The Mysuru Yuva Dasara event, which ended on Saturday, was made even more special this year with performances by Badshah and Ilaiyaraaja, who were widely appreciated for their demonstration of love for the Kannada language. Badshah, known for his energetic songs, concluded the event by addressing the audience in Kannada, stating that he is not a star or a singer, but a writer who shares his feelings through his work. His speech in Kannada gained a lot of attention on social media after the event. Ilaiyaraaja, a legendary composer who has worked on over 30 Kannada films, shared a video on social media before the event where he spoke in Kannada and visited the Chamundeshwari temple the next day to seek blessings. During his performance of some popular Kannada songs, he also recalled a significant moment from 1974 when he had suggested Dr Rajkumar for a singing role in a Kannada film, initiating the actor's successful singing career in the industry.