Saalumaragala Kavya - A Documentary on Padmashree Dr. Saalumarada Timmakka

Padmashrisalumaradatimmakka #Wideanglekannada #Timmakka Saalumarada Thimmakka, also known as Aalada Marada Timakka, is an Indian environmentalist from the state of Karnataka, noted for her work in planting and tending to 385 banyan trees along a four-kilometre stretch of highway between Hulikal and Kudur. She has also planted nearly 8000 other trees. Her story is that of grit and determination. With the support of her husband, she found solace in planting trees. She received no formal education and worked as a casual laborer in a nearby quarry. Her work has been honoured with the National Citizen's Award of India. Her work was recognized by the Government of India and she was conferred with Padma Shri in 2019. A U.S. environmental organisation based in Los Angeles and Oakland, California called Thimmakka's Resources for Environmental Education is named after her. This documentary is done by a group of friends from Udupi who work in different spheres of media & was released by the then Dy.CM Dr. Parameshwar in Bengaluru & By Timmakka herself in Udupi Concept : Raviraj HP Script : Dr. Kathyayini Kunjibettu Voice Over : Avinash Kamath Editing : Harish Kiran Thunga Camera : Mahesh Malpe, Avinash Kamath Music : Geetham Girish Sketches : Jeevan Shetty, Manipal Subtitles : Ashwini Jain