Mangaluru: The Tulu Chalan Film Producers Association recently honored Krishna Prasad Travels bus driver Gajendra Kunder and administrators Suresh and Mahesh for their exceptional humanity. The trio was recognized for their swift action in admitting a sick student to the hospital immediately. The felicitation ceremony took place at Hotel Woodland near Bunts Hostel, with the association’s office bearers in attendance.
Association President R Dhanraj chaired the event, highlighting the crew’s commendable act of kindness. Director Vijayakumar Kodiyal Bail praised the bus crew for their admirable humanitarian concern and stressed the importance of integrating such values into the Tulu cinema industry. Producer Kishore D Shetty echoed the sentiment, suggesting that the Producers Association should regularly organize similar recognition programs.
The ceremony was graced by Vice President Praveen Kumar Konchadi and producers Maladi Balakrishna Shetty and Bala Jagannath Shetty, who also commended the crew’s actions and emphasized the need for ongoing community recognition efforts.
The recognition of these individuals reflects the association’s commitment to celebrating acts of humanity and encourages others to follow their example.