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Actress slams award show's seating for women
27 Jan
Summary
- Ahaana Krishna criticized the seating arrangement at the awards.
- Female awardees were not seated in the front row.
- Her comments sparked online discussions about gender representation.

Actress Ahaana Krishna has publicly criticized the seating arrangement at the 55th State Film Awards ceremony held on January 25th in Thiruvananthapuram. Krishna expressed her discomfort, noting the absence of female awardees in the front row during the event. She questioned if this was a coincidence, highlighting that some women deserved a more prominent position.
Her remarks, initially shared on her Instagram story, have prompted discussions online about gender representation at the prestigious Kerala State Film Awards. The controversy arose as several female award recipients, including those for Best Female Singer and Best Character Actress, were seated in the second row, rather than the front, a situation that Ahaana felt compelled to address despite initial hesitation.
The Kerala State Film Awards are recognized as the foremost honors celebrating outstanding talent within Malayalam cinema. The ceremony was attended by numerous dignitaries, including the Chief Minister.




