The event was inaugurated by MP Ilaram Karim, while Pradip Chokli was also present.
Ranjit made the controversial statement at a meeting of theater owners.
Controversy has erupted over a statement made by Ranjit, president and director of the Film Academy, at a meeting of the organizing committee of the Women’s Film Festival. Protests were staged on social media demanding that Ranjit withdraw the statement.
Ranjit made this remark at a meeting of theater owners. During the meeting, Ranjit jokingly mentioned that regional festivals need to be organized in Kozhikode as well as Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam. “Sir, do you want to make milk chutney and serve columbine?” Ranjit said that he had insulted the cinemas of Kozhikode.
He said that Kozhikode does not have good cinemas like Thiruvananthapuram. This statement is an insult to the people of Kozhikode, said those present at the event.
On July 16, 17 and 18, 24 films by women directors will be screened at the Kairali-Shree Theater. The State Film Academy had organized a meeting of the organizing committee of the 3rd International Women’s Film Festival as part of the cultural department’s Samam project. , Hotel Maharani, Kozhikode.
The event was inaugurated by MP Ilaram Karim, while Pradip Chokli was also present. The logo was unveiled by Devi for the chairperson of the Women’s Commission P at the event.
Ranjit Balakrishnan is not only a director but also a screenwriter, lyricist, producer and actor. He works mainly in Malayalam cinema and in 2002 he made his directorial debut in Ravanaprabhu cinema. He has won many awards for projects like Thirakatha and Indian Rupee. He is the current President of Kerala State Film Academy.
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