BANGALORE: The Guinness Book of Records has certified and recognised veena artiste N Karthik's record of performing most number of concerts in 24 hours. Bangalore's N Karthik, who is a marketing professional, performed 50 concerts between November 29, 8.45 am and November 30, 8.45 am. The duration of each concert was 15 minutes in accordance with the regulations prescribed by the Guinness authority.
Interestingly, Karthik chose one of the most well-known music areas in Bangalore, Malleswaram, to set his record.
He selected 50 halls within a radius of three km. He proceeded from one hall to another after every 15-minute concert. "I was exhausted but happy that I reached my goal of creating a record. All my friends, relatives and parents were elated and they were all sure that I would make it," he said. Karthik's record replaced the record of South African Adam Tras, who performed 41 gigs. In recognition of 32-year-old Karthik's achievement, the Guinness authority has sent him a world record certificate and an appreciation letter. Karthik's record will be mentioned in the 2008 edition of the Guinness book since the 2007 edition has already been published. Karthik hails from a musical family with both parents being performing artistes. He trained under his uncle, late C Krishnamurthy, and continued under M V Krishnamurthy for 15 years. He will be performing at the Hampi utsav along with his father.