Vol.15 No. 9 September -2015

KASARAVALLI FILM FEST : A RUNAWAY SUCCESS

Jyothi Raghuram

The first-ever retrospective

of ace filmmaker Girish Kasarvalli,credit for organizing which goes tothe Bengaluru Kendra of theBhavan, was a runaway success.

The film screenings witnessedmore than full houses, with the preand post sessions seeing a panelof talented film personalitiesresponding to a participativeaudience.

Dr. Vijaya, Renowned film Critic inaugurates the Girish Kasaravalli Chitrothsava-2015 by chappingthe board while other dignitaries from left Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, Smt. Malavika Avinash,Noted Cine Artist, Sri. Girish Kasaravalli, National Award Winning Director, Dr. Hanumanthaiah,

Chairman, Kannada Development Authority, Sri. Gangadhar Modaliar, Senior Journalist,Dr. V. Parameshvara, Vice Chairman, BVB, Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary, BVB joins.

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The five-day film festival heldin July end, screened 10 ofKasarvalli’s 14 feature films,when the Bhavan came alive tothe best in Indian cinema, with aphotography exhibition on

Kasarvalli, animated, informaldiscussions and conversationswith and about the directorhimself, and a good sprinkling offilm and television artistes forminga lively and interesting backdrop,

Sri. Girish Kasaravalli being honoured by Dr. V. Parameshvara, Vice Chairman, BVB,and Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Hon. Secretary, BVB, while others on the dais join.

Dr. Manu M. Baligar, Chief Exe. Officer Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estateand Sri. Shadakshari S. Founder Chairman, Ramanashree Group participatein the discussion on ‘Gulabi Talkies’ and ‘Naayi Neralu’ films respectively.

Sri. Girish Kasaravalli joins.

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akin to an international film festivalin ambience, if not in scale.

The public response andatmosphere generated during the

event was an eye-opener aboutaudience interest in art cinema,the unspoken forte of Kasarvalli,for he is a director who makes

Sri. Jogi Senior Journalist introduces the film ‘Kraurya’while Sri. Girish Kasaravalli joins

Sri. B. Suresha, National Award Winning Director along withSri. Girish Kasaravalli participate in the ‘Master Class’

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cinema with passionate zeal,without bothering about playing tothe gallery, so to say. Kasarvalli’sfilms, when released, make a quietentry, much like the man himself,

without any media blitzkrieg.But in a private festival like this,his films gain prominence with anaudience interested in aesthetic,deeply communicative films.

Prof. N. Manu Chakravarthy, National Award Winning Film Critic andDr. M.S. Asha Devi, Associate Professor and Critic along with Sri. Girish Kasaravalli

participate in the discussions on the film ‘Thayi Saheba’

Sri. G.S. Bhaskar, Award Winning Cinematographer giving an introductionto the film ‘Ghatashraddha’. Sri. Girish Kasaravalli joins.

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Every film screened at the“Chitrothsava” re-established thatKasarvalli’s films are fresh andcontextual, with a universalappeal. Karnataka not too longago had a rich film culture whenquality cinema was not onlylargely viewed, but debated upon

professionally by film buffs.If such festivals and alliedactivities are held by filmsocieties and other organizationsin different parts of the city,this culture can surely be revived,as amply proved by the Bhavanfestival.

From left Dr. H.S. Raghavendra Rao, Renowned Literary Critic,Prof. M.H. Krishnaiah, Renowned scholar, Sri. Girish Kasaravalli, Sri. PuttaswamyK., National Award Winning Film Critic and Sri. Avinash, Cine Artist participate

in the discussion on the film ‘Tabarana Kathe’ and ‘Dweepa’ respectively.

From left Dr. C.N. Ramachandran, Renowned Literary Critic,Sri. Girish Kasaravalli, Sri. Krishnamurthy, Sri Basanth Kumar Patil and

Prof. G.K.Govinda Rao, Writer & Renowned Actor participateduring the valedictory programme.

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It was an honour to theBhavan that Kasaravalli waspresent on all days of the festival,interacting with the audience withan ease usually not associatedwith professionals of suchinternational standing. By thistoken, it was one of those veryrare occasions when the public

could get to see and mingle with astar, right in their midst.

A documentary, “Imagesand Relfections: A Journey intoAdoor’s Imagery”, on renownedfilmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnanbrought the curtains down on thisone-of-its-kind film event.

Sri. Sheshadri, National Award Winning Director and Sri. Girish Kasaravalliparticipate in the discussion on the film ‘Kanasembo Kudureyaneri’

Sri.H.N. Suresh,

Director,BVB,

Sri. GirishKasaravalli

andSri. Haneef,

Editor,Sudha

Magazineparticipateduring the

discussion onthe film

‘Haseena’

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Vyasapurnima or

Gurupurnima, when obeisanceis paid to paramaguru VedaVyasa, is an occasion to expressgratitude to one’s Guru, held inhighest esteem in Indian culture.A Guru is held as one who dispelsthe “darkness of ignorance” andleads the aspirant on to the pathof enlightenment. Hence on theday of Gurupurnima seekers aregrateful to their Guru and seekhis blessings.

The Bengaluru Kendraof the Bhavan and JyothyCharitable Trust (JCT )celebrated the occasion at the

GURUPURNIMA

OBSERVED

Bhavan premises on July 31,with a special lecture, “GuruvinaMahatva” by eminent scholarShri. M L Narasimhamurthi.The Vyasajyothi award waspresented to well-known scholarProf. K T Pandurangi on theoccasion. The award wasgiven away by Dr. B N VSubrahmanya, ManagingTrustee of JCT.

Prof. K.T. Pandurangi, Well Known Scholar being honoured the awardinstituted by Sri Jyothy Charitable Trust. From left Sri.M.L. Narasimhamurthi,

Eminent Scholar, Sri. K.G. Raghavan, Dr. S. Ranganath, Sri. B.N.V. Subrahmanya,Managing Trustee, Jyothy Charitable Trust and Sri H.N. Suresh.

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KALABHARATI ANNUAL EXAMINATIONHELD ON JULY 30, 2015 AT

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN

Delivering the lecture,Shri. Narasimhamurthi pointedout that Vyasapurnima is theday on which Chaathurmasyabegins, which is of specialsignificance. It is an auspiciousday for saints and seers, whoworship Krishnapanchaka,Vyasapanchaka, andAcharyapanchaka, he said.

The function began withvedic chanting by students ofMallikarjuna Veda Sanskrit

Patashala, followed by prayersrendered by SandeepaniGurukula, which set thetone for the proceedings.Dr. Subrahmanya also addressedthe gathering. Dr. S Ranganathwas the master of ceremony.

CHAATHURMASYAIS A PERIOD OFSPECIALSIGNIFICANCEFOR ALL

Students of Kala Bharati during the Annual Diploma Examination - theory for the year - 2015

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DR. MATHOOR KRISHNAMURTI 87TH BIRTHDAYCELEBRATION HELD ON AUG 8,2015 AT

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN

PROF. M.S. HANUMANTHA RAO MEMORIALENDOWMENT LECTURE ON THE TOPIC : JNANA IS NOT

JUST KNOWLEDGE HELD ON AUG 3,2015 AT BVB.

Justice M. Rama Jois, former Governor of Bihar and Jharkhand offer floral tribute toDr. Mathoor Krishnamurti on his 87th Birthday celebration on to his right

Sri. H.N. Suresh, Director, BVB, Sri. C.N. Ashok Kumar, Dy Director, BVB, andSri. Ma Nataraj, Chairman, Gandhi-Kamaraj Smaraka Trust.

Prof. K.J. Rao, Emeritus Professor Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, IndianInstitute of Science lighting the lamp while Sri. M.A. Jayarama Rao,

Renowned Gamaki, Dr. Shyama Prasad and others join.

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BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATIONOUTREACH CULTURAL PROGRAMME ATMES KALAVEDI, MES COLLEGE, MALLESWARAM,

BENGALURU ON AUGUST 22, 2015

BHAVAN-INFOSYS FOUNDATIONMUSIC PROGRAMME ATINDIAN INSTITUTE OF WORLD CULTURE,

BASAVANAGUDI, BENGALURU ON AUGUST 14, 2015

Music Concert : Dasara Padagalu by

Smt. Sushma Shyamprasad and party

Music Concert :Sitar recital by Ustad Hafiz Bale Khan

Tabla : Sri Shylesh Shenoy

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BVB Kala Bharathi Show

Training youngsters inindigenous arts ensures continuityof art traditions. It also createsa new generation of aficionados,which discerning capacity isimperative for a vibrant art scene.Kala Bharathi, the art trainingcentre of the Bengaluru Kendraof the Bhavan begun about18 years back with the objectiveof propagating Indian arts throughgrooming youngsters, has seenscores of youth pass out of itsportals with a better understandingof a particular art.

Some of them will beexhibiting their skills on Sept. 6,13, and 19, covering an array ofperforming arts such as Carnaticvocal, percussion, sugamasangeetha, violin, keyboard,flute and Bharatanatya.

The programmes will be heldat the Bhavan premises, from10.30 am to 8 pm. Visual artstudents will put up their worksfor display on all three days.This is a Dr. MathoorKrishnamurti MemorialEndowment Programme.

WATCH OUT FORSEP 6, 11, 13, 19,2015.

Soulful danceGayatri Sriram

(Bharatanatya) performs at theBhavan on the 11th, at 6 pm.A dancer with a fresh andindividualistic style and approach,she brings meaning into her recitalnot as a performer, but as abeliever. Her Asian Festival ofClassical Dance, “Samarpana”in Singapore, has made a markfor putting up new, substantive

Gayatri Sriram

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and entertaining shows. A globe-trotting dancer who has goneplaces on her own merit,“Samparpana” now has itspresence in Bengaluru, having tiedup with Ananya, a respected artorganization that has brought theCity and its artistes to theinternational cultural map, withcollaborative efforts from dancersof the City State and here.

Rare Harikatha ShowShobha Naidu is one of the

very few women Harikathaartistes of Karnataka, who isstriving to keep the art alive witha missionary zeal despite the artitself having conceded space toelectronic entertainment media.With her signature saffron turbanand a pulsating musical prelude,she will perform at the IndianInstitute of World Culture on

Sept. 11. “Gaja Gauri Vrata”will dwell on the genesis of Gowripooja—how the Pandavasbrought Airavatha from Devaloka,and made their mother, Kunti,offer it puja, despite her nothaving a husband. The recital willthus focus on the exalted status ofwomen inherent in Indian culture.The episode also draws acomparison between Kauravasand Pandavas. The show is at6.00 pm.

Violin Duet

Sisters Sindhu and Smithaare adept at giving both vocal andviolin recitals. Grand-daughters ofviolinist A V Venkatanarayana,they have accompanied veteranmusicians, and have receivedawards such as Kishora Pratibheand Yuva Pratibhe of theDeprtment of Kannada andCulture. They will perform atShruti Sindhura, Academy ofMusic, Girinagar, on Sept. 26,6 pm, as part of the BVB-InfosysFoundation Outreach Programme.Smt. Shobha Naidu

Ms. Sindhu and Ms. Smitha

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Dr. Nagesh S Malavalli,Dean, M.P. Birla Institute ofManagement, Bengaluru, passedaway on August 7, of a heartattack. He was 55.

Dr. Malavalli, a seniorprofessional with both academicand industry experience, had beenthe dean of the institute since2013, prior to which he had beenits principal from 2003 to2013.An engineer with an MBA and aPh.D in finance, Dr. Malavalli hadseveral years of business, teachingand consulting experience.He wasresponsible for leading the M.P.Birla Institute of Management,one of the best B-schools inBengaluru, into an educational

centre with a consistently highacademic performance and highlevel of placement of itsgraduates.

But what particularly setapart Dr. Malavalli was hisfriendliness and endearing attitudetowards his students, which madehim so popular that they wouldthrong his classes, and wait foran opportunity to mingle with him.He believed that every studenthad potential to excel, which theinstitute should tap. He maintaineda certain camaraderie with thestudents, who will miss him themost. His is a void which cannotbe filled, for he was a highlyaccomplished professional whosesimplicity and warmth belied hisachievements and professionalstature.

Rarely does one comeacross such modest persons,who remain untouched by theirsocial or economic status. It is notjust the student community or thefaculty of the institute that will misshim. The Bharaitya Vidya Bhavanconsiders itself impoverished byhis absence, and expresses itsdeep-felt condolences to hisfamily.

OBITUARY : A TEACHER WHO ENDEAREDHIMSELF TO HIS STUDENTS

Dr. Nagesh S Malavalli

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Tue 6.00 p.m. - ESV Hall01. Ra. Bha. HasanagiEndowment lectureSpeaker : Sri. KodlakereMahabhalamurthyTopic : Arsheya Samskriti MattuAdhunikate

Sat 11.00 a.m. -05. Prof. V.K. GokakEndowment : Teachers DayCelebration : 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m.Intaractive session with teachers bySri. Anil Gokak, IAS (Retd).Venue : Bhavan - BBMP School,Srirampuram.12 noon to 1.00p.m. : Story telling

Sun 10.30 a.m. - Khincha Hall06. Dr. Mathoor KrishnamurtiEndowment - BVB - South CentreKalabharathi students culturalprogramme - InaugurationChief Guest : Dr. R.V. RaghavendraFounder, Ananya(for more details see p -13)

Sun 7.30 a.m. - Khincha Hall06. Sapthak presentsSwara-Suprabhat -The Morning RagasVocal - Pt. Venkatesh KumarTabla - Sri. Udayaraj KarpoorHarmonium - Sri Veerabhadrayya Hiremath

Fri 6.00 p.m.11. Harikatha bySmt. G. Shobha NaiduTopic : Gaja Gouri Vratha

(in association with InfosysFoundation)

Venue : Indian Institute of WorldCulture, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru

Fri 6.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall11. BVB-Ananya presentsBharatanatya RecitalArtist : Gayatri Sriram, Singapore(Disciple of Guru Minal Prabhu)

Sat 6.30 p.m. - Khincha Hall12. Horizon series ofBVB-ICCR : String Puppet show-Ashta Vakra(in association with IndianCouncil for Cultural Relations)

Sun 10.30 a.m. - Khincha Hall13. Dr. Mathoor KrishnamurtiEndowment - BVB -Kalabharathistudents cultural programme.Chief Guest : Sri. Pathi SridharPhilanthropist(for more details see page - 13)

Sat 5.00 p.m. - Khincha Hall19. Dr. Mathoor KrishnamurtiEndowment - BVB Kalabharathistudents cultural programme.

Chief Guest : Sri. Kamaljith SinghRegional Director, ICCR(for more details see page - 13)

Sun 10.30 a.m. - Khincha Hall20. K.M. Munshi Institute ofArt and Culture presents‘Bhaktha Prahlada’ String PuppetShow by Dhaatu Puppet TheatreDirection : Smt. Anupama Hoskere

Sat 6.00 p.m.26. BVB Infosys FoundationOutreach programme : Violin DuetArtists : Vid. Sindhu & Vid. SmithaVenue : Shruthi Sindhura Academyof Music, No. 278, 2 ‘A’ Main, I Ph,Girinagar B- 85

PROGRAMME :SEPTEMBER - 2015

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