Kozhikode: A storm is brewing over Calicut University’s decision to include rapper Vedan’s (Hiran Das Murali) song “Bhoomi Njaan Vaazhunnidam” in its BA Malayalam third-semester syllabus. BJP Syndicate member A.K. Anuraj has strongly protested the move, claiming Vedan is a “self-admitted drug user” and an unsuitable role model for students. In a letter to Vice-Chancellor Read More…
Palakkad: Controversy erupted as BJP Palakkad Municipal Councillor Mini Krishna Kumar lodged a formal complaint with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) accusing rapper Vedan of insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi through his song lyrics. The complaint alleges that Vedan referred to the PM as a “deceptive nationalist,” sparking demands for a thorough investigation. A parallel Read More…
A rap concert by Kerala artist Vedan descended into chaos on Sunday evening, May 18, when a massive crowd surge at Kotta Maithanam in Palakkad left at least 15 fans injured. The event, part of the Kerala government’s fourth anniversary celebrations, saw gates shut by 6:00 PM due to overwhelming attendance. However, with the show Read More…
Kochi: Kerala’s underground rap sensation Vedan has been granted conditional bail after his arrest in a case involving a pendant allegedly made from a leopard’s tooth, which surfaced after a viral social media post caught the attention of forest authorities. Vedan, known for his socially conscious lyrics and raw street style, told the court that Read More…
Kochi: Rapper Vedan, also known as Hiran Das Murali, is facing serious legal trouble after being booked under wildlife protection laws for possession of a tiger tooth — an offense that could result in up to seven years of imprisonment, according to Kerala Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran. The case surfaced during an excise department raid Read More…
Kochi: In a major drug raid, cannabis was seized from the flat of rapper Veden in Kochi. The operation was carried out by the Hill Palace Police in Thrippunithura, who discovered the drugs during a detailed inspection. The raid was part of a wider crackdown following growing concerns over narcotics use within the film industry. Read More…