I didn't expect this even in my wildest dreams: Padma Shri awardee drummer Velu Asan

"Even in my wildest dreams I never expected this," said Madurai-based drummer Velu Aasan, who was announced with the Padma Shri award. I had even applied for Kalaimamani award. But I am happy to have received this award. "I present this award to folk artists and traditional artists," he said. Velu Aasan has been giving training in schools and colleges all over Tamilnadu.