The 69th general body meeting of the South Indian Artistes’ Association (Nadigar Sangam) was held in Chennai yesterday under the leadership of President Nassar. General Secretary Vishal, Treasurer Karthi, Vice Presidents Poochi S. Murugan and Karunas, along with several members, took part.
The gathering paid homage to late artistes B. Saroja Devi, Delhi Ganesh, Rajesh, Robo Shankar and others. Veteran actress M. N. Rajam was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. National Award-winning artistes Urvashi, M. S. Bhaskar and G. V. Prakash were also felicitated.
A key resolution passed in the meeting stated that strict disciplinary action will be taken against association members posting defamatory content on social media targeting fellow members’ personal lives, while legal proceedings will be initiated against outsiders engaging in such acts.
On financial matters, it was recalled that the 67th general body had approved a bank loan of up to ₹40 crore for constructing the new association building. So far, a loan of ₹25 crore has been utilized, with regular interest payments. As an additional ₹10 crore is now required to incorporate modern infrastructure and design features, the association passed a resolution to seek further loan assistance from the bank.
