India, Aug. 22 -- By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers

City Film Director Chidananda S. Naik's path to National Film Award

He is one among the upcoming film-makers in the country. Having completed his MBBS from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMC&RI), he chose a different avenue to build a career. While his fellow classmates chose to hold stethoscope as doctors, the youngster we are talking about joined the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune to realise his dream of becoming a film-maker.

Meet Dr. Chidananda S. Naik, son of Prof. R. Shekhara Naik, Head, Department of Food Sciences and Nutrition, Yuvaraja's College, Mysuru and Vinoda Bai couple, residents of Kuvempunagar. His younger brother, Nagananda S. Naik, is e...