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Comedian's Birthday Celebration Overshadowed by Tragic Death of Malayalam Actor
25 Oct
Summary
- Comedian Ramesh Pisharody unaware of Malayalam actor Kollam Sudhi's death due to time zone difference
- Pisharody faced criticism for posting birthday celebration video on the same day as Sudhi's demise
- Pisharody later deleted posts and clarified the misunderstanding
In June 2023, Malayalam actor-comedian Kollam Sudhi passed away in a car accident in Thrissur, Kerala. On the same day, comedian Ramesh Pisharody was in Dubai celebrating a friend's birthday, unaware of the tragic news back home due to the time zone difference.
Pisharody had shared photos and videos from the birthday celebration on social media, which led to a flood of criticism from netizens questioning the appropriateness of celebrating while a friend had passed away. Pisharody later deleted the posts to avoid further misunderstanding.
In a recent interview, Pisharody explained the situation, stating that he had received calls from MLAs and MPs while in Dubai, trying to arrange an auditorium for Sudhi's public viewing. However, the challenges were compounded by the ongoing wedding season, when most venues were unavailable.
Pisharody clarified that the criticism came before he could fully comprehend the situation, and he immediately deleted the posts once he learned of Sudhi's demise. The comedian expressed his regret over the unfortunate timing of the events and the misunderstanding that followed.
