Urvashi questions criterion for choosing National Award for Best Actress

The National Film Award jury’s decision to award Urvashi and Vijayaraghavan in the supporting actor categories despite them playing lead roles in Ullozhukku and Pookkaalam respectively had raised eyebrows when the awards were announced last week.

Now, the actress has raised questions about the criterion on which their performances were considered in the supporting category and not in the main category.

Speaking to The Hindu on Monday, Urvashi said she is not questioning the awards given to any other actor, but wanted clarity on how her performance was considered under the best supporting actress category.