Tag: Kamal Haasan

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan condole Anitha’s suicide; Twitterati fumes

Twitterati reacted with grief, shock and rage at the suicide of a girl from Tamil Nadu, who hanged herself after she couldn’t get admission in a medical college despite having performed exceptionally well in the Class 12 board exam. S Anitha, 17, who had scored 1,176 marks out of 1,200 in her Class 12 Tamil...

September 2, 2017

My colour is not saffron, says Kamal Haasan

Acclaimed film actor Kamal Haasan met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Friday and declared that “saffron” — an oblique reference to the BJP and RSS — was not his colour. And stating that he won’t align with any political party in Tamil Nadu, the superstar told the media that he would be on...

September 1, 2017

Kamal Haasan, Kerala CM discuss TN politics

Noted film actor Kamal Haasan and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met here on Friday and discussed, among other things, the political situation in Tamil Nadu. Revealing this, Vijayan said in a Facebook post that they have known each other for long and they always meet whenever the actor visits Kerala. “Today’s meeting was the...

September 1, 2017

Kamal Haasan to watch ‘Vivegam’ with daughter Akshara

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan on Thursday said he will watch his daughter Akshara Haasan’s Tamil debut film “Vivegam” with her in the theatre. The film, starring Ajith Kumar in the lead, hit the screens on Thursday. “Watching ‘Vivegam’ today with Akshara Haasan. Looking forward,” Haasan tweeted. Akshara plays a hacker in “Vivegam”, which is directed by...

August 24, 2017

We’re slaves until we get freedom from corruption: Kamal Haasan

Well-known actor Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said Indians cannot attain true freedom until they are freed of the scourge of corruption. “Till there is no freedom from corruption, we are still slaves. Those who dare and vow for a new freedom movement… come and we will win,” Kamal Haasan said in a tweet. In another...

August 15, 2017

Dravidian culture is pan-Indian, will continue to exist: Kamal Haasan

Tamil movie world mega star Kamal Haasan on Thursday said Dravidian culture is pan-Indian and would continue to exist till the word `Dravida' exists in India's National Anthem. Speaking at the 75th anniversary celebrations of DMK mouthpiece, Tamil daily Murasoli, he said: "Many are predicting that Dravidian culture would vanish. But Dravidam (Dravidian culture) would...

August 11, 2017

Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth attend DMK function

The two big stars of the Tamil movie world, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, on Thursday attended the 75th anniversary celebrations of DMK mouthpiece, Tamil daily Murasoli. Haasan, who has of late been critical of the AIADMK government, was seated on the dais next to DMK Working President M.K. Stalin. Rajinikanth, who may enter politics, was...

August 11, 2017

Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth attend DMK function

The two big stars of the Tamil movie world, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, on Thursday attended the 75th anniversary celebrations of DMK mouthpiece, Tamil daily Murasoli. Haasan, who has of late been critical of the AIADMK government, was seated on the dais next to DMK Working President M.K. Stalin. Rajinikanth, who may enter politics, was...

August 10, 2017

Welcome back Dilip Kumar, says Kamal Haasan

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan has wished legendary actor Dilip Kumar a warm welcome back home after a week's stay at a hospital for kidney-related problems. Kamal tweeted on Thursday: "Welcome back home Dilip Kumar Saheb. One among your millions of fans in the South of India."  Dilip Kumar was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital on August...

August 10, 2017

Kamal Haasan asks people to email corruption complaints to TN ministers

Multifaceted actor and film producer Kamal Haasan on Wednesday took his fight against the Tamil Nadu government to a higher level, urging his fans and others to send email complaints against corruption to the ministers. In a tweet, Kamal requested his fans and discerning people of Tamil Nadu to send complaints against corruption to the...

July 20, 2017

Kamal Haasan’s poetic tweet hints at entry into politics

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan set his Twitter followers and others wracking their minds with a Tamil poem that sounded like signalling entry into politics. "Let us criticise as nobody now is the king. We will stand up as we are not a king like you. Defeated and dead then militant. If I decide, I am Chief...

July 19, 2017

Honoured to be associated with Kabbadi: Kamal Haasan

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan has been appointed as the brand ambassador of team Tamil Thalaivas in the fifth season of Pro Kabbadi League. He says that he is honoured to be associated with a sport developed by his ancestors many years ago. The tournament starts from July 28 in Hyderabad. Tamil Thalaivas is owned by a...

July 19, 2017

Justice system will take care of it: Kamal Haasan on ‘Bigg Boss’ issue

Kamal Haasan is unfazed by a Hindu outfit's police complaint seeking a ban on him and his reality show Bigg Boss, saying he is confident the judicial system will take care of the matter. Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) sought legal action against Haasan and the actors on the show being telecast on Vijay TV since...

July 13, 2017

TN theatres to open as tax row ends

Theatres in Tamil Nadu will open on Friday after a four-day strike after the government decided to keep its 30 per cent entertainment tax in abeyance, the Tamil Nadu Film Chamber of Commerce announced on Thursday. "We are calling off the strike. After GST on tickets, there is no entertainment tax. The government has agreed...

July 6, 2017

Requested GST rate reduction, says Kamal Haasan

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan on Monday said he is not pressurising the government but has made a plea on behalf of regional cinema to reduce the Goods and Service Tax rate which is currently pegged at the highest 28 percent. "Not pressurising. It's a plea and SOS from regional cinema to our FM. We fear it...

June 6, 2017

Kamal Haasan’s ‘Aalavandhan’ to have digital re-release

The digitally remastered version of actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan's critically-acclaimed 2001 Tamil film Aalavandhan is all set to be released soon, a source said. "Plans are underway for the film's re-release. Following its terrific reception at Fantastic Fest in the US last year, its local distributor has decided to bring it to Indian cinemas again. It has...

June 3, 2017

28% GST will ruin regional cinema: Kamal Haasan

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan on Friday welcomed the One India, One Tax GST regime but said the 28 per cent tax will ruin regional cinema. "We wholeheartedly welcome GST and One India, One Tax. But the current rate needs to be revised, otherwise it will run regional cinema," Kamal told the media here on Friday. He...

June 2, 2017