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A Mumbaikar's 15-yr-old love affair with Hampi
Updated On: 16 February, 2010 10:51 AM IST | | Chetan R
Sharad Pawar's niece Shama first visited Hampi 15 years ago as an artist, but was so taken in by its glory that she decided to stay on to showcase its culture to the world
Sharad Pawar's niece Shama first visited Hampi 15 years ago as an artist, but was so taken in by its glory that she decided to stay on to showcase its culture to the world
As the debate on who is a Mumbaikar and who is not generates heat across the country, here is a Mumbaikar who would rather you call her a Karnatakan. Shama Pawar, daughter of Union minister Sharad Pawar's elder brother, lives in the state to pursue a cause -- to showcase Hampi and the glory of the erstwhile Vijaynagar Empire before the world. Once a regular visitor to Hampi, Shama has now dedicated her life to Hampi, which symbolises the rich culture and heritage of the state. To pursue her aim, she settled in Hampi 15 years ago.
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HAMPI'S PRIDE: Shama Pawar has been working to take the culture and heritage of Hampi to the four corners of the world. Artists perform |
Cultural fest
Shama brought in artists to perform at Laya Lahari, a music and dance fest showcasing the state's culture last weekend at Anegondi.u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0
"I would love to be a Karnatakan and have been staying here for the past 15 years," said Shama Pawar. "I have dedicated my life to Hampi. My family too has settled here." Shama visited Hampi 15 years ago as an artist, and was so taken in by what she saw that she decided to turn into a full-time 'activist' working for the cause of Hampi.u00a0
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