In the ‘Voice of Besant Nagar’ contest, the participants shared the stage with singer Chinmayi Sripada. After a six-week monsoon break, car-free Sundays will return to a new location in the city
In the ‘Voice of Besant Nagar’ contest, the participants shared the stage with singer Chinmayi Sripada. After a six-week monsoon break, car-free Sundays will return to a new location in the city
Sunday morning to the people of Chennai. was treated with a balmy th The week of the car-free Sunday event. The weather was perfect for a relaxing and extended yoga session from Cult.Fit led by Balakrishnan.
Singer Chinmayi Sripada performing at a program in Besant Nagar. , photo credit: special arrangement
Chinmayi Sripada, Playback Singer, Voice-over Artist, Radio Jockey (RJ) and Entrepreneur, graced the event and sang the melodious song from the Tamil film – 96 – Much to the delight of the crowd. Srihari commented to the audience, “His voice sounds very primitive even without a studio setup, a national talent indeed.”
As a Diwali special, a ‘Voice of Besant Nagar’ competition was organized, inviting entries from keen amateur singers to perform on a car-free Sunday. Out of the many entries received, the top four singers were shortlisted, and got a chance to share the stage with Ms. Sripada to showcase their talent. The winners – Narasimhan, Mahalakshmi, Diya and Varsha – were given a Diwali hamper for their enthusiasm and efforts.
Singer Chinmayi Sripada was given a memento. , photo credit: special arrangement
As always the children were engrossed in the Silambam session organized by the Champions Cross Institute of Martial Arts.
Yoga session is going on at the venue on Sunday. , photo credit: special arrangement
Presented by Hercules Cycles, this week’s obstacle course race culminated with Sonish Kumar carrying a Hercules cycle to his home, while runner-up Jayasuriya received a ₹6,500 gift voucher.
Young participants participating in an obstacle course race. , photo credit: special arrangement
RJ Abdul of Radio City did a lively live session with the young audience.
Sonish Kumar, winner of the obstacle course race receiving the award. , photo credit: special arrangement
After today’s event, Car-Free Sundays will take a six-week monsoon break. The event will then be held at a new location in the city. Follow the @threaderconnect page on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.
RJ Abdul from Radio City during a live session. , photo credit: special arrangement
GSquare Housing is the title sponsor for Car-Free Sunday, organized by Hindu In association with the Greater Chennai Traffic Police, and powered by Hercules Cycles. Radio City is the radio partner. Cult.fit is the fitness partner.
Jayasuriya, obstacle course race runner-up, receiving his voucher. , photo credit: special arrangement