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2 days ago

Kamal Haasan is a famous actor who is now joining India's Parliament. People wonder if he will be as passionate and strong in politics as he is in movies.
A few years ago, Jackie Chan, a famous actor, said he wished he could join the Chinese government party. What he really wanted was to use his fans to help in politics — but that usually only happens in countries with democracy. In democracies like the USA, Ukraine, India, and the UK, some actors have become important politicians. In India, many actors have tried politics, but only a few have really made a big difference. Now that Kamal Haasan is going to Rajya Sabha (one part of Parliament), everyone is watching to see if he will speak up and be active there.
Just recently, Kamal caused some trouble by saying that the Kannada language came from Tamil during an event for his new movie. That upset some people in Karnataka. In politics, causing debates and controversies is common, but it takes skill to handle it well. Kamal is good at this in movies, but in Parliament, he might need to be calmer and less outspoken.
Some actors in Rajya Sabha, like Jaya Bachchan, speak up a lot, especially for women and artists. But many actors in Parliament don't make much of a difference and stay quiet. Other famous members like Ilaiyaraaja and KV Vijayendra Prasad don't seem to speak much either. It would be sad if Kamal Haasan also stays quiet. India's Parliament needs people who speak honestly, take strong positions, and help move important talks forward. That's what the country needs.
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