Mala Parvathy Responds to Stephen Devassy's High Fee for AMMA Family Meet Performance Mala Parvathy, an actress and member of the Malayalam film industry association AMMA, recently expressed her views on the controversy surrounding Stephen Devassy’s remuneration for a 20-minute performance at the AMMA family meet. The incident sparked debate after Ansiba Hassan, another actress, publicly criticized Devassy for allegedly securing an exorbitant fee without official approval from the executive committee. Parvathy clarified that Hassan’s allegations were not directed at Devassy personally but highlighted concerns about the association’s decision-making process. In a Facebook post, Parvathy sarcastically remarked on Devassy’s Rs 13.5 lakh fee, stating that the amount seemed excessive for a short performance. She emphasized that Hassan’s accusations were not about Devassy’s conduct but about the lack of formal approval for the event. Parvathy also noted that Devassy had not been informed about the absence of executive committee approval for the program, suggesting a disconnect between the artist and the association’s administrative processes. Devassy, in a statement to a news channel, defended his fee, explaining that it covered not only the performance itself but also pre-production, mixing, and mastering costs. He clarified that no commission was taken from the payment and that the event had required a two-week preparation period. Devassy also mentioned that he had worked with a team of 12 people, underscoring the logistical complexity of the event. The controversy intensified after Hassan and other AMMA members raised questions about the high cost of the program. They alleged that the executive committee had not approved the event’s budget, which included the substantial fee for Devassy.#ansiba_hassan #amma #mala_parvathy #stephen_devassy #amma_family_meet
