Syam Pushkaran part of script deppartmment is known for his collaboration with directors Aashiq Abu and Dileesh Pothan. He made his debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011), co-written with Dileesh Nair.[2] He has written screenplays for popular films such as 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Da Thadiya (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014), Rani Padmini (2015),[3] Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016),[4] Mayaanadhi (2017), and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Joji (2021).[5] He also served as co-director and wrote the dialogues for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017). Pushkaran won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Maheshinte Prathikaram at the 64th National Film Awards (2016).
He is known for his collaboration with directors Aashiq Abu and Dileesh Pothan. He made his debut with Salt N' Pepper (2011), co-written with Dileesh Nair.[2] He has written screenplays for popular films such as 22 Female Kottayam (2012), Da Thadiya (2012), Idukki Gold (2013), Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014), Rani Padmini (2015),[3] Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016),[4] Mayaanadhi (2017), and Kumbalangi Nights (2019) and Joji (2021).[5] He also served as co-director and wrote the dialogues for Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum (2017). Pushkaran won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Maheshinte Prathikaram at the 64th National Film Awards (2016).
- A house fire in Edmonton, Canada, reportedly caused by illegal Diwali fireworks led to online discussion.
- On October 24, 2025, Chinmayi posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the incident, stating, "The moment Indians leave the country, they say Deepavali is not about fireworks, but inside India, it is about fireworks and fireworks only".
- She expressed her shame over the behavior of some of her fellow Indians and noted that the Canadian authorities had made arrests related to the illegal firework use.
- She also called for the Indian community in Canada to help rebuild the home of the victims, one of whom was Indian and also expressed shame over the incident.
- The accusation that Chinmayi specifically blamed Brahmins appears to be a misinterpretation or fabrication that circulated online.
- The alleged connection to Brahmins could stem from previous controversies where Chinmayi was accused of shaming Brahmins, particularly in the context of the #MeToo movement and allegations involving Tamil poet Vairamuthu.
- In one instance from July 2020, Chinmayi posted on Facebook about the support Vairamuthu received from some Tamil people abroad, noting that the "Paarppaneeya aanadhikkam" (Brahminical patriarchy) within the community does not change. The term Paarppaneeya is specific to a regional context and does not directly imply that she blames Brahmins for all of society's problems.
- The controversy is about illegal fireworks, not Brahmins: The core of the recent controversy is Chinmayi's criticism of the disregard for Canadian fireworks laws by some Indians during Diwali, which led to a fire.
- Older controversies are being conflated: The specific accusation of blaming Brahmins is not found in reporting on the Canada incident but likely relates to past online disputes regarding her criticism of caste-based patriarchy in other contexts.
- No evidence suggests a recent anti-Brahmin remark: There is no reliable reporting or direct quote from her public statements in 2025 that links her criticism of the fireworks incident specifically to the Brahmin community.
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