<p>Bengaluru: In a tribute to Bengaluru-born legendary actor-director Guru Dutt, the city will host a two-day film festival and a musical evening featuring his hit songs this weekend.</p><p>The event is being organised by Rotary Needy Heart Foundation (RNHF), said Rotarian Rajendra Rai, former district governor of District 3190 (now split into 3191 and 3192 districts).</p><p>"The proceeds from ticket sales will go towards RNHF's efforts in providing life-saving heart surgeries for underprivileged children across the country," Rai added.</p>.R Balki pays tribute to Guru Dutt with 'Chup' teaser.<p>According to Rai, the foundation came about at the insistence of Rotarian O P Khanna, who himself underwent heart surgery and realised that the underprivileged could not afford one.</p><p>The foundation was established in 2001 to facilitate heart surgeries for patients from below poverty line (BPL) families, with a substantial donation from Khanna.</p><p>"So far we have helped over 15,000, including children, in collaboration with Jayadeva Hospital, Narayana Hrudayalya, Manipal Hospital and Columbia Asia," said Rai.</p><p>"Guru Dutt would have turned 100 this year. Also, many from his core team, like cinematographer V K Murthy, were from Bengaluru. So, we thought it was the right time to organise a tribute festival for him here," Rotarian Sanjay Koppikar, a techpreneur, said about the Bollywood icon.</p><p>According to Rai, the film festival will celebrate the life and work of the legendary actor, director and producer.</p><p>"A selection of his iconic films like <em>Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Mr and Mrs 55, </em> and <em>Aar Paar </em>will be screened on May 4 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Bengaluru and on May 5 at the auditorium of Suchitra Cinema and Cultural Academy in Banashankari here," added Rai.</p><p>The musical evening will be held on May 4 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan at 6 pm. Singers Ram Tirath, Shruti Bhide, Govind Kurnool, Narssimhan Kannan and Divya Raghavan, accompanied by an orchestra led by Pradeep Patkar will sing songs from Guru Dutt's films, Koppikar said.</p><p>The films will be screened from 10 am onwards.</p><p>"We are also hosting a seminar on V K Murthy by another legendary cinematographer G S Bhaskar on May 4 at 5.30 pm at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan," Rai said.</p><p>Apart from facilitating funding for a noble cause, Koppikar said the idea is also to introduce many more to the genius of Guru Dutt.</p><p>"He was a true visionary whose work transcended boundaries. Through this festival, we hope to inspire a new generation to experience the magic of his cinema," he added.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: In a tribute to Bengaluru-born legendary actor-director Guru Dutt, the city will host a two-day film festival and a musical evening featuring his hit songs this weekend.</p><p>The event is being organised by Rotary Needy Heart Foundation (RNHF), said Rotarian Rajendra Rai, former district governor of District 3190 (now split into 3191 and 3192 districts).</p><p>"The proceeds from ticket sales will go towards RNHF's efforts in providing life-saving heart surgeries for underprivileged children across the country," Rai added.</p>.R Balki pays tribute to Guru Dutt with 'Chup' teaser.<p>According to Rai, the foundation came about at the insistence of Rotarian O P Khanna, who himself underwent heart surgery and realised that the underprivileged could not afford one.</p><p>The foundation was established in 2001 to facilitate heart surgeries for patients from below poverty line (BPL) families, with a substantial donation from Khanna.</p><p>"So far we have helped over 15,000, including children, in collaboration with Jayadeva Hospital, Narayana Hrudayalya, Manipal Hospital and Columbia Asia," said Rai.</p><p>"Guru Dutt would have turned 100 this year. Also, many from his core team, like cinematographer V K Murthy, were from Bengaluru. So, we thought it was the right time to organise a tribute festival for him here," Rotarian Sanjay Koppikar, a techpreneur, said about the Bollywood icon.</p><p>According to Rai, the film festival will celebrate the life and work of the legendary actor, director and producer.</p><p>"A selection of his iconic films like <em>Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Mr and Mrs 55, </em> and <em>Aar Paar </em>will be screened on May 4 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Bengaluru and on May 5 at the auditorium of Suchitra Cinema and Cultural Academy in Banashankari here," added Rai.</p><p>The musical evening will be held on May 4 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan at 6 pm. Singers Ram Tirath, Shruti Bhide, Govind Kurnool, Narssimhan Kannan and Divya Raghavan, accompanied by an orchestra led by Pradeep Patkar will sing songs from Guru Dutt's films, Koppikar said.</p><p>The films will be screened from 10 am onwards.</p><p>"We are also hosting a seminar on V K Murthy by another legendary cinematographer G S Bhaskar on May 4 at 5.30 pm at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan," Rai said.</p><p>Apart from facilitating funding for a noble cause, Koppikar said the idea is also to introduce many more to the genius of Guru Dutt.</p><p>"He was a true visionary whose work transcended boundaries. Through this festival, we hope to inspire a new generation to experience the magic of his cinema," he added.</p>