<p>A documentary film, ‘Dr Rajkumar: Our Annavaru’ will be screened on April 25 to mark the legendary Kannada actor’s 95th birth anniversary.</p>.<p>The 55-minute film looks at how the artiste shaped and influenced the culture and identity of a generation of Kannadigas.</p>.<p>Prominent members of the industry, such as Amitabh Bachchan, Vishnuvardhan, Jayanthi, Dr UR Ananthamurthy and Jayanth Kaikini feature in the film and offer<br />insights from, and personal anecdotes of their interaction with the late actor. The documentary, which has been screened at film festivals in India, is narrated by actor Ramesh Arvind.</p>.<p>The screening will be followed by a discussion with two of Rajkumar’s grandchildren — Dheeren and Dhanya Ramkumar. While Dheeren made his acting debut with ‘Shiva 143’ in August 2022, Dhanya’s first film, ‘Ninna Sanihake’, was released in 2021. They will<br />be in conversation with filmmaker Maya Chandra.</p>.<p><span class="italic">On April 25, at Bangalore International Centre, Domlur, 6 pm. Tickets available online.</span></p>
<p>A documentary film, ‘Dr Rajkumar: Our Annavaru’ will be screened on April 25 to mark the legendary Kannada actor’s 95th birth anniversary.</p>.<p>The 55-minute film looks at how the artiste shaped and influenced the culture and identity of a generation of Kannadigas.</p>.<p>Prominent members of the industry, such as Amitabh Bachchan, Vishnuvardhan, Jayanthi, Dr UR Ananthamurthy and Jayanth Kaikini feature in the film and offer<br />insights from, and personal anecdotes of their interaction with the late actor. The documentary, which has been screened at film festivals in India, is narrated by actor Ramesh Arvind.</p>.<p>The screening will be followed by a discussion with two of Rajkumar’s grandchildren — Dheeren and Dhanya Ramkumar. While Dheeren made his acting debut with ‘Shiva 143’ in August 2022, Dhanya’s first film, ‘Ninna Sanihake’, was released in 2021. They will<br />be in conversation with filmmaker Maya Chandra.</p>.<p><span class="italic">On April 25, at Bangalore International Centre, Domlur, 6 pm. Tickets available online.</span></p>