Times have changed. Social situation in Kerala is somewhat worrying. Two famous personalities of the state share the same worries. One is ace actor Mammootty. Poet Balachandran Chullikkad is the other. These gentlemen are not bound my any religions. But do the society thinks that they are? It may happen.

Balachandran Chullikkad recently sent a Whatsapp message to his journalist and friend Haridas Rajagopal quoting words of Mammootty. It is a conversation that happened between the two. Harilal shared that message on Facebook, which has gone viral. Although the conversation is just two lines, it reflected the heart of every Keralite.

Harilal’s post on Facebook:

My work was at Edavanakkattu lakeshore in Vyppin island. Mammootty is the hero. In a break between shots, he was cracking jokes with others. Suddenly, he turned silent. He looked to be indulged in some thoughts. He called me to his side and said, “Social condition is very bad, don’t you think?”

I replied ‘yes’.

For a few seconds we were former student of Maharajas. He looked to the lake. The lake looked blue under the scorching sun.

Then Mammookka asked me with a smile,”In the old days, when I used to visit you at your house, it was friendship. Now it will be termed as religious harmony, right?”