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Kannada Film Industry to Join 416th Mysuru Dasara Celebrations
The Kannada film industry plans to join this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations.
The Film Chamber says actors and other film workers are being invited.
Buses and places to watch the celebrations are being arranged for them.
Screens will show how the film industry has changed over the years.
Film shooting will stop for two days.
Organisers expect about 15 lakh people to attend and say police will provide tight security.
The film festival held for 45 years will not happen this year.
Instead, the industry suggested giving financial help to artistes.
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce says the Kannada film industry will participate in this year’s Mysuru Dasara.
Actors, directors, producers and other artistes are being invited, with two buses and viewing arrangements planned.
The industry’s journey will be shown on LED screens, and film shooting will pause for two days.
Seating for 150 artistes is planned inside the palace; organisers expect around 15 lakh attendees and say tight security will be maintained.
The film festival held for 45 years will not take place this year; Sa Ra Govindu said financial assistance for artistes had been suggested.
- Who
- Kannada film-industry actors and other artistes, invited by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce.
- What
- The industry plans to participate in Mysuru Dasara, with transport and viewing arrangements for artistes.
- Where
- Mysuru, Karnataka.
- When
- This year; exact celebration dates are not stated.
- Why
- The industry received a special invitation from Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to join the celebrations.
Key facts
- Dasara edition
- This year marks the 416th Dasara.
- Expected attendance
- Around 15 lakh people.
- Artiste seating
- Seating for 150 artistes is planned inside the palace.
- Transport
- Two buses, including an Ambari bus for artistes, are planned.
- Film shooting
- There will be no film shooting for two days.
- Film festival
- The festival held for the past 45 years will not be conducted this year.
- Alternative proposal
- The industry suggested providing financial assistance to artistes.
- Security
- Enhanced security for artistes and tight police security are planned.
Quotes
Rockline Venkatesh
Senior film producer
“This is the first time such a celebration is being held. The film industry’s journey over the years will be showcased on LED screens. Two buses will also be arranged. There will be no film shooting for two days. Rockline Venkatesh has been entrusted with these responsibilities, while the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce will make all the arrangements.”
thehansindia.com
“President Jayamala is personally calling and inviting actors, actresses, directors and producers. This year, Dasara will be a festive celebration for the film industry as well. The film industry has never received this kind of importance in the past. The government has given greater importance to the film industry.”
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