August 28 is etched in gold for Suchitra Film Society, Bangalore. Suchitra Film Society was inaugurated on August 28, 1971, by Kannada filmmaker N. Lakshminarayan, who was also associated with film societies in Madras. To promote regional films, Suchitra organised the annual Chitra Bharati in association with the Department of Information and Publicity. Suchitra Suvarna SambhramaTo mark the golden jubilee of Suchitra Film Society, Suchitra Suvarna Sambhrama (SSS), a year-long programme has been envisaged. “Film festivals, master classes, workshops, seminars, and symposium will be organised throughout the year,” says B. Suresh, filmmaker, theatre activist and President of Suchitra Film Society.

Source: The Hindu August 26, 2020 15:45 UTC