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Bangalore, May 24 (IANS) Southern superstar Mammootty says that he prefers to work with young, debutant directors as they have helped his career.
“I am little selfish in that respect. I have always worked with debutants and young directors because they will always come up with scripts with fresh concepts. They always come up with novel themes and this has helped me in getting variety of roles,” Mammootty said.

The actor’s first Kannada Movie “Shikari” is written and directed by young Kannada director Abhay Simha. The film is also being made simultaneously in Malayalam.

Mammootty who is writing the dialogues for the Malayalam version of the film said he was happy about making his entry in the Kannada film industry with “Shikari”.

“Karnataka and Kerala have a common cultural link through Yakshagana dance form. The people of the two states have maintained cordial relations. It was natural for me to have accepted a Kannada film sooner or later. I am glad Abhay Simha brought in an exciting script,” Mammootty said.

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Pooja Gandhi brand ambassador for cricket competition for blind

Well known Kannada film actress Pooja Gandhi is the brand ambassador for ‘National Cricket Tournament for the Blind’ which started at Bangalore’s Mico ground.

The four day tournament will also be held at National Military School ground where a tough contest is expected between various state cricket bodies for the blind.

“I think I am very lucky to have been chosen as the brand ambassador for this great event. I support this event and want people to participate in large numbers and encourage talented visually challenged cricketers,” said Pooja.

“I am sure we have some international level cricketers among the visually challenged,” Pooja said.

The cricket tournament is being organised by Karnataka-based NGO, Samartham Trust.