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Time of India
09-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bengaluru lake activists say shrinking buffer zone disastrous for tech capital
Bengaluru: Reducing the lake buffer zone in Bengaluru will only invite more urban flooding and increase dependency on outsourcing water from different sources, according to land and water experts. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Experts and lake activists have questioned the govt on why buffer zones should be reduced and are now asking Karnataka Conservation and Development Authority (KTCDA) to list the benefits of shrinking the buffer zone for the city. The Karnataka govt had recently approved Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority (Amendment) Bill-2025, reducing buffer zones around lakes from the existing 30 meters to between 3 and 24 meters, depending on the lake size. Lake activists, while discussing the proposal during a public consultation organised at Bengaluru Town Hall, led by the actor and activist Prakash Belawadi, Saturday, feared the move will increase concretisation and shrink waterbodies further. Quotes TV Ramachandra, convener, IISc Environmental Information System Buffer zones or floodplains are vital as they absorb excess water, prevent flooding, and allow natural remediation. They should be kept green so that no construction is allowed, but instead of protecting them, we see them being choked, narrowed, and swallowed by vested interests, a move that will only worsen flooding and destroy Bengaluru's livability. V R Hegde, hydrologist Buffer zones around lakes and streams are hydrologically essential. Reducing them disrupts natural drainage, increases flood risk, and destroys ecological services these waterbodies provide. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Waterbodies are endowments from our forefathers, not our creations, and we have no right to demolish or vanish them. Shyam Prasad, founder and director of Clean Water Dynamics and hydrologist If we don't have buffer zones we will have shoreline erosion, fragmented infrastructure, poor water quality, sedimentation… It is really beyond me to understand who is coming up with further reduction of these zones. Prakash Belawadi, actor and activist We will be taking all the required inputs from experts and citizens to compile solid proof, data, and information to fight the proposed amendment in the near future
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prakash Belawadi says a leading production house in Kannada made strangers defecate in his vanity van for not compromising on remuneration: 'Four of them threw meat everywhere'
Actor-turned-filmmaker Prakash Belawadi , known for his work in the Kannada and Hindi film industries, has stirred discussion following a recent revelation about a troubling experience with a leading production house in the Kannada film industry. The actor stated that he would not work with them again, even if offered a huge sum of money, but admitted he is afraid to name them. Prakash Belawadi shares horrible experience in Kannada industry Exclusive 'Thandel' Thrill With Naga Chaitanya: Love, Life & Wedding To Sobhita Dhulipala | WATCH In a recent conversation with Just Curious India, the veteran actor revealed that he was subjected to unprofessional treatment after refusing to lower his remuneration for a film. Prakash shared that he would not act under their banner even if they offered him Rs 10 lakh per day. 'Because I wouldn't bend on my rate, but the director wanted me to, they didn't pay me the final chunk of money. On the last day of the shoot, they sent people to my vanity van. Four of them ate, threw meat everywhere, emptied the water, and defecated. It was very hot, and I had to sit outside because it was so stinky,' he revealed. Prakash Belawadi about the cultured part of Sandalwood Prakash acknowledged that not everyone in the Kannada film industry behaves in such an 'extreme' manner and shared how he is pampered in other industries. 'There's no contract in a Kannada film—really backward and uncivilised. If you're a civilised person, your word should be enough. There was a time when Kannada was like that because it's a civilised culture. Most of the producers (who behave like this) aren't Kannadigas. If you work with the Rajkumar family, that's different—they're very cultured,' he added. Prakash Belawadi's work front Prakash Belawadi made his directorial debut with the award-winning English film Stumble in 2003. He was recently seen in Naga Chaitanya 's 'Thandel.'
News18
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Prakash Belawadi Recalls SHOCKING Experience On Kannada Film Set: ‘They Defecated In My Vanity Van'
Veteran actor Prakash Belawadi revealed a shocking incident on a Kannada film set, where his vanity van was vandalised and defecated in after he refused to lower his fee. Respected theatre veteran and acclaimed film actor Prakash Belawadi has opened up about a deeply distressing incident from his past, revealing how a prominent Kannada film banner subjected him to shocking mistreatment after he refused to lower his acting fees. Speaking to Just Curious India, Belawadi shared that he was part of a film produced by a major production house, the name of which he chose not to disclose — not out of professional fear, but due to the disturbing extent of the ordeal. 'I acted in a movie under a big banner. I won't tell the name because I'm scared of them—not in the sense that they won't give me a role, but because even if they offer me ₹10 lakh per day, I'll never work with them again," he stated bluntly. According to the seasoned actor, tensions began when the director asked him to reduce his fee, a request Belawadi respectfully declined. In retaliation, he claims the team withheld part of his payment and, on the final day of shooting, resorted to outright vandalism. 'Four people were sent to my vanity van. They ate inside, threw meat all around, emptied the water tank, and defecated inside. It was unbearably hot, and I was forced to sit outside because of the stench," he recalled. Belawadi clarified that while this incident was deeply traumatic, it doesn't reflect the entire Kannada film industry. He pointed out that such behaviour is often exhibited by those who aren't native to Karnataka. 'Most of the producers who behave this way aren't Kannadigas. If you work with the Rajkumar family, it's a completely different experience—they are extremely cultured," he added, drawing a clear line between respectful and exploitative working environments. Known for his integrity and powerful performances, Prakash Belawadi has long been a respected figure in Kannada theatre and cinema. His filmography spans both South Indian and Hindi films, with standout roles in Madras Cafe, India Lockdown, The Kashmir Files, Airlift, and The Tashkent Files. In Kannada cinema, he has featured in critically acclaimed films like Thandel, Pentagon, Vrithra, and Made in Bengaluru. First Published: June 27, 2025, 21:03 IST
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Prakash Belawadi claims someone defecated in his caravan while shooting big-banner Kannada film: ‘Scared to name them'
Actor Prakash Belawadi, who has acted in Kannada and Hindi films for most of his career, recently called out a well-known banner in the Kannada film industry without naming them. In an interview with Just Curious India, he admitted candidly that he's 'scared' of them and that he faced retaliation from them for not reducing his remuneration once. (Also Read: From Narsimha to Kalki: Hombale Films unveils mythological animation franchise with Mahavatar Cinematic Universe) Prakash Belawadi called out producers in the Kannada film industry for 'uncivilised' behaviour. Prakash prefaced his statement by calling the film industry 'crude' in general and stating that while not everyone in Sandalwood is like that 'many' fit the bill. He also claimed that he is treated much better when working in other film industries where he's 'pampered'. He said, 'I acted in a movie under a big banner. I won't tell the name because I'm scared of them. I'm scared not in the sense if they'll give me a role or not. If they give me a role, I'll never work with the banner, even if they offer ₹ 10 lakh per day. Because I wouldn't bend down my rate, but the director wanted me to, they did not pay me the last chunk of money. On the last day of shoot, they sent people to my vanity van. Four of them ate, threw meat everywhere, emptied the water and shat. It was very hot and I had to sit outside because it was so stinky.' Prakash again clarified that not everyone in the Kannada film industry was that 'extreme', pointing the finger at those who fund movies from other states. 'For instance, there's no contract in a Kannada film, really backwards and uncivilised. If you're a civilised person, your word should be enough. There was a time when Kannada was like that because it's a civilised culture. Most of the producers (who do this) aren't Kannadigas. If you work with the Rajkumar family, that's different; they're very cultured.' About Prakash Belawadi Prakash hails from a family of theatre artists in Bengaluru. He has also worked as a theatre artist, journalist and activist. After acting as a child actor in the 1970s, he debuted with the 2003 English film Stumble, which he also directed. Apart from Kannada and Hindi, he has also acted in other languages. He is known for his roles in films like Madras Cafe, Airlift, Sanju, Saaho and more in Hindi. He was most recently seen in Fateh and Thandel.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Bengaluru Town Hall, a citizens collective, to challenge Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024, in Supreme Court
A civic collective organised under the banner of Bengaluru Town Hall has resolved to legally challenge the Greater Bengaluru Governance Act (GBGA) 2024, calling the legislation 'undemocratic and unconstitutional'. The group, comprising planners, lawyers, and citizen volunteers, has begun formulating a legal strategy to contest the Act in the Supreme Court, marking the first formal opposition to legislation since its passage in April. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot gave his assent to the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill, 2024, and the State government issued a gazette notification. The legislation will allow for establishment of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) for coordinating and supervising the development of the greater Bengaluru area. The Governor in March returned the Bill passed in both the Houses during the Budget session seeking clarification. The government sent back the Bill providing clarifications. The decision to legally challenge the Act by the BTH is one of four coordinated initiatives launched by the group in response to what it sees as a 'top-down, opaque approach' to urban governance reform in Bengaluru. Prakash Belawadi, actor and activist who is spearheading the BTH, told The Hindu: 'We have decided to challenge the Act legally. As the subject pertains to constitutional violation, we are planning to approach the Supreme Court. We have also held meetings with the advocates on the same. Alongside the legal action, the group has constituted a Masterplan Focus Group consisting of planning experts who are leading a citizen-driven urban master planning exercise — an alternative to government-led processes that they say often lack public participation. This group will prepare a masterplan in adherence with the rules and relevant laws. Another subgroup is drafting a Citizens' Bill for Urban Governance, a grassroots legislative effort that compares existing Bills, model laws, and governance Acts to create a comprehensive and inclusive city governance draft, which the group says it intends to 'gift' to the government. In addition to this to support these efforts, a communications team is building a digital outreach strategy to inform, engage, and mobilize the public around these initiatives.
