'Priyadarshan failed to understand Centre's trap but Mohanlal acted accordingly'; Jaleel with criticism

KT Jalil criticizes director Priyadarshan. It has been criticized that Priyadarshan was among those who cut Indira Gandhi and Nargis Dutt from the National Film Awards. Jalil wrote on Facebook that this is an insult to the Malayalees of the world and Priyadarshan should have been ready to follow the path of Mohanlal who refused to participate in the Ayodhya consecration ceremony.

"Kerala art sector and politics have always been at the forefront of opposing fascist tendencies. The central government aimed for one person to be a participant in the process of cutting off from such a heritage land. Priyadarshan was not smart enough to recognize the fraud. But Mohanlal did the right thing there. He should set an example by abstaining from the Ayodhya consecration ceremony. It is a time of destruction to say that it is the opposite of wisdom," said Jaleel.

Full version of the Facebook post

Priyadarshan among those who cut down Indira Gandhi and Nargis Dutt!

Malayalee director Priyadarshan became a member of the committee that recommended removing the names of Indira Gandhi and Nargis Dutt from the National Film Awards. It is a great shame for the world Malayalee community. Kerala politics and the art sector have always been at the forefront of opposing fascist tendencies. The aim of those ruling at the center was to involve someone in the process of cutting off from Kerala. The fact that he did not do that caused a lot of anger among the Malayalis. Priyadarshan should also have followed the path of Mohanlal who, despite being invited to participate in the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Priyadarsha you too!!!