Participating in a film festival session specifically centered on Rajkumar’s name, ChalanaChitra Academy Chairman Sadhu Kokila said, ‘In any cultural context, one can see Rajkumar alongside Kuvempu. He belongs to everyone. Rajkumar sang a few songs for which I composed the music. Back then, he would come fully prepared before singing. On the day of the recording, he would make us all stand in a line, touch us from head to toe in a gesture of deep respect and only then go to sing. Such was his culture. Unlike stars today, he didn’t arrive surrounded by bouncers; he was surrounded by fans. It was enough for him to step out of his house-all of Karnataka would be waiting to see him. He used to take 25,000 rupees for a song, but all of it would go to a trust for the poor. He never spoke about it himself’ said Sadhu Kokila.
Indian Panorama Announces Official Selection for 53rd IFFI 2022
A package of 25 Feature films have been selected to be screened in the Indian Panorama section at 53rd IFFI from a broad spectrum of 354 qualifying contemporary Indian feature films. The following package of feature films reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the Indian film industry. List of 25 feature films selected in the […]
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