The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday heard the petition filed by actor-director and leader Kamal Haasan on June 2. In this, the ban imposed by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) on the release of his film ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka has been lifted and police security has been demanded during the release. The film has a pan India release on June 5. The court reprimanded Haasan for his statement ‘Kannada language was born from Tamil’. Justice M. Nagaprasanna said, ‘On what basis have you made this statement? Are you a historian or a linguist? Whether you are Kamal Haasan or someone else, you do not have the right to hurt anyone’s sentiments. The court said – this country was divided on the basis of language. Water, land and language are very important for the citizens. Your statement has caused unrest. The people of Karnataka expected only an apology from you, but you came here seeking protection. The court also said that this matter could have been resolved with a simple apology. Haasan did not apologize even after the court asked him to do so. The court was told that the actor has written a letter to KFCC today. It has been decided that Haasan’s film Thug Life will not be released in Karnataka until the issue is resolved through talks with KFCC. On this, the Justice ordered to issue notice to the state government, central government and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The next hearing in the case will be on May 10. Till then, Haasan’s film does not seem to be released in the state. Justice said – Shri Rajagopal Acharya had also apologized
During the hearing, Justice M Nagaprasanna gave the example of Shri Rajagopal Acharya, who had made a similar statement 75 years ago. Justice said that a similar statement was made 75 years ago and then Shri Rajagopal had apologized. Why can’t you (Kamal Haasan) ask? At the same time, Kamal Haasan wrote a letter to KFCC saying, I am very sad that his statement given at the audio launch of Thug Life, which was his true love for Dr. Rajkumar and his family, especially Shiva Rajkumar. It was presented in a wrong way. My intention was not to hurt anyone’s feelings. The statement was presented in a wrong way – Haasan Actually, Kamal had said in the promotional event of his Tamil film ‘Thug Life’ in Chennai on May 24 that Kannada language originated from Tamil. This statement is being criticized a lot in Karnataka. Many Kannada organizations are demanding an apology from the actor. Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has also banned the release of ‘Thug Life’. KFCC has said that until Haasan apologizes, the film will not be released in Karnataka. The Chief Executive Officer of Haasan’s production house Raj Kamal Films International appealed to the court in the petition to direct the Karnataka government, police department and film trade bodies not to obstruct the release of the film. The petition also demanded instructions to the Director General of Police and City Police Commissioner to make adequate security arrangements for the screening. Kamal Haasan has said twice – I will not apologize
Kamal Haasan has twice refused to apologize for his comment on the Kannada language. On May 30, during the promotion of his film ‘Thug Life’ in Chennai, he said, ‘India is a democratic country. I believe in law and justice. I have been threatened before, but if I am wrong, I will apologize, if I am not wrong, I will not apologize.’ Earlier, on May 28, he had said in Kerala – What I said was with love and many historians have taught me the same. We are a family and languages are part of it. This is not an answer from my side, but an explanation. Love will not apologize.’ Kamal had pointed towards the Kannada actor
On May 24, during the promotion event of the film ‘Thug Life’, Kamal had commented pointing towards Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar. Pointing towards Rajkumar, he had said – ‘Shiva Rajkumar is like my family, that’s why he is here. I started my talk with life, relations 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
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who is leading the Congress government, on May 28 criticized Kamal Haasan for his comment on Kannada language. He had said, ‘Kannada has a very old history. Poor Kamal Haasan is not aware of this.’ Kamal said- Historians taught me the history of the language
On the criticism of Karnataka CM, Kamal Haasan had said in Kerala that many historians have taught me the history of the language. 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 the discussions on these serious issues to historians, archaeologists and language experts.’ BJP said- The actor insulted the Kannada language
Along with Congress, BJP also criticized the actor’s statement. Karnataka BJP state president Vijayendra Yeddyurappa said that insulting others’ language is uncivilized behavior. It is Kamal Haasan’s arrogance that he has 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… 15 February: Dharmendra Pradhan, at a program in Varanasi, accused the Tamil Nadu government of pursuing political interests. 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 if we accept the tri-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 tri-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 our own language. NEP is trying to correct this.’ 25 February: Stalin said – We are ready for language war
Stalin said – The Center should not impose Hindi on us. If needed, the state is ready for another language war. …………………. Also 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 the 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 dispute between the South states and the Central Government for a long time regarding the tri-language policy. Read the 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 the full news…
