The controversy over actor Kamal Haasan’s statement on Kannada language is increasing. On Saturday, some organizations went to the cinemas of Bangalore and appealed not to show Kamal Haasan’s film ‘Thug Life’. At the same time, amid the growing controversy over Kamal Haasan’s statement, actor Shiva Rajkumar has reiterated his unwavering commitment to his mother tongue. Actor Shiva Rajkumar said, “Kannada is my first choice, no doubt about it. All languages are important to me, but as a mother tongue, Kannada is my priority. I can even give my life for Kannada. Whenever any issue comes up regarding Karnataka, I am the first one there.” Earlier on Friday, Kamal Haasan has refused to apologize amid the ongoing controversy over his comment on Kannada language. During the promotion of his film ‘Thug Life’ in Chennai on Friday, he said that if I am not wrong, I will not apologize. Haasan had said, ‘India is a democratic country. I believe in law and justice. My love for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala is true. Love always wins. I have been threatened before, but if I am wrong I will apologize, if I am wrong I will not apologize.’ Let us tell you that the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) banned the release of Kamal Haasan’s film ‘Thug Life’. KFCC President M Narasimhalu had told news agency PTI that if Kamal Haasan wants his film to be released, he will have to apologize. Actually, on May 24, during the audio launch of ‘Thug Life’ in Chennai, Kamal had said that the Kannada language originated from Tamil. After this statement, pro-Kannada organizations have demanded a public apology from him for hurting the sentiments of Kannada people. Kamal Haasan’s posters burnt, case registered against Kannada activist Police have arrested a pro-Kannada language activist in Bengaluru. He had burnt Kamal Haasan’s posters. Police said that Namma Karunada Yuva Sena president Ravikumar Pavithra had burnt posters of Haasan at Paradise Circle on the night of May 28. A case has been registered against him. Kamal had pointed towards the Kannada actor
During the promotion event of the film, Kamal had made a comment pointing towards Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar. Pointing towards Shiva Rajkumar, he had said- ‘Shiva Rajkumar is like my family, that’s why he is here. I started my talk with life, relationship and Tamil. Your language (Kannada) has originated from Tamil, so you are also a part of us.’ Karnataka CM said- Kamal Haasan does not know the history of Kannada
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is leading the Congress government in Karnataka, had criticized Kamal Haasan for his comment on Kannada language on May 28. He had said, ‘The history of Kannada is very old. Poor Kamal Haasan does not know this.’ Kamal said- Historians taught me the history of the language
On the criticism of Karnataka CM, Kamal Haasan had said that many historians have taught me the history of the language. Talking to the media in Thiruvananthapuram on May 28, he said, ‘What I said was said in love. Many historians have taught me the history of the language. I did not mean anything. Politicians are not qualified to talk about language. They do not have the qualification to talk about it, I am also included in that. We should leave discussions on these serious issues to historians, archaeologists and language experts.’ BJP said- The actor insulted the Kannada language
Along with the Congress, the BJP also criticized the actor’s statement. Karnataka BJP state president Vijayendra Yeddyurappa had said that insulting others’ language is uncivilized behavior. It is Kamal Haasan’s arrogance that he worked in many languages ??including Kannada, but he has insulted the Kannada language by including actor Shiva Rajkumar in the glorification of Tamil language. There is a dispute going on between the central government and the Tamil Nadu government regarding the tri-language policy. Under the New Education Policy 2020, it was recommended that students can learn 3 languages, but no language has been made compulsory. States and schools have the freedom to decide which 3 languages they want to teach. The Tamil Nadu government is opposing the Hindi language. Haasan had said – Tamils lost their lives for the language, do not play with it. Regarding the tri-language (Tamil, Hindi and English) controversy, Kamal Haasan had also said on February 21 – Tamil language is their cultural identity. People have lost their lives for it. Do not play with it. On the 8th foundation day of his party Makkal Needhi Mayyam in Chennai, Haasan said – the language issue should not be taken lightly. The children of Tamil Nadu also know which language they want. They have their own understanding. How the tri-language war started in Tamil Nadu … February 15: Dharmendra Pradhan accused the Tamil Nadu government of pursuing political interests at a program in Varanasi. 18 February: Udhayanidhi said- Center should not start language war At the DMK rally in Chennai, Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin said- Dharmendra Pradhan has openly threatened that the funds will be released only when we accept the three-language formula, but we are not begging you. States that accept Hindi lose their mother tongue. The Center should not start a language war. 23 February: Education Minister wrote a letter to Stalin Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote a letter to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on the three-language controversy. He criticized the opposition to the National Education Policy (NEP). He wrote, ‘There is no question of imposing any language, but excessive dependence on foreign languages ??limits one’s own language. NEP is trying to fix this.’ 25 February: Stalin said – We are ready for a language war Stalin said – The Center should not impose Hindi on us. If needed, the state is ready for another language war. ……………………………….. Read these news related to the language dispute… CM Stalin said- Tamil Nadu is ready for language war, BJP said – protest so that children can study in private schools. Regarding the tri-language dispute between the center and state government, Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin said that the center should not impose Hindi on us. If needed, his state is ready for another language war. There has been a long-standing dispute between the southern states and the central government over the tri-language policy. Read full news… Shah said – I apologize for not being able to speak Tamil: It is the oldest language in the world. Amidst the ongoing controversy over the tri-language policy in Tamil Nadu, Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a program in Coimbatore, said – First of all, I want to apologize for not being able to speak the Tamil language. It is the oldest language in the world. Read full news…
