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Deccan Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Musical tribute to poet HSV today
Dr Jayashree Aravind Pratishthana is hosting the event, titled Gandhavrata, at Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Chamarajpet, at 5.30 pm.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bengaluru Court Imposes Gag Order On Kamal Haasan Over Controversial Kannada Language Remarks
A Bengaluru civil court has issued an interim restraining order preventing renowned actor Kamal Haasan from making further public statements about the Kannada language, following a legal petition over his controversial remarks that sparked widespread outrage in Karnataka. The ex parte order was issued by the 31st Additional City Civil and Sessions judge on July 4, responding to a suit filed by Mahesh Joshi, chairman of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat. The legal action stems from comments made by Haasan during the audio release event of his film "Thug Life" in Chennai in May, where he stated that "Tamil gave birth to Kannada." This remark triggered significant backlash from Kannada cultural organizations and activists who viewed it as demeaning to their language and heritage. The Kannada Sahitya Parishat filed the suit on July 2, alleging that Haasan's statements suggested linguistic superiority of one language over another, thereby hurting the sentiments of Kannada-speaking people. The organization sought judicial intervention to prevent the actor from making similar remarks in the future that could cause distress to the Kannada community regarding their language, literature, and cultural identity. In granting the interim relief, the court recognized the Kannada Sahitya Parishat's authority to protect the interests of Kannadigas and their cultural heritage. The judge emphasized that immediate intervention was necessary to prevent potential harm to community sentiments while the case proceeds through the legal system. The court's order specifically restrains Haasan, along with his agents, representatives, or anyone acting on his behalf, from making any statements that claim linguistic superiority over Kannada or that could defame the language, literature, land, and culture of Karnataka. This comprehensive restriction remains in effect until the next scheduled hearing in the case. The controversy surrounding Haasan's remarks had far-reaching consequences for his film "Thug Life," directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie, originally scheduled for release on June 5 across India, faced significant obstacles in Karnataka following the linguistic controversy. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce demanded an apology from the actor to facilitate the film's release, while pro-Kannada groups threatened to target theaters screening the movie. Despite mounting pressure, Haasan, who recently secured a Rajya Sabha nomination from Tamil Nadu, refused to apologize for his statements. Instead, he chose not to release the film in Karnataka, leading to a protracted legal battle that eventually reached the Supreme Court. The Karnataka High Court had also suggested that an apology from the actor would help resolve the situation and allow the film's release. However, when this approach failed to yield results, the matter escalated to the highest judicial authority in the country. The Supreme Court ultimately intervened on June 18, directing the Karnataka government to ensure the uninterrupted release of "Thug Life" after the state filed an affidavit confirming no restrictions would be imposed on the movie's screening. The apex court emphasized that the state must take swift action against any groups attempting to forcibly disrupt the film's release. The civil court's reasoning for the ex parte order highlighted the urgency of the situation, noting that if notice had been issued to Haasan before granting the injunction, the delay would have defeated the very purpose of providing temporary relief. The court determined that immediate action was essential to prevent further statements that could exacerbate tensions between linguistic communities. This case reflects broader sensitivities surrounding language politics in India, where regional languages hold deep cultural significance and any perceived slight can trigger strong emotional responses. The incident demonstrates how entertainment industry figures must navigate complex cultural sensitivities when making public statements about regional languages and cultures. The legal proceedings continue as the court balances free speech rights with the need to protect community sentiments and cultural pride. The case highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining harmony between different linguistic communities while respecting both freedom of expression and cultural sensitivities in India's diverse linguistic landscape.
Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Bengaluru civil court issues gag order directing Kamal Haasan against speaking about Kannada
The court of the 31st Additional City Civil and Sessions judge issued a gag order against Kamal Haasan on July 4, following a suit filed by Mahesh Joshi, chairman of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat, on July 2. The Kannada Sahitya Parishat has alleged that remarks made by the actor suggested the 'superiority of one language over the other'. The suit sought to restrain Kamal Hassan from making remarks in the future that could hurt the sentiments of the Kannada people. In the order restraining Haasan from commenting on the Kannada language, the civil court stated that the Kannada Sahitya Parishat is 'empowered to take any steps in the interest of Kannadigas, their literature and culture.' 'This court is of the considered view that granting ex-parte ad-interim relief of temporary injunction against the defendant is necessary in order to prevent the defendant from making any statement/remarks claiming linguistic superiority of one language over other and thereby hurting the sentiments of Kannada people in respect of their land, language and culture till the next date of hearing,' the civil court said. The court noted that the Kannada Sahitya Parishat president said that Kamal Haasan had remarked, 'Kannada was born out of Tamil,' during a film promotion, which allegedly hurt the sentiments of Kannadigas. 'It is the specific allegation of the plaintiffs that by making such remarks, the defendant is claiming superiority of one language over the other. Hence, he prays to restrain the defendant from making the same or similar remarks in future, having the effect of hurting the sentiments of Kannada people in respect of their land, language and culture,' the court noted. 'If this court, instead of granting ex parte ad-interim order of temporary injunction, orders for the issuance of notice to the defendant, then the very purpose of granting temporary injunction would be defeated by delay,' the civil court said in its order. 'The defendant, his agents, assigns, representatives or any person acting under or through them are hereby restrained, by way ad-interim ex parte order of temporary injunction, from posting, making, issuing, writing, publishing and/or distributing any statement or remarks claiming linguist superiority over Kannada language or by making any statements having the effect of causing hurt or defaming the Kannada language, literature, land and culture till the next date of hearing,' the civil court said. Kamal Haasan made the remarks about Kannada during the audio release of his film Thug Life in Chennai in May. The Mani Ratnam-directed movie, which was due for release on June 5 across India, was stalled in Karnataka following an outrage over his remark that 'Tamil gave birth to Kannada'. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) sought an apology from the actor to facilitate the release of the film, even as pro-Kannada groups threatened to target theatres if the movie is screened. Kamal Haasan, who was recently nominated to the parliament as a Rajya Sabha member from Tamil Nadu, did not acquiesce to the demand for an apology, and instead chose not to release Thug Life in Karnataka. The filmmakers approached the Supreme Court after the Karnataka High Court also suggested the actor should apologise to facilitate the film's release. On June 18, the Supreme Court directed the Karnataka Government to ensure the uninterrupted release of Thug Life after the state filed an affidavit confirming that there would be no restrictions on the movie's release. The top court said the state must act swiftly against any groups attempting to disrupt the film's release forcibly.
NDTV
05-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Bengaluru Court Restrains Kamal Haasan From Making Remarks Against Kannada
Bengaluru: A court here on Friday passed an ex-parte interim injunction order restraining actor Kamal Haasan from making any remarks against Kannada language. It restrains him from posting, making, writing, publishing any statement or remarks claiming linguistic superiority over Kannada language or making any statements against the Kannada language, literature, land and culture. An Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge here passed the order after hearing a suit filed by Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) through its president Mahesh Joshi. It sought an injunction against Hassan from making any defamatory statements against the Kannada language and culture. The court also ordered issuance of a summons to Kamal Hassan and posted the case to August 30 for further hearing. Actor-politician Haasan's recent statement claiming that "Kannada was born out of Tamil" during a promotional event for his film 'Thug Life' had sparked widespread outrage among pro-Kannada groups and cultural organisations.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kamal Haasan restrained from making ‘defamatory remarks' against Kannada language; Bengaluru court issues verdict a month after controversy
Kamal Haasan made headlines last month for his remark about the Kannada language during a promotional event for his film Thug Life. The comment landed him in legal trouble, and the film faced a ban in Bengaluru. The controversy surrounding his statement continues to stir emotions even after a month. A Bengaluru civil court has now issued an ex parte interim injunction, preventing the veteran actor from making any future statements against the Kannada language or culture. Kamal Haasan can't share defamatory posts about Kannada language Kamal Haasan, Ayushmann Invited To Oscars 2025! India Shines Bright With Payal Kapadia Too The ruling was passed on Friday (July 4) by an Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge after Mahesh Joshi, President of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP), filed a civil suit. According to PTI, the petition sought a legal restraint on Kamal Haasan from delivering "defamatory remarks" about the language and its cultural roots. The court ordered Kamal Haasan to be barred from 'posting, making, writing, or publishing any statement or remarks claiming linguistic superiority over the Kannada language or making any statements against the Kannada language, literature, land, and culture.' The court has also issued a summons to the actor, directing him to appear in person for the next hearing, which has been scheduled for August 30. Kamal Haasan's controversial remark about Kannada Kamal Haasan compared Tamil and Kannada during a promotional event in Bengaluru for Thug Life back in May. He said, 'Kannada was born out of Tamil,' and the statement did not sit well with some Kannada activists and cultural organisations. The uproar intensified when Haasan refused to retract his statement or issue an apology. Thug Life ultimately did not release in Karnataka, even though the production house and Kamal Haasan approached the High Court. About Thug Life Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, features Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and others in key roles. Unfortunately, the film underperformed at the box office.
