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Chinmayi Sripada fumes at Kamal Haasan’s praise for Vairamuthu after Jnanpith honour: ‘Men will never be on our side’

Chinmayi Sripada fumes at Kamal Haasan’s praise for Vairamuthu after Jnanpith honour: ‘Men will never be on our side’

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Singer Chinmayi Sripada has reacted strongly to lyricist Vairamuthu being honoured with the Jnanpith Award on Saturday. She took to Twitter to express her anger and also called out those supposting and praising the #MeToo accused. In 2018, Chinmayi had accused Vairamuthu for sexually abusing her and highlighted claims made against others within the music industry. Singer Chinmayi Sripada highlighted the silence surrounding women’s accusations and the support men show for their peers in power, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for justice in the industry. Chinmayi Sripada furious about the honour for Vairamuthu Chinmayi wrote in a tweet, “In 2018, multiple women of different age groups named one Poet – Lyricist as their molester. Today the Gnanpith is awarded to the man, after someone like Sri Jayakantan, whose daughter called Vairamuthu out for presenting a forged, fake letter by Sri Jayakanthan ‘praising’ Vairamuthu. “A committee from Kerala announced him as for the ONV Kurup award which was later ‘returned’ as voices of justice from their society rose to speak against sullying Sri ONV Kurup’s name. The …

Dhanush surprises fans at AR Rahman’s Wonderment concert in Chennai, watch videos | Tamil News

Dhanush surprises fans at AR Rahman’s Wonderment concert in Chennai, watch videos | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadFeb 15, 2026 12:37 PM IST Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman brought his globally acclaimed Wonderment Tour to a packed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The highlight of the evening came when Dhanush made an unannounced entrance on stage to perform the beloved track “Usure Pogudhey” alongside Rahman. Social media erupted immediately following the performance, with video clips of Dhanush and Rahman’s duet going viral within minutes. Fans who attended the concert took to social media platforms describing the atmosphere as “magical” and “once-in-a-lifetime,” with many noting the palpable chemistry between the performer and composer. The Chennai leg of The Wonderment Tour marked AR Rahman’s much-awaited return to the city after a significant gap. The concert showcased Rahman’s signature approach to live performance, blending his iconic compositions with powerful orchestration and state-of-the-art visuals. Drawing from a career spanning over three decades, AR Rahman curated a setlist that took audiences on an emotional journey through his greatest works. From the soul-stirring melodies of “Roja” that launched his career in …

Chinmayi defends AR Rahman against claim that he refused to sing Vande Mataram; Meerra compares him to Priyanka Chopra

Chinmayi defends AR Rahman against claim that he refused to sing Vande Mataram; Meerra compares him to Priyanka Chopra

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Music composer AR Rahman found himself in the centre of a social media storm after his statements in a recent interview left people offended. Singer Chinmayi Sripada has now defended him against a claim that he refused to sing Vande Mataram when asked to, while Meerra Chopraa compared him to her cousin, Priyanka Chopra. Chinmayi slammed claims that AR Rahman refused to sing Vande Mataram. Chinmayi Sripada defends AR Rahman A journalist took to X (formerly Twitter) and claimed to be ‘incredibly hurt’ by Rahman’s comment. They also claimed to ‘beg’ the music composer for at least half an hour to sing Vande Mataram/Maa Tujhe Salaam at an interview, only to be turned down. However, Chinmayi came to his defence, saying, “A R Rahman and all us sang Vande Mataram to a crowd that chanted with us on November 23 2025 in Pune at the R K Laxman memorial award concert.” She also added that he sings it at ‘every concert’ and reasoned that he might have turned her down for another reason than what …

Chinmayi Sripada slams Sivaji for comments about women’s clothing; calls him ‘hero’ of incel boys: ‘Unbelievable how women are treated’ | Telugu News

Chinmayi Sripada slams Sivaji for comments about women’s clothing; calls him ‘hero’ of incel boys: ‘Unbelievable how women are treated’ | Telugu News

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Singer Chinmayi Sripada has never shied away from speaking her mind, especially if the conversation is around women’s rights. Recently she called out actor Sivaji for making inappropriate and distasteful comments about what women should wear. While complimenting a co-star on her choice to wear a saree, the actor went on a whole rant about the type of clothes women should wear. This did not sit right with a lot of people on social media, including Chinmayi. What Sivaji said about women’s attire During a promotional event for his upcoming film Dhandora, Sivaji appreciated the anchor Sravanthi Chokkarapu for wearing a saree and said, “I request all heroines not to wear revealing outfits. Please wear sarees or dresses that cover the body fully. Beauty lies in complete attire or a saree, not in displaying physical assets.” He even used certain slurs and inappropriate words that are used to describe women, something which Chinmayi pointed out in her post. ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu is glowing in unseen wedding photo with husband Raj Nidimoru: ‘Love shared …

Chinmayi defends Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s team after they’re blamed for her getting mobbed; says they must have bruises

Chinmayi defends Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s team after they’re blamed for her getting mobbed; says they must have bruises

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Updated on: Dec 22, 2025 04:59 pm IST Samantha Ruth Prabhu attended a store opening in Hyderabad where she was mobbed by fans. Chinmayi defends her team after they receive flak for it. A few days after actor Nidhhi Agerwal was mobbed at The Raja Saab event in Hyderabad, Samantha Ruth Prabhu faced a similar situation at a store launch in the same city. When fans blamed her team for not taking enough measures to protect her, her friend, singer Chinmayi Sripada, came to their defence. Chinmayi Sripada came to Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s team’s defence after the actor was mobbed. Samantha’s team blamed for her getting mobbed instead of fans An X (formerly Twitter) user posted a video of Samantha getting mobbed at the launch as she struggles to reach the safety of her car. Posting it, they wrote, “Reflects lack of civic sense, #actress and team must take better precautions.” Many seemed to agree, leaving comments like, “Too bad security should take care,” and “Lack of proper security arrangements are also a reason.” Some …

The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu says it’s time Tamil film industry addressed abuse allegations: ‘Ensure punishment’

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Sep 03, 2024 04:59 PM IST In a recent interview, director Venkat Prabhu spoke about the issue of sexual harassment in the Tamil film industry. Here’s what he said. Director Venkat Prabhu recently stated in an interview that he believes it’s time for the Tamil film industry to address allegations of sexual harassment head-on after the release of the Hema Committee report. He spoke to NDTV about his hope for a safer working environment for women. (Also Read: Radhika Sarathkumar: ‘Told my husband to come out in support of women artistes, it will give hope’) Venkat Prabhu says he has two daughters and would like a safer working environment for women. ‘Women go through it in all industries’ Venkat told the publication that ensuring abusers face punishment is one way to deter future offences against women in the workplace. He said, “At least from now, the Tamil film industry should start clearing things up. I have two daughters. We need a safer place for women. Women go through the same in all sectors, including media, …

Jiiva says sexual abuse happens ‘only in Kerala’, not Tamil film industry

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Sep 02, 2024 01:09 PM IST Actor Jiiva lost his cool when he was asked about the Hema Committee report at a recent event.  Actor Jiiva is under fire for a recent comment he made at an event in Chennai. According to India Today, he denied instances of sexual harassment in Kollywood when asked about the Hema Committee report that brought out cases of exploitation in Mollywood and later lost his cool at a reporter. Singer Chinmayi Sripada called him out on his statement. (Also Read: Radhika Sarathkumar details how it took 4 years for Hema Committee report to be published) Chinmayi Sripada called out Jiiva for denying instances of sexual harassment in Tamil film industry. Jiiva’s statement on sexual harassment in Kollywood A video of Jiiva engaging in a physical and verbal scuffle with a reporter at an event is doing rounds on X (formerly Twitter). When initially asked about the Hema Committee report, the actor said that ‘he heard about it’ and said, “We had #MeToo part 1, and now part 2 has …

Why has no actor in Kollywood spoken up for Chinmayi Sripada, asks Radhika Sarathkumar

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The release of the Hema Committee Report and its findings has shaken not just the Malayalam film industry but other film industries as well. On Saturday, Tamil actor Radhika Sarathkumar made some further revelations while speaking to Thanthi TV. (Also Read: Samantha Ruth Prabhu urges Telangana government to publish report on sexual harassment in Tollywood) Radhika Sarathkumar questioned why nobody supported Chinmayi Sripada when she spoke out against harassment. The actor, who has worked across all south Indian film industries, said she has been in the world of films for 46 years. “This is not just happening in Malayalam cinema but across all industries. While working on a Malayalam film, I caught some men looking at videos of actresses changing clothes in their caravans and was furious. They used hidden cameras to capture all this. I raised my voice against this with the team and stopped using caravans altogether,” she said.  “Women who come into cinema come up through hard work and after a lot of sacrifices. It has happened to all of us, even …

Chinmayi Sripada defends TM Krishna amid criticism: ‘He wants to dismantle casteism in Carnatic music’

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Thodur Madabusi Krishna, also popularly known as T M Krishna has had many achievements in the art and music industry. He dons many hats including being a vocalist, writer, activist and author. An announcement by Madras Music Academy to honour the artist with Sangita Kalanidhi award invited backlash from many singers. However, Indian playback singer Chinmayi Sripada came in support of the vocalist and called out Carnatic musicians ganging up against him in a social media post. (Also read: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin backs TM Krishna on award: Don’t mix politics and music) Chinmayi Sripada supported TM Krishna over backlash from the Carnatic music industry. Chinmay Sripada says TM Krishna is against casteism in Carnatic music Chinmayi, when asked about the same in an interview with The Wire said, “They (Carnatic musicians) are just mixing up their personal problems and their personal dislike for the gentleman because he is asking them to dismantle the general casteism that is associated with Carnatic music.” Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “They …

Chinmayi Sripada questions ‘guru-shishya parampara’

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Singer Chinmayi Sripada is not convinced with the clarification rendered by Pakistani singer and musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan post the latter’s viral video beating a guy. Singer Chinmayi Sripada slammed Rahat Fateh Ali Khan after a video of him beating his student went viral.(Instagram/@chinmayisripaada) According to Sripada, the victim, reportedly Khan’s disciple, cannot accept the oppression in the power equation. “In this entire parampara, a lot of us are brainwashed into yes-manning whatever our guru says. Until and unless we actually cultivate a worldview, we don’t realise that a lot of what our gurus have been doing is pretty toxic,” she told us. Catch the complete coverage of Budget 2024 only on HT. Explore now! In the viral video, Khan is beating his student with a footwear asking for a “bottle”. In his explanation later, he said the bottle had ‘holy water’, and it was a “personal matter between an ustad and his shagird”. Sripada, who slammed Khan’s actions on X, later told us that students submit because they are conditioned to think speaking …