Malayalam actor Shane Nigam has been in the eye of the storm recently that has taken the Kerala film industry by storm. The actor has apparently been banned by Kerala Film Producers Association as they found him undisciplined and despite several warnings had failed to turn up on time at the shooting locations. In fact, film producer went as far as alleging that new age actors are indulging in drug abuse.
He said, “What we wish to say is that the use of drugs, like LSD and such items, is common among a section of new generation actors. We are surprised why the police are not raiding the vans used by such people.” But he refused to name anyone. His words have kicked a hornet’s nest and Shane’s mother Sunila refuted such malicious claims to a website. Apparently, Shane will be reinstated if he compensates the producers of Veyil and Qurubani, who have reportedly incurred a loss to the tune of Rs 7 crore.
Shane who is the son of late veteran actor Kalabhavan Abi was defended by his mother who said, “Neither social media nor the mainstream news organizations present our version of the events. In fact, nobody has sought our views so far. One day around 9 am, I received a call from Sarath, director of the movie Veyil, the shooting of which was underway, that Shane had walked out of the location. I immediately called Shane and he told me that the previous day’s shooting had lasted till 2.30 am and that my call had woken him up from sleep. He also informed me that the next schedule was at noon. I then called Sarath and an argument followed between us.”
According to Sunila, there were no complaints regarding Shane from the directors of any other film. She said, “You can check it out with them. Moreover, the makers of Ishq told me that Shane’s behaviour on the sets was very good. Now the director and producer of Qurbani are prepared to resume the shooting any time.” She also revealed that Shane had suffered food poisoning during Qurbani and had taken medicines due to which he could not emote well. She said, “They tried to provoke Shane. How could he show expressions with an uncooperative team? I have no idea why they are creating unnecessary issues and shifting the blame on Shane. They are now even alleging that he is sabotaging the shooting.”
Shane has been alleged of drug abuse. However, Sunila said, “They say Shane smokes ganja and speaks under its influence. But won't it will be me, his mother, who would be the first to know if he does such an act.” Only time will tell what will unfold next.
(Source: Onmanorama)
