India, June 11 -- As a veteran theatre professional, film actor and director, one would think that Prakash Belawadi has a certain standing in the industry. But if one were to go by what he says, he is not the most liked in his home state. Discussing his professional life on the Just Curious podcast, Prakash said that he is treated very well on film sets outside of Karnataka. "Here also some people treat me with respect, but generally, the professional film industry in Karnataka is quite crude in their behaviour. Not everybody, but many of them are. Outside they treat me well; they do pamper

When prodded about what he means by being treated well, Prakash explained that he once acted in a movie for a big banner in Karnataka, which he refus...