With regard to comedian Nagesh, I have heard that he was a KonkaNI-speaking SArasvat brahmin who are all SmArtas. They are not be confused with the GauDa-SArasvats who are MOSTLY MAdhvas. This is the first time I have heard that he is a KannaDa-speaking MAdhva. Interesting! Thanks for the info. Regards, B.N.Hebbar