<p>The Karnataka tourism tagline is ‘One state. Many worlds.’ So it seems fitting that delving into the many worlds that Sandalwood has created is a great way to explore the state.</p>.<p>The state government, in collaboration with the Lonely Planet, has brought out a guide compiling filmy escapes.</p>.<p>Researched and authored by entertainment journalist Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana, the book features spots from Belgaum to Mangaluru and everything in between.</p>.<p>“I’ve been writing about films for around six years now and I was called on board due to my experience in the field,” she says. </p>.<p>The book features multiple timelines of Kannada cinema and took Shruti two months to research.</p>.<p>She was guided by Kumar Pushkar, the managing director of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.</p>.<p>“I’ve spoken to a lot of senior journalists, people in the industry, people living near the film locations and, of course, my own knowledge of cinema,” she says. </p>.<p>She explains that Puttanna Kanagal was the one who introduced the concept of outdoor shooting in Kannada cinema as his films are nature-based. She has spoken to people who worked closely with him.</p>.<p>“Speaking to those who have been closely associated with finding the perfect location is as good as travelling to these places,” Shruti says. </p>.<p>She adds film locations carry a rich history with them, especially for movie buffs.</p>.<p>“Janumada Jodi (1996) was set in Mahadevpura near Mysuru. People in the area said that the success of the film made the area like a lucky charm for filmmakers,” she says. </p>.<p>Shruti says the journey helped her discover the people behind the larger-than-life personalities.</p>.<p>She says that she heard stories of Rajkumar from people across the state.</p>.<p>“There was an old lady near the Shivanasamudra Falls who recalls the actor fondly. Rajkumar used to buy from her bonda-bajji stall every time he was around,” she says. </p>.<p>She says she has collected so much information during her research that she has enough for another<br />book. </p>.<p>“We have a really vast history of cinema and it was a fabulous journey for me as a writer,” she concludes. </p>.<p>The book called ‘Filmi Escapes in Karnataka’ can be found in the e-brochure section of the Karnataka Tourism website.</p>
<p>The Karnataka tourism tagline is ‘One state. Many worlds.’ So it seems fitting that delving into the many worlds that Sandalwood has created is a great way to explore the state.</p>.<p>The state government, in collaboration with the Lonely Planet, has brought out a guide compiling filmy escapes.</p>.<p>Researched and authored by entertainment journalist Shruti Indira Lakshminarayana, the book features spots from Belgaum to Mangaluru and everything in between.</p>.<p>“I’ve been writing about films for around six years now and I was called on board due to my experience in the field,” she says. </p>.<p>The book features multiple timelines of Kannada cinema and took Shruti two months to research.</p>.<p>She was guided by Kumar Pushkar, the managing director of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation.</p>.<p>“I’ve spoken to a lot of senior journalists, people in the industry, people living near the film locations and, of course, my own knowledge of cinema,” she says. </p>.<p>She explains that Puttanna Kanagal was the one who introduced the concept of outdoor shooting in Kannada cinema as his films are nature-based. She has spoken to people who worked closely with him.</p>.<p>“Speaking to those who have been closely associated with finding the perfect location is as good as travelling to these places,” Shruti says. </p>.<p>She adds film locations carry a rich history with them, especially for movie buffs.</p>.<p>“Janumada Jodi (1996) was set in Mahadevpura near Mysuru. People in the area said that the success of the film made the area like a lucky charm for filmmakers,” she says. </p>.<p>Shruti says the journey helped her discover the people behind the larger-than-life personalities.</p>.<p>She says that she heard stories of Rajkumar from people across the state.</p>.<p>“There was an old lady near the Shivanasamudra Falls who recalls the actor fondly. Rajkumar used to buy from her bonda-bajji stall every time he was around,” she says. </p>.<p>She says she has collected so much information during her research that she has enough for another<br />book. </p>.<p>“We have a really vast history of cinema and it was a fabulous journey for me as a writer,” she concludes. </p>.<p>The book called ‘Filmi Escapes in Karnataka’ can be found in the e-brochure section of the Karnataka Tourism website.</p>