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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Director Adoor Gopalakrishnan's remarks over extending financial support to Scheduled Caste (SC) and women filmmakers sparked a controversy at the closing ceremony of the Kerala Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Speaking at the event, Adoor criticised the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) for providing what he termed excessive funding to directors from the SC community. "Those from SC backgrounds should be given at least three months of training under experienced filmmakers before being supported. The '1.5-crore grant should be split among three people, rather than funding one project. Government money shouldn't be used just because the film has a superstar or simply because the director is a woman," Adoor said. Further, he claimed that many of the films funded under the initiative lacked quality and artistic value. Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian, while presenting a report on the two-day conclave, rebutted Adoor's statements. He said the filmmakers were selected by an expert committee based on merit and their work reflects deep social and creative commitment. "The fact is that people from the SC communities were kept out of mainstream cinema for nearly a century. The government's decision to support them is both timely and essential. This is the first time many of them are getting to direct a film. We have also taken steps to empower women and recognise transgender artists," the minister said. The government will not backtrack on its inclusive film policy, he stressed. "This is a conscious decision to correct historical imbalances. We will continue to provide support," he said.
Thrissur: Lok Sabha MP and CPM leader K Radhakrishnan criticised veteran Malayalam filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan for his remarks against aspiring directors from SC/ST communities, stating that the renowned director is promoting an outdated feudal mindset in society. Radhakrishnan said that such a statement was not expected from someone of Adoor's stature. "I fear people might soon demand the cancellation of reservations for SC/ST communities. The government provides financial aid and reservations to Dalits for their upliftment. A capital fund is essential to encourage women and SC/ST filmmak ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan stirred a controversy at the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave with comments perceived as dismissive towards women and Scheduled Caste (SC) filmmakers who receive financial support from the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). During his speech, Adoor expressed concern that the Rs 1.5 crore allocated for SC and ST filmmakers could be misused. "I had earlier pointed out to the Chief Minister that this amount could lead to corruption. But no corrective action has been taken," he said. He sugge ...Read More >
The closing ceremony of the Kerala Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday witnessed some dramatic moments when veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan made some controversial statements on the State government's project to promote filmmakers from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities and the one for women filmmakers, with Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian countering his assertions in his speech. "The government is providing ₹1.5 crore for filmmakers from the SC/ ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Police have received legal advice stating that a case cannot be registered against filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan over his controversial remarks made at the Film Conclave. According to the legal opinion, a full review of Adoor's speech suggests that the allegations raised in the complaint do not stand. Social activist Dinu Veli had lodged a complaint against Adoor at the Museum Police Station and with the SC/ST Commission, claiming that the filmmaker had made derogatory remarks against women directors and those from Dalit communities. In his complaint, Dinu alleged that Ad ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran Malayalam film director Adoor Gopalakrishnan has landed in trouble over remarks allegedly insulting filmmakers from the SC/ST community during a state film conclave here. Dalit activist Dinu Veyil has filed a complaint with the Museum Police and the SC/ST Commission, demanding action against the acclaimed filmmaker. In his complaint, emailed to both the police and the commission, Dinu alleged that Adoor made comments portraying members of the SC/ST community as either criminals or corrupt individuals. He claimed the director deliberately insulted the Dalit communit ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, August 3: Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan stirred a controversy at the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave with comments perceived as dismissive towards women and Scheduled Caste (SC) filmmakers who receive financial support from the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). During his speech, Adoor expressed concern that the Rs 1.5 crore allocated for SC and ST filmmakers could be misused. "I had earlier pointed out to the Chief Minister that this amount could lead to corruption. But no corrective action has been taken," he said. He suggested that inst ...Read More >
MUMBAI: After the transfer of Mahadevi, an elephant belonging to a Jain shrine in Kolhapur, to Vantara, an animal rescue and rehabilitation initiative by the Reliance Foundation in Jamnagar, those who were unwilling to let go staged a march on Sunday. Thousands of locals and leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Kolhapur marched for 45 km from the shrine to the collector's office, demanding that Mahadevi be brought back, following which CM Devendra Fadnavis said he would hold a meeting on this on Tuesday. Mahadevi, 36, was transferred from the Swastishri Jinsen Bhattarak Pattacharya Ma ...Read More >
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Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has said that the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC) should not release financial aid solely on the basis of a filmmaker's gender. Speaking at the Kerala government's Film Policy Conclave in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, he emphasised the need for proper training and accountability in the use of public funds. KSFDC launched Cinema for Women Directors in 2019-20 to increase the presence of women in leadership roles in the film industry. ₹3 crore is allotted for women directors each year at the rate of ₹1.5 crore per film. ...Read More >