What’s the Story!: Tamil Stories on Singapore Television

Television has historically been the primary site for articulation of the Singaporean Tamil identity on screen. How have local Tamil TV dramas navigated gender representation and linguistic nuances that capture the evolving Singaporean Tamil experience? This panel spotlights the influential women on-screen and behind the scenes who have steered this narrative landscape for decades. Join them on a journey from landmark dramas to present-day shows, and uncover a rich cultural archive of local Tamil media history and community stories.

This programme is conducted bilingually in Tamil and English, with live translation available through AI-assisted tools. Reasonable efforts have been made to provide accurate translation. Festivalgoers are encouraged to bring their own earphones for the best listening experience.