Rishab Shetty meets Goa CM Pramod Sawant: Our conversation was insightful
Mumbai, Nov 27
Actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty spent time with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, where the two exchanged views on cinema, the state’s cultural heritage and its ongoing development initiatives.
Rishab took to Instagram, where he shared a few pictures from the meet at Mahalaxmi, Altinho, in Panjim. The pictures featured the actor-filmmaker, his wife Pragathi and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.
Shetty said the meeting was warm and engaging, and that he was struck by the Chief Minister’s insights on Goa’s growing creative ecosystem and added that the discussion also touched upon the state’s vibrant cultural spirit
“Had a wonderful time with the Honourable Chief Minister of Goa, @drpramodpsawant Ji, at Mahalaxmi, Altinho, Panjim. Our conversation about Goa, cinema, development, and the state’s rich cultural spirit was insightful,†Rishab wrote as the caption.
The actor’s latest release is the blockbuster “Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1â€. The film also stars Jayaram, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah. A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara, the story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film.
Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film explores the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the lore and history explored in the first film released in 2022. Like its predecessor, the prequel blends regional folklore, spirituality, and action, continuing the saga of man's relationship with nature and the divine.
Meanwhile, Kantara, which was released in 2022, centres around Bhuta Kola, a traditional form of worship practiced in the region. It follows a Kambala champion who clashes with an upright forest officer, leading to a larger conflict involving sacred land, ancestral legacy, and the balance between nature and man-made law.
Talking about the actor-filmmaker, Rishab made his acting debut in 2012 with Tuglak. He next played an important role in Ulidavaru Kandante and made his directorial debut with Ricky in 2016.
His next directorial Kirik Party was a commercial success. He has since appeared in Bell Bottom, Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana and Kantara.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see discussions about preserving our cultural heritage. Goa has such rich traditions and combining cinema with cultural preservation is brilliant. Hope this leads to more regional cinema getting the recognition it deserves! ðŸ™
While I appreciate such meetings, I hope this isn't just another photo opportunity. Would be good to see concrete outcomes - maybe film festivals in Goa or support for regional filmmakers. Actions speak louder than pictures.
Rishab Shetty is such an inspiration! From Kantara to now engaging with policymakers - he's showing how artists can contribute to nation building. Goa's creative ecosystem will definitely benefit from such interactions. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Wonderful to see cross-cultural exchanges within India! Goa's unique heritage combined with Karnataka's cinematic excellence - this is the kind of collaboration that strengthens our diverse yet united nation. More power to regional cinema! ✨
As someone from coastal Karnataka, I'm proud to see Rishab Shetty taking our culture to national platforms. His work in Kantara has already done so much for regional awareness. Hope this meeting brings more opportunities for coastal art forms! 🌊
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