‘Freedom of expression cannot be extended to hurt feelings’: Kamal Haasan faced the heat of the court; Top quotes | Bharat News
New Delhi: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday postponed the hearing in a petition filed by Rajkamal Films International- Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Thug Life’, the producer of ‘Thug Life’, ‘demanding police protection for the release of the film in the state. After Kamal Haasan’s comment, the film got into controversy that “Kannada is born from Tamil.”This hearing has now been posted for June 10, the strong remarks of Justice M Nagprasana. It came after the court informed that Kamal Haasan wrote to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC), saying that the film would not be released in the state until the ongoing controversy is resolved through dialogue.Here are the top quotes:
- Justice M Nagprasanna did not make any words while addressing the controversy launched by Hassan’s “Kannada is out of Tamil” comment. Attracting historical similarities, he asked why Haasan cannot release an apology, pointing out that prominent leaders and film icons did the same in the past. “You (Kamal Hasan) have no right to hurt emotions. In this country, Jala (water), Nela (Bhoomi), and Bhash (Language) are dear to the people. What did the people of Karnataka ask?
- Justice Nagprasana called for an example of C Rajagopalachiri, who made a controversial statement in 1950, but later publicly apologized. He questioned Kamal Haasan’s reluctance to take equal responsibility. “Are you a historian, a linguist? On what basis did you speak? If Rajagopalachiri can tender a public apology 75 years ago, why can’t you (Kamal Haasan)? For your business interest, you have contacted this court, which is demanding police protection for the situation you have created,” he said.
- The judge emphasized the emotional and cultural significance of the language, especially against the misuse of freedom of Kannada, and freedom of expression. He said, “Language is a feeling related to land of people. Kannada is a strong language and is not withers with such statements. Freedom of expression cannot be extended to hurt feelings,” he said.
- In a pointed compared, Justice Nagprasanna recalled how actor Rajinikanth had released a public apology during Kala’s release on his comment on the Kauri water issue.
Kamal Haasan’s explanationIn response to backlash, Kamal Haasan sent a letter to KFCC, which made it clear that his comment was wrong and means Kannada Cinema Icon Dr. Was a tribute to Rajkumar’s family.He said, “It bothers me that my statement at the thugs life audio launch – is spoken out of real affection for the famous Dr. Rajkumar’s family – misunderstood and out of reference,” he wrote.Haasan claimed his honor for the Kannada language and reiterated his faith in unity through cinema.“Like Tamil, Kannada has a glorious literary and cultural tradition, which I have been praised for a long time. My bond with Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam – and all languages of this land – are followed and heartbroken.”Haasan further said that cinema speaks a “universal language” inherent in love and relationship, saying that his colleague Shiva Rajkumar faced embarrassment due to controversy.
