DHARWAD: Hindustani vocalist Prasanna Gudi, the son of renowned Hindustani musician Pt Madhav Gudi has set out with his much-awaited bid to create a Guinness Record.
He started a 24-hour continuous concert at the Mallikarjun Mansur Kalabhavan, Dharwad on Sunday. It is for the first time in the history of Hindustani classical music that such an attempt, especially by young musician, is being made in the country. Noted Hindustani vocalist Dr Gangubai Hangal who inaugurated his attempt, wished Prasanna luck.Seeking the blessings of Dr Gangubai Hangal and his parents, Pt Madhav Gudi and Rama Gudi, and also the blessings of his elders, Prasanna took position and began his concert by rendering Todi ragas around 9 am. He will sing continuously for 24 hours and till Monday morning. As per the Guinness Book norms, there will be a rest period of 10 to 15 minutes after every three hours. About 8 sessions are expected to be completed during this day-long concert.
Prasanna underwent rigorous training of around 16 hours a day and also rehearsed 20 hours a few days before starting this feat.