Sashi Kumar Explained
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.
Early life and education
Kumar was born at Karupadanna near Kodungallur in Thrissur District of the erstwhile State of Travancore–Cochin. He studied at Madras Christian College and Madras Loyola College.
Career
As filmmaker
In 2004, he scripted and directed a full length feature film in Hindi titled Kaya Taran (Chrysalis).[1] The film is based on the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 and 2002 Gujarat riots.[2] [3]
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.[4] He is the chairman of the Asian College of Journalism.
In July 2021, along with N. Ram, he approached the Supreme Court and sought a probe into the Pegasus scandal.[5] He also sought the Court to look into the Constitutional validity of the offence of sedition.[6]
Digital platform, Asiaville
In April 2019, he launched Asiaville, a multi-platform digital media venture.[7] [8] Asiaville partnered with Twitter (now X.com) and IIT Madras.[9] In August 2022, Spotify announced a collaboration with Asiaville.that is expected to enable 1000 language podcast creators.[10] In December 2022, Asiaville launched a 20-episode podcast on a 2017 book, Veerappan: Chasing a brigand.[11]
Filmography
Awards
- 2007: Viayaraghavan Memorial Award for his contribution to journalism by Kerala government.[12]
- 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]
Notes and References
- Web site: 2017-11-15 . Timesofindia > 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots . 2024-05-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171115091456/http://www1.info.indiatimes.com/1984/5.html . 15 November 2017 .
- Web site: 2004-09-27 . The Hindu : When the big tree fell . 2024-05-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040927144303/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/08/23/stories/2004082302930400.htm . 27 September 2004 .
- Web site: 2014-06-27 . Kaya Taran to Punjab1984: Indian cinema's tryst with anti-sikh riots . 2024-05-01 . Hindustan Times . en.
- Web site: Board of Trustees & Elizabeth Adiseshiah Trust, Chennai . 2024-05-01 . www.meatrust.in.
- Web site: 2021-07-27 . Journalists N Ram, Sashi Kumar petition SC to set up probe into Pegasus snooping scandal – The Leaflet . 2024-05-01 . theleaflet.in . en-US.
- Web site: Desk . Web . 2021-07-11 . Senior journalist Sashi Kumar approaches SC against sedition offence . 2024-05-01 . madhyamamonline.com . en.
- Web site: www.ETBrandEquity.com . Sashi Kumar launches a new digital venture Asiaville - ET BrandEquity . 2024-05-01 . ETBrandEquity.com . en.
- Book: Dahiya, Surbhi . Digital First: Entrepreneurial Journalism in India . 2023-06-14 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-887973-2 . en.
- Web site: Bureau . Our . 2019-04-04 . New multi-lingual digital venture Asiaville launched . 2024-05-01 . BusinessLine . en.
- News: 2022-08-04 . Spotify Collaborates with Asiaville to Launch 'Create with Anchor' . 2024-05-01 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
- News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2022-12-20 . Asiaville launches podcast on capturing Veerappan . 2024-05-01 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
- News: Correspondent . Special . 2021-07-29 . First TV lifetime achievement award for Sashi Kumar . 2024-05-01 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
- Web site: 2019-01-30 . Sashi Kumar . 2024-05-01 . MBIFL 2019 . en.
- Web site: archive . From our online . 2012-05-16 . Swadesabhimani-Kesari award to Sashikumar . 2024-05-01 . The New Indian Express . en.
