Classical vocalist, composer and music producer Ramesh Narayan faced excessive criticism from netizens on Tuesday for allegedly disrespecting Malayalam film actor Asif Ali even as accepting an award from him at a latest characteristic in Kochi. A video has gone viral on social media of the incident, which befell on July 15 all through the trailer release of an anthology based on nine tales written by using the eminent writer M T Vasudevan Nair.

The video shows Ali coming onto the level to give the award, however Narayan seems uninterested and accepts the award with out acknowledging him. Then he called Film Director Jayaraj to the level and handed him the award, which Jayaraj later back to Narayan after pics were clicked.Youth Congress State President Rahul Mamkootathil criticised Narayan, announcing, "A young man who has been status company for about a 12 months-and-a-half thru hard paintings and determination will not be eliminated by way of looking to eliminate him via 'seniority complex'. Facing extreme grievance, Narayan denied that he deliberately tried to humiliate Ali. "If it regarded that manner, I apologise," he instructed newshounds.

"I failed to even understand Asif Ali became offering the award. Many film stars had been status there when Ali all of sudden appeared and gave me the award. I desired Jayaraj to be there, so I known as him on degree. Meanwhile, Ali disappeared. If Asif Ali had been there too, the three folks could have shared a loving moment," he said. Narayan additionally called Ali a pricey pal and said he turned into a big fan of his appearing. "I turned into about to name him. If I made a mistake, I apologise," Narayan said. Ali has not reacted to the debate.