Seeking the intervention of the Kerala government into the issue relating to his ban, Malayalam actor Shane Nigam on Monday met state Cultural Affairs minister A K Balan here and explained the problems faced by him in the industry.
Shane along with "Ishq" director Anuraj Manohar along with his mother called on the minister here and narrated the issues being faced by the 22-year-old actor following the ban imposed on him by the film producers.
A memorandum was also submitted to the minister in this connection.
Later, speaking to reporters, Balan said AMMA (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists) should take steps to sort out the issue.
The government would protect the cinema industry and not take sides, he said.
Shane is a new actor and considering his future, various organisations in the film industry should settle the issue amicably, instead of allowing the situation to worsen further, he said.
Malayalam film producers had on November 28 decided to ban the "Kumabalangi Nights" fame Nigam from all their movies alleging producers of two films could not complete their projects due to the actor's "non-cooperation."
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