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ಆಯ್ದ ಪುಸ್ತಕ | The Selected Book

Directed and Edited by Adithyaa Sadashiv

Produced by Vinyas Studios

Duration - 40 minutes

Year - 2020

ಆಯ್ದ ಪುಸ್ತಕ | The Selected Book is a documentary film on Select Book Shop, one of the oldest surviving book shops in Bengaluru. Select Book Shop was started in 1946 by K B K Rao, a lawyer by profession and a passionate book lover. At present the shop is run by his son K K S Murthy, who is in his early 90s. For the last 75 years, Select Book Shop has had its niche audience and is a go to place for the rarest of the rare books.

Screenings and Awards

Special Festival Mention - Dadasaheb Phalke Film Festival, MumbaiSemi Finalist - Stockholm City Film Festival, Sweden

Press Clippings

"What a beautiful film! I felt like I was transported to a simpler time. It was a lovely touch by the director to add old Hindi songs to this. I would love to visit this shop when I am in Bengaluru next"
 

Salim Merchant, Renowned Indian Music Composer, Singer and Producer

"This documentary is so good! If you are a fan of nostalgia, storytelling and the art of cinema, this is a must watch"
 

Raghu Dixit, Renowned Indian Singer

"How lovely and quaint! Takes you to a different era. I thoroughly enjoyed this"
 

Purbayan Chatterjee, Renowned Sitarist

"It starts off so beautifully from the beginning! Makes me want to visit Bengaluru again. I really enjoyed this and felt a connection to Mr K K S Murthy through this film"
 

Haricharan, Renowned Indian Playback Singer

"I really loved watching this. So cool to see the streets of Bengaluru leading up to the book store. Its an awesome piece of history
 

Jonita Gandhi, Renowned Indian Playback Singer

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