Anil Radhakrishnan Menon refuses to share stage with Bineesh Bastin, actor protests by sitting on stage

“I am not a Menon, just an unskilled labourer. I am not from a high caste. I used to fix tiles for a living before entering the movies. Today, I faced one of the biggest insults in my life,” said actor Bineesh Bastin while sitting and protesting on a college stage in Kerala.

A new controversy has kicked up in Mollywood after National award winning director Anil Radhakrishnan Menon refused to share stage with actor Bineesh Bastin at an event in a college here. The duo were invited for a college function and Menon allegedly asked the college authorities not to allow Bineesh on stage when he was there. Menon also wanted the college authorities to make sure that Bineesh comes to the scene only after he leaves the stage.

In a video that is going viral on social media, Bineesh is seen walking with the Principal of the college. While asking the former not to ruin the event, the Principal also threatens to call the police in the event of a mishap.

But Bineesh walks ahead to the college hall and the stage without paying heed to the warning. While everyone on stage including Menon is taken aback with Bineesh's surprise entry, Bineesh sits down on the stage floor.

Though many approach him requesting him to be seated on a chair, Bineesh declines their offer. After a few moments of confusion, director Menon who was speaking at the function is seen leaving the stage and the hall.

After Menon leaves, Bineesh rises up and says, "I am 35 years old and on this very day, I faced an unfortunate incident. I came here after getting an invitation from the college chairman. I came in my own car and was sitting in a room when the chairman came and told me how Anil ettan ( Anil Radhakrishnan Menon) didn't want me to be seated beside him and share the stage with him. According to him, I am just a third grade actor who had begged for a chance in his movie. I am neither a Menon nor in possession of a National award. This is the saddest day in my life. I think no one should ever go through such a situation. For the last 10-12 years I have done small side roles with many actors and it was through Vijay-starrer Theri that I got a big break." He further added, "This is not the first time that I am visiting a college. I have visited at least 230 colleges for different events. But this unfortunate experience is a first one. This will remain the worst moment in my life."

He then stated that since he is uneducated he had jotted down a few lines which he wanted to share with everyone. He is then seen reciting a poem in Malayalam refering that 'he too is a human being'.

The incident happened on Thursday at Government Medical College, Palakkad.