Modern Mahakavi Manja
Teacher, modern poet and Agnipariksha-selected entrant
Public controversy
Modern Mahakavi Manja was questioned over deliberate task conduct toward Kiran Shastri
Summary
During the 10 October weekend episode, host Kichcha Sudeep reviewed footage of Modern Mahakavi Manja putting chilli-based sambar near Kiran Shastri's eyes during the Gandharvas–Rakshasas task. TV9 Kannada reported that Kiran received eye medication and that Manja told Sudeep he acted deliberately because of prior hostility; no sanction was announced before Saturday's episode ended.
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- Publisher
- TV9 Kannada
- Published
- 10 October 2026
- Context
- Claims and responses are attributed; disputed claims are not presented as fact.
Predictions about Modern Mahakavi Manja
All Modern Mahakavi Manja markets
Will Manja receive at least three nomination votes after the ration loss?
56%Predictions closed · 5 Oct, 8:30 PM IST
Awaiting result · by 14 Oct 2026
CLOSED· Kannada · 16 predicted
Will Manja and Kiran name each other in a formal vote by 11 Oct?
38%Predictions closed · 5 Oct, 8:30 PM IST
Awaiting result · by 14 Oct 2026
CLOSED· Kannada · 16 predicted
Will Manja and Tandav oppose each other in a binding decision?
69%Predictions closed · 5 Oct, 8:30 PM IST
Awaiting result · by 14 Oct 2026
CLOSED· Kannada · 16 predicted
Will Manja be sent to jail or named lowest performer by 11 Oct?
63%Resolved · YES
Kannada · 16 predicted
