Tuesday 3 November 2015

I like Kamal Haasan! but... ...

http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Will-Not-Return-My-National-Award-Its-Futile-Exercise-Kamal-Haasan/2015/11/03/article3111680.ece

After listening to him publicizing about 'swach bharat abhiyan' for months, I was anticipating this cowardliness, still this betrayal is tragic. 

He was bragging about his principles for his entire life and playing the victim of intolerance. Now,when the opportune moment arrives to make a significant statement, he talks nonsense.

Actor Kamal Haasan on Tuesday made it clear that he would not return his National Award to protest against the perceived rise of intolerance in the country.
"I tolerate all religions though I am not religious," he said and added that intolerance must be debated once every five years. 
On several esteemed writers returning their awards to protest the growing level of intolerance, he said, "Nothing will happen by returning the awards except that you will insult the government and the people who gave the awards to you with love."
Agreeing that the move of returning awards did draw attention to the issue, he said, "You'll bring attention to it. But then, there are many more ways of drawing attention. One article by you will help bring more attention."
The actor said that he thought that the award winners should keep their awards and yet continue the fight against intolerance.



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