Chinmayi Sripaada Unfazed by Tamil Nadu State Film Award Snub, Cites Vairamuthu

• Singer Chinmayi Sripaada was not surprised by her exclusion from the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (2016-2022) despite her acclaimed work, including the film '96'.
• She attributed the snub to her outspoken stance during the #MeToo movement, particularly her allegations against lyricist Vairamuthu.
• Chinmayi faced professional repercussions, including removal from SICTADAU, after supporting #MeToo allegations against Radha Ravi and Vairamuthu.
• She clarified that her work in films like '96' was before #MeToo, and for 'Leo', she was hired despite the ban, with attempts to blacklist her recording engineer.
• Chinmayi continues to fight her case against blacklisting for over six years, highlighting systemic challenges faced by artists who speak out.

Why It Matters: Chinmayi Sripaada remains defiant after Tamil Nadu State Film Award snub, linking it to her #MeToo activism.