Kannada film industry observes bandh over dubbing issue

Bangalore, Jan 28: Activities in the Kannada film industry were paralysed today as it observed a bandh led by cine artistes opposing dubbing of other language films and television serials to Kannada.

Top Kannada film artistes including Shivarajkumar, Puneetrajkumar, Sudeep, Darshan and others took part in a rally that choked traffic in parts of the city's central business district.

The bandh was called by various Kannada organisations led by Kannada Chaluvali (movement) leader Vatal Nagaraj, which was backed by the Kannada film industry.

While Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce has taken neutral stand on the bandh as it was party to a case being heard by the Competition Commission of India on the issue of dubbing, the Kannada Film Producers Association had decided to oppose the bandh and support dubbing citing economic reasons.

Speaking to a gathering at the Central college grounds, Shivarajkumar said, “We are not against other language films. Let them also come in, but we are against dubbing very firmly.”

Signalling a state wide agitation if there is no positive outcome on the issue, he said, “If we don't get a correct answer to this issue, we will take the protest all across the state.”

The thrust of the speeches of those who spoke at the rally was that dubbed films and TV serials were against the interests of Kannada film industry and Kannada culture.

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The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

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