‘Meri Awaaaz Hi Pehechan Hai…’: Sudarshan Pattnaik dedicates 6ft-tall sand sculpture to ‘Queen of Melody’
On the occasion of the first death anniversary of the evergreen musical empress of Bollywood Lata Mangeshkar, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to her through his sand art at Puri Niladri Beach in Odisha.
With the words “Tribute to Bharat Ratna Lata Ji, Meri Awaaz Hi Pehechan Hai,” he built a stunning sculpture. Using around 5 tonnes of sand and a 6-foot-tall sand sculpture of the late singer that included a massive gramophone record, Pattnaik built it.
Remembering Bharat Ratna #LataMangeshkar Ji, the Nightingale of Indian Cinema and legendary singer on Her First Death Anniversary today. My SandArt with message “Meri Awaaz Hi Pehechan Hai” at Puri beach in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/t1jQJqIe4Y
— Sudarsan Pattnaik (@sudarsansand) February 6, 2023
Pattnaik has created a 6 feet high sand sculpture of the late singer by using about 5 tons of sand showing a huge gramophone record.
So far, Padma awarded artist Sudarsan has participated in more than 65 International sand art competitions and festivals around the world and won many prizes for our country. His sand art is based on social awareness and current issues.
The legendary singer was a recipient of numerous awards throughout her extensive singing career. To name a few, she was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan, National Awards, State Awards, Filmfare Awards, and many more.
