KT Jalil said that the recommendation to cut the names of Indira Gandhi and Nargis Dutt from the National Film Awards was a big discussion. Kerala politics and art sector have been at the forefront of opposing fascist tendencies. The aim of the center was to involve one person in 'removal surgery' from such heritage land. KT Jalil said that Priyadarshan should have realized the fraud and tried to withdraw and Priyadarshan should have followed the path of Mohanlal who left despite being invited to the Pranapratishta ceremony.
The note he shared is as follows, “Priyadarshan among those who cut Indira Gandhi and Nargisdut! 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, which is a big shame for the Malayalee community. Kerala politics and art sector have always been at the forefront of opposing fascist tendencies. The aim of the ruling Center was to involve one in 'removal surgery' from such a heritage land. Priyadarshan should have realized the trick and tried to turn back. The fact that he did not do that caused a lot of anger among the Malayalis. Priyadarshan should have followed the path of Mohanlal, who was invited to participate in the Pranapratishta ceremony in Ayodhya but stayed away from it. It is not for nothing that the ancients say that 'destruction is the opposite of intelligence'. You too, Priyadarsha!”
In the National Film Awards, the best debut director award was given in the name of Indira Gandhi. The National Integration Film Award was named after famous actress Nargis Dutt. The order was issued to change the names of the awards on the recommendation of the committee formed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. During the Kovid epidemic, the committee, which included director Priyadarshan, had given a report in this regard.
