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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
UDF's tit-for-tat response to pro-LDF writers in Nilambur
A group of writers and artistes from across the State on Tuesday appealed to vote for United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Aryadan Shoukath in the Nilambur Assembly byelection on Thursday. It turned out to be the UDF's tit-for-tat for the clarion call made by a group of writers in support of Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate M. Swaraj the other day. The writers and cultural leaders who rallied for Mr. Shoukath were K.G. Sankara Pillai, Kalpatta Narayanan, J. Devika, B. Rajeevan, U.K. Kumaran, C.V. Balakrishnan, R.P. Azad, Joy Mathew, Sajeevan Anthikkad, Sudha Menon, Joseph C. Mathew, Rosy Thampi, K. Aravindakshan, K. Gopinathan, K. Girish Kumar, Pratapan Thayattu, Babu Kuzhimattam, J.S. Adoor, Pramod Puzhankara, Damodar Prasad, V.S. Anil Kumar, Kusumam Joseph, P.V. Krishnan Nair, M.P. Surendran, C.J. George, Vinod Chandran, K.N. Sunandan, I. Gopinath, Augustine Kuttanellur, Arun Karippalil, V.S. Gireeshan and Janaky Sreedharan. 'If I had my franchise in Nilambur, I would have voted for the Congress led by Rahul Gandhi, who is leading a fighting against fascism at the national level,' said Mr. Kalpatta Narayanan. He was speaking after taking part in a conclave of learners who benefitted from educational projects like Jyotirgamaya, Sameeksha, Sadgamaya and Oppathinoppam implemented by Mr. Shoukath when he was chairperson of Nilambur municipality. He said he differed with the other group of writers who called for support to Mr. Swaraj. 'Writers can appear anywhere. He is a free entity. There is no politics in that,' he said. Mr. Narayanan added that writers should not turn a blind eye on the struggles of ASHAs and the contempt shown by those in power towards them, the land struggle being carried out by the Adivasis in Nilambur. He said Mr. Shoukath had triggered a revolution of letters in Nilambur when he had headed the Nilambur civic body. Many participants at the conclave shared their nostalgic memories. They showered Mr. Shoukath with their appreciation and gratitude. KPCC working president P.C. Vishnunath presided over the function. Former MP Ramya Haridas, Pazhakulam Madhu, and P. Harigovindan spoke.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive- Sameeksha Sud on her stint with Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin: Playing an autistic girl was challenging
Sameeksha Sud was recently seen in the show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, the actress played an interesting character on the show. Now, Sameeksha is set to make her debut with Theatre. In an exclusive conversation, the actress shared her experience. Sameeksha shared, "Acting is my passion so in any form, I enjoy it a lot but, yes with theatre one gets no retakes at all It is a direct connection with the audience and it's about knowing your craft better but the core remains the same." She further got candid about her character in Ghum, "I recently did Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, and I was playing the role of an autistic girl, it was usually challenging and these are the kinds of roles I like to take up, it needs to tickle my creative bone and I need to know that I am challenging myself to give the best of me so thats how I like choosing the scripts which come alone." Sameeksha reacted to the Actor-Influencer debate, "Actors are becoming influencers now but I shall always make sure to give them the due of being actors first they are both equally difficult and extremely time-consuming so calling one easier than the other is not at all true. It takes a lot to maintain one's own in both these professions." On debuting with theatre, "I am doing theatre now with a group called natakwale the name of my play is 'Homemaid' and I shall be playing the character of a househelp and it is a rom-com also it's my first play. So far it's been great so let's see how audiences accept me and I hope I can steal their hearts it's my debut in theatre, and hopefully a lot more to come." Her reaction to returning to TV after a long gap, "My first priority will and has always been acting across any platform so yes coming back to television may be very soon."
