Tag: Kamal Haasan

Madurai: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday extended his greetings and wishes to actor Kamal Haasan, who launched his political party, and hoped his party would uphold the ideals of secularism, democracy and pluralism. In his message broadcast through video at the public meeting where Kamal launched his party “Makkal Neethi Maiyam” (People Justice […]

Rameswaram: Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday formally began his political journey by first visiting former President late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s residence here. Scheduled to unveil his party’s name and flag at a public rally later in the day in Madurai, Kamal met the former President’s elder brother and other family members at the residence here. […]

New Delhi: Filmstar Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said there will be no more films for him as his plunge into politics for the people of Tamil Nadu is final and irreversible. The actor-turned-politician, who is set to announce his party and its guiding principles this month, believes Hindu extremism is a threat and he cannot […]

Chennai: Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has announced he will commence his political journey from his hometown Ramanathapuram on February 21, when he will also reveal the name of his party. He made the announcement in a statement issued late on Tuesday night, saying his purpose in life is to “challenge the status quo that has […]

Chennai: Confirming his political plunge, actor Kamal Haasan on Sunday said the first step will be the launch of a mobile software app on November 7 – his 63rd birthday – that will enable him to be in touch with the fans and as well as enable book-keeping. At a function to mark the 39th […]

Lucknow: A senior leader of a Hindu outfit — Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha — on Friday slammed veteran Tamil actor Kamal Haasan for his “Hindu terror” remarks and said people like him should be “shot dead”. Referring to the statement made by Haasan on Thursday in a column in a weekly magazine, Mahasabha leader Pt. […]

Chennai: There are “Hindu extremists” too, said Tamil movie actor Kamal Haasan who is planning to jump into active politics adding that earlier rightwing Hindus used to argue but without indulging in violence. But as their “cunningness” started to fail, they began to resort to violence, he said to a Tamil magazine. “Extremism has spread […]

Mumbai: Taking the side of Vijay’s film “Mersal”, actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan has stood in support of the film that has come into limelight due to the protest of BJP leaders in Tamil Nadu to boycott the movie over references to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Haasan said those opposed to the film must “counter […]

Chennai: In what could be seen as a veiled jibe at Superstar Rajinikanth for his remarks that name and fame alone would not suffice for success in politics, thespian Kamal Haasan on Monday took to the social media to air his views. In a tweet that was seemingly directed at Rajinikanth, Kamal said, “First they […]

Chennai: With Tamil Nadu politics undergoing a churning, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday met actor Kamal Haasan here for over an hour and invited him to join active politics to fight corruption and communalism. After the luncheon meeting at the actor’s Eldams Road residence, Kejriwal, with Kamal Haasan by his side, told the […]

Chennai: Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, amidst news that he is planning to launch his own party, has said he would be willing to join hands with superstar Rajinikanth if he takes the political plunge. “Rajini and I have been discussing professional matters. If he joins politics, it won’t be difficult for us to discuss politics. I […]

Chennai: Taking on Tamil Nadu’s ruling AIADMK again but indirectly, actor Kamal Haasan on Friday wondered why the principle of “no work, no pay” should not apply to legislators who move into resorts. Kamal Hassan tweeted: “No work no pay only for government employees? How about horse trading politicians languishing in resorts?” The Tamil Nadu […]

Chennai: Film star Kamal Haasan on Thursday condemned the murder of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh, saying silencing a voice with a gun is no solution to a debate. “Silencing a voice with a gun is the worst way to win a debate. Condolence to all those who are grieving Gauri’s demise,” Kamal, who last week hinted […]

Chennai: Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan revealed on Tuesday he has recorded the last song from upcoming trilingual spy thriller “Vishwaroopam 2”, a sequel to 2013 blockbuster “Vishwaroopam”. “Recorded last song in ‘Vishwaroopam 2’. Hindi Lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. Tamizh lyrics by me. Tune is infectious to say the least. Telugu to record soon,” Haasan tweeted. Earlier […]

Chennai: A house set worth over Rs. 1 crore is being constructed for the Tamil version of popular reality show “Bigg Boss”, to be hosted by actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan in his maiden television avatar. “A lavish house set on a budget of over Rs. 1 crore is being constructed at EVP theme park. The team […]