In a latest incident on the National Film Awards jury, Adoor Gopalakrishnan referred to them as “Bollywood fans” and criticized their selection methodology.

Adoor Gopalakrishnan is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He is regarded as one of India’s most notable and well-known directors. Gopalakrishnan helped launch a new movement in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s with the release of his first major motion picture, Swayamvaram (1972).

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His films frequently feature the people and cultures of his native state of Kerala. Almost all of his movies had their world premieres at Venice, Cannes, and the Toronto International Film Festival. Adoor is one of the most well-known Indian film directors in the world of cinema, along with Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen.

Adoor Gopalakrishnan in conversation with Dr Shashi Tharoor
However, Adoor recently made a statement against the National Film Awards jury members by calling them “Bollywood Fans”. According to media sources, He claimed that choosing the winners has turned into a lame joke. Additionally, he stated that the jury was unaware of the selection procedures and that while excellent films were being ignored, commercial masala potboilers were receiving the awards.

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