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Chinmayi Sripaada questions TN CM Vijay and Rajmohan platforming sexual assault accused rapper Vedan: ‘Enough is enough’

Chinmayi Sripaada questions TN CM Vijay and Rajmohan platforming sexual assault accused rapper Vedan: ‘Enough is enough’

Malayalam rapper Vedan is not new to controversies, including multiple women accusing him of sexual assault and harassment, and filing complaints against him. Recently, he met the Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity, Rajmohan Arumugam, who was an actor and stand-up comedian. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada took to her X (formerly Twitter) account to react to the news. Chinmayi Sripaada spoke out against poilitical parties platforming rapper Vedan. Chinmayi questions Vijay and Rajmohan platforming Vedan Re-posting a picture of Vedan and Rajmohan shaking hands, Chinmayi wrote that she hoped Vijay and TVK would be different from how MK Stalin and DMK functioned. She wrote, “I hope @TVKVijayHQ and @imrajmohan dont do exactly what the previous regimens did in men platforming accused of serious sexual harassment / assault allegations.” She revealed that she was once supposed to work with Vedan, writing, “During Covid, a song was announced as a collaboration between Govind Vasantha, Muhsin Parari, Vedan and me. I participated in Malayalam based Clubhouse event in which a woman asked me how …

Jakes Bejoy and Vedan join forces for hard-hitting Narivetta song Vaada Veda. Watch | Malayalam News

Jakes Bejoy and Vedan join forces for hard-hitting Narivetta song Vaada Veda. Watch | Malayalam News

Tovino Thomas’ upcoming film Narivetta, which centers on a village’s fight for their land and community, is set to hit screens on April 23. Ahead of the release, rapper Vedan and composer Jakes Bejoy have dropped a promo song titled “Vaada Veda”. The hip-hop track’s visuals and lyrics offer a glimpse into the film’s powerful themes and narrative. Set against a dark backdrop of red and black, we see Vedan being hauled out of a police van, with his hands and feet in shackles. Other people in the van, including children, look to him in awe as chants from the background talk about a man who has surpassed their “god and temples, a man with a majestic roar”. Vedan dives headfirst into the first verse as Bejoy’s music walks hand in hand, in protest. The rapper talks about “Khaki demons”, presumably referring to police officers who have made their way into the jungle, on holy land. The song’s narrative appears to trace the fate of the forest through the lives of the trees and the …

Vedan’s Palakkad concert ends in chaos as stampede leaves 15 injured; here’s what happened

Vedan’s Palakkad concert ends in chaos as stampede leaves 15 injured; here’s what happened

Rapper Vedan is one of the most popular artists in South India, especially in Kerala. Recently, his concert was held at Palakkad Kotta Maithanam on Sunday and a massive crowd turned up for the event. According to a Mathrubhumi report, the situation at the venue spiraled out of control due to the overwhelming turnout, and the police had to resort to a lathi charge. According to the report, organizers were forced to shut the venue entry by 6 PM due to overcrowding. However, a stampede occurred soon after, leaving several people injured. Those affected were quickly taken to the district hospital for treatment. The situation worsened when a scuffle broke out between the police and event organizers. Tensions flared as officials struggled to manage the crowd. Authorities sealed all gates and rerouted traffic to ease congestion around the venue. The event was scheduled for the evening of May 18, but the massive turnout exceeded all expectations. Earlier that day, Vedan had made an appearance at a government function with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The …

Who is Vedan? Know all about Kerala rapper arrested for alleged possession of cannabis

Who is Vedan? Know all about Kerala rapper arrested for alleged possession of cannabis

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to drug addiction. Kerala rapper Vedan is among the many celebrities who have been nabbed by the police over alleged drug abuse. This Malayalam artist made headlines after cops recovered cannabis from his apartment in Kochi. While a case against him is underway, let us take a detailed look at who Vedan is! Who is Vedan? Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, is an Indian rapper and songwriter from Kerala. Born in Thrissur, the artist rose to fame in June 2020 when he released his first music video, Voice of the Voiceless, on YouTube. The video quickly gained attention online, establishing him as a fresh voice in Malayalam rap. Later, Vedan released his second music video, Bhoomi Njan Vazhunidam. In 2024, he collaborated with popular composer Sushin Shyam for the promo track Kuthanthram in the film Manjummel Boys. As a playback singer, Vedan contributed songs like Narabali for Nayattu and Maranathin Niram for No Way Out. In 2024, besides Kuthanthram, he also worked on Kondal Vedan Song for the …