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Time of India
14 hours ago
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- Time of India
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Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology | Thug Life Karnataka's Minister for Kannada and Culture, Shivaraj Tangadagi, has supported the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in threatening a ban on Kamal Haasan's upcoming film Thug Life. The controversy stems from Kamal Haasan's remark claiming "Kannada was born out of Tamil", sparking massive backlash across Karnataka. The KFCC has given the actor 2 days to apologise, failing which the movie will not be allowed to release in the state. Kamal Haasan has so far refused to apologise saying he will not offer apology if his remark that Kannada language is born from Tamil is not wrong.#kamalhaasan #thuglifebanned #kannadalanguage #kfccoaction #karnatakaminister #kannadavstamil #languagecontroversy #kamalcontroversy #thuglifemovie #kamalhaasannews #toibharat 481 views | 2 days ago
Time of India
3 days ago
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- Time of India
Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology
Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology | Thug Life Source: Karnataka's Minister for Kannada and Culture, Shivaraj Tangadagi, has supported the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in threatening a ban on Kamal Haasan's upcoming film Thug Life. The controversy stems from Kamal Haasan's remark claiming "Kannada was born out of Tamil", sparking massive backlash across Karnataka. The KFCC has given the actor 2 days to apologise, failing which the movie will not be allowed to release in the state. Kamal Haasan has so far refused to apologise saying he will not offer apology if his remark that Kannada language is born from Tamil is not wrong.#kamalhaasan #thuglifebanned #kannadalanguage #kfccoaction #karnatakaminister #kannadavstamil #languagecontroversy #kamalcontroversy #thuglifemovie #kamalhaasannews #toibharat
Indian Express
4 days ago
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- Indian Express
Ban Kamal Haasan's films in Karnataka if he doesn't apologise for remarks, minister Shivaraj Tangadagi writes to Kannada film body
The Karnataka Government has sought to stop the release of films starring Kamal Haasan in the state unless the actor-politician apologises for his recent remarks on the origin of the Kannada language. The actor's latest film, Thug Life, is due for release in theatres on June 5. The controversy began during the audio launch of Thug Life in Chennai on May 24 when Kamal Haasan said, 'Tamil gave birth to Kannada.' Following the comment, several pro-Kannada organisations took to the streets in cities like Bengaluru, Belagavi, Hubballi, and Mysuru, expressing outrage and demanding an apology. Writing to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) on Thursday, Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi stated, 'If Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan does not apologise to the people of the state/Kannadigas, the films in which he has acted should be immediately banned in Karnataka.' In his letter, Tangadadi said that despite the actor's huge stature, the people of Karnataka cannot tolerate his remarks on their land, water and language. 'Therefore, Kamal Haasan should immediately apologise to Kannadigas,' he added. 'His speech about the Kannada language has deeply hurt me…and the sentiments of Kannadigas. Kamal Haasan is a senior actor who has acted in many Kannada language films and is knowledgeable about the language. It does not bring him any credit to speak in this manner,' the minister said in his letter. KFCC has given the Tamil superstar two days to apologise before they facilitate the release of his film in Karnataka next week. Following the actor's controversial remark, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had said that Kannada has a long and well-documented history. 'Poor Kamal Haasan, he is simply unaware of it,' he added. Clarifying his remarks later, Kamal Haasan said in Chennai that his comments on Kannada were said out of love and that 'love never apologises'. The actor stated, 'I think what I said was said with a lot of love. Historians have taught me the language's history… I didn't mean anything.' Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra, meanwhile, accused Haasan of 'disrespecting Kannada to glorify his own mother tongue' and demanded an unconditional apology. 'Artists should embody the culture of respecting all languages,' he posted on social media.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Koppal Steel Plant: Decision after studying DC's report, says CM Siddaramaiah
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The government would decide on the fate of a mega steel plant in Koppal in the backward Kalyana Karnataka region after going through the deputy commissioner's report, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Baldota group signed up with the government at the global investor summit in February proposing to invest Rs 54,000 crore on a greenfield steel mill with a production capacity of 10.50 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).The project would add about 15, 000 new direct and indirect jobs, the group had said. But it has ground to a halt following local resistance.'I have asked for a comprehensive report from the deputy commissioner,' Siddaramaiah said, responding to media queries at Hospet in Vijayanagar CM had, in March first week, asked the Koppal district administration to direct the Baldota group to stop work on the steel CM's direction came after a delegation of MLAs and MLCs, led by the district in-charge minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, gave him a memorandum opposing the plant. A few local organisations and Gavisiddeshwara Swami, the head of the local Gavisiddeshwar mutt, led the campaign against the proposed factory on the grounds that it would cause pollution on Baldota group has been a legacy player in the mining of iron ore in Ballari district and decided to set up its own steel mill as it has adequate iron ore mining leases acquired through e-auctions to meet the demand arising from its proposed steel company has acquired 1,000 acres of land and is planning to acquire another 2,400 acres for the steel mill, Rahul N Baldota, joint managing director of Baldota Steel & Power, had said, adding that the company had already received statutory approvals.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
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- The Hindu
Minister assures funds to Ninasam for renovations at Heggodu
Heggodu (Shivamogga) Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi has promised funds to renovate Shivarama Karantha Rangamandira and other infrastructure development works of Ninasam in Heggodu, in Karnataka. He made the announcement after inaugurating Ninasam theatre festival at Heggodu on May 11. Ninasam, which runs a theatre institute, has completed 75 years and has sought funds from the government of Karnataka to renovate its infrastructure in the village. Mr. Tangadai appreciated the achievements of Ninasam over the decades. The organisation had produced talented artists. With minimum expenses, the institute has recorded impressive achievements. 'The State Government is committed to encouraging cultural activities. I will ensure the organisation gets sufficient funds in the current financial year,' he said. K.V. Akshara, who runs activities at the institute, narrated the history of the institute and its activities. He said that the government of Karnataka had provided altogether ₹8.5 crore for its activities between 1980 and March 2025. The amount provided over 45 years was approximately one-third of the amount spent on the annual Kannada Sahitya Sammelana. 'Besides the State Government, the Central Government provided ₹5 crore so far. A few private foundations have contributed funds for the activities. So far, the theatre institute has trained more than 650 students, who have been active in different fields, including cinema and television media,' he said. Mr. Akshara said the Shivarama Karnath Ranga Mandira was built in 1978 at a cost of ₹85,000. 'The time has come to renovate the structure. To change the roof alone, ₹75 lakh is required. We submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in 2024, the year when Ninansam completed 75 years. We are requesting funds to continue the activities,' he said. Sagar MLA Belur Gopala Krishna said that the contribution of K.V. Subbanna, the founder of Ninasam, to Kannthe Kannada literary world and theatre had been immense. He founded the organisation in a village, and brought intellectuals and theatre personalities from different parts of the world. The institute requires funds to continue its activities. 'I will ensure the institute gets sufficient funds from the government,' he added. Ninasam executive committee president Siddhartha Bhat and Karnataka Bhovi Development Corporation president Ravikumar were present. Show delayed A play based on Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and her Children was staged on the first day of the five-day festival on May 11. The play has been directed by M. Ganesh. But, the show was delayed. The show, as part of the Ninasam theatre festival, was scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., but was delayed by more than one hour and 15 minutes. Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi was scheduled to inaugurate the festival at 5 p.m. However, he reached the venue at 7 p.m. The inaugural ceremony ended at 8.15 p.m., delaying the show. The institute is known to follow a strict time schedule while organising theatre events. Theatre-lovers from many distant places, including Shivamogga, Sagar and many nearby villages, visit Heggodu to watch the plays. Some of them were seen expressing their disappointment at the delay. They said a delay was seldom experienced at Heggodu.
