Let the new generation take over at AMMA, says Jagdeesh

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Malayalam film actor Jagdeesh, who has resigned as vice-chairman of the Malayalam Movie Artistes Association (AMMA) along with President Mohanlal and other officials, has criticised the sordid revelations in the Justice Hema Committee report on sexual exploitation of women in the industry and allegations against some members of the committee. He on Thursday announced that he would no longer be aspirant for a post in the apex film board, which is now supposed to be for the ‘new generation’.

Speaking to IANS, the comedian-turned-character actor said it’s time to stop posting.

“I have had a long career, starting as Treasurer on the first AMMA Board when it was founded in 1994. It was only two months ago that I was elected Vice President. In those years, I have been Treasurer for over two decades.”

“Now that events have unfolded in this way, I have decided that after a long stint on the board of AMMA, I will step down and make way for the new generation to take over,” said Jagdeesh, a bank employee who was first a professor and then an actor.

In a career spanning four decades, Jagdeesh has donned make-up in over 300 films. Of late, he has become a sought-after actor for character and serious roles, as opposed to the comedy roles that shot him to stardom even when that segment was dominated by his illustrious seniors in the 80s and 90s.

“Look, when AMMA started in 1994, I was the treasurer and now, 30 years later, it is only natural that I should pave the way for the youth. Although I have decided that I will no longer be a board member, I will be at the forefront of AMMA as a regular member, as a lot of effort has been put in by countless seniors and contemporaries of mine to make our AMMA the organization we are today,” he said.

Jagdeesh, who has witnessed the growth of AMMA, immediately recalls that it was the late actor Murali who came up with the name of the organisation and that megastar Amitabh Bachchan was the guest of honour at AMMA’s first show in 1995 in Kochi.

Jagdeesh opened his doors after a section of media reported that he is all set to become the new General Secretary of AMMA when fresh elections are held two months later to elect a new committee.

Source: IANS

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