“A person returning home tired gets back his zeal when his mother offers him coffee. In this way, I wish that this award being given on behalf of Mother Konkani will multiply Nihal’s zeal manifold,” wished noted poet-cum-author, Jayanth Kainkini.
He was speaking after taking part in a function held in the open air theatre of Kalaangann here on November 7 to present the 17th ‘Kalakar Puraskar’ to Indian Idol fame Nihal Tauro. Tauro was felicitated at the programme by draping a shawl around him besides offering fruits, flowers, memento, certificate and Rs 25,000 in cash.