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After Prithviraj Sukumaran shared his strong stand on the administrative reforms and anti-people policies implemented by present administrator Praful Patel in Lakshadweep, more and more celebrities from Malayalam cinema have joined the ‘Save Lakshadweep Campaign . Actors Nikhila Vimal, Tanvi Ram, filmmaker Geetu Mohandas and many others took to their respective social media platforms and recalled memories of their visit to the island and expressed dissent over the current administrative reforms.
Geetu Mohandas, who has filmed her movie ‘Moothon’ in the island, shared that the voices of the people should be heard. “I shot Moothon in Lakshadweep. One of the most magical places with the most beautiful people I have ever met in my life. My heart goes out to each and everyone who reached out to me. Their cries were desperate, real. There is not much we can do apart from voicing our opinion collectively. Please do not disturb their peace, disrupt their ecosyste
The new administrator of the UT has been accused of moving to ban beef-eating, cattle transport, cracking down on protests and destroying the fishing infrastructure
As the ‘Save Lakshadweep’ campaign gains momentum, several Malayalam film industry stars have added their support to the hashtag on their social media.
Lakshadweep Changes, Blamed On New Administrator, Trigger Outcry Lakshadweep Changes, Blamed On New Administrator, Trigger Outcry Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said stop the rot , referring to the major changes brought in Lakshadweep by its new administrator Praful Patel.
Updated: May 25, 2021 12:20 am IST
Kerala has had historical and longstanding sociocultural ties with Lakshadweep.
Thiruvananthapuram:
A large section of Kerala, including celebrities, politicians, social media users, and the general public, is angry or wary about some of the changes brought about by the Union Territory s newly-appointed Administrator, Praful K Patel. The tweaks he has brought about since taking over in December 2020 are destructive and target its largely Muslim population, many of them allege, seeking his recall. The BJP has, however, said they were only meant to end corrupt practices of politicians.
A fitting, unbiased tribute to a maverick filmmaker
8 1/2 Intercuts is a gift for fans of K G George, one of Malayalam cinema’s greatest directors
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In the documentary Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures, Steven Spielberg described Kubrick as a filmmaker who, when given a blank canvas, painted with large brush strokes and delicately presented some of his boldest ideas. Perhaps the same can be said of KG George, a darling of every hardcore Malayali cinephile. In 8 1/2 Intercuts: Life and Films of KG George, we get a fitting tribute to a maverick filmmaker who went against the grain and made, over twenty years, films that stimulated the intellect and kickstarted neverending discussions.