Men should rule: Kerala actor’s sexist rent after the film body election female head
The Malayalam film body chose Shaveta Menon as her first female president, which marks a historical moment in Malayalam cinema. However, veteran Kollam Thulasi’s sexist comment has ended the festival by debating the sexism of the industry.
In short
- Shwetha Menon elected the first woman AMMA president
- Veteran Malayalam actor Kollam Thulasi made sexist comments
- His comment encouraged backlash amidst the debate of sexism
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) recently elected actor Shaveta Menon as the General Secretary as her first female president and actor Koyal Parmeswaran. But the landmark moment was rapidly cloudy due to controversy after a shocking sexist comment during the announcement by veteran actor Kollam Thulasi.
Amma veteran Kollam Thulasi expressed renewed displeasure with her latest comments on women for pseudo science rats and fire -set comments during the Sabarimala line, suggested her “status” in society.
Addressing the media in the milestone celebration of the association, he said on the achievement, “They say,” they say that women will rule, we say that male will rule. We have to wait and see what happens. Men should rule, okay? Women should always be below us. This is not. Use this (for thoughts). Men should always be above women. “No?”
His comment, widely slammed as misunderstanding, Drew Flack flicked a very milestone that was marking his organization. Thulasi later dismissed the statement as a “joking”, saying, “Now they will become my enemies. I was just joking”.
However, Baikalash has re -witnessed conversation around the alleged deep -root sex in Malayalam cinema.
Thulasi’s comment comes at a time when Amma is already under investigation, following the report of Justice HEMA Committee, in which systemic exploitation and discrimination against women in the Malayalam film industry was highlighted.
Along with Menon and Parmeswaran, actors Jayan Cherrthala and Lakshmi Priya were selected as Vice-President, with Ansiba Hasan with Joint Secretary and Treasurer with Unni Shivpal. Actors Saryu, Vinu Mohan, Tiny Tom, Neena Kurup, Santosh Kejhatur, Dr. Rani David Raj, Sioy Varghese, Joy Matthew, Anjali Nair and Asha Arvind are included.
After steering amid allegations of sexual misconduct, she has been tasked to restore credibility to Amma.
While many members including actor Asif Ali saw the new leadership as an opportunity for inclusion and reconciliation, Kollam Thulasi’s words have put a shadow on Amma’s latest start.
