Vairamuthu Announces He Will Return ONV Literary Award Amid #MeToo Controversy (Watch Video)
Popular Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu on May 29 announced ‘returning’ the ONV literary prize. This award got started in 2017 in memory of renowned Malayalam poet and lyricist ONV Kurup.
Lyricist Vairamuthu on May 29 declared that he will be returning the ONV award conferred on him. This decision comes after the committee thought of reconsidering the honour following #MeToo charges against the songwriter. Vairamuthu also added that Rs 2 lakh prize money that comes with the award will be donated towards Kerala Chief Minister’s Public Relief Fund.
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