National Award-winning filmmaker Sudha Kongara apologised today for a controversial statement made during a recent interview. In the interview, she shared a story about Hindu nationalist leader Savarkar supporting his wife's education. However, this sparked controversy when netizens pointed out that the story actually pertained to the social reformer Savitribai Phule's life.

Taking to X (Twitter), Sudha Kongara wrote, "I apologise . For my ignorance . At seventeen when I was just led into the world of women’s studies and I heard this anecdote from my teacher, I didn’t fact check . I should have . As a student of History and rigorous research I should have delved deeper.

Thus, my interview was born out of sheer ignorance and no mal-intent ever, to apportion credit for one’s achievements elsewhere . I promise to not give interviews anymore without checking my facts . I thank everyone who corrected me. Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule - forever respect. #VivalaRevolucion!" This is now making waves over the internet.

என் தவறுக்கு வருந்துகிறேன். எனது பதினேழாவது வயதில் பெண் கல்வி குறித்த எனது வகுப்பு ஒன்றில் எனது ஆசிரியர் சொன்னதை வைத்து நான் அந்த நேர்முகத்தில் பேசியிருந்தேன். ஒரு வரலாற்று மாணவியாக அதன் உண்மைத் தன்மையை நான் சோதித்திருக்க வேண்டும். அது என் பக்கத்தில் தவறுதான். எதிர்காலத்தில்…

— Sudha Kongara (@Sudha_Kongara) July 27, 2024