After a video of music composer Ramesh Narayan turning down an award from actor Asif Ali during the trailer launch of the upcoming Malayalam anthology film Manorathangal went viral, Narayan became embroiled in controversy. Online debates on the incident were contentious, with many people denouncing Narayan’s actions as impolite.
Narayan Refused To Accept Award
Narayan, who wrote the music for a scene in “Manorathangal,” was invited up to get a memento at the July 15, 2024, event. The actor Asif Ali, who is well-known in Malayalam cinema, was assigned to give the prize. But in an unexpected turn of events, Narayan apparently declined to take the souvenir from Ali.
Rather, it was claimed that Narayan asked Jayaraj, the director of the movie, to give the prize. After a moment of hesitation, Jayaraj intervened to give the memento to the recipient. The entire conversation was recorded on camera, which rapidly went viral on social media and brought Narayan a lot of backlash.
Lack of courtesy And respect Towards Asif Ali
Social media users expressed their disapproval of Narayan’s actions, with some suggesting a lack of courtesy and respect towards Asif Ali. Comments highlighted the awkwardness of the situation and questioned Narayan’s motives. Some speculated that Narayan might have preferred to receive the award directly from the director, while others suggested a potential ego clash or misunderstanding.
“Very poor etiquette from him,” wrote one user on Twitter. Another commented, “It was totally disrespectful, that too from an experienced old man.” Speculation also arose that Narayan might have been offended by the event host mistakenly calling him Santosh Narayanan, another music composer.
As of now, neither Ramesh Narayan nor Asif Ali have publicly addressed the incident. This lack of clarification further fuels online discussions and leaves the true reason behind Narayan’s actions unknown.
Legendary MT Vasudevan Nair
Meanwhile, “Manorathangal” continues to generate buzz. Directed by the legendary MT Vasudevan Nair, the anthology film boasts an impressive star cast including Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kamal Haasan, Parvathy Thiruvothu, and Madhoo. Featuring nine short films, the anthology is slated for release on August 15th, 2024.
While the award ceremony incident might have tarnished the pre-release buzz for “Manorathangal” slightly, it undoubtedly has piqued the audience’s curiosity. Whether Narayan’s actions were a deliberate snub or a simple misunderstanding remains to be seen. Nevertheless, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining grace and respect in public settings.
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