What's India's National Language? Kanimozhi's stunning reply wins applause in Madrid
DMK MP Kanimozhi reaffirmed that India has no national language, emphasizing its linguistic diversity. Her sharp response in Madrid to a query on Hindi earned applause and reignited the language debate.
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Kamal Haasan expressed heartfelt thanks to the people of Tamil Nadu for standing by him during the backlash sparked by his recent remarks on the Kannada language. Although he avoided a direct response to the ongoing controversy, he assured that a detailed statement would follow shortly. Kamal Haasan's gratitude speech During a recent release event of 'Thug Life' in Chennai, Kamal was heard expressing his deep respect for his fans: 'I should thank the entire state of Tamil Nadu, which stood behind me. I completely understand the meaning of the phrase 'Uyire, Urave, Tamizhe (my life and family are Tamil)' that I use during public addresses. And I stand by it,' he said in Tamil. Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology | Thug Life Kamal refused to address the language row Kamal refrained from delving into the language row following his remark that 'Kannada was born out of Tamil' during the event. He acknowledged that there were important matters beyond the film that needed to be addressed.'But this is not the stage for it. It is my duty to talk about those issues in a separate (press) meet, and I will organise it,' he added. Kamal also shared his deep admiration for director Mani Ratnam , calling 'Thug Life' a transformative experience. About the controversy The controversy began when Kamal Haasan stated that 'Kannada was born out of Tamil' during a promotional event for Thug Life. The statement drew sharp criticism from pro-Kannada organisations, and the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) issued a statement declaring support for those demanding a ban on the film's release in Karnataka . Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 180k traders turn to IC Markets for optimum CFD trading conditions | Sign up today IC Markets Sign Up Undo They demanded an apology from Kamal to settle the issue and allow the film to be released in the state. However, the 'Nayakan' actor refused to apologise, stating that he had not said anything wrong. Kamal later approached the Karnataka High Court seeking protection for the film's release in the state. The court, however, criticised him and advised that he express regret over his comments. The matter has been adjourned to June 10. Thug Life is scheduled to hit theatres tomorrow (June 5). Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Mint
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- Mint
Thug Life advance booking: Kamal Haasan's film to open with ₹12.46 cr, 2 lakh+ tickets sold despite Karnataka blockage
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India Today
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- India Today
Bengaluru man claims brother, 19, exploited at Zepto Cafe, faces 13-day pay loss
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