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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Entries invited for int'l short film competition on Telugu language development
Guntur: The Andhra Saraswatha Parishath has announced an International Short Film Competition focused on the development of the Telugu language. Speaking to the media, Parishath president Dr Gajjal Srinivas said the competition will revolve around themes such as the historical grandeur of the Telugu language, the brilliance of Andhra Saraswatha, Telugu language development, the glory of Telugu, and the protection and promotion of the Telugu language. "The film screening ceremony will be held at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan premises, Guntur, on Sept 14," said Dr Srinivas. He added that entries must be exactly 5 minutes long, with a minimum duration of 4 minutes. Participants of all ages are welcome. However, content related to political parties, hate-inciting topics, or anything that disrupts national unity will not be permitted. Once submitted, entries cannot be withdrawn. Entries must be submitted by Aug 14 via 'WeTransfer' to aspshortfilmcontest@ Renowned actor and producer Lohit Kumar will serve as the chief coordinator, while Saketh Udayagiri (9182612419) will be the co-coordinator. Dr Srinivas also mentioned that a no objection certificate (NOC) from key technical team members is mandatory for submission. Each organisation can submit up to two entries. Both documentaries and narrative films are allowed, and the films should inspire future generations and the Telugu community while promoting the protection of the Telugu language. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Walmart Cameras Captured These Hilarious 20 Photos Old Money Style Undo World Telugu Conference chief coordinator P. Ramachandra Raju stated that the prizes for the contest will be Rs. 1 lakh for first place, Rs. 75,000 for second place, and Rs. 50,000 for third place. Additionally, three consolation prizes of ₹10,116 each will be awarded, along with honors for best actor, best actress, best writer, and best cinematography. The award ceremony will be held during the 3rd World Telugu Conference in Guntur on January 3, 2026. Winning films and those deemed eligible will be screened at the conference, said Reddappa Dhaveji.
Indian Express
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
At Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, artists from across India put their talent on display
Art enthusiasts from across Bengaluru flocked to the Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath this weekend to catch the last days of the venue's first national art fair, Namma Art Bengaluru. Over a hundred artists from all over the country installed their respective art forms at stalls centre-staged at the venue, with displays from as far afield as Kolkata and Delhi. The event saw demonstrations from across the artistic spectrum, along with talks and workshops. These included interactions with Karnataka Sahitya Akademi awardee artist Ravikumar Kashi, and demonstrations of the Kavi Kale artform by Janardhan Havanje, to name a few. Aside from the various stalls at the venue, where visitors could purchase or view artworks from across India, other works from more senior artists were also put on display in the galleries of the Parishath. According to Harish Padmanabha, a member of the Executive Council of the festival, 'There is no theme as such. We have eclectic art collections, such as painting, printmaking, and some sculptures. There are all genres of paintings, figuratives, abstract expressionism and traditional art in different media… this is the first national art fair in a different league altogether.' The art styles on display were as varied as the artists – one might expect to see a nature-based print that reminds one of rural India installed a stones' throw away from an abstract piece that might require a great deal of thought to understand, or an intricate sculpture composed of copper sheets. A Bangalorean artist at the festival, industrialist Giliyal Jayaram Bhat, has worked on both realistic and abstract art pieces at different stages of his career. Speaking to The Indian Express, he said, 'These pieces are landscapes in an abstract form which I have been doing for the last couple of years, in acrylic on canvas. I used to do portraits and realistic landscapes. While painting, the enjoyment from an abstract painting is because you create a total work – the beauty is that even I cannot copy my own work. Each and every artwork is unique.' Another artist, Raviram VR, has overcome the twin obstacles of hearing loss and being mute. He took his first step towards the art of sculpture at the age of nine in 1982, while watching his uncle, the well known sculptor PV Janakiraman, at work. Since then, he has been working in the medium of sculptures made out of copper sheets, often using the proceeds or themes of his work to help the underprivileged. His father, PV Ramakrishnan said, 'We have had a good response – he is one of the most well-known sculptors in India. His works have been displayed throughout the world. Last month also, we had a workshop at Lalit Kala Academy in Chennai. He had also exhibited a show at Chitrakala Parishath in 2004 where all the 45 pieces were sold.' 'He beats the copper sheets based on what he is thinking of, and then takes it for welding. Afterwards it is oxidised to get the black colour,' Raviram's father added.
