The stalwart of Kannada cinema rebel star Ambarish of over 200 films at the 25th Silver Jubilee of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy on Wednesday evening was in full bloom to explain his like sketch in a crowded gathering. A book on the 24 participants of ‘Belli Hejje’ was also released on this occasion by Ambarish in the presence of TS Nagabharana, Chairman of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy.

Here we give you in abridged form what Ambarish has told at this memorable evening.

• Ambarish inaugurated the photo exhibition of his films at premises of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy.
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• Dr Vishnuvardhana was always humorous and he liked jolly atmosphere.
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• I would grow in my life is what Puttanna Kanagal predicted.
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• I always say one thing. Let us have unity and go for progress.
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• For the remuneration of actors – directors and producers are responsible.
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• In the heart of film activities non Kannada films were more. Kannada films survived. Even now the non Kannada onslaught is there. This is difficult to avoid.
• Non Kannada films spend crores of rupees on songs.
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• In the amount spent on songs we make a few films in Kannada.
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• Success and failure is so common in this industry. For every ten years the trend changes.
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• Dr Rajakumar is the milestone. No one can fill his place.
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• In the Kannada cinema industry there is no problem from the artists.
• Puttanna Kanagal theatre should come up again. I had discussed with Vishnu on this aspect. Time has to come for reopening of the theatre.
• There was no villain or hero demarcation between Vishnu and me.
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• I had no goals when I came to this industry. Luck was my side.
• Puttannaji told both me and Vishnu that we have future. His guess was correct. We had good time in the industry.
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• Politics is accidental entry. I won the election became minister and on Cauvery issue grounds I resigned.
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• Karnataka government has done enough to the Kannada cinema industry.
• We have to keep up the prestige by doing good quality films.
• We should keep away the controversies. That would not help anyone.
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• I have won many friends in my life and seen the affection of fans – these are my two assets.
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