Karnataka 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 politicised and emphasising the importance of harmonious ties between neighbouring states.
A pro-Kannada organisation, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, attempted to lay siege to the theatre in Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru, to restrict the release of Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' on Sunday.
Amid the growing controversy surrounding actor Kamal Haasan's remarks about the Kannada language, actor Shiva Rajkumar has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to his mother tongue.
KFCC president M. Narasimhalu told ANI that people in Karnataka are upset with Haasan for his alleged comment that "Kannada is born out of Tamil," which he reportedly made during a promotional event in Chennai. Narasimhalu said that if the actor does not "apologize" before the movie's releas
A pro-Kannada activist was on Thursday arrested for allegedly setting fire to a photo of actor Kamal Haasan near Havanur Circle in Karnataka's Bengaluru.
Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha and Palace Grounds, Shivakumar said, "We have taken steps to protect all sections of society. In addition to the official report, a team from the Party has also been sent to interact with the public and submit a report. We want peace to be restored
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Actor Kamal Haasan reiterated his belief in "law" and "democracy" while responding to the ongoing controversy around his Kannada language remark during the promotion of his movie 'Thug Life' in Chennai. The actor said that he won't "apologise" to anyone for his actions if he is "not wrong".
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has banned the release of Kamal Haasan starrer Thug Life over the actor's controversial remark about the Kannada language during the audio launch of his movie in Chennai last week.
Police arrested three individuals for the murder of Abdul Rahiman and assault on Kalandar Shafi in Dakshina Kannada. Ministers G Parameshwara and Dinesh Gundu Rao condemned the incident and announced strong measures to curb communal violence.
Haasan pointed out that leaders from various linguistic and regional backgrounds have served as the state's Chief Ministers and said, "Tamil Nadu is a state where a Menon (MG Ramachandran) has been our Chief Minister, where a Reddy (Omandur Ramasamy Reddiyar) has been our Chief Minister,