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More than a Professor: The Quiet Fire of Dr. Khyati Shetty
She comes from a lineage of pioneers—people who quietly pushed boundaries, one plate, one patient, one project at a time. Her childhood home was one where Sunday kori rotti was sacred, business plans were casually discussed over dinner, and family values were deeply rooted in Bunt heritage and pride.

BANA Seattle
Jun 66 min read


KOLA": Award-Winning Documentary Explores Kannada and Tulu Worlds - Deepak R Hegde's Sharadee Films
KOLA": Award-Winning Documentary Explores Kannada and Tulu Worlds - Deepak R Hegde's Sharadee Films

BANA Seattle
Apr 161 min read


Buntedi: SSN Shetty Explores Bunt Community
In the often volatile world of film, art, and public scrutiny, Bunt artists don’t dazzle through noise or theatrics. They stand apart in the quiet certainty with which they carry themselves. They don’t chase fame as if it’s oxygen. Their bearing is different—anchored. Their boldness isn’t reactionary; it’s inherited, etched into their spine across generations.

BANA Seattle
Apr 161 min read


Renuka Ballal - Creator of the visual effects for "Etoille" ("Twelve")
Renuka Ballal, daughter of Dr. Hebri Satish and Mallika Ballal, and niece of Dr. Hebri Suresh Ballal (Gundu), has achieved another feather in her cap. She has created the visual effects for "Etoille" ("Twelve"), a show set for release on Amazon Prime. Renuka, a Brooklyn, NY-based visual effects artist

BANA Seattle
Apr 161 min read


Gully Premier League - Victory Edition!
Champion's Roar:
The dust has settled, the cheers have faded, but the echoes of victory still resonate! Sadashiva Shetty, Danush Shetty, Mitesh Shetty, and Vijeth Shetty have etched their names into GPL history, claiming the coveted championship title in the Annual Indoor Cricket tournament held in Seattle popularly known as Gully Premier league
Player Spotlight:
Danush Shetty: was awarded Man of the series for his consistent all-round performance
Community

BANA Seattle
Apr 161 min read


News from the INDIAN BUNTS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (IBCCI)
trailblazers who have made the Bunt community proud! 🏆✨ From inspiring journeys to groundbreaking achievements, the night was a true testament to the power of perseverance and entrepreneurship. 🚀💼
Here's to celebrating success, recognizing excellence, and empowering the next generation of achievers! 🔥💡

BANA Seattle
Apr 161 min read


Nia Shetty's Work Garners International Impact Book Award
Nia’s poetry anthology, Ink and Light, has been honored with the International Impact Book Award. She was also recognized as a featured author for her work.

BANA Seattle
Apr 161 min read


Shama Shetty Honored for Community Contributions
A Cultural Bridge Builder and Community Champion Shama Shetty , a dynamic and dedicated individual, recently relocated to Seattle and has...

BANA Seattle
Apr 161 min read


Shetty's "Eephus" Strikes a Chord, Earns BANA Chairman Acclaim
The film is brought to life by a talented team of producers, including executive producers Ashish Shetty (Son of Kal and Shivram Shetty, President - BANA, New York), Michael Tonelli, Brian Clark, and Jim Christman, who have supported Lund's vision to create a cinematic experience that resonates with audiences. "Eephus" is a testament to the power of storytelling in independent cinema, reflecting the spirit of Omnes Films, the collective behind this project.

BANA Seattle
Apr 161 min read

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