It was a very memorable event of 13th annual awards event from Sri Raghavendra Chitravani on the occasion of its 37th year birthday at Sri Chamundeswari Studio on Saturday evening.

With veterans before the dais SK Bhagwan, SD Ankalagi and others the stage at the awards celebration was also decked with young, middle and old achievers.

Like in his previous meetings Prakash Raj remembering the days of Sri Chamundewari Studio, remembering Ramarajyadalli Rakshasaru seeing Honnavalli Krishna evoked some good old memories. It also helped in receiving laughter in the auditorium. That is the capacity of Prakash Raj. He knows how to gather attention.

The ‘Oggarane’ man much in demand in this nation for his acting Prakash Raj remembered his days with late DV Sudheendra. Keep silent for two hours and your anger will go away. Let us all go happily in this industry was DV Sudheendra advice that I still remember stated Prakash Raj.

Singer with high reputation Sangeetha Katti was in full bloom because of Prakash Raj. Even Aparna anchor of the evening RCV awards was in joy and used additional adjectives for Prakash Raj. Aparna in between conducting function remembered Prakash Raj dropping her home in his Luna vehicle in the days of ‘Manavemba Markata’ play.

Sangeetha Katti rendering a song for Sri Raghavendra Chitravani also delivered ‘Nagamandala’ song and recalled ‘Neevu Bidra’ told by Prakash Raj when marriage invitation of her was handed over to him.

It was good beginning of Lord Ganesha song from Kumari Shreya granddaughter of veteran director KV Jayaram.

DG Venkatesh affectionately called ‘Father Venkatesh’ in his address turned ‘Grandfather Venkatesh’ for a moment when he said 500 invitation and big hall not receiving response plus from how he thanked Dr Vijayamma.

KFCC President HD Gangaraju has come forward to institute an award from KFCC in next year list. Hope he continues as KFCC President for one more term.

Veteran actress Girija Lokesh remembered Subhadra Kalyana film of Sri Chamundeswari days. I was getting rs.15 for plays but when I got Rs.500 I did not know what to do in 1969. Of course from our family we have taken up charity for poor artists in meeting medical bills she stated.

Dinesh Baboo did not turn up to receive Seshadri award given by Dr Bharathi Vishnuvardhana. Gadda Vijay, BM Giriraj, Santosh, Pawan Kumar new blood of directors in Kannada filmdom felt happy for such honor.

Dr Vijayamma remembered qualities of DV Sudheendra and praised Prakash Raj for his growth.

Next it was photo session with all on the dais.