Vedan’s award : Jury stands by choice
Rapper Vedan’s Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist has sparked intense debate. While jury member Gayatri Asokan defended the unanimous decision as artistically justified, screenwriter Deedi Damodaran condemned it as a moral failure, accusing the panel of betraying Kerala’s promise to uphold accountability and women’s dignity in art.
Rapper Vedan’s Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist has sparked intense debate. While jury member Gayatri Asokan defended the unanimous decision as artistically justified, screenwriter Deedi Damodaran condemned it as a moral failure, accusing the panel of betraying Kerala’s promise to uphold accountability and women’s dignity in art. What's Your Reaction?
