The Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) organizing a special three-day felicitation programme on December 3, 4 and 5 to honor the invaluable contribution of veteran Kannada filmmaker Padmasri Dr. Girish Kasaravalli, who has completed five decades in the film industry. Titled ‘Kasaravalli @ 50’, the special event will be led by Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce President Krishnegowda.
The three-day programme will feature screenings of five selected films directed by Dr. Girish Kasaravalli, including his acclaimed film ‘Ghatashraddha’. Master classes, interactive sessions and seminars covering various aspects of filmmaking will also be organised. Renowned directors Mani Ratnam and Anurag Kashyap, along with Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty, have been invited to participate in the event.
Resul Pookutty will share his insights on sound design, while Jayanth Kaikini will speak about film literature and songwriting. Renowned music director Hamsalekha will discuss music, Ashok Kashyap and Satya Hegde will share their experiences in cinematography, and Suresh Urs and Gunasekhar will speak about editing.
In addition, a special discussion and seminar on films centered on women will be held. Well-known actresses from the Kannada film industry will participate and share their experiences. Screenings of five important films directed by Girish Kasaravalli, including ‘Ghatashraddha’, will also be held over the three days.
At the media briefing Krishne Gowda, Kannada film chamber of commerce President, SV Rajendra Singh Babu, Dr Girish Kasaravalli, P Seshadri, Nagathihalli Chandrasekhar, Nanjunde Gowda, Directors’ Association President N.R.K. Vishwanath, Gangadhar Mudaliar, editor Kemparaj and director Santhosh Kodenkeri, along with several other prominent personalities from the film industry, were present on the occasion.
