The team of ‘Ol Munswamy’ Kannada cinema paid floral tribute on Saturday at a gathering in Green House Raj Milan.

Kashinath is in the title role of ‘Ol Munswamy’ and one song was supposed to shoot for the film. Director Anandapriya was bit emotional in remembering one year journey with veteran writer, actor, director and producer Kashinath. Kashi sir wanted to be part of the production team and that showed his great care for the film. A few days before his death I have explained the song with stylish outlook for his ‘Swami’ role. He asked me to go ahead but he had gone ahead of all of us remembered Ananda Priya. We were on the sets for 30 days shooting in and around Mudigere. He never showed disparity with first time director stated director of ‘Ol Munswamy’ Anandapriya.

It is Kashinath sir who took Kannada cinema to great level from his films stated Gautham in his address. I was happy to share screen space with him. It was my fortune. Kashinath knew how the future of cinema industry would be. I was ascertaining it from interaction. There was also talk of doing ‘Munswamy Matha’ in Kashinath leadership. All his films were dubbed because there was no one to match his quality of acting.

Niranjan Wodeyar hero of the film informed that for a hero of second films Kashinath shown lot of care and encouragement. He had cough yet when he was in front of camera everything was under control. I cant imagine that he is not with us stated hero of the film Niranjan Wodeyar.

Producer Keshava Gowda, Shivamogga theatre artists recalled the acting experience with Kashinath. As of now two songs are balance. The film ‘Ol Munswamy’ is likely to release by February end.