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Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pushpa actor Dhananjaya on his production ventures: ‘Working with newcomers is risky, but…'
Kannada actor-producer Daali Dhananjaya's last production venture, Vidyapati, starring Nagabhushana in the lead, released in theatres on April 10 and opened to fairly decent reviews. But thereafter, there was absolutely no push from the film team and it seemed almost as if they'd lost interest in it. 'People didn't turn up in theatres and I was, honestly, a tad disappointed and felt that there was no point doing anything. Once audiences decide not to come to theatres, you cannot change their minds, so I did not try anything thereafter,' he said. Stream Dhananjaya hits like Head Bush, Tagaru, Monsoon Raga and more with OTTplay Premium The next best move, he figured was to get the film on to OTT as soon as possible, in the hope that audiences would watch it at least then. Dhananjaya released Vidyapati on Amazon Prime Video first, and then took it to Sun NXT as well, within weeks. 'The response on OTT was, obviously, better,' says the actor, adding that like others in the industry, he too is baffled by the current slump in theatrical footfalls and unsure of a possible solution. Vidyapati is the first time that Dhananjaya has been unable to draw crowds to theatres. 'Whether it was Badava Rascal, Head Bush or Tagaru Palya, they worked well on all platforms. With Vidyapati, I am not sure if the IPL season was the issue, or if we failed to create enough buzz around the film. I don't know what went wrong, but my biggest learning is that IPL was a major factor; people were not even discussing movies,' says the actor, hopeful that the second half of the year will be better for the Kannada film industry. In the meantime, Dhananjaya is trying not to mull over this current situation and remains steadfast in his commitment to promoting new talent with his production house, Daali Productions. He's got not one, but two films currently in post-production, one of which, JC University, was announced, and the other, is yet to be made public knowledge. 'I am working with newcomers on both these films. If you don't have new talent emerging in the industry every now and then, eventually, the industry will die. I am trying to do my bit for the betterment of the Kannada film industry; I know it is a risk, but I am doing my best,' says Dhananjaya, adding that he will have to make calculated changes to this strategy if audiences continue to shun theatres and fail to encourage new talent. The actor, who had his fair share of struggles in his initial years and, started to give back to the industry once he found a firm footing, adds, 'I can sit back and enjoy my life as an actor. Why do I have to go back to a phase of struggle just because I am trying to do something for the benefit of the industry? I am not looking at making profits, but if I at least recover my investment, it will give me the confidence to put that into another film.'
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
For the record: Name change plaint reaches Lokayukta
Karnataka Lokayukta Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike land khata certificate I waited over two years; officials did nothing despite verbal assurances, forcing me to approach the Lokayukta for action –Dhananjaya Padmanabhachar A complaint has been registered withagainst the then(BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath for dereliction of duty. The Lokayukta registered the complaint against the BBMP Commissioner on complaint was filed by Dhananjaya Padmanabhachar, a resident of Sobha Arena Apartment in Judicial Layout, Thalaghattapura. He alleged that despite purchasing a flat in VS Cozy Apartment and executing the sale deed on August 29, 2009, the land records still reflect the name of the previous landowner. The sale deed granted him ownership of 345 sq ft, but even after 15 years, his name has not been entered in the land to Dhananjaya, he applied for theand khata extract from BBMP on March 16, 2023. The documents he received did not reflect his following day, on March 17, 2023, he submitted a complaint to the BBMP Commissioner, requesting a probe and corrective action. However, he claimed no action was taken despite repeated follow-ups.'I have waited for over two years, visiting the BBMP head office multiple times,' said Dhananjaya. 'The officials kept making verbal assurances but did nothing. This forced me to approach the Lokayukta.'In his formal complaint, Dhananjaya alleged not just negligence but also corruption. He argued that the failure to update the land khata to reflect individual flat owners' names deprived them of their legal land rights. Dhananjaya, who is also the Sanchalak of the Karnataka Home Buyers' Forum, said the issue is widespread and reflects systemic apathy towards apartment the need to include flat owners' names in land records, Naval veteran Commander Surendra said the BBMP must take proactive measures. 'Authorities have a duty to update records in accordance with ownership,' he said. 'This is not merely a procedural formality it directly impacts legal rights.'Adding a broader perspective to the issue, Ameya Usgaonkar, another apartment owner, highlighted flaws in the registration process. He explained that ownership typically begins with the sale of the undivided interest (UDI) in the project land. This is recorded through the registration of the Agreement for Sale (AFS), which is the first legal step and includes project details, timelines, and builder commitments.'The sale deed comes later and confirms the apartment transfer,' he said. 'If the AFS isn't registered, there's no legal provision under the Registration Act to reflect UDI in the final sale deed.'He pointed out that many builders bypass the AFS registration, retaining ownership of the land in official records. 'This loophole enables builders to maintain control and delays proper transfer of ownership to buyers,' he said. 'I believe the BBMP should coordinate with the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) to enforce AFS checks before granting Occupancy Certificates (OCs). If AFS isn't in place, subsequent apartment sales should not be permitted.'The Lokayukta is expected to investigate the matter and determine whether administrative failure or deliberate oversight is at play. For now, the complaint reflects growing frustration among Bengaluru's apartment owners who feel stranded in legal limbo despite following due process.
India Today
24-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Case against BJP IT cell for Rahul Gandhi post after Pahalgam attack
An FIR has been filed against the BJP IT Cell at Bengaluru's High Grounds Police Station over a social media post that linked the recent terror attack in Pahalgam to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's foreign post, made by Karnataka BJP's social media account on X, alleged: 'Every time @RahulGandhi leaves the country, something sinister unfolds back home.' It was accompanied by hashtags such as #PahalgamTerroristAttack and #Hindus, drawing sharp criticism from the Congress complaint was filed by CM Dhananjaya, head of the legal cell of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), who accused the BJP IT Cell of peddling falsehoods and spreading defamatory content with the intent to malign Rahul Gandhi. Dhananjaya also alleged that this was an attempt by the BJP to divert public attention from the incident and to deflect from its 'failure' in maintaining the integrity of the on the complaint, High Grounds Police registered a case under Sections 196 and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for creating enmity between groups and spreading misleading InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Rahul Gandhi
