New Delhi: Asserting that it cannot allow mobs and vigilante groups to take over the streets, the Supreme Court Tuesday expressed concerns over Kamal...
Haasan's production house had moved court seeking protection from anyone obstructing his film's screening in Karnataka, but has now said he will not release his film in the state.
Haasan added that the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce misunderstood his comments about the 'rich legacy' of Kannada language and that his comment was taken out of context.
The informal economy’s most vulnerable become convenient scapegoats for attendant concerns about jobs and cultural change. The backlash against Kamal Haasan for his remarks on Kannada reflects these anxieties.
Chennai: As Makkal Neethi Maiam (MNM) leader Kamal Haasan prepares to enter the Rajya Sabha with the DMK’s support, the veteran actor-politician appears to...
He claimed that alleged warning by pro-Kannada groups threatening to boycott his film if he did not apologise for his remark, was not new and that he has been threatened in the past.
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As a concerned citizen, I find this piece both timely and insightful. This article raises an important point — in India, language is deeply tied to identity and emotion. Kamal Haasan’s statement about Kannada being born out of Tamil may have been made with affection, but it was factually inaccurate and culturally insensitive. In a multilingual nation like ours, such remarks can create unnecessary tension.
As the piece rightly points out, language has shaped our history and continues to influence our politics. Public figures must speak responsibly, especially on matters that affect regional pride. Words matter — and in India, they carry weight beyond intent.
Interesting piece. It’s a reminder that in India, language isn’t just communication — it’s culture, identity, and pride.
As a concerned citizen, I find this piece both timely and insightful. This article raises an important point — in India, language is deeply tied to identity and emotion. Kamal Haasan’s statement about Kannada being born out of Tamil may have been made with affection, but it was factually inaccurate and culturally insensitive. In a multilingual nation like ours, such remarks can create unnecessary tension.
As the piece rightly points out, language has shaped our history and continues to influence our politics. Public figures must speak responsibly, especially on matters that affect regional pride. Words matter — and in India, they carry weight beyond intent.