National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) Bengaluru is offering a rare opportunity for film and theatre enthusiasts to savour the complete creative repertoire of M.S. Sathyu, one of the renowned filmmakers and theatre personalities in India, by organising a week-long festival of his films.

Mysore Srinivas Sathyu, popularly known as Sathyu, is best known for his partition drama Garam Hawa, which bagged several national awards, including the National Integration Award in 1974. He was awarded the Padmashri for his contribution to Indian cinema. At 88, he continues to be active on stage. Last year, he staged his version of fantasy adventure Gulebakavali. With his undiminished passion for film-making, he is still raring to direct a film.

Kahan Kahan Se Guzre, a documentary on the life and works of Sathyu, directed by Masood Akhtar will be screened in the inaugural session. It will be followed by a panel discussion on the relevance of films and theatre dealing with social and political issues where noted cinematographer G.S. Bhaskar, filmmaker Chaitanya K.M. and film critic George Kutty will speak.

Four of his Kannada films — the award-winning Bara, Chitegu Chinte, Ijjodu and Ghalige — will be screened during the festival.

Pratidhwani, a serial based on stories of Jnanapith recipient writer Masti Venkatesha Iyengar, two episodes of Balina Chowkabara and Acharyavanta Ayyangar documentary Nataka Ratna Gubbi Veeranna, directed by Sathyu, will be screened on November 27.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Bengaluru / by Special Correspondent / November 23rd, 2018