"Our people worked hard, built temples, established Tamil schools, committees - in foreign countries, all whilst balancing work. Now with the new generation of Tamils,...
“My dream production, whether I’m producing or starring in it, I’d love to make a film about the crisis in Sri Lanka with the Tamil population,” she says. “I think it ...
"Immigrating here, facing the bullying and judgemental faces, I didn’t want to be Tamil. I felt the only way I could get ahead in life was to be anything but “the brow...
The film, starring Suriya, raises awareness around the repression against Dalits, who are at the bottom of a rigid Hindu caste hierarchy.
Australian Actuary & Filmmaker Bahinie Thevarajah's "Kannile Irrupathenna?" Wins Best Original Screenplay At Paris International Film Awards
"Our people worked hard, built temples, established Tamil schools, committees - in foreign countries, all whilst balancing work. Now with the new generation of Tamils, everyday we're hearing success stories of individuals following their passion whilst working. We're a community of side hustlers. Maybe that's where I also find inspiration and drive."
Bridgerton's Charithra Chandran Discusses Colorism, Her Tamil Identity With Teen Vogue
“My dream production, whether I’m producing or starring in it, I’d love to make a film about the crisis in Sri Lanka with the Tamil population,” she says. “I think it is so complex and nuanced: the situation with the Tamil Tigers and the Sri Lankan government, the genocide that happened. It’s something obviously near and dear to my heart because it’s my community.”
Separated From Family During Sri Lanka's Civil War, Ganesh Thava Overcomes Childhood Adversities To Find Success As Actor, Writer & Director
"Immigrating here, facing the bullying and judgemental faces, I didn’t want to be Tamil. I felt the only way I could get ahead in life was to be anything but “the brown kid.” Then in university, I got involved with the Tamil Students' Association and met other Tamil kids who were so passionate about their culture. They taught me that they don’t need to compromise or hide their identity to be successful."
Tamil Film Jai Bhim gets Top Rating on IMDb Beating Classics like The Shawshank Redemption and The Godfather
The film, starring Suriya, raises awareness around the repression against Dalits, who are at the bottom of a rigid Hindu caste hierarchy.
