Not Part Of Progressive Filmmakers’ Association: Malayalam Director Lijo Jose Pellissery (Image-Instagram/lijo_jose_pellissery_fc)

After the reports over the establishment of Progressive Filmmakers Association in Mollywood made a round, director Lijo jose pellissery, announced that he is not the part of the association.

In his Facebook post, the director mentioned that his filmmaker-friend Aashiq Abu shared an idea about forming an independent community of creative filmmakers, which he welcomed as a good initiative. And currently he is not a part of the association. The director also clarified that even though he appreciates the move, any information circulating under his name in the media is not accurate.

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“I am not currently a part of the film group spreading in the media. Friend and director Ashik Abu had shared his idea about such a group with me. I agree with the idea of an independent community of creative filmmakers and welcome one.I wish to be a part of such a community, it will be an official announcement from my side. Until then, nothing spreading in my name is not with my knowledge.”

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