Kalpa Media House | Special Article: Satish Shetty Cherkady Doddamane |
Amidst the cool sea breeze and the roaring waves of the coast, a voice has emerged from the soil of Kundapura that today makes all of Karnataka proud.
When you see that little girl walking towards the Manooru Padukere Government School with a book in her hand and a smiling face, it might surprise you at first glance to know that an extraordinary artist is hidden within her. But once she puts on the greasepaint and stands on stage, it feels as though Goddess Sharadambe herself has manifested. She is none other than our pride, the talented Samruddhi Kundapura.
The Path of Achievement and Family Support
Samruddhi’s journey of achievement is not just a success story; it is a beacon of light for thousands of rural talents who long to give colour to their dreams. As the eldest daughter of Shridhar Bharathi, Samruddhi is walking the path of art with her father’s encouragement and the unwavering support of her family.
When she lifted the trophy on the stage of Zee Kannada’s ‘Drama Juniors Season 4‘, it wasn’t just a victory for one girl. Instead, it was a new record written in the cultural history of the Udupi district. Emerging as a winner on such a massive platform at such a young age is no ordinary feat. Behind that victory lay gruelling hard work and immense devotion to her craft.
A Versatile Talent
Having established herself in the hearts of Kannadiga’s as ‘Kannadada Kanmani’ while only in the second grade, Samruddhi has grown today into a cultural ambassador of the state. Her talent is not limited to a single field:
- Yakshagana: She sparkles with a heroic gait and performance.
- Oratory: She possesses the art of mesmerizing listeners with her eloquence.
- Performing Arts: She has proved her mettle in anchoring, dancing, and serious acting.
- More than 1,500 stages and hundreds of honors stand as testimony to her brilliance.
Samruddhi in the Magic World of Cinema
Samruddhi’s footsteps have extended from the colourful world of the stage to the magical world of the silver screen. Sharing screen space with legends like ‘Crazy Star’ Ravichandran is a dream for many artists. However, Samruddhi proved her worth through her natural acting in the film “I Am God the Crazy.” Furthermore, she showcased her love for her local language and culture by acting in the Kunda-Kannada film “Naale Raja Koli Maja.” It is a matter of pride for the coastal people that she is emerging as a promising actress through films like “Mookajjiya Kanasu” and “Modern Mahabharata.”
Simplicity and Success
Despite all this fame and numerous awards, Samruddhi’s simplicity is truly admirable. Climbing the steps of a Government School and excelling in her studies, she is scaling the heights of success along with her sister, Sanidhya. The Udupi District Rajyotsava Award is another feather in her cap.
Samruddhi is a living example of the fact that “A child from a government school can also conquer the world.”
May the dreams in her eyes and the respect for art in her heart continue undiminished. It is the wish of every Kannadiga that this talent of Kundapura’s soil brings fame to the entire country.
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