Overview
Legendary actress Urvashi, after winning Best Supporting Actress at the National Film Awards, publicly questioned the jury's selection standards, particularly Shah Rukh Khan's Best Actor win for 'Jawan' and the categorization of other actors. Her critique highlighted perceived inconsistencies, concerns over the evaluation process, and underrepresentation of Malayalam cinema.
Urvashi's Critique of National Awards Jury
- Urvashi questioned the criteria behind Shah Rukh Khan receiving the Best Actor award for 'Jawan'.
- She challenged the decision to categorize Vijayaraghavan as a supporting actor for 'Pookkaalam', citing his veteran status and performance.
- Urvashi remarked on the lack of clarity and perceived unfairness in the selection process.
- She questioned why the Best Actress award was not shared and sought explanation for the protocol or standard scale used.
- Urvashi stressed that the award should have meaningful value for recipients, "not pension money".
Concerns About Malayalam Cinema Representation
- Urvashi expressed disappointment over the underrepresentation of Malayalam cinema in major award categories.
- She called on Minister of State Suresh Gopi to investigate the jury's treatment of Malayalam film industry achievements.
Reactions to 'The Kerala Story' Award
- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the jury for awarding 'The Kerala Story', calling it a film spreading misinformation and promoting divisive ideology.
- The CM emphasized Kerala's tradition of harmony and condemned decisions that insult this legacy.
Decisions
- Urvashi called for a review and clarification of National Awards selection protocols.
- Minister Suresh Gopi urged to investigate jury decisions affecting Malayalam cinema.
Questions / Follow-Ups
- What were the specific parameters or standards the jury used to select Shah Rukh Khan as Best Actor?
- Why was Vijayaraghavan categorized as a supporting actor instead of being considered for a Special Jury Mention or lead role?
- What is the established protocol for sharing acting awards or determining their allocation?
- Will the National Film Awards committee issue an official statement addressing concerns regarding transparency and fairness?