What Karnataka high court said on Kannada-Tamil row: 'You may be Kamal Haasan...'
Hearing Kamal Haasan's plea seeking the release of "Thug Life" in Karnataka amid a row triggered by his remark on Kannada, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday observed that language is connected to the sentiments of the people and a public figure must refrain from making such remarks. Referring to Hassan's remark that Kannada originated from Tamil, the court, in a strongly phrased question, asked if Haasan had remarked in his capacity as a historian or a linguist.
"The division of this country is on linguistic lines. A public figure cannot make such a statement... The people of Karnataka only asked for an apology. Now you come here seeking protection," the high court was quoted as saying by Live Law.
The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) has announced that Haasan's movie – slated to be released on June 5 – will be boycotted unless the actor issues a public apology.
Anticipating disruption in the release of his film, the actor-politician approached the court seeking urgent intervention for the smooth release of the film and adequate security at theatres planning to show it.
Senior advocate Dhyan Chinnappa, appearing for Haasan, said the release of the movie can't be stopped.
In response, the court told the lawyer if Haasan had apologised for the remark. "You may be Kamala Hassan or anybody, you cannot hurt the sentiments of the masses," it observed.
"On what basis have you made the statement? Are you a historian, linguist? On what basis did you speak?" the court added.
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