Respected luminaries on the dais and off the dais, Esteemed Chief Guest of theevening, Beloved

Principal, most valued parents, cherished Faculty members andmy dear students. Good
Evening.It is indeed a beautiful evening, all soaked in the delighted frame of mind.
Thisevening I have the pleasure of introducing to you to the star of this showMr.VelMurugan, a
renowned playback singer.Our Chief guest belong to a small village named Mudhanai, in
Cuddalore District.Agriculture was the main activity of his family. Folksongs had always
fascinatedMr.Velmurugan since his boyhood. Singing was the second nature of the villagefolks
and no occasion was complete without songs. Mr.Velmuragan’s talent insinging during those
occasions was spotted and appreciated by his class teacher. Sohis passion for singing stared and
he decided to become a
singer.Mr.VelMurugan has acquired a formal degree in vocal music from GovernmentMusic
College, Adyar. Simultaneously he developed his talent in singing and usedto perform in local
functions and has also sung on various themes ranging fromuntouchability,
environmental pollution, AIDS awareness and many socialmovements.Our guest participated in
‘Grand Master’, a programme on Vijay TV. Film directorSasikumar and music direction James
Vasanthan, who watched the programme on TV, gave him the chance to sing Madhura Kulunga
Kulunga in their
film. Followingthat, the Director Samuthrakani gave our guest with a hit number AdungadaMach
an Adungada in Nadodigal.Mr.VelMurugan has also sung many songs in various films Oru Kal
Oru
Kannadi,Kazhugu, Porali, Subramaniyapuram Katradhu Kaiyalavu, Aravadhu manam,Balam and
the list moves on. Five volumes of his folksongs have been released sofar. He has also released
an album titled Thaipasam whis is appreciated by manymusic directors. To mention, our guest
treasures the letter sent by the then President Abdul Kalamjicongratulating him for his poem on
the tsunami. Our Guest Mr.Velmurugan
hasbeen honored with UK Tamil Sangam Award, Best Singer Award, Long Live Tamilnadu
Cinema Kalaimandram Award and Padmashree Kamalahassan Award.

Our guest is truly a renowned signer. Sir, it’s a great honor to have you here for
thisAnnual Day Celebration. Hope our joyful multitude increase with your talk andperformance.
Thank you very much for the opportunity given. Thank you