CSK Felicitates Bomman-Bellie & Kartiki Gonsalves of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’

Bomman-Bellie and director Kartiki Gonsalves of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ were honoured by Chennai Super Kings.

Chennai Super Kings felicitated, elephant caregivers, Bomman and Bellie and Oscar-winning filmmaker kartiki Gonsalves for their documentary film The Elephant Whishphers at a special event on Wednesday, 9 May.

CSK captain MS Dhoni presented personalised CSK jerseys to the trio, as per reports. Their Instagram handle stated, “With #Yellove for elephants from the lions!”

The special felicitation ceremony was held at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, ahead of the match against Delhi Capitals. Rupa Gurunath, the owner of the IPL cricket team, honoured the three with mementoes.According to reports, Chennai Super Kings will also be providing funds to the Mudumalai Tiger Conservation Foundation.

The Elephant Whisperers bagged the Oscar for the Best Documentary Short Film category. Director Kartiki and producer Guneet Monga accepted the coveted award in March.Additionally, Chennai Super Kings will also be conducting a special felicitation ceremony for the caregiving couple and the filmmaker at the stadium ahead of the match against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

Rupa Gurunath, owner Chennai Super Kings, will hand over mementoes along with Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited CEO KS Viswanathan.CSK will also present a cheque to Mudumalai Tiger Conservation Foundation towards the welfare of elephants.”We are very happy to celebrate our elephant caregivers Bomman and Bellie along with Kartiki, whose engrossing storytelling spread the heart-warming tale far and wide. It is a matter of great pride for all of us that our own people have reached the global stage.