Decline It, Mr. Chief Minister

Kalaignar This is too small an award for Muthuvelar Karunanidhi and he should decline it.

Who can forget his first script for Jupiter Pictures’ Rajakumari? Or, for that matter, Parasakthi, Manohara, Malaikkallan, Kanchi Thalaivan, Marutha Naattu Ilavarasi, Rangoon Radha and recently 'Uliyin Osai?'

Karunanidhi is known for his knowledge in and contribution for Tamil literature. His contributions cover a wide area like poem, letters, screenplays, novels, biographies, historic novels, stage-plays, dialogues, songs etc. He has skillfully crafted Kuraloviam for ThiruValluvar’s Thirukkural, Tholkaappiya Poonga, Poombukar as well as many poems, essays and books. He is truly a profound literary genius.

Frankly, it was not with joy that I read the news that Chief Minister M Karunanidhi has bagged the best Dialogue Writer award for the film 'Uliyin Osai' as Tamil Nadu government yesterday announced top film awards for 2007 and 2008.

Karunanidhi was a well-known dialogue writer even before taking the plunge into politics, a trait the 86-year-old DMK patriarch has retained till date, with his penchant for classical Tamil dialogues.

Set in 1005 AD, 'Uliyin Osai' revolves around the quest of a king to find the right model for a beautiful sculpture to be installed at a proposed temple in Thanjavur and related incidents, with some twists and turns. The dialogue is superb, no doubt.

Films and politics are intertwined in Tamil Nadu, best exemplified by the almost demi-god status enjoyed by late M G Ramachandran, a former Chief Minister and founder of AIADMK, and Jayalalithaa, now spearheading the party and an actress of yesteryears who paired with him in many hits and like him, held the CM's post.

All said and done, I don’t think the Honourable Chief Minister should receive this award, instituted by the Tamil Nadu Government and recommended by a Committee appointed by the Government. Whatever is the rationale behind this recommendation, and even if it is reasonable and justifiable, the CM in his infinite wisdom should let some professional dialogue writer to receive this honour.

He should not accept anything less than the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema. And he should not aspire for anything less than a Bharath Ratna.

This is too small an award for Muthuvelar Karunanidhi and he should gracefully decline it.

H Ramakrishnan

Tags : M Karunanidhi, best dialogue writer award, Uliyin Osai

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Comments

s thiagarajan

With Congress in the helm at Delhi, Karunanidhi will get all awards and rewards. And I feel, he should be given tbe Best KUDUMBA THALAIVAR IN THE WORLD, as no one in the world has taken care of his kith and kin like our TN Chief Minister.

07 Oct 2009 12:01 AM

nidhipathi

It is unfortunate that popular media has chosen/seems to have chosen to remain silent on this issue. If this suggestion comes strong, possibly our CM is one person who will reverse (t)his decision! Definitely he deserves better.

01 Oct 2009 09:06 PM

Maalavan

The kind and amount of criticism that the film award to MK has created goes to prove that it is controversial.I think MK should have judiciouly avoided the very mention of his name in the awards list.It would have made far more good to him especially when he is the CM.

30 Sep 2009 10:13 PM

kanan

I think chennaionline supports DMK regardless of Tamil Eelam issue, I made a comment and it was taken off, weird... Didn't know that they were that supportive regardless of Tamil Eelam's issue

30 Sep 2009 04:20 PM

Moham300

Chief Minister, M Karunanidhi is a literary person and has contributed enormously to Tamil cinema and literature. Yes, he deserves a DPA award for Film contribution. But, I am not sure about Bharath Ratna, after he converted Tamil Nadu DMK politics into a Family Business !! However, I favor OscAR Rahman from Chennai for a Bharath Ratna for his stupendously fabulous achievement in earning TWO Oscars: for original score and a original song !! He is a world class music director and he motivates billion Indians towards peace, tolerance and progress in the 21st Century India. Jai Ho.

30 Sep 2009 09:15 AM

nidhipathi

I think for Rangoon Radha, the story dialogue was by Annadurai. The point expressed is sharp. It is too low an award for his status, that too, when he is the main member in the selection committee. Klaignar should think twice and defer this fringe benefit, keeping in mind a really very great return.

30 Sep 2009 08:14 AM

TRT

ChennaiOnline seems to have gone mad. This is no way to run a business. Also, awards for Rajni and MK are given by themselves influencing the award committee that gives them. How about worst performance for Rajni in Kuselan? Coz it was a flop. People are so selfish to get awards only for the hype. Since Kamal was given an award, they must have given one for Rajni and Rajni must thank gods that Sivaji released in 2007 and not 2008 when Dasa..came. And, MK can write more awards to himself.

30 Sep 2009 07:01 AM

Murali Thirumalai

Now that HR has given the hint, MK will leverage his political traits and power for a Bharat Ratna nomination. Thanks HR, you have made the day for Muthuvel Karunanidhi.

29 Sep 2009 10:56 PM

Raj

Ok Well Said. What your opinion about Best actor award for Rajini. Is he should accept or Declaine it.

29 Sep 2009 10:29 PM

Anand Raman

The award list goes to the CM for review before it is presented to media. Secondly, he has mentioned in his speech in Anna celebrations that he will not hurt anyone. So, he will take the award happily and not hurt the sentiments of the jury (which includes himself)!!

29 Sep 2009 10:28 PM

Arivazhagan

Actually Karunanithi is not good in tamil. It may sound strange but that is the truth. Though he writes chenthamizh, his knowledge of tamil language is rather limited. He is a jack of all trades and master of none.

29 Sep 2009 09:00 PM

Srinivasan

HE IS THE CM AND HEAD OF TN GOVT. PERHAPS, THE DECISION WAS TAKEN BY HIS GOVT. SILENTLY WITHOUT ANY "OSAI" FROM A PLACE FAR AWAY FROM THE HEARING RANGE OF OUR RESPECTED CM!

29 Sep 2009 07:11 PM

Kannamapettai Kisnan

You talk about demigods and elate MK to the same status asking him to reject the award. An award in given in recognition of a task. He should graciously accept the award as a statesman.

29 Sep 2009 05:44 PM

Ramy

Bharat Ratna ? For what, for being the running the best family busines... He does deserve it then.

29 Sep 2009 04:44 PM

DINESHDERICK

you r right.he is worth for more bigger and ofcourse dadasaheb phalke award.he is greatest writer in indian film industry.

29 Sep 2009 02:35 PM

G.Samuel

RIGHTLY SAID HE DESERVES Dadasaheb Phalke Award FOR FILM COONTRIBUTION & FOR CIVIL HE SHOULD BE AWARDED Bharath Ratna.

29 Sep 2009 01:06 PM

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