Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Azim Premji University to Screen Documentary on Kannada Scholar
Azim Premji University is showing a film about G. Venkatasubbaiah.
He was a scholar who studied and helped develop the Kannada language.
The documentary is called Shabdajeevi.
It will be shown on August 26 in Bengaluru.
After the film, people who knew him will share their memories.
These people include family members, students and colleagues.
Venkatasubbaiah wrote dictionaries and books about Kannada.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Azim Premji University will screen Shabdajeevi on August 26 in Bengaluru.
The documentary examines Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah’s life and contribution to Kannada scholarship.
The screening is part of the university’s Samskruti Sambhrama series.
A post-screening discussion will feature family members, colleagues, students, associates and admirers.
The programme will run from 6 pm to 8 pm and is open to all.
- Who
- Azim Premji University is hosting the event, featuring a documentary about Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah.
- What
- A screening of Shabdajeevi followed by a discussion about Venkatasubbaiah’s life and scholarship.
- When
- August 26, from 6 pm to 8 pm.
- Where
- Wadia Hall, Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.
- Why
- To revisit Venkatasubbaiah’s contribution to Kannada language and culture as part of the Samskruti Sambhrama series.
- Documentary
- Shabdajeevi
- Subject
- Prof. G. Venkatasubbaiah, Kannada lexicographer, grammarian and literary scholar
- Date and time
- August 26, 6 pm to 8 pm
- Venue
- Wadia Hall, Indian Institute of World Culture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru
- Producer
- Maya Films, Bengaluru
- Discussion participants
- Family members, colleagues, students, associates and admirers
- Notable honours
- Padma Shri and Pampa Award