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Drawing Room: Vinu VV’s wooden sculptures showcase the trauma of casteism

Drawing Room: Vinu VV’s wooden sculptures showcase the trauma of casteism

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Imagine a coconut tree. Now, imagine rows upon rows of human figures, painstakingly carved from wood and pinned onto the tree with long, sharp nails. Their bland expressions normalise the impaling, and despite their large numbers, this isn’t a show of strength. Ochhakal or Reverberations, as this large sculpture is known, is as unsettling as it sounds. And it is just as artist Vinu VV intended it to be. Vinu VV’s Ochhakal, or Reverberations, depicts the cruel treatments meted out to Dalits. This work, exhibited at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale in 2018, brings together sculptural figures, everyday objects, literary references and historical memories. It depicts the cruel treatment meted out to marginalised groups, particularly members of the Dalit community, to which the artist belongs. The figures are carved from the wood of the othalam, colloquially referred to as the suicide tree, owing to its poisonous fruit. The nails too have a significance. They depict an archaic ritual performed at the Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple in Ernakulam, Kerala, where women believed to be mentally unstable are forced to …

Panchayat actor Vinod Suryavanshi reveals jarring casteism in village: Can’t enter temple, wash own plates in restaurant

Panchayat actor Vinod Suryavanshi reveals jarring casteism in village: Can’t enter temple, wash own plates in restaurant

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Actor Vinod Suryavanshi, best known for a supporting role in the popular show Panchayat, recently opened up about facing extreme poverty and caste discrimination while growing up in Karnataka. The actor talked about how the caste divide still exists in his native village, while talking about some of the harsh realities he faced growing up there. Vinod Suryavanshi was noticed for a small but significant role in Panchayat season 4. Vinod Suryavanshi on casteism and poverty In an interaction with Siddharth Kannan on his podcast, Vinod spoke about his ancestral village in Karnataka and how growing up there made him aware of the caste divide. “In my village in Karnataka, casteism is still prevalent, even today. There are two areas in that village — one for the upper castes and one for the lower castes. The area where the Dalits live is separate from the village. Once, when I went to the village with my father, I was 12 years old and ate at a hotel, we had to wash our own plates and also …

Panchayat Actor Vinod Suryavanshi Recalls Heartbreaking Reality of Casteism in His Village

Panchayat Actor Vinod Suryavanshi Recalls Heartbreaking Reality of Casteism in His Village

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3 min readChennaiUpdated: Apr 21, 2026 06:02 PM IST Vinod Suryavanshi, who made a brief appearance in Panchayat season 4, recently spoke about facing casteism and how his family is not allowed to enter temples and other people’s homes in his village in Karnataka. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Vinod said, “In my village in Karnataka, casteism is still prevalent, even today. There are two areas in that village — one for the upper castes and one for the lower castes. The area where the Dalits live is separate from the village. Once, when I went to the village with my father, I was 12 years old and ate at a hotel, we had to wash our own plates and also pay for the food. There is still a temple where we are not allowed to go in my village.” Apart from Panchayat, Vinod Suryavanshi is known for playing character roles in projects such as Janaawar, Thamma, Satyameva Jayate, Jolly LLB 3 and more. Also Read | Panchayat’s greatest triumph is showing us how patriarchy and gentle …

FIR against 8 for ‘using casteist slurs’ against Dalit deputy sarpanch of Gujarat village | Ahmedabad News

FIR against 8 for ‘using casteist slurs’ against Dalit deputy sarpanch of Gujarat village | Ahmedabad News

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3 min readAhmedabadMar 2, 2026 03:51 AM IST A Dalit Deputy Sarpanch from a village in Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district has lodged a complaint against eight persons for allegedly intimidating him and using casteist slurs against him at a meeting after the gram panchayat decided to remove a dilapidated bird feeder tower at the village. The alleged incident was reported from Memadpur village of Prantij tehsil on February 26. The village Deputy Sarpanch, who has lodged the police complaint, has been identified as Kanjibhai Arkhabhai. In his police complaint, the Deputy Sarpanch has named eight persons from the village identified as Atulsinh Parmar, Rameshji Chauhan, Himmatsinh Parmar, Manharsinh Parmar, Pintusinh Parmar, Udesinh Parmar, Hathhisinh Parmar and Aniruddhsinh Parmar. Based on the complaint, an FIR has been registered under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocity) Act. As per the FIR registered by Kanjibhai with Prantij Police Station, Kanjibhai Arkhabhai, a farmer, has been discharging his duties as the Deputy Sarpanch of Memadpur village for the past six …

Bison producer Aditi Anand discusses casteism and sexism in Indian cinema; rise of hyper-masculine movies | Interview

Bison producer Aditi Anand discusses casteism and sexism in Indian cinema; rise of hyper-masculine movies | Interview

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Producer Aditi Anand is a multi-hyphenate in the truest sense of the word. Not only is she one of the petitioners fighting for equal rights of the LGBTQIA+ community, along with her partner Susan Dias, but she is also involved in the stray dogs court case that has divided the nation. All this, while running Neelam Studios with Pa Ranjith and backing socially conscious films like Mari Selvaraj’s Tamil film Bison Kaalamaadan. Aditi Anand produced Mari Selvaraj’s Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran-starrer Bison Kaalamadaan with Pa Ranjith. With so much on her hands, Aditi terms the year as ‘fantastic’. In a candid and reflective interview with Hindustan Times, she discusses everything from the rise of hyper-masculinity in cinema to the locker room talk she has to endure behind the scenes while working in the film industry. But above all, she talks about her long-standing love affair with cinema and telling stories. Excerpts. Need to tell an untold story Aditi has studied history in college, not in the manner of whatever we have been taught in …

Rozlyn Khan slams Manoj Muntashir for diverting Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Phule’ movie controversy towards casteism [Exclusive]

Rozlyn Khan slams Manoj Muntashir for diverting Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Phule’ movie controversy towards casteism [Exclusive]

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Actress Rozlyn Khan is known for her straightforward and no nonsense approach. She has shared her take on the ongoing row involving Anurag Kashyap and Manoj Muntashir. It all started when Anurag Kashyap expressed his disappointment with the censor board for delaying the release of the movie Phule which is based on the life of social reformers Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule. However, things changed quickly and took a different turn when Anurag Kashyap responded to a troll talking about how he would urinate on Brahmins. Also Read – Rozlyn Khan again takes a dig at Hina Khan for sharing…, says ‘Iss ko Padma Shree dedo…’ Rozlyn slams Manoj Muntashir Post that, Manoj Muntashir took to his social media to share a video challenging Anurag Kashyap openly on the matter. Actress Rozlyn Khan was asked about her opinion in the same since she has been speaking a lot about women empowerment. Sharing her thoughts on the same, Rozlyn told BollywoodLife, “While I don’t agree at all with what Anurag Kashyap has said, I have a serious …

Anurag Kashyap slams censor board over Phule controversy: ‘Milke decide karlo caste system hai ya nahi’ | Bollywood

Anurag Kashyap slams censor board over Phule controversy: ‘Milke decide karlo caste system hai ya nahi’ | Bollywood

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Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap has expressed concern over the censorship issues faced by Ananth Mahadevan’s biographical drama, Phule. The film’s release was reportedly postponed after a section of the Brahmin community in Maharashtra raised objections about their representation in the film. Also read: Anubhav Sinha reacts to Phule controversy on Ambedkar Jayanti: ‘Has there never been casteism in India?’ Anurag finds it surprising that the community seemingly had access to the film before its official release, questioning the circumstances surrounding the preview. Anurag finds it surprising that the community seemingly had access to the film before its official release, questioning the circumstances surrounding the preview. Anurag Kashyap reacts Anurag took to his Instagram Stories to share his frustration about the whole issue. Revisiting his personal connection with the story, Anurag wrote, “Meri zindagi ka pehla natak Jyotiba aur Savitribai Phule pe tha. Bhai agar casteism nahin hota is desh mein toh unko kya zaroorat thi ladne ki. Ab ye Brahmin log ko sharam aa rahi hai ya wo sharam mein mare ja rahe hain …

Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT Release: Malayalam Film on Casteism Now Streaming on Manorama Max

Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT Release: Malayalam Film on Casteism Now Streaming on Manorama Max

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Neelamudi (Blue Hair), a gripping Malayalam film addressing caste-based discrimination in a digital age, is making its OTT debut. Directed by Sharath Kumar V, this thought-provoking drama uses the context of social media to depict how deep-rooted biases persist in contemporary society. Through its unique storytelling style, the movie captures the lives of a group of young individuals and explores societal themes without being overtly political. Here’s everything you need to know before watching it online. When and Where to Watch Neelamudi (Blue Hair) The much-awaited Neelamudi will be available for streaming on Manorama MAX starting January 26, 2025. It will include English subtitles, making it accessible to a broader audience. Official Trailer and Plot of Neelamudi (Blue Hair) The trailer of Neelamudi offers a glimpse into its narrative, set in a rural village where social media becomes a lens to address casteism. The story follows Sidhu, a vlogger, and his friends Paari, Sony, and Kannan. Known for their YouTube pranks, their Independence Day plan involving Kannan takes an unforeseen twist. Using vlogs as a …

Casteism must be ended through socio-economic equality: Nitin Gadkari at HTLS | Latest News India

Casteism must be ended through socio-economic equality: Nitin Gadkari at HTLS | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed concerns about the opposition’s demand for a caste census, pointing out that backwardness has become an issue for political exploitation. Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari in conversation with Sunetra Choudhury, national political editor, during the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2024 (HT Photo) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentarian from Nagpur also believes that his party and the Mahayuti alliance of which it is a part will reverse the trend of the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra — the alliance won only 17 of the 48 seats with the rival INDIA bloc winning 30. He added that this will be on account of the work done by the Narendra Modi-led Union government and the Mahayuti state government, and because the BJP has managed to address the perception problem that dogged it during the Lok Sabha polls. Gadkari, speaking in an online session of the 22nd Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, acknowledged that during the national elections this summer, the Opposition succeeded …

Vedaa Trailer: John Abraham mentors Sharvari in violent action-thriller about casteism and untouchability. Watch | Bollywood

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Aug 01, 2024 06:32 PM IST The trailer of John Abraham-Sharvari’s Action-thriller Vedaa shows fight against oppression. The movie releases on August 15. John Abraham is back in his adrenaline pumping action mode once again. However, this time the actor plays mentor to Sharvari seeking justice against an oppressive system. The trailer of Vedaa released on August 1 is more than just bloodshed and larger-than-life action sequences. (Also read: Vedaa: John-Sharvari’s action-thriller finally gets CBFC certification) Vedaa trailer shows John Abraham and Sharvari’s fight against injustice. Vedaa shows fight against social oppression The trailer starts with John Abraham reciting Lord Krishna’s lines from Bhagavad Gita in the background as his character is shown engaging in in hand-to-hand combat with goons. His character says, “Whenever there will be decay in righteousness, he will defend Dharma.”  Abhishek Bannerjee’s character is shown torturing villagers as he says, “I believe in caste system and abide by it.” Sharvari’s charcter says, “If caste system is everything then what is the need for law and constitution in this country.”  As villagers …