Kundapura: Muhurtha of 'FREIND REQUEST', A telefilm held

Kundapura, NOV 19 2013: The Muhurtha of "Friend Request" a telefilm based on social networking websites and its impact on the young generation, produced by Nirantara Productions was held at St Mary's College Auditorium here on November 19.

The programme began with an invocation by Nava Bharat Niraman volunteers. Ashalatha welcomed the gathering.

Vinod Gangolli, Director of the film in his keynote address said that the present social setup is disturbing family life and many families have been destroyed. Parents think that educating their children is their prime duty. In this modern world every day we find new technology and most of the children are addicted to the modern gadgets. When children demand anything parents provide them without a second thought. When parents provide their children modern gadgets and expensive gifts, they should make the children to understand its use and guide them. 

He further said that 'Friend Request', is an innovative short film where a girl is neglected by her family. Without getting any attention and love from her parents, she get addicted to social networking to find love. Many associations will join together to send the message to the youth about the disadvantages of social networking and its impact on personal life through the short film 'Friend Request'.

Parish Priest of Holy Rosary church Kundapur Fr Anil D'souza, inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp. In his message Fr Anil D'Souza said that the young generation is very much influenced by social networking. The family setup also influences the use of social networking websites where parents need to educate their children on its impact.

Marnakatte Jamaia Mosque Moulana Ismail Madani, St Mary's College Kundapur principal Fr Praveen Amrith Martis, Entrepreneur Abhinandan Shetty, Notary T B Shetty and others were present.

SOURCE: http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=439637