<p>The programme will debut in Kannada, and later in Hindi and English languages. The ‘son et lumiere’ show, one of the ambitious projects of the Mysore Palace Board, will depict the rich history of Mysore — the life and times of Yaduraya, his successors, and the reign of Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, the last ruler of the Wadiyar dynasty.<br /><br />The programme did have its share of hiccups and controversies, leading to its delay. With the hurdles now removed, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, the scion of the Mysore royal family, has approved the script.<br /><br />The 50-minute capsule will add to the beauty of the majestic Amba Vilas Palace built in the Indo-Saracenic style, P V Avaradi, Deputy Director of the Palace Board, told Deccan Herald.<br /><br />Several noted personalities like Kannada actors Jayanthi, the late Vishnuvardhan, C H Ambareesh and Master Hiranaiah have rendered their voices to the show that will be organised in front of the palace two days a week from 7 pm to 8 pm, he said.<br /><br />The show has been scripted in such a way that no artistes are involved in it. People will only listen to the commentary on the history of Mysore, and witness lighting skills on the imposing palace, Avaradi said.<br /><br />The entry fee is likely to be Rs 50 per head. The show will not be held on Saturdays and Sundays because of the illumination of the palace.<br /><br />Avaradi said Krishnakumar, the brain behind the show, will arrive in the city this week to give it the final touches. The deputy commissioner, also the member-secretary of the Palace Board, has given the green signal for the launch of the show which is expected to kick off on May 15, according to Avaradi.<br /><br />The Hindi and the English versions of the show will be launched after June. The whole idea behind the show is to explain to tourists the rich history of the Wadiyar dynasty that ruled the princely State of Mysore for four centuries and also made remarkable contributions for the overall development of the erstwhile Mysore State in general, and Mysore City in particular, Avaradi said.<br /></p>
<p>The programme will debut in Kannada, and later in Hindi and English languages. The ‘son et lumiere’ show, one of the ambitious projects of the Mysore Palace Board, will depict the rich history of Mysore — the life and times of Yaduraya, his successors, and the reign of Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, the last ruler of the Wadiyar dynasty.<br /><br />The programme did have its share of hiccups and controversies, leading to its delay. With the hurdles now removed, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, the scion of the Mysore royal family, has approved the script.<br /><br />The 50-minute capsule will add to the beauty of the majestic Amba Vilas Palace built in the Indo-Saracenic style, P V Avaradi, Deputy Director of the Palace Board, told Deccan Herald.<br /><br />Several noted personalities like Kannada actors Jayanthi, the late Vishnuvardhan, C H Ambareesh and Master Hiranaiah have rendered their voices to the show that will be organised in front of the palace two days a week from 7 pm to 8 pm, he said.<br /><br />The show has been scripted in such a way that no artistes are involved in it. People will only listen to the commentary on the history of Mysore, and witness lighting skills on the imposing palace, Avaradi said.<br /><br />The entry fee is likely to be Rs 50 per head. The show will not be held on Saturdays and Sundays because of the illumination of the palace.<br /><br />Avaradi said Krishnakumar, the brain behind the show, will arrive in the city this week to give it the final touches. The deputy commissioner, also the member-secretary of the Palace Board, has given the green signal for the launch of the show which is expected to kick off on May 15, according to Avaradi.<br /><br />The Hindi and the English versions of the show will be launched after June. The whole idea behind the show is to explain to tourists the rich history of the Wadiyar dynasty that ruled the princely State of Mysore for four centuries and also made remarkable contributions for the overall development of the erstwhile Mysore State in general, and Mysore City in particular, Avaradi said.<br /></p>
