Actress Urvashi, who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in ‘Ullozhukku’, publicly questioned the jury’s criteria and raised concerns about fairness, particularly in regard to South Indian cinema being underrepresented.

Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has spoken out in support of Shah Rukh Khan after criticism emerged over the actor receiving his first National Film Award.

 Khan was recently honoured for his performance in Jawan, a milestone many fans and industry members celebrated after his 33-year career in Hindi cinema.

However, the decision has not been without controversy.

Actress Urvashi, who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in Ullozhukku, publicly questioned the jury’s criteria and raised concerns about fairness, particularly in regard to South Indian cinema being underrepresented.

In response, Khanna addressed the issue during a conversation with IANS, cautioning against politicising the awards.

“To suggest that someone from the South should have won instead is also a political statement,” he said. 

Source:Thehindu