Chintha Raveendran Award for actor Bhavana
Actor Bhavana has been selected for the 2026 Chintha Raveendran Award for her advocacy regarding women's rights in Kerala. The ceremony will feature discussions on social issues and a commemorative exhibition.
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Recognizes cultural contributions and public discourse on gender equality and political freedom in India.
Actor Bhavana has been chosen for the Chintha Raveendran Award 2026, instituted in the memory of the film-maker, art critic, and travelogue writer.
A press release said here on Saturday that the award carrying a purse of ₹50,000, citation, and a sculpture would be presented to the actor at an event to be held at the Kozhikode Town Hall on July 25. The award jury consisting of poet K. Satchidanandan and journalists K.C. Narayanan and M.P. Surendran said Ms. Bhavana was chosen for the honour considering her battles for protecting the independent existence of women in Kerala’s social life.
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