![]() ![]() The book not just chronicles the life struggles of Mirdangam makers, but also gives due recognition for them, Thirumavalavan said. "When Krishna was in trouble, Ram came for his rescue," he said, pointing to senior journalist N Ram who helped in getting the ACJ auditorium for the book launch. Sebastian and Sons: A Brief History of Mrdangam Makers explores the struggles of people, predominantly from the Dalit community, who make Mirdangam but are not recognised by its players or those who enjoy sounds that come out of them.ĭwelling deep into the controversy, Thirumavalavan, a prominent Dailt leader, said Krishna, the author, challenges Lord Krishna who insisted on four varnas in life. Former Union Minister P Chidambaram, several legal luminaries and others were in attendance. The hall was jampacked and hundreds of people watched the event from the lawns where it was beamed live. Thirumavalavan at the Asian College of Journalism here. ![]() The book, which stoked a controversy even before its release after Kalakshetra Foundation withdrew permission for the launch, was released by Rajmohan Gandhi and VCK chief Thol. ![]() Sebastian and Sons is a celebration of creators of Mirdangam and the book will be considered successful if a reader is able to come out with 10 questions about the society and its system, its author T M Krishna said here. ![]()
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