Rotary Club of Chennai Towers conducted ‘Voice of District – Season 16’, a music talent competition for Rotarians and their families. The event saw 147 registrations this year, of which 44 contestants were shortlisted by eminent judges.
Comprising a mixed bag of performers, the grand finale was held at Hotel Le Meridian on Oct.13. The event was judged by prominent singers – Yugendran Vasudevan, Devan Ekambaram, NSK Ramya and Ganga. More than 200 guests, including celebrities, attended the finale.
Chief guest for the event was Rtn Mahaveerchand Bothra, District Governor – RI District 3233. President Rtn Shalin Shah and Chairman of the event Rtn Eashwar Prasad ensured that the event showcased the talent beautifully. The proceeds of this event will be utilised for various community projects of Rotary.
Winners of different categories:
- Carnatic: Winner – R.Shrinidhi (Rotaract Club of REC), Runner up – Balaje MS Viswanaathan (RC Chennai Octave);
- Junior: Winner – Utkarsh Snehal (RC North west), Runner up – Sathvikasri (RC Chennai Adyar);
- Young Adult: Winner – Jayaprakash (Rotaract Club of REC), Runner up – V.Meghna (RC Chennai Utsav)
- Western: Winner – Gautham Garg (RC Chennai Capital), Runner up – V.Aishwarya (RC Chennai Octave);
- Senior Female: Winner – Deepa Venkatraman (RC Chennai Octave), Runner up – Rtn. Laxmi Mohandas (RC Chennai Royals);
- Duet: Winner – Aishwarya / Rangarajan (RC Chennai Octave), Runner up – A.Akash / Shrinidhi (Rotaract club of REC);
- Senior Male: Winner – Ankit Shah (RC Chennai Capital), Runner up – Anindya Ghosh (RC Chennai Gemini);
- Group: Winner – S.Nagarajan (RC Madras North), Runner up – Gautham Garg (RC Chennai Capital);
Special Awards: Sumithra (RC Vadapalani), P.Shivathmika (RC Chennai Adyar), A.Akash (Rotaract Club of REC), Adhithya (Rotaract Club of REC), Myttre (RC Melodies), Ankit / Gautham (RC Chennai Capital), A.S.Rangarajan (RC Chennai Serenity).
