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Veteran film director m s sathyu has expressed dismay over the rising number of violent films that are being churned out lately by the film industry. “A lot of films are made today where violence has become very important" he says.

Technology should not overpower any film. People dabbling in filmmaking should understand technology and use it and not otherwise, opined eminent film director m s sathyu.

There can not be another 'The Bicycle Thieves', 'Pather Panchali' or even 'Garam Hawa', explained eminent director m s sathyu, for the simple reason that these films came at the peak of the respective directors and these peaks do not remain forever.

MANGALORE: `Kuri.com', a political and social satirical play directed by noted theatre personality M.S. Sathyu, would be staged at the Town Hall here on Friday.

Veteran set designer m s sathyu was disappointed with the depiction of 100 years of Indian cinema through song and dance sequences at the inaugural of the 43rd International film festival of India (Iffi).

The likes of cine actors Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan might be among the consistently biggest entertainers of Bollywood, but film director m s sathyu of national-award winning ‘Garam Hawa’ fame is not overawed by their stardom, success and money-spinning flicks.

Film archives must not just remain treasure s at film institutes, but must reach to the common public, especially the student community, said noted filmmaker m s sathyu on Thursday.

Veteran director m s sathyu shares his theatre experience on set designing

There was dirt, dust, tears and numerous jerks. By the time, researcher Subhash Chheda and director m s sathyu, finished watching around 2 lakh frames of 'Garam Hawa', the acclaimed post-partition saga from the 1970s, it was as good as new and intact.

Veteran film director m s sathyu, who made the 1973 film 'Garam Hawa' (scorching winds), which is considered the most authentic film on the pre-independence partition of the country, has said that "most young people today are unaware of what the country went through during the time of the partition".

Prathibha Prahlad and MS Sathyu take a selfie at Delhi

Two plays in Hindi directed by m s sathyu will be staged in the city - `Girija ke Sapne', a play by Mumbai-based Indian People's Theatre Association and `Dara Shikoh'.

Anil Kapoor recently took to social media to mark the 44th anniversary of his iconic film "Kahan Kahan Se Guzar Gaya," reflecting on the significant influence of Hollywood legends Marlon Brando and James Dean on his acting journey.

Director m s sathyu, who introduced Farooque Shaikh to Indian cinema in 'Garm Hawa' (1973), regrets that the talented artiste was never considered for a popular film award through his stellar 40-year career.

BANGALORE: Noted film director m s sathyu lashed out at the Kannada film industry, saying they were willing to fight over Rs 1.50 but unwilling to pay any attention to new technologies and developments in film making.

MS Sathyu, who turned 85 on Monday, rewinds to a career as set designer in theatre and films spanning six decades

MANGALORE: After successful performances in Mangalore, Byndore and at the drama fest in Tumkur, the play -- Kuri.com -- directed by noted theatre personality M.S. Sathyu will be staged at the PPC Auditorium in Udupi on Sunday.

Tuesday evening at NCPA, the students of Mumbai University’s Academy of Theatre Arts performed ‘Aazar Ka Khwab’, an Urdu adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Pygmalion’.

Neesha Singh, a prominent figure from the 80s and 90s entertainment scene, shared her unexpected entry into showbiz and her decision to leave at her peak. Her career began with a modeling opportunity, leading to a successful advertising stint before transitioning to films. Singh also recounted a challenging experience with Nana Patekar during the filming of 'Ankush'.