Articles by: B Prabakaran

Art of the Oppressed: Politics of Existence

Art of the Oppressed: Politics of Existence

Why Sarpatta Parambarai holds an important place in Tamil film history? It not only has convincing arguments for Dalits and women but raising questions against the dominant images and ideas.   A Tamil film, Unnal Mudiyum Thambi  (‘you can do it brother’ ) released 33 years ago,   directed by a prominent dialogue writer cum director K.Balachander, who directed hundred films[Read More…]

by 18/08/2021 Comments are Disabled Arts/Literature
Defining Ambedkar: Icon or Ideal?

Defining Ambedkar: Icon or Ideal?

  Every year Ambedkar is celebrated and remembered across the globe, at least twice a year, on his birth and death anniversary by the political parties, social movements, NGOs and committed individuals at different venues. Of late, the dates are being observed in various international forums. For very first time, in the history of United Nations he was remembered last[Read More…]

by 05/12/2017 1 comment Annihilate Caste
Indian Academia And Institutional Injustice

Indian Academia And Institutional Injustice

JNU has been celebrated for critical thinking, political activism and regarded as one of the premier institutions for higher education and excellence in research.  Students also strongly believe that campuses like JNU would be a ‘cultural mechanism’ for interactions within the student community, who are from diverse social groups, and a resourceful platform for academic learning. For some months now[Read More…]

by 18/03/2017 2 comments Annihilate Caste
Kabali: From Caste To Consciousness

Kabali: From Caste To Consciousness

Last month, before Kabali released some of the Dalits in Tamil Nadu posted a merged picture on face book, which had Dr. Ambedkar, in his usual pride and impressive posture, on the one side and actor Rajnikanth on the other side. I responded to them, “Do not compare Rajinikanth with Ambedkar”. They replied “Rajini seems to be imitating and emulating[Read More…]

by 04/08/2016 1 comment Arts/Literature