‘Gag order’ in Malayalam film body AMMA amid controversies
The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has issued a gag order to its executive committee members amid ongoing controversies. This comes after serious allegations were made against a committee member, prompting calls for greater transparency and accountability within the organization. Members have expressed dissatisfaction with the current leadership and are demanding changes, including fresh elections.
- ▪AMMA president Swetha Menon has issued a gag order to prevent public statements by committee members.
- ▪Former joint secretary Ansiba Hassan has accused committee member Tini Tom of making communal remarks and tarnishing her character.
- ▪Actor Mallika Sukumaran has called for the dismissal of the entire executive committee due to excessive secrecy and lack of transparency.
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Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) president Swetha Menon has reportedly issued a gag order to its executive committee members, restraining them from making public statements in the media in the wake of a recent spate of controversies.While Ms. Menon was not available for comment, an executive committee member confirmed that such a directive had indeed been issued, though not in the form of a firm stricture. He, however, noted that similar directions had been flouted in the past with impunity. Controversial pact signed between AMMA and temple trust surfacesAMMA has been rattled after its former joint secretary Ansiba Hassan levelled serious allegations against executive committee member Tini Tom earlier this week. She accused Mr.
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