The Department of Posts will be releasing a commemmorative Postage stamp on Dr.Rajkumar, tentatively scheduled for the last week of November 2008.
Karnataka Ratna, Padmabhushana - Dr. Rajkumar was one of the most popular actors of movies made in Kannada, the language of Karnataka,he is popularly known as “Annavaru” (big brother) to millions of his fans.Dr. Rajkumar was also a well-known singer as a playback singer as well as devotional songs.He received the prestigious Doctorate from Mysore University, the Karnataka Ratna award – the highest award of the State, the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award at the National level. This is besides receiving the ‘Padma Bhushan’ award given by the Central Government, the Best Play back singer award at the National level for his song in the film ‘Jeevana Chaitra’.
It is proposed to hold an exhibition at Bangalore on Art and Culture of Karnataka, other themes related to Karnataka,and Indian Cinema.In the same venue it is also proposed to hold an Exhibition on coins of Karnataka.
The Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka has invited exhibits from Philatelists on the above theme. Interested Philatelists can contact the Office of CPMG, Karnataka Circle, Bangalore - 560 216, before 18th of November 2008. (Phone: 22356703)
