Big show for Ambareesh's 60th birthday

It looks like Sandalwood's got reasons to celebrate standing united with every passing year.If 2009 saw the Amrutha Mahotsava celebrating 75 years of the industry, then 2011 saw a special show to commemorate 25 years of Shivarajkumar's journey in Sandalwood. This May, Sandalwood will unite to celebrate two important landmarks in Ambareesh's career. He turns 60 on May 29 and will also complete 40 years in the industry. Says a source, 'This is a big moment for the industry. Ambareesh is one of the pillars of the industry and ensures everyone stays united. He's like the father figure, who is always there in times of crisis and need and has ensured the industry has been sailing smoothly. This was the reason why people in the industry have decided to come together for this show as a mark of respect towards him.'This event will be held in May and will have actors young and experienced joining together to dance to famous tunes of the actor. Ambareesh, who received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010, will be bestowed with tributes and gifts from noted names in the industry on that day.Choreographers, actors and other technicians are already being intimated to keep themselves free in May so that they can rehearse for this big show.Sources even tell us that organisers are trying to get most of the leading ladies of Ambareesh's films to be present at the venue to add a special touch of nostalgia to the show. Ambareesh debuted in 1972 with Puttanna Kanagal's Nagarahaavu, where he played one of the antagonists. After essaying some memorable negative roles, Ambareesh soon rose to fame with films Antha propelling him as one of the biggest lead heroes in the industry.