SUNEEL PURANIK’s ACHIEVEMENTS AS A

CHAIRMAN AT KARNATAKA CHALANACHITRA

ACADEMY:
Suneel puranik is an actor, director and producer
with an experience of three decades in visual
media. He is one of the senior most karyakartas of
the sangha. He brings the perfect amalgamation of
idealism and pragmatism to our country’s process
of nation-building. He strives to be AT THE
SERVICE OF NATION and the flag-bearer of
Kannadiga pride. He upholds his core ideals
strongly irrespective of the situation facing him, at
the same time as relentless pursuing every
objective that he has to accomplish.

Suneel puranik has been majorly influenced by

rashtriya seva sangha. He participated in the
Shakha activities during school days in Dharwad
and Hubli. He is been a part of Path Sanchalalan.
He was teh active member of abvp and has
attended Jansangh AT BJP and RSS conventions. He
also has been immensely influenced by Shri
Bhavurao Deshpande, Shri Jagannath Rao Joshi,
Shri Atal Behari Vajapeyi, Shri narendra modiji
and other revered patriots.
Suneel puranik has played a key role in
karnataka's political field. he has campaigned all
over the state of karnataka twice, during the
elections and submitted a detailed report
regarding the situation of artists, development of
various categories of arts, how to preserve the art
forms that are perishing to then organizing
secretary Sri BL Santhoshji. He has sincerely bow
down to every instruction given by the bharatiya
janata party and executed the same.
He has been, like any other right-minded person, is
concerned about the developments in the political
arena and developed an understanding of the Idea
of India, Hinduism, ideologies of our great
personalities. He chose Film and TV industry as his
career so that he gets a platform to voice his angst
against the odds of the society. Like ANY
NATIONALIST, Suneel Puranik, has also been
mightily influenced by the mantra of Shri
Narendra Modi’s - ‘Power is for serving not for
Ruling’.
2009, karnataka chalanachitra academy was
originally formed to imbue a cinematic culture and
to create awareness which will pave the way for
production of quality cinema. The prime objective
of the Academy to build global podium for
Kannada cinema and to expand its vistas by
following the agenda set forthwith. Committing to
the work with an immense faith in the right
ideology and respect for bharatiya tradition,
nationalist Suneel puranik took charge as the fifth
chairman of karnataka chalanachitra academy on
January 2nd 2020.
The 12th edition of Bengaluru International Film
Festival was held in Bengaluru headed by Suneel
Puranik as the festival director.
The Festival was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief
Minister of Karnataka, Sri B.S. Yediyurappa at
Kanteerava Indoor Stadium in the presence of
multilingual actors
Mr. Yash & Ms. Jayaprada, veteran Bollywood film
Producer Mr. Boney Kapoor and celebrated
playback singer Mr. Sonu Nigam., where all of them
are Nationalists and strongly believe in Dharma.
The closing event was held at Vidhana Soudha and
His Excellency, the Governor of Karnataka Sri
Vajubhai Vala has kindly consented to present the
awards to the winners of the Competitions under
Asian, Indian and Kannada films Sections.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FESTIVAL HEADED BY

SUNEEL PURANIK:
1. JURY: Asian Competition, Indian Competition,
Kannada Competition and Kannada Popular
Entertainment cinemas were selected by Jury team
in which 40% were Sanskar Bharti members and
35% of the prominence was given to women.
2. THE STAGE: The stage was filled with saffron
colour depicting the colour of the nation and
dharma
3. CULTURAL PROGRAMMES: The cultural
programmes were presented by a senior member
of Sanskar Bharti and her team, which included all
classical and folk forms of India. Also, the
Nadageethe, pride of Karnataka was sung by one of
the lead singers who is a member of Sanskar
Bharati
4. RETROSPECTIVE: One of the main Retrospective
was Sri Anant Nag, A nationalist, Multi lingual
Legendary Actor who had been previously ignored
at the festivals because of his Pro-Modi stand.
5. INCREDIBLE INDIA: Showcasing of films made in
little known Indian dialects under special section
“Unsung Incredible India” where the prominence
was given to Nationalists.
6. LOCAL TO GLOBAL: Quite a good number of films
participated this year in Asian Category and rest of
the World have reputation of having participated
in other major international film festivals of
Berlin, Cannes, Venice, Toronto, Goa, Mumbai,
Kerala etc.
7. SPECIALITY: Ten jury's from other states who
were from Nation First Collective, NFC, For the first
time in the history of BIFFs
8. FOLLOWING THE TRADITION: A special section
focusing on the festival theme “Indian Traditional
Music and Cinema” includes biographical films on
pioneers of Indian classical music and also on
musical films.
9. BIOPICS: There was also a special section on
Biographical pictures generally referred to as
“BIOPICS” which includes features/documentaries
made on film makers, Writers, Artists, Musicians
etc, The section included films on Russian Director
Andrei Tarkovsky, Singer Helen Reddy, eminent
Kannada writers Mr. S.L. Bhyrappa and Mr.
Chandrashekara Kambar, Hindustani Classical
Musicians Dr. Rajeev Taranath, Ms. Lalith Rao, and
Ace Cinematographer V.K. Murthy
10. RIGHT DELEGATES: Invited delegates included
film makers, journalists, Film Critics, Film festival
Programmers, Academicians etc., from across the
world. Large participation of Foreign Consulate
officials, Foreign cultural organization
representatives in India for the inaugural event.
Indian delegates include filmmakers, Film Festival
organisers/Programmers, Journalists and critics
from Bengal, Maharashra, Rajasthan, North East,
Delhi, Telengana, Kerala and Tamilnadu.
Workshops, Seminars and Master Classes were
held during the course of the Festival which was
again headed by the Right minded Nationalists
with a vast footfall.
A BLESSING IN DISGUISE AT THE TIME OF COVID-
19 LOCKDOWN.

Soon after 2 months Suneel Puranik became the

President of Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy,
COVID-19 Rakshasa had hit the nation. Being a
brave man that he is, Suneel Puranik with great
and valuable support from the Government of
Karnataka had been able to address the woes of
15000 cinema workers who were directly and
indirectly concerned.
The Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy Chief
Suneel Puranik first met, Karnataka BJP Vice
president Sri BY Vijayendra and addressed on the
difficulty faced at the lock down period by
Kannada cinema industry. He was accompanied by
KFCC President DR Jairaj and noted producer
Rockline Venkatesh.
Soon after explaining the difficulties of 15000
workers of Kannada cinema industry to the
Honourable CM of Karnataka, Sri Yediyurappa, 2 cr
rupees were given. Like any loyal nationalist
leader, Suneel Puranik stood like a father of the
Kannada cinema industry to help at the difficult
times.
Now the issue was distribution of aid to the cinema
industry – The Reliance Foundation released Rs.2
crores to the cinema industry to face the crisis
period. Suneel puranik and academy staff, worked
day and night to collect names, contact numbers of
the artists and technicians and made sure 6000
cine families are fed. On an average it was Rs.3000
worth of goods one can buy from the Reliance
outlets.
Suneel Puranik went out of his way to help the
abandoned north east people, distributed grocery
kits to more than 100 people. Also, he heard the
voices that demanded cash to meet the expenses at
this Lock Down situation.
Suneel Puranik then distributed 10kgs of Rice bags
to the 300 needy people of Uttara Karnataka, with
the help of Kalavidara Sangha.
He again proved that he is the man of his words
and will stand by his people at the difficult times.
NEW DEVELOPEMENTS AT KARNATAKA
CHALANACHITRA ACADEMY INITIATED BY SUNEEL
PURANIK:

1. academy for the first time has signed the mou

with all the major universities of karnataka to
collaborate, promote and develop the culture of
cinema.
2. bengaluru international film festival in the
process of getting the accredetation from the
internationally acclaimed – FIAPF, BELGIUM FOR
2021
3. has started an online film festival on the
occassion of kannada rajyotsava from november
1st, screening the best of kannada movies on the
karnataka chalanachitra academy website. the
initiative has been grand success with minimum of
5000 people watching movies on the website every
day.
Suneel puranik has taken up several projects
including belli hejje, belli mandala, ragional
festivals etc to develope a healthy film culture in
the state and adopted the motto of promoting
'education through cinema' for which he selected
seven members for the academy who are all
nationalists, dedicated themselves to the
betterment of right education. these positions and
work were pending for the last 5 years and suneel
puranik has fulfilled it successefully.
out of seven, three are rashtriya seva sangha
karyakartas. mr. gopinath, who is sanskara
bharthi karyakarta and secretary of film society
has been appointed as a special member of
academy. his name was proposed by suneel
puranik to the general body and was accepted
without a word of difference.
SUNEEL PURANIK IS PLANNING TO SET UP A
KANNADA FILM ARCHIVES AND A FILM MUSEUM:
He is working on an ambitious plan to set up a
state-of-the-art Kannada Film Archives and a
Kannada Film Museum, has reached out to
institutions and the public for archival material,
including scripts, songs, posters, and beta copies of
films.
Suneel Puranik, KCA chairman, already reached
out to directors and producers for material and
information for both the archives and the museum.
He has also sought help to locate negatives of old
films and to identify people who own them.
The film archives and the museum are expected to
come up at the KCA headquarters at Nandini
Layout. The National Film Archives of India (NFAI),
Pune, has agreed to support the KCA in
establishing a full-fledged archives of its own.
Committee set up:
A seven-member committee, set up in July by
Suneel Puranik, has been tasked with studying and
submitting a report on setting up the archives and
the museum. “The main task of the committee is to
formulate modalities for acquiring and preserving
film prints, beta copies, publicity stills, songs, still
photographs, and other things related to film and
film culture of Karnataka and Kannada,” says Mr.
Puranik, adding that the academy would restore
and digitize films in phases.
Materials and books Film-related materials and
books in Kannada, Tulu, Kodava, Konkani, Byari,
and Banjara languages can be donated to the
academy. The KCA would preserve and restore
them by making use of the financial assistance
extended by the Bangalore Development Authority
(BDA) apart from the funding the State
government.
The only driven force behind this huge and
legendary task is Suneel Puranik.
SUNEEL PURANIK'S FUTURE PLANS FOR
KARNATAKA CHALANACHITRA ACADEMY:

 Renovation of the academy building - the

building is drab and must be renovated to be
vibrant and colorful to showcase the richness
of our culture.

 Cleaning the walls and windows from outside -

from past 11 years the outside portion of the
academy building is not been cleaned. suneel
puranik is initiating the cleanliness program
on the lines of sri narendra modiji's swatch
bharat abhiyan.

 Parking lot, Landscaping and gardening - with

regard to the waste land around the academy,
suneel puranik has decided to put it to use by
creative landscaping.
 Multiplex complex with 4 theatres – to save the
money we spend on booking theatres for
festivals and screening.

 Open café - an open cafe is must to the movie

goer's.

 Recreation of Auditorium – to avoid spending

on the screening. Money can be generated by
giving it out for rent and it can also be a
rehearsal hall as there is no such facility in and
around the area.

 KCA Archives – Preserving the journey of

Kannada films
 KCA Museum –Bringing the historic moments
of Kannada films to life

 Pension scheme - for senior artists of Kannada

film industry, age wise. 60 to 70yrs – 10k, 70 to
80yrs – 5k. According to the Karnataka
Government regulations.
 Kalyana Karnataka Scheme – for Uttara
Karnataka region

 Academy College – Repositioning the existing

colleges under Academy – for example GFIT
Hesargatta and Adarsha college.
 Digitalization of Old Kannada films – this is in
itself is a bigger category.

 Indira Canteen – which is forcefully located in

the compound of the karnataka chalanachitra
academy is being shifted after constant effort
by suneel puranik – Requisition to BDA is
already been sent.
CALENDAR OF THE YEAR: AN INITIATIVE BY
SUNEEL PURANIK:
To bring a disciplinary routine to karnataka
chalanachitra academy suneel puranik has come
up with an idea that can change the course of the
organization. a calender would help the future to
uphold the culture of the academy.
BELOW IS THE PROPOSED CALENDER.
 December to March – Bengaluru International
film festival, preparation and work.
 January to December – ONE PER MONTH – 12
Bellihejje
 May and November – Regional festival
 June to September – Academy regular college
 July – SC/ST workshops
 August – Workshops for women
 January to December – ONE PER MONTH - 12
Bellimandala
 October – Orientation program for students
 March 8th – Women in Cinema
 PuttannaKanagal Awards on 1st December
every year – For the Excellency in technology
in Kannada cinema – Only for technicians
  November 24th – Dada sahib Phalke awardee
VK Murthy day

SUNEEL PURANIK HAS INITIATED KARNATAKA

CHALANACHITRA ACADEMY'S REPRESENTATION:
 Academy chairman to be the default member
of Dr Rajkumar Pratishtana
 Academy chairman to be the default member
of Ambareesh Pratishtana
 Academy chairman/member to be an
attendant of Subsidy committee – subsidy
committee
 Academy chairman/member to be an
attendant of Karnataka Chalanachitra Samithi
PLANS CURRENTLY UNDER WORK IN PROGRESS
ARE:

right usage of the budget allotted for karnataka

chalanachitra academy.
acquisition of academy building from information
and broadcasting departement.
initiating academy college with regular cinema
making courses.
constructions of studio, mini theatre and road.
forming committees for awards with nationalists
in the panel.
forming various selection committees with
nationalists
film archives work development on day to day
basis
getting private funds for academy – csr funds
taking charge of the kanteerava stadium which is
one of the biggest studios in bengaluru
getting technical support for academy courses
suneel puranik's passion for art and culture
extends beyond an academic aspect. he has a
passion for the field. he enjoys organizing cultural
events, national, regional and international film
festivals, webinars, seminars, conferences and
everything that’s related to art, this enables him to
have a broad knowledge of indianness, art and
culture globally and to what extent its effects are
seen in modern society. being a popular public
figure has expanded his knowledge on topics
ranging from political ideologies international
policies, all of which he has found extremely
useful. being a part of "sanskar bharati" has given
him an insight into the culture and tradition of the
indigenous people, this deepened his political and
cultural knowledge and also emphasized. The
importance of family structure, education and
socialization in India. having visited various states
and learning about their culture has inspired him
to pursue a career in art, culture and politics.
He is looking forward to serve bharata under the
guidance of legends promising immense
dedication and loyalty.
THANK YOU!