Finally, A Denizen From Kannada Cinema Speaks On Darshan’s Shocking Murder Allegation
It happened earlier in the South when Malayalam star Dileep was accused of instigating sexual assault on a female co-actor in a moving vehicle.
Now it is the Kannada film industry which has been rocked by the gruesome and violent murder allegedly committed by Kannada star Darshan and his alleged accomplices .
I tried to speak to several of Kannada cinema’s leading actors and filmmakers. They all barricaded my efforts .
A major Kannada star whom I respect for his straightforwardness pleaded, “Sir, please don’t involve me in this. It has nothing to do with me.”
I reminded him that none of us had anything to do with the Nirbhaya case.
He argued back, “This is about standing by a colleague. If he has done this, the law should punish him. But I don’t want to say anything.”
Shamefully I faced the same stonewalling during the Dileep episode where the biggest Malayalam superstars held their peace.
Finally, though, someone with a strong voice did speak up about the Darshan incident,and slow clapping for filmmaker Hemanth Rao who directed last year’s stunning Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A and its sequel.
Said Hemanth, “Hello, Sir. I am at a loss of words at how ridiculous his(Darshan’s) decision making has been in all of this. I hope the law and judicial process stay true to the victim.”
We hope Hemanth’s statement will embolden his spineless colleagues to break their silence. Being a celebrity is a huge responsibility.You can’t abuse that privilege for settling personal scores.And worse is the oath of silence to protect the alleged wrongdoer.
Have you been mobbed after Jigra release? I haven’t really stepped out yet, so no… Read More
If you can get across one major challenge in the plot towards the end of… Read More
Rakesh Roshan’s 1994 blockbuster Karan Johar has re-opened in movie theatres this week. Although the… Read More
Shabana Azmi is in and out of cities these days .Shabana Azmi’s 50 year journey… Read More
Mithya The Darker Chapter Gives A Good Name To Sequels Rating: *** ½ Applause Entertainment’s Mithya:… Read More
Citadel: Honey Bunny, & A Run For Their Money Rating: **** To set the record straight, Raj-DK’s Indian avatar … Read More
Leave a Comment