Thiruvananthapuram: Culture Minister Saji Cherian reversed his earlier stand on the complaint that Film Academy Chairman Ranjith tried to influence the film award jury. The minister directly called Nemam Pushparaj, the jury member who made the revelation against Ranjith, and inquired about the details of director Vinayan’s complaint.
COMMERCIAL BREAK
SCROLL TO CONTINUE READING
The chief minister had directed the culture department to investigate the complaint filed by director Vinayan against Ranjith. After this, Minister Saji Cherian directly called Nemam Pushparaj and inquired about the details. When the controversy arose, Minister Saji Cherian first responded that Ranjith had not interfered in the decision of the award.
ALSO READ: State Film Award Controversy: Chief Minister orders inquiry against director Ranjith; The action is on Vinayan’s complaint
But when the CPM leaders publicly came forward against the minister’s statement and the chief minister ordered an investigation, it is indicated that the minister was forced to correct his stance. Meanwhile, the protest of filmmakers against the chairman of the film academy, Ranjith, continues.
Chief Minister orders investigation against director Ranjith; The action is on Vinayan’s complaint
Thiruvananthapuram: The Chief Minister has ordered an inquiry against the Chairman of the Film Academy, Ranjith, in connection with the State Film Award determination controversy. The Chief Minister directed the Culture Department to investigate the complaint that Ranjith had interfered in the decision of the award and submit a report. Director Vinayan had complained directly to the Chief Minister. Action is taken on this complaint. Earlier, Vinayan had come forward with the allegation that Ranjith had interfered in not giving an award to his film ‘Pathanatham Sandhalam’.
Vinayan had released the voice messages of Nemam Pushparaj and Jency Gregory, the members of the jury against Ranjith, in the past few days. These conversations have also been given as evidence along with the complaint. Minister Saji Cherian came to the scene last day in support of Ranjith, Chairman of the Film Academy. After this, Vinayan directly complained to the Chief Minister.
AIIF has also lodged a complaint with the Chief Minister and Culture Minister regarding the incident. The complaint was filed by the state secretary of AIIF. It is demanded that complaints should be investigated by people outside the film academy. The audio recordings of the jurors are serious. The interference of the Academy Chairman has dimmed the brightness of the award.
Latest news at your fingertips… Apart from Malayalam, news is available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages. ZEE MALAYALAM App Click on the below link to download…
To subscribe to our social media pages Twitter, Facebook Click on the links.
