Mr. Vijayan also stressed the relevance of cinema at a time when, he said, casteism and other social evils had shown signs of resurgence. Malayalam cinema artistes had the cultural responsibility to propagate universal human value,” the Chief Minister said. Balan said a statue of J.C. Daniel, who is regarded the ‘father of Malayalam cinema’, would be erected in front of Kalabhavan Theatre in the State capital. Kerala State Chalachithra Academy chairman Kamal, in his introductory address, said efforts were being made to document the history of Malayalam cinema. George; eminent lyricist and filmmaker Sreekumaran Thampi; veteran actor G.K. Pillai; Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) president Sibi Malayil; Kerala State Chalachithra Academy vice-chairperson Bina Paul; and Kerala Film Producers Association president M. Renjith were also present.

Source: The Hindu February 27, 2018 16:30 UTC