Popular playback singer Mano has completed 25 years in his profession. A versatile singer-cum-actor he has crooned many a hits for music composers like Ilayaraja, Deva, A R Rahman and Harris Jayaraj.

A grand event is being organised at Anna centenary Auditorium in Chennai on 26th January in which popular film stars, singers and music directors will take part. The highlight of the event is musical performance by Shankar's Sadhaga Paravaigal.

Speaking about the event Mano 25, Shankar says, ' he is one of the excellent playback singers. He has been credited with many hits and is an inspiration for many up-and-coming singers'.

Expressing his delight to perform live with his orchestra, Shankar says, 'it is our way of honouring his contribution towards the cause of Tamil film music'.