Kamal Haasan is in the headlines these days for Thug Life. Recently, during an event related to the film, he made a statement that is now creating controversy. Pro-Kannada groups have demanded an apology from him and have threatened a ban in Karnataka.
Kamal Hassan’s Controversial Statement: Kamal Haasan, a veteran South Indian cinema actor, has been embroiled in yet another scandal. Some time ago, he was criticized for the romantic scene with Trisha Krishnan in his film ‘Thug Life’.
But this time, one of his statements has created a ruckus in Karnataka. Kamal Haasan made such a statement at the audio launch event of ‘Thug Life’, after which pro-Kannada organizations and leaders have opened a front against him.
What did Kamal Haasan say?
During the audio launch event, Kamal Haasan said in Tamil, “Uyire Urave Tamile,” which means “My life and I have a relationship with Tamil.” Kannada actor Shivarajkumar was also present during this time. Referring to Shivarajkumar, Kamal said, ‘Shivarajkumar is a part of my family, who lives in another state. When I said that my family is Tamil, you are also included in it, because your language originated from Tamil.’ This statement by Kamal Haasan created controversy by claiming that Tamil is the origin of the Kannada language.
Protest erupted in Karnataka
As soon as this statement of Kamal Haasan came out, pro-Kannada organizations reacted sharply. Especially Kannada Rakshana Vedika called his statement insulting. Angry protesters tore the posters of ‘Thug Life’ in Bengaluru and raised slogans against Kamal Haasan.
Organization head Praveen Shetty said, ‘Kamal Haasan said that Kannada language originated after Tamil, which is wrong. If he wants to work in Karnataka, he will have to refrain from making such statements.’
The actor was warned of agitation
The protesters warned that if Kamal Haasan repeated such a thing in the future, there would be a big agitation against him. Praveen Shetty also stated that he had planned to throw black ink on Kamal Haasan, but the actor had left before the event. This controversy has once again brought Kamal Haasan into the limelight.
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