Mysuru, Oct. 12 -- Renowned Tamil actor, choreographer and director Prabhu Deva, who hails from Karnataka, said he was delighted to be part of Mysuru Dasara this year, describing the Nada Habba as a 'Mane Habba' (a festival celebrated in every household).

Speaking to reporters after arriving in Mysuru yesterday evening, Prabhu Deva said he had missed the Dasara celebrations for the past five to six years.

Selected to inaugurate Yuva Dasara at the open grounds in Uttanahalli tomorrow (Oct. 13), he said he readily accepted the invitation after the Yuva Dasara Sub-Committee approached him. He added that his parents and family members were even happier than he was for the invitation.

Recalling his childhood days, when he celebrated Navarat...