Kochi, Aug 15 (PTI) In a groundbreaking event for the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), women have taken the helm of the organization for the first time in its history. Prominent actresses Shwetha Menon and Kukku Parameswaran have been elected as the president and general secretary, respectively. Ansiba Hasan and Lakshmi Priya join them in leadership roles as joint secretary and vice president. State Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian lauded this historic change, expressing his personal belief that women should assume leadership roles within AMMA. "Creating more opportunities for women in the film industry is vital, and it's a significant step that women have taken these leadership positions for the first time," Cherian remarked.
The minister extended his congratulations to Menon, Parameswaran, and Hasan, commending them as competent and strong. "I hope they collaborate effectively," he said, acknowledging that these changes align with developments from the recent cinema conclave. Cherian is optimistic about the future of the Malayalam film industry, seeing this change as a harbinger of positive transformation. "This is not to say that men have been inadequate, but it is time for women to lead," he concluded.
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