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Controversy erupts over Rajkumar memorial event
A government programme being sold to a private channel sparks off controversy
The 'Amara Jeevi Dr Rajkumar' programme on Saturday evening organised by the A team of directors and producers is now demanding the KFCC and the state government to release the details of the money spent on the event and the money made by selling the exclusive telecast rights to a private channel.
Rumours are abuzz that the government-sponsored programme that was held at the Palace Grounds on Saturday night was sold for anywhere between Rs 3 and Rs 3.5 crore.
Director TeshiVenkatesh, who was representing the Kannada Film Directors' Association in the meetings held to prepare the programme said, “In the very first meeting, we had opposed selling the programme to any one channel.Rajkumar belongs to everyone. Every Kannadiga should have the opportunity of watching this programme and it is sad to see Rajkumar's name is being used for commercial gains.
“As of now, no one knows anything about the financial dealings. So we are giving a memorandum to both the government and KFCC to come out with the complete details.“ Among the top stars who are performed were Ravichandran, Shivarajkumar, RameshAravind, PuneethRajkumar, ArjunSarja, Ganesh and the star couple Ambareesh and Sumalatha. Sudeep and Darshan made an appearance on stage and were expected to dance, but they did not perform.
Rumours are abuzz that the government-sponsored programme that was held at the Palace Grounds on Saturday night was sold for anywhere between Rs 3 and Rs 3.5 crore.
Director TeshiVenkatesh, who was representing the Kannada Film Directors' Association in the meetings held to prepare the programme said, “In the very first meeting, we had opposed selling the programme to any one channel.Rajkumar belongs to everyone. Every Kannadiga should have the opportunity of watching this programme and it is sad to see Rajkumar's name is being used for commercial gains.
“As of now, no one knows anything about the financial dealings. So we are giving a memorandum to both the government and KFCC to come out with the complete details.“ Among the top stars who are performed were Ravichandran, Shivarajkumar, RameshAravind, PuneethRajkumar, ArjunSarja, Ganesh and the star couple Ambareesh and Sumalatha. Sudeep and Darshan made an appearance on stage and were expected to dance, but they did not perform.
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