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India.com
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rajinikanth And Kamal Haasan Reunite Ahead Of Superstars Oath Taking Ceremony In Rajya Sabha
Mumbai: Acclaimed actor Kamal Haasan paid a visit to Superstar Rajinikanth ahead of his oath-taking ceremony as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha. Haasan took to his official X (Earlier known as Twitter) handle and dropped a string of photos from the meeting. The pictures feature the 'Indian' actor presenting his official Rajya Sabha order to Rajinikanth. Haasan also presented Rajinikanth with a bouquet as the two Southern stalwarts met. In another image, Haasan and Rajinikanth also indulged in a warm embrace. Posting the photos on the micro-blogging site, Haasan wrote, 'I shared the beginning of this new journey with my friend @rajinikanth. I feel elated.' புதிய பயணத்தை நண்பர் @rajinikanth உடன் பகிர்ந்தேன். மகிழ்ந்தேன். — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) July 16, 2025 Rajinikanth also treated the netizens with a glimpse of the meet and congratulated Haasan on his latest achievement. "My dear friend @ikamalhaasan who will be taking office as a member of the Rajya Sabha, heartfelt congratulations to him," he wrote. These captures of the two icons have gone viral on social media. For the unversed, aside from being a renowned actor, Haasan is the founder of the political party, Makkal Needhi Maiyam. He was among the six candidates from Tamil Nadu who were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha. The DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) had named three candidates, allocating a seat to Haasan, in accordance with a prior agreement between the two parties. Haasan will be taking oath as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha on July 25. Talking about their professional commitments, Kamal last graced the screen with Mani Ratnam's "Thug Life". The gangster drama reached the cinema halls on June 5. Up next, he will be a part of S Shankar's "Indian 3". His lineup also includes a film with action choreographers Anbariv. On the other hand, Rajinikanth will next be seen leading Lokesh Kanagaraj's "Coolie", slated to get a theatrical release on August 14. Moreover, it is also being speculated that Rajinikanth will be joining forces with 'Maharaja' maker Nithilan Swaminathan for his next.
India Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, demands statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the restoration of full statehood for Jammu & Kashmir. The letter calls for the government to introduce a statehood bill during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. This action follows the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, when the state was converted into a Union Territory. The letter points out that this is an unprecedented move in independent India, stating, "This is the first time a full-fledged state has been downgraded to a Union Territory following its bifurcation." The opposition is expected to make this a prominent issue, challenging the government on its prior assurances to restore statehood to Jammu & Kashmir.
The Hindu
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kamal Haasan meets Rajinikanth ahead of Rajya Sabha oath-taking ceremony; pictures go viral
Veteran actor-politician Kamal Haasan on Wednesday (July 16) met his longtime friend, superstar Rajinikanth, to share the news of being appointed as a Member of the Parliament. This comes just days before Kamal will take oath as a Rajya Sabha MP. Kamal posted pictures from the meeting on his X handle, writing, 'I shared the beginning of this new journey with my friend @rajinikanth. I feel elated.' The pictures of the two stalwarts of Tamil cinema have gone viral on social media. Kamal Haasan, who is the founder of Makkal Needhi Maiyam, was among the six candidates from Tamil Nadu who were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha. The DMK had named three candidates and allocated one seat to the MNM chief, as per a prior agreement. Kamal will take oath as a Rajya Sabha MP and assume responsibilities of the role on July 25. Meanwhile, on the film front, Kamal was last seen in Mani Ratnam's Thug Life, a gangster drama that was widely panned by critics and audiences. He has Shankar's Indian 3 and a film with action choreographers Anbariv among other projects in the line-up. Rajinikanth, on the other hand, will be seen soon in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie, set to release on August 14. Of late, social media has been buzzing with speculations that the superstar is set to team up with Maharaja-director Nithilan Swaminathan for his next.
News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kamal Haasan Meets Friend Rajinikanth Ahead Of His Rajya Sabha Oath Ceremony
Last Updated: Kamal Haasan was last seen in Thug Life. Helmed by the renowned director Mani Ratnam, the film did an overall business of Rs 48 crore Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan reunited with his longtime friend and fellow superstar Rajinikanth ahead of his official Rajya Sabha oath-taking ceremony. The photos of the meeting of the two legends quickly captured fans' attention across social media platforms. Taking to his X handle, Kamal Haasan shared photos with Rajinikanth and also wrote a note for him. In no time, it went viral, and fans were seen commenting. One of the fans wrote, 'It's always heartening to see your friendship. There won't be another duo like u two, fierce competitors….BTW, MP post is an honor, but your contributions to cinema are priceless. Congratulations, Kamal Sir…" Another fan wrote, 'True friends…happy to c u both in a frame…kamal sir congratulations. Voice out in the parliament on behalf of our state…i am very sure u will definitely going to rock." Take a look here: புதிய பயணத்தை நண்பர் @rajinikanth உடன் பகிர்ந்தேன். மகிழ்ந்தேன். — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) July 16, 2025 In June, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President and famed actor Kamal Haasan filed nomination papers to contest for the biennial polls to Rajya Sabha from Tamil Nadu which are scheduled for June 19. Haasan signed and presented the papers to officials at the State Secretariat in Chennai in the presence of Chief Minister MK Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, and senior leaders from his party. He will take oath as a member of Rajya Sabha on July 25. The actor was elected unopposed as a Rajya Sabha member after a DMK-led alliance in June. 'We are pleased to inform you that Kamal Haasan will take the oath of office and assume his duties in Parliament on July 25," said a release from MNM headquarters. Kamal Haasan was last seen in Thug Life. Helmed by the renowned director Mani Ratnam, the film did an overall business of Rs 48 crore across all languages in India, as per Following a disappointing run at the theatres, the film has now arrived on the digital platform, and fans can watch it from the comfort of their home. The film is now streaming on the OTT giant Netflix in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam languages. Sharing a poster of the film on Instagram, the streamer wrote in the caption, 'It is a battle between Death and Rangaraya Sakthivel, want to see who wins the game? Watch Thug Life, now on Netflix in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam." The film, released on June 5, marks the reunion of Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan nearly four decades after their 1987 collaboration, Nayakan. Co-written by Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, the film also features an ensemble cast including Trisha Krishnan, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nasser, Abhirami and Aishwarya Lekshmi in pivotal roles. Music maestro A.R. Rahman has composed the music of the film. view comments First Published: July 16, 2025, 13:48 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kharge, Rahul write to PM Modi; urge Govt to bring legislation to grant Statehood to J&K
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi jointly wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 16, 2025), urging the Government to bring a legislation in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament to grant full Statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. They also requested that the government bring forward legislation to include the Union Territory of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution. In their letter to Mr. Modi, Mr. Kharge and Mr. Gandhi said that for the past five years, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have consistently called for the restoration of full Statehood. This demand is both legitimate and firmly grounded in their constitutional and democratic rights, they said. "It is important to recognise that while there have been instances of Union Territories being granted statehood in the past, the case of Jammu and Kashmir is without precedent in independent India. This is the first time a full-fledged State has been downgraded to a Union Territory following its bifurcation," Congress president Mr. Kharge and former party chief Mr. Gandhi said. "Your goodself has, on multiple occasions, personally reiterated the government's commitment to restoring statehood. In your interview in Bhubaneswar on 19 May 2024, you stated: 'The restoration of statehood is a solemn promise we have made and we stand by it'. Again, while addressing a rally in Srinagar on 19 September 2024, you reaffirmed: 'We have said in Parliament that we will restore the region's statehood'," They said in their letter to Modi. Furthermore, the Union Government has made similar assurances before the Supreme Court in the Article 370 matter, submitting that statehood would be restored "at the earliest and as soon as possible", they pointed out. "In view of the foregoing and aforementioned, we urge upon the Government to bring forward a legislation in the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament to grant full statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir," Mr. Kharge and Mr. Gandhi said. "Additionally, we request that the Government bring forward legislation to include the Union Territory of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution," they said. This would be a significant step towards addressing the cultural, developmental, and political aspirations of the people of Ladakh, while safeguarding their rights, land, and identity, Mr. Kharge and Mr. Gandhi said in their letter.
