Book on Kannada movies wins National Award

`Cinema Yaana', written by K Puttaswamy, has won the National Award for the best book on cinema. This is the first time a Kannada book on cinema has won the prestigious award. `Cinema Yaana', a flashback into the 75 years of Kannada cinema, maps the journey of Sandalwood from various perspectives. It was brought out on the occasion of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Kannada cinema.An elated Puttaswamy said: "I am happy. It is the first time a Kannada book on movies has won a National Award. I feel the award is a recognition of various achievements of Kannada cinema. I feel the award belongs to all the film journalists, for I have got inspiration and insights from their writings.''