Lesson on Rajkumar in Maharashtra government Kannada textbook

November 24, 2014 06:57 pm | Updated 06:57 pm IST - Vijayapura

A lesson on Kannada matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar may not figure in textbooks in Karnataka. But the Maharashtra government had a while ago introduced a lesson on him under the title ‘Natasarvabhouma’ in the Class 8 Kannada medium textbook.

The lesson depicts the late actor’s life, his struggle, his contribution to the language and Kannada film industry.

“The Maharashtra government’s gesture shows respect for a remarkable actor,” said Arvind Nimbalkar, a teacher serving in a government school in Akkalkot taluk of Maharashtra, which borders Karnataka.

He believes that such efforts should be made by both States to bring people closer to avoid linguistic conflicts.

Speaking to The Hindu , Banjagere Jayaprakash, the Chairman of Karnataka Book Authority, expressed surprise that such a lesson was introduced in Maharashtra. “It is matter of not just surprise but pride for all of us,” he said. He described Rajkumar as not only a film actor, but a man who represented the aspirations of Kannada people.

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