Kamal Haasan
Indian actor (born 1954)
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Parthasarathy Srinivasan, known professionally as Kamal Haasan, is an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Considered as one of the most accomplished actors of Indian Cinema, Haasan is also known for introducing many new technologies to Tamil cinema. Besides Tamil films, he has also appeared in some Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has won numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards, nine Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, four Nandi Awards, one Rashtrapati Award, two Filmfare Awards and eighteen Filmfare Awards South. He was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) in 2016.
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No SC order on vigilantes, it says state to act against violent actsThe Supreme Court declined to issue guidelines or penalties against a vigilante group threatening the release of 'Thug Life' in Karnataka, emphasizing the state's responsibility to prevent violence...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'You succumbed to pressure': Supreme Court raps Karnataka government; directs to take action over threat to 'Thug Life' releaseThe Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka government to ensure the smooth screening of Kamal Haasan's film "Thug Life," taking action against those obstructing its release. The court expressed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Can't stop Kamal film screening due to threat of mob violence: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court intervened in the 'Thug Life' film screening issue. It stated that rule of law is paramount, not public sentiment. Karnataka cannot allow mobs to obstruct a CBFC-cleared film. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Thug life case: SC pulls up Karnataka HC over Kamal Haasanโs film; says 'mob can't be allowed to take to streets'The Supreme Court intervened in the 'Thug Life' film controversy, overturning the Karnataka High Court's demand for Kamal Haasan to apologize for his remarks on the Kannada language. The apex court has..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Onstage drama: Kamal Haasan loses cool after man gifts him a sword - videoActor Kamal Haasan faced an awkward moment at a party meeting in Chennai. A man gifted him a sword on stage, leading to a brief commotion. Haasan appeared visibly displeased and asked the man to put..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court seeks Karnataka governemnt's reply on Kamal Haasan film 'ban'The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Karnataka government regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed to ensure the safe screening of Kamal Haasan's Tamil film, 'Thug Life,' in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Freedom of expression cannot be stretched to hurt sentiments': Kamal Haasan faces court heat; Top quotesThe Karnataka High Court adjourned the hearing for Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' police protection plea until June 10, following controversy over Haasan's remark about Kannada's origin. Justice..IndiaTimes - Published | |
"We are not enemies, we are all friends," says DK Shivakumar on Kamal Haasan's Kannada remarksKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday refrained from commenting on actor-politician Kamal Haasan's recent remarks regarding the Kannada language, urging that the issue should not be..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will apologise only if I am wrong': Kamal Haasan defends remarks on Kannada language amid 'thug life' boycott callsKamal Haasan faces backlash and boycott calls in Karnataka over his remark that "Kannada is born out of Tamil." He refuses to apologize unless proven wrong, dismissing threats from pro-Kannada groups...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'They want to create Hindia': Kamal Haasan joins MK Stalin in opposing delimitation, 'Hindi imposition'Actor-politician Kamal Hassan joins Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in opposing the increase in Lok Sabha seats, suggesting a state-level expansion if necessary. Haasan believes the current 453 seats are..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Tamilians know what language they need': Kamal Haasan's warning amid language rowKamal Haasan stressed the importance of linguistic pride among Tamilians and warned against underestimating their language preferences. He made these remarks amid the ongoing conflict between the state..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Exceeded their limits': Kamal Haasan blames hooch tragedy victims, BJP hits backKamal Haasan visits Hooch tragedy victims, urges moderation in drinking, calls for psychiatric centers for counseling. Criticized by BJP's Amit Malviya for blaming victims over illicit liquor issue.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Celebrating 3rd term of PM Modi with heartfelt wishes from Anil Kapoor, Kamal Haasan, Rachana Shah, Rhythm WagholikarThe ceremony on June 9 witnessed a diverse gathering, including numerous celebrities and prominent figures from various industries.DNA - Published | 'Not always Gujarat Model is great, India should follow Dravidian Model': Kamal HaasanIndiaTimes - Published |
For many film stars in Tamil Nadu, politics may have lost allure684 'star campaigner' passes by EC for LS polls in Tamil Nadu. Radika Sarathkumar, Vindhya listed. Khushbu, a member of National Commission for Women, campaigned in 2019 and 2021. Su Venkatesan..IndiaTimes - Published | Kamal Haasan backs Udhayanidhi Stalin, says minister being 'hounded' for remark on Sanatana DharmaIndiaTimes - Published |
Erode East bypoll: MNM founder Kamal Haasan campaigns for DMK-Congress candidate, watchTamil Nadu: Political parties captured their places with their flags on every nook and corner of the roads.DNA - Published | China's approach to India same as Russia's to Ukraine: Rahul Gandhi"What the Chinese are saying to us is that be careful with what you are doing, because we will alter your geography. We will enter Ladakh, we will enter Arunachal (Pradesh), and what I can see is them..IndiaTimes - Published |
