Filmstars felicitated as Subbarami turns 60

BANGALORE: A host of eminent film personalities were felicitated at the Chowdaiah Memorial Hall here on Sunday on the occasion of the 60th birthday celebrations of film producer and Rajya Sabha MP T.Subbarami Reddy.
Chief minister S.M.Krishna and Reddy honoured critically acclaimed director G.V.Iyer, Padma Bhushan B.Saroja Devi, film stars Shawkar Janaki, Krishna Kumari, Jayanthi, Bharathi, Vishnuvardhan, Sumalatha and Srinath besides popular playback singers P.Susheela and S.Janaki.
On the occasion, Krishna said he hoped Reddy would act as a bridge between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and promote films, culture and literature of both the states.
Both the states should continue the historical cordial relationship. "Despite nature''s obstacles, we have maintained cordial relations and this should continue," he said and wished Reddy a successful life ahead.
Earlier, Reddy said he was honouring artistes as they reflected divinity. "Since artistes reflect divinity, what best way to get close to divinity other than felicitating them. God will be happy if we felicitate and cherish artistes like these," he said.
Stating that the present generation youth were disenchanted with unemployment and communalism, Reddy said love alone, and not hatred or religion, would help the country grow by leaps and bounds.
Lauding Krishna''s achievements, he said: "Here is a man who has a good heart, is committed and has a vision for the state. The state is progressing very well under him. I will work hard to bring people of both the states together.
Sri Ganapathi Sachidananda Swamiji, home minister Mallikarjun Kharge, public works minister Dharam Singh, information minister Allum Veerabhadrappa, Kannada and culture minister Rani Satish, popular Telugu film director Dasari Narayana Rao, Telugu film producer M.S.Reddy, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam member and businessman D.K. Adikesavulu, Karnataka Telugu academy chairman A.Radhakrishna Raju were also present.