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Kerala State Film Awards: Actor Alencier's 'Female Statuette' Remark Sparks Controversy
Alencier's 'Female Statuette' Remark Sparks Controversy: At the 2022 Kerala State Film Awards ceremony, actor Alencier stirred controversy with his remark.
Having received the Special Jury Mention for Best Acting, Alencier expressed his opinion that recipients of special jury awards deserved more than the existing prize money of Rs 25,000. He called for an increase in the prize money and demanded the introduction of a gold-plated statuette as a symbol of recognition.
In his speech on stage after receiving the award, Alencier stated, "Special Jury Award winners should be honoured with a gold-plated Statuette. Anyone can receive a Best Actor award, but those who earn the Special Jury Award deserve a gold-plated statuette. Awarding me and Kunchacko Boban a mere Rs 25,000 is an insult that must be rectified. The prize money should be increased. Instead of tempting us with the current female statuette, a masculine statuette should be awarded to match the masculine leadership of our chief minister. I will consider ending my acting career the day I receive such a statuette."
Alencier directed this appeal to Minister Saji Cherian and renowned Bengali film director Goutam Ghose, both present at the ceremony.
Lijo Jose Pellissery Accepts Best Actor Award On Behalf Of Mammootty
The awards ceremony, held at Thiruvananthapuram's Nishagandhi Auditorium, saw Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Culture Minister Saji Cherian distribute the honors. Director T.V. Chandran was honoured with the J.C. Daniel Award for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema, while director Lijo Jose Pellissery accepted the Best Actor award on behalf of Mammootty.
Numerous other distinguished individuals, including Kunchacko Boban, Vincy Aloshious, Lijo Jose Pellissery, Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, Alencier Ley Lopez, Mahesh Narayanan, Rafeeq Ahamed, M. Jayachandran, and more, were also recognised with awards across various categories.
Minister Saji Cherian presided over the function, with several dignitaries in attendance, including Minister G R Anil, V K Prashanth MLA, Mayor Arya Rajendran, District Panchayat President D. Suresh Kumar, Jury Chairman Goutam Ghose, Writing Section Jury Chairman K C Narayanan, KSFDC Chairman Shaji N. Karun, Kerala Cultural Activists Welfare Fund Board Chairman Madhupal, Culture Department Secretary Mini Antony, Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Chairman Ranjith, Vice Chairman Premkumar, Secretary C. Ajoy, and others in attendance.
