National Film Awards are compromised, do not deserve Mammootty: Prakash Raj
New Delhi: Actor Prakash Raj has raised concerns over the National Film Awards, suggesting that they do not “deserve” veteran actor Mammootty. Raj, who chaired the jury for the 55th Kerala State Film Awards, made these comments during a press conference following the announcement of the state awards on Monday evening.
The awards saw Manjummel Boys and Bramayugam win multiple honours. Raj was asked about his experience as the jury chairman for the Kerala State Film Awards and his thoughts on Mammootty’s chances at the National Film Awards. He said, “I don't mind saying that National Film Awards are compromised. I am so happy to be a jury chairman of Kerala because when they called me, they said we need an outsider who is experienced, and we will not poke our hands into it, and we will let you take the decision."
In contrast, he suggested that this was not the case with the National Film Awards, where he believed the process was compromised. “That is not happening in the National Awards, and we see it. When files and piles are getting awards! When such sort of a jury and such sort of a national government… they don't deserve Mammukka,” he remarked.
Mammootty has previously won the National Award for Best Actor three times, for his performances in Mathilukal, Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha, Ponthan Mada, Vidheyan, and Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Qatar: Fire reported near world’s largest LNG production facility Ras Laffan after Iranian targeting
Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has reported a fire in the Ras Laffan area, which is home to the world’s largest LNG production facility, following what it described as “Iranian targeting”.
The ministry confirmed the incident but did not provide further details about the extent of the fire or possible damage.
There was no immediate information on casualties.
