Sashi Kumar is an Indian journalist. He set up the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai, which was administered by the Media Development Foundation which he had founded.
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Early life and education
editKumar was born at Karupadanna near Kodungallur in Thrissur District of the erstwhile State of Travancore–Cochin.[1] He studied at Madras Christian College and Madras Loyola College.[1]
Career
editAs filmmaker
editIn 2004, he scripted and directed a full length feature film in Hindi titled Kaya Taran (Chrysalis).[2] The film is based on the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 and 2002 Gujarat riots.[3][4]
He ran a regular column titled “Unmediated” in the fortnightly Frontline and articles were compiled under the same title and published by Tulika Books, New Delhi in 2013. He is also a member of Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust.[5] He is the chairman of the Asian College of Journalism.[1]
In July 2021, along with N. Ram, he approached the Supreme Court and sought a probe into the Pegasus scandal.[6] He also sought the Court to look into the Constitutional validity of the offence of sedition.[7]
Digital platform, Asiaville
editIn April 2019, he launched Asiaville, a multi-platform digital media venture.[8][9] Asiaville partnered with Twitter (now X.com) and IIT Madras.[10] In August 2022, Spotify announced a collaboration with Asiaville.that is expected to enable 1000 language podcast creators.[11] In December 2022, Asiaville launched a 20-episode podcast on a 2017 book, Veerappan: Chasing a brigand.[12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | Iniyum Marichittillatha Nammal | ||
| 2004 | Kaya Taran | Directorial debut | |
| 2009 | Loudspeaker | Anand Menon | |
| 2014 | Balyakalasakhi | Ameen Sahib | |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Dr. Satheesh | |
| 2015 | Ennu Ninte Moideen | Kottatil Madhavan |
Awards
edit- 2007: Viayaraghavan Memorial Award for his contribution to journalism by Kerala government.[1]
- 2005: G. Aravindan Award for Best Debut Filmmaker for Kaya Taran.[13]
- He received the Swadeshabhimani Award by the Government of Kerala in 2012.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Correspondent, Special (29 July 2021). "First TV lifetime achievement award for Sashi Kumar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Timesofindia > 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots". 15 November 2017. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "The Hindu : When the big tree fell". 27 September 2004. Archived from the original on 27 September 2004. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Kaya Taran to Punjab1984: Indian cinema's tryst with anti-sikh riots". Hindustan Times. 27 June 2014. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Board of Trustees & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust, Chennai". www.meatrust.in. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Journalists N Ram, Sashi Kumar petition SC to set up probe into Pegasus snooping scandal – The Leaflet". theleaflet.in. 27 July 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Desk, Web (11 July 2021). "Senior journalist Sashi Kumar approaches SC against sedition offence". madhyamamonline.com. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ www.ETBrandEquity.com. "Sashi Kumar launches a new digital venture Asiaville - ET BrandEquity". ETBrandEquity.com. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Dahiya, Surbhi (14 June 2023). Digital First: Entrepreneurial Journalism in India. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-887973-2.
- ^ Bureau, Our (4 April 2019). "New multi-lingual digital venture Asiaville launched". BusinessLine. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Spotify Collaborates with Asiaville to Launch 'Create with Anchor'". The Times of India. 4 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (20 December 2022). "Asiaville launches podcast on capturing Veerappan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Sashi Kumar". MBIFL 2019. 30 January 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ archive, From our online (16 May 2012). "Swadesabhimani-Kesari award to Sashikumar". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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