Kerala Minister Sivankutty retracts statement on actress' fee demand for youth fest
India TodayKerala's General Education Minister, V Sivankutty, has withdrawn his recent statement about an actress allegedly demanding a fee for choreographing the opening performance at the upcoming Kerala School Kalolsavam. The controversy erupted after Sivankutty made remarks during a public event on Sunday, criticising the actress for demanding 5 lakhs for teaching a 7-minute performance. There are many talented dance teachers and performers here who can teach our students.” He also indirectly compared the actress to actor Fahadh Faasil, who reportedly did not ask for payment when invited for last year's Onam celebrations. So, I am withdrawing the statement I made at Venjarammoodu.” The Kerala School Kalolsavam, scheduled to be held in the first week of January, will feature a series of performances by students across the state.