Kala Mandhir" Dr. Mirnalini Kumarathas

Vineeth greets the audience along with Kalasuri Vasugy Jegatheeswaran and her students


"Aaraththi" is performed at the end of the concert to dismiss ill evils, and for the well being of the participating artistes