Two-day seminar ‘Nagabharana-Cinemaavarana’ begins
Mysore :
“Director T.S. Nagabharana is known as a ‘strict master’ in the Kannada film industry. His films, most of whom have a universal appeal, have made a mark for themselves in the film industry,” opined senior Actor Sundar Raj.
He was speaking after inaugurating a two-day seminar on director T.S. Nagabharana’s films titled ‘Nagabharana-Cinemaavarana’, organised by the city’s cultural group Gubbigoodu Samskrutika Siri Samasthe at Rani Bahadur Auditorium in Manasagangotri this morning.
Pointing out that both he and Nagabharana grew up under theatre giant B.V. Karanth, Sundar Raj said Nagabharana grew up in the film industry step by step, working hard without much publicity.
“That 16 of his 35 films he has directed have bagged national awards, while 9 others have earned State awards, speaks volumes about Nagabharana’s efforts,” Sundar Raj said while underlining the success of Nagabharana’s films in reaching out to the audience.
Noting that Nagabharana’s success lies in sheer hard work and immaculate planning, Sundar Raj observed that success can be achieved only through hard work.
Writer Jayant Kaikini, who was the chief guest, regretted the declining quality of cinemas, with the universal transformation that is taking place.
Expressing disappointment over the quality of cinemas being produced today, Kaikini called upon the current crop of cine directors to choose the best from the new lot of novels that are hitting the stands today. He lauded Nagabharana’s efforts in making cinemas that appealed to everyone.
Kaikini sent the audience into peels of laughter by lending a humorous touch to his speech. Director Prakash Belawadi also spoke on the occasion.
Journalist Rajashekar Koti, DDPUE K.M. Puttu, Karnataka Nataka Academy member B.M. Ramachandra, Gubbigoodu Samskritika Siri Samsthe President Gubbigoodu Ramesh and others were present.
The auditorium was jam packed with students, theatrists, literary and cinema enthusiasts and members of the public.
The seminar, featuring six sessions, with 3 sessions each on both the days, will conclude tomorrow.
source: http://www.starofmysore.com / Star of Mysore / Home> General News / Tuesday, October 28th, 2014