THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The K P Udayabhanu Award for 2015 will be given to playback singer K S Chithra, K P Udayabhanu Foundation chairman Sivan said at a news conference here on Monday.
The award carries a cash prize of `25,000, a plaque and a citation.
The award ceremony will be held at VJT hall here on January 27. Noted artistes and cultural leaders will attend the function, said Sivan.
A jury comprising Sreeram and A Prabhakaran selected Chithra for the award.
After the award presentation, patriotic songs as well as an ‘Old is Gold’ programme will be presented by noted singers.
A dance portrayal of K P Udayabhanu’s songs will also be held during the function.
The occasion will also announce the opening of Udayaragam, a music school found and promoted by the Udayabhanu Foundation whose official inauguration will be in the first week of January at Sivan’s Studio near the Secretariat.
Foundation vice-chairman Rajeev Udayabhanu, secretary V K Mohanan, general convener Kottukal Krishnakumar and joint secretary Radhakrishnan also attended the press meet.
