On Monday afternoon, actor-politician Kamal Haasan has penned a long letter to the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi expressing his displeasure at how the Coronavirus crisis has been handled so far and about how the livelihood of the people at the lowest rung of the economic ladder doesn’t seem to be a matter of concern.
Actor-director-producer Kamal Haasan has refuted rumours that he’s on quarantine through a press statement. The rumours surfaced due to a quarantine sticker that had been pasted outside his old house and current political party office building (Makkal Needhi Maiam) in Alwarpet, Chennai. The sticker, that has now been removed, read that the members of the house have to be quarantined from March 10 until April 6.
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has just released a two-part video on his social media handles with advice for tackling the Coronavirus pandemic. From social distancing to washing hands, and the need to stay indoors, the actor’s video covers it all.
Kamal Haasan has just announced financial aid of Rs 1 crore to the kin of artistes who died in the accident on Indian 2 sets. Those fatally injured include Assistant Director, Krishna (34), Production Assistant Madhu (29) and Art Assistant Chandran (60).
The Aam Aadmi Party’s jhaado has swept the Delhi elections. Final results are yet to come in but as of 4pm on February 11, AAP has won in 63 seats, and the BJP has won 7 seats. After what has been one of the most vitriolic campaigns, (with the BJP calling the CM a terrorist and asking voters to press the evm button so hard that the shock is felt in ‘Shaheen Bagh’), Delhi elections draws to an end. Reactions have begun to come in.
The cricket film 83 is creating a lot of buzz. A lot of people are already involved in the making of the film and bringing to a nation that loves cricket. The latest addition to the film’s list of participants is the actor Kamal Haasan, whose production company Raajkamal Films International along with Reliance Entertainment and Y NOT Studios will present the film’s Tamil version.
Song: Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan Singer: Kamal Haasan & S. Janaki Lyricist: Vaali Music Director: Ilaiyaraja Release Date: 5 November 1991
Here’s a list of songs from an esteemed career that we think captures something unique about Kamal Haasan, the artist, in his early years, on his way to becoming the biggest icon of Indian cinema.In both, Indian cinema’s history and Kamal’s own journey this is an important film that bridged what we call North-South sensibilities.
They then hand over the equipment and the functioning of the film club to the local population, which attempts to make the club sustainable in the subsequent six-month period, before initiating the building of a multipurpose resource centre in the village, with its residents as participants and stakeholders.
Actress Aishwarya Rajesh has opted out of Shankar’s Kamal Haasan-starrer Indian 2 due to date clashes. The film, co-starring Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth and Rakul Preet Singh, began shoot this month.
Actor-comedian Vivek is part of director Shankar’s Indian 2 starring Kamal Haasan, Kajal Aggarwal and others.
Director Shankar has released a poster featuring Kamal Haasan from Indian 2, today on Independence Day. The actor has joined the film sets and shooting has begun. The poster features a city with sky scrapers and has Kamal Haasan striking a pose as Senapathy.
Actor-politicians Khushboo Sundar, Kamal Haasan and others have opposed the Central government’s move to repeal Article 370 (1) and 35 (A), saying that taking the decision without consulting the leaders of the state or allowing for discussion in the parliament was an assault on democracy.
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has said that he is disappointed with the dig against actor Rajinikanth’s delayed political entry in the trailer of Jayam Ravi-starrer Comali, saying it is not in good taste. The trailer has been facing criticism from Rajinikanth fans and supporters since its release on Saturday, with many demanding the removal of the scene.
Actor Kamal Haasan has teamed up with AR Rahman for his next film, Thalaivan Irukkindraan. The film was first announced back in 2008 and is being revived for the third time.
Actress Priya Bhavani Shankar is likely to be on board director Shankar’s Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead. Reports say that Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwal is also part of the cast, but this is not yet confirmed.
Director Shankar’s Kamal Haasan-starrer Indian 2 will begin shoot in August as planned. Sources say that reports about the project being shelved are not true. Shankar is also in talks for Mudhalvan 2 with actor Vijay but the film will not start anytime soon.
Shortly before his demise, Mohan had got in touch with Kamal asking him to be present for the 100th show of his hit show Crazy Premier League, but the star-turned-politician was busy with politics and Bigg Boss 3 that he is hosting.The members of Crazy Mohan’s drama troupe will perform a special tribute show of the late playwright’s Crazy Premier League, on June 30.
Veteran actor, comedy writer and playwright Crazy Mohan passed away in Chennai on June 10 following an acute cardiac arrest. He was 66. He has worked in over 40 memorable films and several stage plays. His untimely death came as a shock to all.