<p class="title">Kannada film industry lost one of its most revered actor-directors, Kashinath, early Thursday morning. The vicissitudes that Kashinath's four-decade old career saw are as much a revelation of his multi-faceted talent as they are about Sandalwood's capricious ways. A few actors from the Kannada film industry share with Nina C George their memories of Kashinath.</p>.<p class="title">UPENDRA, actor and director</p>.<p class="title">"I was introduced to the world of cinema by Kashinath. I learnt the basics<br />of filmmaking from him. Acting in some of his films like 'Anantana Avantara' gave me a good start. I have also assisted him as a director and that's<br />where I picked up the nuances of direction. What struck me most about him was his simplicity. He was a humble and a down-to-earth person and he will surely be missed among us."</p>.<p class="title">RAMESH ARAVIND, actor and director</p>.<p class="title">"Kashinath was a very interesting director and actor because he dealt with<br />subjects that were considered taboo. He could pull off any subject because he presented it in a humorous way. He was also popular for making good<br />cinema with economically viable budgets. He encouraged and promoted new talent. He broke the myth of a hero being tall, dark and handsome. That showed how confident he was about his skills."</p>.<p class="title">SUNDAR RAJ, actor</p>.<p class="title">"Everybody who was introduced by Kashinath into the Kannada film industry<br />were from middle class families. He spotted people who had the urge to make a strong footing in cinema. He always made his films with a clear mind and shot it within a reasonable budget. He never wanted to shoot in exotic places or import actors from other industries, but worked to promote, popularise<br />and propagate Kannada language, culture and cinema."</p>.<p class="title">SUMALATHA AMBAREESH, actor</p>.<p class="title">"I have never acted with him but I have been closely following his work. He managed to create an impact through his films and had a strong following<br />for the films that he made. His films largely dealt with the life and journey of the common man."</p>.<p class="title">AVINASH, actor</p>.<p class="title">"I acted with him in 'Chowka' but I didn't know that he was suffering from<br />an illness because he never showed anything. I was very shocked and upset when I heard of his illness. I was very impressed after I watched his first film, 'Anubhava' and it went on to become a big hit. He was a soft-spoken and dignified human being. He was lovable both on and off the screen."</p>.<p class="title">(As told to Nina C George)</p>
<p class="title">Kannada film industry lost one of its most revered actor-directors, Kashinath, early Thursday morning. The vicissitudes that Kashinath's four-decade old career saw are as much a revelation of his multi-faceted talent as they are about Sandalwood's capricious ways. A few actors from the Kannada film industry share with Nina C George their memories of Kashinath.</p>.<p class="title">UPENDRA, actor and director</p>.<p class="title">"I was introduced to the world of cinema by Kashinath. I learnt the basics<br />of filmmaking from him. Acting in some of his films like 'Anantana Avantara' gave me a good start. I have also assisted him as a director and that's<br />where I picked up the nuances of direction. What struck me most about him was his simplicity. He was a humble and a down-to-earth person and he will surely be missed among us."</p>.<p class="title">RAMESH ARAVIND, actor and director</p>.<p class="title">"Kashinath was a very interesting director and actor because he dealt with<br />subjects that were considered taboo. He could pull off any subject because he presented it in a humorous way. He was also popular for making good<br />cinema with economically viable budgets. He encouraged and promoted new talent. He broke the myth of a hero being tall, dark and handsome. That showed how confident he was about his skills."</p>.<p class="title">SUNDAR RAJ, actor</p>.<p class="title">"Everybody who was introduced by Kashinath into the Kannada film industry<br />were from middle class families. He spotted people who had the urge to make a strong footing in cinema. He always made his films with a clear mind and shot it within a reasonable budget. He never wanted to shoot in exotic places or import actors from other industries, but worked to promote, popularise<br />and propagate Kannada language, culture and cinema."</p>.<p class="title">SUMALATHA AMBAREESH, actor</p>.<p class="title">"I have never acted with him but I have been closely following his work. He managed to create an impact through his films and had a strong following<br />for the films that he made. His films largely dealt with the life and journey of the common man."</p>.<p class="title">AVINASH, actor</p>.<p class="title">"I acted with him in 'Chowka' but I didn't know that he was suffering from<br />an illness because he never showed anything. I was very shocked and upset when I heard of his illness. I was very impressed after I watched his first film, 'Anubhava' and it went on to become a big hit. He was a soft-spoken and dignified human being. He was lovable both on and off the screen."</p>.<p class="title">(As told to Nina C George)</p>