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A Salute to K.Viswanath: The Last of the Classical Cinematic Masters

A Salute to K.Viswanath: The Last of the Classical Cinematic Masters

An appreciation of the art, craft and legacy of K.Viswanath, one of the greatest masters of Indian cinema

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Oct 31, 2022
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"I OFFER A HUNDRED THOUSAND SALUTATIONS to the donor who extended his hands to guard the flame of pure traditional classical music which was fluttering under the assault of the typhoon of Western music," says a visibly moved Shankara Sastri, moments before he begins the ultimate concert of his life.

That immortal climactic line from the timeless classic …

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