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Mushtaq and Bhasthi deserve plaudits for their achievements, which are a big boost not only for Kannada and Indian literature but also for South Asia.
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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Kannada Sahitya Parishat seeks Karnataka High Court's permission to intervene in plea on Thug Life release
The Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) on Thursday filed an application in the High Court of Karnataka seeking permission to intervene in the petition filed by Raaj Kamal Films International on the issue of releasing Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka, after controversy cropped up owing to actor Kamal Haasan's statement that 'Kannada is born out of Tamil'. In its application, the KSP has said that 'being a primary stakeholder in preserving the integrity, history, and respect of Kannada language, it seeks to intervene to present relevant historical, linguistic, and constitutional aspects concerning Kannada's independent linguistic identity and cultural stranding.' The KSP further said that it would bring to the notice of the court the constitutional, cultural, and linguistic concerns arising from the statement of Mr. Haasan and the directions sought by the producer of the film particularly from the perspective of protecting the identity, dignity, and historical legacy of Kannada language and culture. Contending that Mr. Haasan's statement was made without factual backing or academic support, the KSP has stated that 'the language is heart and soul of the land and hence called sacred mother tongue. Bracketing language in terms of seniority or superiority is akin to comparing sacred motherhood which is totally unacceptable in a civilised society.' Mr. Haasan's letter to Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, which had demanded his apology, does not contain any categorical apology, the KSP said. It further said that freedom of speech and expression is not absolute as it comes with reasonable restrictions. The application is likely to come up for hearing when the petition is posted for further hearing on June 13. Earlier in the week, Mr. Haasan had chosen not to tender an apology for his statement, despite a suggestion made in this regard by the High Court to put an end to the controversy. Raaj Kamal Films International had filed a petition seeking police protection for release of the movie owing to opposition from Kannada organisations and the KFCC. The company stated that it is not willing to screen the movie in Karnataka unless an encouraging dialogue takes place with the KFCC.
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Thug Life box office collection day 1: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's film opens at ₹14 cr despite no shows in Karnataka
Thug Life box office collection day 1: Expectations were sky-high with Thug Life, which marked the reunion between Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan after the cult classic Nayakan. The film arrived with controversies after it was not screened in Karnataka following Haasan's Kannada language row. Now as per the latest update from Thug Life has collected ₹14.94 crore on the day of its release. (Also read: Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's Thug Life likely to face ₹40 crore loss at box office due to Karnataka ban) The latest update states Thug Life had 48.72% Tamil Occupancy on Thursday. The morning shows registered 50.66% occupancy, whereas there was 50.35% occupancy for the afternoon shows. The numbers dipped slightly for the evening shows at 45.15%. Thug Life is expected to hold on to the momentum in the upcoming days, and take full advantage of the extended weekend. Since Thug Life has not been released in Karnataka, it lost out on an additional ₹35-40 crore, as predicted by a report in The Hindu. It all started when Kamal said during a promotional event, 'Kannada was born out of Tamil,' which sparked massive uproar. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce threatened to ban the film's release in the state, but the actor refused to apologise and claimed that his statement was being misconstrued. Thug Life also features Trisha, Silambarasan, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, Nasser, Abhirami and others. The music for the film is by maestro AR Rahman while the cinematographer is Ravi K Chandran and editor is A Sreekar Prasad. An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film read, 'What plagues the film is the the 'old wine in old bottle' screenplay which loses steam mid-way incorporating far too many unnecessary characters, meandering through various places with glaring loopholes and quite a few insipid dialogues. The movie has emotions, intense action and some romance but the plot is thin and execution was paramount to making this flick highly engaging. And that's where it falters.'
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Who Is Muzammil Ibrahim? Actor Who Dated Deepika Padukone For 2 Years
Last Updated: In a recent interview, Muzammil Ibrahim revealed that he was once in a romantic relationship with Deepika Padukone for two years. Muzammil Ibrahim grabbed everyone's attention on Thursday after a recent interview of his went viral in which he talked about his previous relationship with Dipika Padukone. Ibrahim claimed that he was in a romantic relationship with the Bollywood diva for two years and was in touch with her even before her wedding to Ranveer Singh. However, do you know who Muzammil Ibrahim is, who claims to be Dipika Padukone's ex-boyfriend? Know everything about him here: Who Is Muzammil Ibrahim? Muzammil Ibrahim, born on August 25, 1986, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, is an Indian model and actor. He gained prominence after winning the Gladrags Manhunt Contest in 2003, which kick-started his modelling career. At the time, he was one of the youngest winners of the contest. Muzammil went on to appear in music videos such as Pardesia alongside Rakhi Sawant and Lucky Ali's Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai. His striking looks earned him the title of 'poster boy' by many. He made his Bollywood debut in Pooja Bhatt's film Dhokha (2007), for which he received a nomination for Best Male Debut at the 53rd Filmfare Awards. His other projects include the movie Will You Marry Me? and the web series Special Ops. In addition to his acting career, Muzammil has been recognised for his acts of bravery. He was awarded the National Bravery Award for saving a boy from drowning in 1992 and the Godfrey Phillips National Bravery Award for rescuing a tourist in Goa in 2008. Was Muzammil Ibrahim Dating Deepika Padukone? In a recent interview, Muzammil Ibrahim revealed that he was once in a romantic relationship with Deepika Padukone. 'We were in a relationship for two years," he told Siddharth Kannan and claimed that he was the first guy Deepika met in Mumbai. 'She was very confident because she is Prakash Padukone's daughter, so everyone knew about her," he added. When asked if they had remained in touch, Muzammil said, 'Before she got married, we would talk sometimes." He shared that they became friendly after their breakup and would congratulate each other on their achievements. However, they lost touch after Deepika Padukone got married to Ranveer Singh.
