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  • Sa Ra Govindu Promises Memorial For Soldier Sandeep Shetti

    sa ra govindu promises memorial for soldier sandeep shetti

    Sa Ra Govindu and his friends including producers Praveen Kumar MG Ramamurthy, NM Suresh, KM Veeresh, Ramesh Yadav, Bhojaraj and others met the family members of soldier Sandeep Kumar Shetti at his native village Devihalli in Hassan.

    sa_ra_govindu_soilder_1sand.jpgSandeep is one of the soldiers who died in Jammu and Kashmir last week after an avalanche struck the Indian Army camp at Gurez Valley. Sandeep was only 28 years old and was in the Indian army for 8 years. 

    sa_ra_govindu_soilder_2sand.jpgGovindu and the producers met his parents Puttaraju and Gangamma and his sister. They have promised to build a memorial including a statue for Sandeep in the village. Govindu and the producers met the parents and made the promise in their personal capacities and not as representatives of the KFCC.

  • ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ಪುತ್ರನಿಗೆ ಸಿನಿಮಾದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ರಿಯಲ್ ಲೈಫ್‍ನ ಅನುಭವ

    saguva dariyalli audio launch

    ಅನೂಪ್ ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ಅಭಿನಯದ `ಸಾಗುವ ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ' ಚಿತ್ರದ ಆಡಿಯೋ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಆಗಿದೆ. ಅದ್ದೂರಿಯಾಗಿಯೇ ನಡೆದ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಆಡಿಯೋ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಸಮಾರಂಭಕ್ಕೆ ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜ್‍ಕುಮಾರ್, ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್, ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳು. ಅಲ್ಲಿ ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್ ಈ ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳಿದಾಗಲೇ ಅಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಹಲವರಿಗೆ ಅನೂಪ್ ನಿಜಜೀವನದ ಕಥೆ ಗೊತ್ತಾಗಿದ್ದು.

    ಸಾಗುವ ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಾಯಕನಿಗೆ ತಾಯಿ ಇರೋದಿಲ್ಲ. ತಂದೆಯೇ ಎಲ್ಲ. ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ತಂದೆಯ ಪಾತ್ರ ನಿರ್ವಹಿಸಿರುವುದು ದೇವರಾಜ್. ತಂದೆಯ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನಿಟ್ಟುಕೊಂಡೇ ಜೀವನವನ್ನು ಗೆಲ್ಲುವ ಮಗನ ಪಾತ್ರ ಅನೂಪ್ ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ಅವರದ್ದು. ನಿಜ ಹೇಳಬೇಕೆಂದರೆ, ನಿಜ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿಯೂ ಹಾಗೆಯೇ ಇದೆ. ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ಅವರು ಕೂಡಾ ಪತ್ನಿಯನ್ನು ಕಳೆದುಕೊಂಡವರು. ಹೀಗಾಗಿ ಅನೂಪ್ ಬೆಳೆದಿದ್ದು ಅಪ್ಪನ ಆರೈಕೆ, ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ. ಮಗನನ್ನು ಓದಿಸಿ, ವಿದ್ಯಾವಂತನನ್ನಾಗಿಸಿ, ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಹೀರೋ ಮಾಡಿ.. ಈಗ ಮದುವೆಯನ್ನೂ ಫಿಕ್ಸ್ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು. 

    ಅಲ್ಲಿದ್ದ ಬಹುತೇಕರಿಗೆ ಇದು ಗೊತ್ತಿತ್ತಾದರೂ, ಜಗ್ಗೇಶ್ ಅದನ್ನು ಭಾವುಕರಾಗಿ ಹೇಳಿದಾಗ, ಎಲ್ಲರ ಕಣ್ಣಲ್ಲೂ ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ಅವರ ಕಡೆಗೊಂದು ಮೆಚ್ಚುಗೆಯ ನೋಟವಿತ್ತು. ಶಿವಶಂಕರ್ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ಈ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ, ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ನಿರ್ದೇಶನವಿದೆ. ಪಲ್ಲವಿ ಗೌಡ, ಚಿತ್ರದ ನಾಯಕಿ.

  • 30 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ನಂತರ.. ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ತಂಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಬದಲಾಗಿದ್ದೇನು..?

    30 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ನಂತರ.. ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ತಂಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಬದಲಾಗಿದ್ದೇನು..?

    30 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಹಿಂದೆ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿಕಾಲುಂಗುರ ಶುರುವಾಗಿತ್ತು. ತನು ಚಿತ್ರದ 2ನೇ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿಕಾಲುಂಗುರ. 1992ರಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಅಭಿನಯದ 20ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಚಿತ್ರಗಳು ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಆಗಿದ್ದವು. 1992ರಲ್ಲಿ ರಿಲೀಸ್ ಆದ ಮೊದಲ ಸಿನಿಮಾ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿಕಾಲುಂಗುರ. ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕ. ಅದೇ ತನು ಚಿತ್ರ ಈಗ 30 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ನಂತರ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿಕಾಲುಂಗುರ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಹೂರ್ತ ಮಾಡಿದೆ.

    ಸಾ.ರಾ.ಗೋವಿಂದು ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಚ್.ವಾಸು ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ. 1992ರ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿಕಾಲುಂಗುರದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಸಿಸ್ಟೆಂಡ್ ಡೈರೆಕ್ಟರ್ ಆಗಿದ್ದವರು. ಈಗಿನ ಕಾಲಕ್ಕೆ ತಕ್ಕಂತೆ ಸ್ವಲ್ಪ ಬದಲಾವಣೆ ಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡು ಕಥೆ ಹೇಳುತ್ತಿದ್ದೇವೆ. ಇಂದಿನ ಟ್ರೆಂಡ್‍ಗೆ ತಕ್ಕಂತೆ ಕಥೆ ಮಾಡಿದ್ದೇನೆ ಎಂದಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಹೆಚ್.ವಾಸು.

    ಮುಹೂರ್ತದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಿದ್ದರಾಮಯ್ಯ, ರಾಘವೇಂದ್ರ ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್, ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ ಪುನೀತ್ ರಾಜಕುಮಾರ್, ಎಸ್.ಎ.ಗೋವಿಂದರಾಜು ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ದೊಡ್ಮನೆಯ ಬಹುತೇಕರು ಹಾಜರಿದ್ದರು. ನಾಯಕಿಯಾಗಿರುವುದು ರಾಮ್‍ಕುಮಾರ್ ಪುತ್ರಿ ಧನ್ಯಾ. ದೊಡ್ಮನೆ ಹುಡುಗಿಯೇ. ಚಿತ್ರ ಸೆಟ್ಟೇರಿದೆ. ಧನ್ಯಾ ರಾಮಕುಮಾರ್ ಎದುರು ಸಮರ್ಥ್ ನಾಯಕರಾಗಿ ನಟಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ.

  • A T Raghu Granted Five Lakhs For Treatment

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    Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has granted a five lakh financial aid for well known director turned actor A T Raghu who is suffering from Kidney failure.

    KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu himself confirmed that the Chief Minister has granted a five lakh financial aid for the director during the thanks giving press meet held at the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening.

    'The Chief Minister has granted a five lakh aid for the ailing Raghu and even the cheque is ready. We will be collecting it shortly and will be handling it over to the director's family soon' said Sa Ra Govindu.

  • Aditya - Ragini Starrer New Film Launched

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    Aditya and Ragini were last seen in a film called 'Villain' directed by M S Ramesh. Now the duo is back with a new film being directed by Mussanje Mahesh.

    The untitled film which stars Aditya and Ragini was launched at the Kanteerava Studio in Bangalore recently.  KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu sounded the clap for the first shot of the film.

    The film is being produced by Dattatreya Bachchegowda who had earlier produced 'Jinda', 'Porki' and other films. This is the sixth film from the production house. Mahesh himself has written the story and screenplay of the film. The film stars Padmavasanthi, Srinivasamurthy, Vijayakashi and others. Sridhar Sambhram is the music director.

  • Bahubali - The Conclusion To Release In Karnataka

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    Veteran Pro Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj has announced that the pro Kannada activists have decided to allow the screening of Telugu film 'Bahubali - The Conclusion'. The film is all set to release on the 28th of April.

    Earlier,  Vatal Nagaraj and others had warned to stop the screening of the film until actor Satyaraj who have played a major role in the film apologises for his anti Kannada remarks in the Cauvery issue. But on Friday, Satyaraj has apologised to Kannadigas for his remarks about Kannada.

    In this view, the pro Kannada activists met once again today morning and has decided to allow the release of the film, as Satyaraj himself has apologised for his remarks. 'Our fight is not against the film,  but with the actor who has made nasty remarks about Kannada and Kannadigas. As Satyaraj himself has apologised for his remarks, we have decided to let go off this issue and allow the film to release across Karnataka' said Satyaraj. 

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  • BC Patil and Gopalaiah Help Film Journalists

    bc patil and Gopalaiah help film journalists

    Agriculture Minister BC Patil who is also a popular actor in the Kannada film industry and Food and Civil Supplies Minister Gopalaiah have provided ration kits for media persons covering Kannada films. On Tuesday, the two ministers personally came to hand over the kits to those working in the media. Former president of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, Sa Ra Govindu was present. 

    bc_patil_help2.jpgGopalaiah said that the suggestion was made by BC Patil in the Cabinet meeting on Monday and he agreed upon. He said that people across all sections in the society are facing difficult times and it was the responsibility of the government to help them all. The proposal to help those in need in the film media was proposed by Sa Ra Govindu and KM Veeresh, he recalled. BC Patil said that there were requests to provide ration kits to 89 people and all of them are being provided with the kits.

    BC Patil said that he responded to the request made by KM Veeresh who pointed out to him about the difficulties faced by film PROs, photographers, journalists and others who have had no work for over a month now. 

    He thanked Gopalaiah and said, "I requested him to give some support from the government. He said not to worry about where it came from. To prevent any delay, he is providing all this from his own pocket. 25 kilograms of rice, 5 kilos of sugar and wheat, oil and other food ration are part of this kit. My sincere thanks to Gopalaiah on behalf of the film industry," he said. 

    Sa Ra Govindu and KM Veeresh thanked the ministers on behalf of the film media workers and journalists.

  • Bonanza For Sandalwood After Sa Ra Govindu's Request

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    Kfcc president Sa Ra Govindu's effort has fulfilled. In the 2014-2015 state award function held at GKVK auditorium chief minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah has announced major facilities to Kannada film industry.

    On the stage, Sa Ra Govindu convinced CM to announce subsidy for 125 movies instead of 100 movies which is given at present. And also announced 5 lacs each to recently expired Anil and Uday during Mastigudi shooting tragedy.

    In the speech, CM told Anil and Uday were the upcoming artists. Because of the negligence of the Director and stunt director we have lost two artists. Siddaramaiah told this year we have given two years award together. From next year we will ensure award function will be held on Dr Rajkumar Birthday which is on April 24th. 

  • Breaking Records: 132 Kannada Movies Applied for Censorship In October Alone - Exclusive

    132 kannada movies applied for censor certificate

    In an unprecedented scenario, not less than 132 Kannada movies had applied for censorship in the month of October alone. With the ongoing trend, Sandalwood is all set to break its own record for the highest number of Kannada movies censored in a calendar year.

    Leading producer and former Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce president Sa Ra Govindu, says that it is shocking to learn from censor board officer Srinivasappa that at least 132 Kannada movies had applied for censorship in the month of October alone.

    "In 2018, around 300 Kannada movies were censored and with the ongoing trend, the total for the same, for the current year is estimated to go beyond 400! This is an alarming situation. Where is the industry heading towards?" asks Mr. Govindu.

    Further, the experts in the field analyse the situation, as more and more filmmakers aiming at seeking subsidies and awards, which is one of the main causes for highest number of films applying for censorship.

    On the other hand with steep rise in the number of films seeking censorship, the officers of the censor board are working overtime with the staff watching a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 15 movies a day to clear the pending applications!

  • CM H D Kumaraswamy Honored By KFCC

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    Chief Minister H D Kuumaraswamy was honoured by Karntaka Film Chamber of Commerce in Hotel Lalith Ashok on Thursday night.

    The honor function was presided by actor turned politician Ambarish. B Sarojadevi, actress-Minister Jayamala, producers C R Manohar and S V Babu were the chief guests of the evening.

    Apart from the chief guests many artistes and technicians including Darshan, Devaraj, Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy chairman Nagatihalli Chandrashekhar, T S Nagabharana, KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu and others were present at the occasion.

  • Dr Rajakumar Birthday Celebrations In District Centres

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    Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that the government will celebrate the birthday of Dr Rajakumar not only in Bangalore, but also in district centres from next year onwards. 

    Earlier,  KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu who was present during the birthday celebrations of Dr Rajakumar in Ravindra Kalkshetra in the morning had requested the Government to celebrate the birthday of Dr Rajakumar in district centres apart from Bangalore. The Chief Minister in the evening officially announced that Dr Rajakumar birthday celebrations will be held in district centers from next year onward. 

    As per the request of Sa Ra Govindu Dr Rajkumar statue will be inaugurated at New Delhi Kannada Sanga soon said chief minister and told it was Dr Rajkumar who inaugurated that sangha at Delhi.

    The Chief Minister also announced that the 200 Rs ticket price as announced will be implemented soon and the Government order in this regard will be issued soon.

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  • Dr Rajkumar Birthday Celebrated At KFCC

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    Indian Icon Dr Rajkumar's Birthday was celebrated today morning at KFCC. KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu garlanded Rajkumar's statue and all the officer bearers and members did pooja for Raj statue. 

    KFCC secretary MG Ramamurthy, NM Suresh, past presidents KV Guptha, Thomas Dsouza along with Narasimhalu, KM Veeresh, Ramesh Yadav, Anchehalli Shivakumar, Akshay Gangadhar and others were there during Rajkumar birthday celebration

  • Film Industry Shut Today

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    As a mark of respect to Parvathamma Rajkumar the Kannada film industry will be shut today. There will be no shooting of films scheduled for today.

    There will be no screening of films also today. KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu said that he has spoken to industry people and everyone wanted to show respect to Parvathamma. Parvathamma has produced nearly 80 Kannada films and is one of the most prolific and successful producers in the film industry.

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  • Films To Release On March 16th

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    The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has arrived a temporary solution for the digital service providers problem and has given a green signal for the producers to release their films. With the green signal from the KFCC, three Kannada films including 'Dandupalya 3', 'Idam Premam Jeevanam' and 'Nanagishta' is all set to release on the 16th of March.

    The war between the KFCC and the UFO and CUBE regarding the price reduction issue has been going on for some weeks and the meeting regarding this has failed. So, the KFCC had decided not to release any Kannada film from the 09th of March and there were no releases last Friday. There was a meeting between the KFCC and Tamil Nadu Film Producers Association on Saturday and it was decided not to release any Kannada films on 16th March also.

    Now a temporary solution has been arrived and Kannada films are all set to release on the 16th of March.

  • General Body Gives One More Year To Sa Ra Govindu And Team

    sa ra govindu to coninue for next one year

    The general body of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has extended its support to Sa Ra Govindu and the existing office bearers and executive committee to continue in their term for one more year. The general body meeting was held today and everyone present supported Govindu and wanted his team to continue in office.

    This is a big boost to Govindu who was elected as president in 2015. All the members present at the meeting unanimously opined that since there are many important works pending and underway it was better for the existing elected body to continue and finish the work instead of going in for another election at this point of time. 

  • Get Collection Report From KFCC - Sa Ra Govindu

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    Kfcc President Sa Ra Govindu has requested the media to cross check the movie collection reports from the chamber before publishing it. Recently few movie teams are giving false collection reports and are misleading the public. This is not the right way and they are spoiling the industry.

    If anybody gives the collection report let them ask the DCR from the concerned and publish it or let them ask the chamber for the clarification regarding the collection report of the movie, says Sa Ra Govindu.

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  • GST Reduced For Entertainment Tax - Dayal Writes

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    Few states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra are favoring the respective Cinema industries and the audience by providing tax exemption (Entertainment Tax) for Cinemas.

    After the announcement of GST which will be implemented from July 1st 2017 many regional Cinema Industry gave a representation to the Central Government to exempt tax for Cinema Industry. After repeated representation the Central Government has revised the Entertainment Tax.

    Under the GST, there will now be two categories for movie tickets. For tickets that cost less than Rs 100, a tax of 18% will be levied. For the tickets costing more than Rs 100, a GST of 28% will be levied.

    Presently, entertainment tax is levied by individual states. The states levy a different rate, ranging from 28-110%, and the weighted average for the entire country is about 30%.

    However, several state governments give an exemption to cinema of the particular language of that state. Under GST, there will now be no centralised exemption.

    Jailtley said:" If states want, through the DBT (Direct Benifit Transfer), the state can refund the GST of regional cinema."

    Article Written by - Dayal Padmanabhan

     

  • Guruprasad To Direct Anup Sa Ra Govindu

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    Even before the release of 'Eradane Sala', writer-director Guruprasad had announced that he would be doing a film called 'Adema'. Now the film is all set to be launched on Dr Rajakumar's birthday.

    This time Guruprasad has roped in actor Anup Sa Ra Govindu to play the lead role in the film. The film is being produced by Sridhar Reddy under the Sri Vijayaganapathi Films Banner.

    Guruprasad himself has written the story, screenplay, dialogues and lyrics of the film.

  • Jaggesh Deserves To Win - KM Veeresh Writes

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    I did not gain the acquaintance of Jaggesh because he is an actor. I know him from much earlier. In fact, from my childhood. We are from the same school. He was me senior at the BP Indian school in Malleswaram. He was very active and popular among the students in school. Later Jaggesh took up acting and I took up journalism.

    When I was working in Mangala magazine as a photographer I was assigned to take photos for the magazine's cover page. A photo of Jaggesh that I had clicked appeared on Mangala's cover page. After the publication Jaggesh met me and said thanks. He was also suprised about the publication of his photo. He said he was passing through Malleswaram 18th cross and happened to see the Mangala magazine with him on the cover page. He was surprised at it since it was not only his first coverpage photo in a magazine but he did not know it was coming. 

    As he was an actor, it was only natural that I got many opportunities to click his photos. Our friendship also grew stronger. As he has explained in many interviews, his struggle in the industry was very hard and the success he got was all due to this struggle. Here I am not going to repeat things about his film career or the film industry but his dedication and nature of helping others. 

    jaggesh_sa_ra_govindu.jpgJaggesh understands friends problem and comes to support immediately. 23 years back when now KFCC president Sa Ra Govindu wife Smt Gayathri got expired (5/5/1996) Sa Ra Govindu went into depression and did not come outside for nearly 6 months. Jaggesh and Sa Ra Govindu are family friends. During this time Jaggesh and his wife Smt Parimala Jaggesh went to Govindu house and was shocked to see him with beard. Jaggesh immediately convinced Sa Ra Govindu to do a movie immediately and called director H Vasu and told him to start the shooting within one week. It was Veeranna which became superhit later. Jaggesh had fixed the shooting location to Mysore so that Sa Ra Govindu would come out from depression when he is out of station. But Sa Ra govindu without telling to Jaggesh used to drive to Bengaluru every day and back drive to Mysore in the morning for the shooting. Govindu did not want to Mis his kids everyday. From there Sa Ra Govindu life got a different turn and it was because of Jaggesh motivation during that depression time. I used to visit Jaggesh's house often. He was fond of inviting friends from the media to his house for parties. 

    At his home in Malleshwaram his family members (Jaggesh, Parimala Jaggesh, Yethiraj, Gururaj) used to sit at the dining table to eat. That dining table was specially designed on specifications given by Jaggesh and he also had a cot made for his kids. This was a two-storied bed, with one above the other. This is a common design for cots now but Jaggesh had it designed more than 20 years ago. His first priority was always his family.

    Jaggesh was not earning big money. His remuneration for several years remained minimu. But even with the little earning, he would financially help others. He had his own way fo checking whether those seeking help were worthy of it. 

    With the arrival of mobile phones in the 1990s I had purchased a handset. Mobile phones were very expensive then. He had come to my house one evening. We were talking and went for a walk. Some thief stole my mobile and ran away with it. Jaggesh who was with me, told me not to worry. He gave me one of his own handsets. 

    jaggesh_rajarao.jpgAnother incident dates back 18 years. One journalist by name Rajarao was an honest person but had not made any money in life. All he had earned was respect from everyone. He had retired from Samyuktha Karnataka. Me and Rajarao were very close and knew each others' personal details. After working an entire lifetime, he did not even have a single site. When I had told this to Jaggesh, he immediately said he will give a site to such a gentlemen. On Jaggesh's birthday there was a function at Sriramapura. Jaggesh had called Rajarao and on the stage he gifted him a site. Rajarao was in tears.

    Not only for journalists, Jaggesh has helped so many people. But he never publicly shares such details. He would say that whatever help is done should not be told to others. When he was an MLC he has provided help to the maximum number of people possible. 

    But strangely, I have witnessed some incidents in which Jaggesh has helped others but got blame in return. Here is one example.Once when I had gone to Abbaiah Naidu studio, Jaggesh was shooting for a film. Casually we were talking and I told him about a film journalist who had met with an accident. That journalist was also known to Jaggesh. After that Jaggesh asked me how his financial condition was. I told him that this journalist worke for Samyuktha Karnataka and his salary was not much. Jaggesh immediately called a person and asked him to give Rs 10,000 and requested the director to permit him for one hour to go out and come back. 

    Jaggesh and I went to that journalist's house but were surprised that he had gone to work. Jaggesh handed out the amount to his wife and told to give to him. She was surprised and asked what it was. Jaggesh told her that he was supposed to pay him and was giving it then. Later that journalist called me and thanked me and Jaggesh for helping. Later they became close and after sometime that same journalist started writing against Jaggesh. Later Jaggesh gave a complaint letter to that magazine editor about him.

    Very recently another incident happened. Jaggesh had gone to help someone in Malleshwaram. But without knowing why he was there, some people blamed him for something he was not responsible for. Whenever there is the issue of Kannada language, Jaggesh is at the forefront. He has always raised his voice for the cause of Kannada. 

    Now Jaggesh is contensting from the Yeshwanthpur constituency from BJP. Many in the film industry want him to win so that he can continue to do more good. Chitraloka wishes friend Jaggesh to come out victorious.

  • Kannada and Tamil industries Join Hands

    sa ra govindu, actor vishal

    The Kannada and Tamil film industries have joined hands to fight the digital service providers against discriminatory pricing. There will be no screening of new films in Karnataka till the issue is resolved. In Tamil Nadu the industry has gone a step further and from March 16 there will be no film related activities including screening, shooting and promotional press meets. DSPs UFO and Qube have been told that no new Kannada and Tamil films will be given to them for transferring to the theatres. 

    There are three points on which there is a problem now. One the rates. Kannada industry is demanding reduction of the rates by 50 per cent. The DSPs are agreeing to only 22 percent reduction. The DSPs have also initiated cases against theatres. The film industries have demanded that all these cases have to be withdrawn. The theatres are worth many crores but are held to ransom by providing them with an projector and server worth Rs 4-5 lakhs and making them sign an unequal agreement preventing them from moving to cheaper alternatives and then charging producers exorbitant prices. The third demand is to give freedom to theatres to opt for any DSP they want. As of now a theatre can have only one set of server and projector. But there are several available which are cheaper. The industries are demanding that there should be no monopoly of any one group. As of now UFO and Qube are the two dominant DSPs in Karnataka. Now both of them are on the verge of merging creating a single monopoly. 

    Actor producer Vishal represented Tamil film industry in the meeting with KFCC in Bengaluru today. He was very specific and and said that there will be no film activity whatsoever from March 16. This will go on till the DSPs agree to the demands. The two industries have also said that they will henceforth decide on the future course of action together and will keep each other in the loop about any development. The Telugu film industry which was part of the protest has alone agreed to the proposal of UFO and stopped the protest. The Kannada and Tamil industries have therefore closed ranks. 

    There will be no screening of new films of any language in Karnataka. It is not limited to Kannada and Tamil which are protesting. New Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and English films will also not be screened. Sa Ra Govindu requested all producers and exhibitors to cooperate in the matter. He said exhibitors from across Karnataka including north Karnataka exhibitors under Odugouder and those in Mangaluru will be asked to cooperate unitedly in the issue so that all producers and film makers will benefit.