We speak about women’s rights and justice, but as a society, we have also failed women many times. No matter how wrong men are, they just get away with it, and are even recognised for their work. Recently, screenwriter Deedi Damodaran raised her voice against the Kerala State Film Awards jury for presenting an award to a lyricist who was accused in a r*pe case in 2024. She penned a strong note, read on.
What Happened?
Screenwriter Deedi Damodaran took to her Facebook handle to pen a note on the recent Kerala State Film Awards. The jury presented an award to Hirandas Murali, also known as Rapper Vedan, in the Best Lyricist category for the song ‘Kuthanthram’ from the film Manjummel Boys, which was critically acclaimed film in 2024. Damodaran slammed the jury for presenting this award to an artist who was allegedly named in a 2024 rape case. In a very poetic manner, Deedi Damodaran wrote that the song or melody, no matter how good could not cover or erase all the complaints. She also called it a “breach of trust” between the Government’s stand that r*pists would not be protected at any cost. Even Deedi started this noe with the line “Sweat stiched suit” which was also used by Vedan in his post after winning the award.
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Deedi Damodaran further demanded an apology from the Kerala State Film Awards jury to all the women for a decision which could not be changed. With this note, she posted the painting of a gun soaked in blood, which was Rene Magritte, and was called The Survivor.
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As per an HT report, an alleged rape case was filed by a doctor, who accused Vedan of physically assaulting in the pretext of marriage. The two had reportedly met on social media. He was later released on bail.
This is concerning!