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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| Known for | Media Development Foundation and Asian College of Journalism |
Early life and education
Kumar 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
As filmmaker
In 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
In 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
| 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
- 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]
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