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"Will Give My Life for Kannada": Shivarajkumar's Fierce Loyalty Amidst Kamal Haasan Language Row Bengaluru, Karnataka – The ongoing linguistic controversy sparked by Kamal Haasan's remark that "Kannada was born out of Tamil" has drawn a definitive, passionate response from Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar, who has declared his unwavering commitment to his mother tongue, stating, "I can give my life for Kannada." Related: Kamal Haasan's Kannada Remark Ignites Firestorm, Threatens His Film Thug Life's Release The Kannada Film industry Responds With Anger and Condemnation to Kamal Haasan's Remarks Shivarajkumar's powerful statement comes amidst a raging storm in Karnataka, where pro-Kannada organizations and the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) have called for a ban on Haasan's upcoming film, "Thug Life," unless he issues a public apology. The veteran Tamil actor's comments, made during a promotional event fo...

Kannada Film Industry Reacts Strongly to Kamal Haasan's Language Remark, "Thug Life" Faces Boycott Bengaluru, Karnataka - June 2, 2025 - The Kannada film industry has responded with widespread anger and condemnation to veteran actor Kamal Haasan's recent remark that "Kannada was born out of Tamil," leading to a full-fledged boycott of his upcoming film, "Thug Life," in Karnataka. The controversy has ignited fierce linguistic pride and put the state's film body and many prominent personalities on a collision course with the Tamil star. The immediate and strongest reaction came from the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), which swiftly announced a statewide ban on "Thug Life" unless Kamal Haasan issues a public apology. KFCC President M. Narasimhalu, in strong words, stated that the decision to withhold screenings was taken independently by theatre owners and distributors, reflecting the deep public sentiment. "Let him go to...

In an interview to a regional channel, Kamal Hassan said, "The country reads about the book in which a woman (Draupadi) was used as a pawn and was gambled away." The direct dig at the mythological book by the actor was not taken lightly. The HMK in its complaint claimed that the remarks of the actor may incite enmity between groups and cause disturbance to public tranquillity. The HMK called Haasan an anti-Hindu and even questioned if he had any guts to speak against Bible or Quran in the same way. CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING HAASAN From Jallikattu to Dravidian politics, the actor is not new to controversies. Hassan, who is now working on his film Sabash Naidu, has been in the spotlight for his Jallikattu statement and later for the statements on the Tamil Nadu politics as well. While the actor's large fan base has been widely appreciative of his pro-activeness on social media, the latest has got him a lot of slack among the members of the Hindu religi...

Hope to work with Kamal Hassan sir again, says Chachi 420 child actor Fatima Sana Shaikh Impressing one and all with her big-ticket Bollywood release Dangal, Fatima Sana Shaikh made her acting debut in the role of Bharti from 1997 hit Chachi 420, along with Kamal Hassan. Fatima Sana Shaikh, who appeared as a child artist with Kamal Hassan in Chachi 420, says she hopes to work again with the southern superstar. Impressing one and all with her big-ticket Bollywood release Dangal, Fatima made her acting debut in the role of Bharti from 1997 hit Chachi 420. She later acted in various TV series and also has featured in small roles in films like Tahaan, Bittoo Boss and Akaash Vani. “I don’t remember much about working with Kamal Hassan sir as I was too small. I remember I had great time. As a child you are innocent, you don’t think about acting, you are just there and do it,” Fatima told PTI. “I wish I remember more about the experience, with him. Now, if I work wi...