North India Statesman
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Karnataka government angry at Kamal Haasan’s statement: Kamal Haasan’s controversial statement on Kannada language has created a storm in Karnataka. Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj Tangdgi of Karnataka has warned to ban Kamal Haasan’s films as he has refused to apologize for his statement. The controversy began during the audio launch program of his upcoming film Thug Life, where he said that ‘Kannada language was born from Tamil’.
What is the whole controversy?
Kamal Haasan said in the thug life program in Chennai, ‘My life and family are Tamil. Your (Kannada) language is born from Tamil, so you are also involved in it. ‘ Now many people in Karnataka are angry with this statement of the actor. Organizations like Kannada Guard Veda have described it as an insult to Kannada language and culture. Protests against him in Belgaum, Mysore, Hubli and Bangalore were protested and his posters were burnt.
Minister and Film Chamber’s attitude
Minister Shivraj Tangdgi said, “No matter how big someone is, speaking against Kannada language, Kannada people or Karnataka land and water will not be tolerated.” He wrote a letter to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) demanding a ban on Kamal Haasan’s films.
KFCC had given time till May 30 to apologize, but Kamal Haasan refused to apologize. KFCC Chairman M. Narasimhalu said, “We have told the cinema owners and distributors that the film will not be released unless the apology is sought, the film will not be released.”
Kamal Haasan’s answer
Kamal Haasan said, ‘I said this with love. If I am wrong then I will apologize, otherwise I will not ask. ‘ Citing the inclusive culture of Tamil Nadu, he said that people of various communities have become the Chief Minister there.
The release of the film Thug Life, released on 5 June, is under threat in Karnataka. Kannada organizations have also lodged a complaint with the Bengaluru police, but no FIR has been lodged so far.
