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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.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kamal Haasan restrained by Bengaluru court from making ‘defamatory' remarks against Kannada
The controversy around Kamal Haasan's remark on the Kannada language refuses to die down even a month after the infamous statement. Now, a local court in Bengaluru has passed an ex parte interim injunction order restraining the actor from making any remarks against the Kannada language. Actor Kamal Haasan's statement on Kannada during Thug Life promotions sparked controversy.(PTI) Bengaluru court restrains Kamal Haasan from statements against Kannada On Friday, an Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge in the city passed the order after hearing a suit filed by Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) through its president, Mahesh Joshi. According to PTI, the suit sought an injunction against Kamal Haasan from making any defamatory statements against the Kannada language and culture. After hearing the complainant's plea, the court passed an injunction restraining Kamal Haasan 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'. The court also issued a summons to Kamal Hassan and posted the case to August 30 for further hearing. The actor will now have to appear before the court on the next date. Kamal Haasan Kannada row The controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan in Karnataka stems from a statement he made during the promotions of his latest film, Thug Life. At the music launch of the film in Bengaluru in May, Kamal Haasan said that 'Kannada was born out of Tamil'. The statement sparked widespread outrage among pro-Kannada groups and cultural organisations. After Kamal Haasan stood by his statement and refused to apologise, Thug Life was not released in Karnataka. The film's makers, including Kamal Haasan, went to court and secured a victory, but quite belatedly. Eventually, the film was never released in Karnataka, and did not perform very well at the box office elsewhere. Thug Life marked Kamal Haasan's reunion with Mani Ratnam after 37 years. However, the film failed to get much love from fans or the critics. Thug Life, which also stars Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Abhirami, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ali Fazal, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy and Tanikella Bharani, grossed just ₹93 crore worldwide. It is now streaming on Netflix.
Hans India
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Booker winner to preside over 88th All India Kannada Literary Meet
Ballari: Acclaimed Kannada writer and Booker Prize laureate Banu Mushtaq has been unanimously chosen to preside over the 88th Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana (All India Kannada Literary Meet), which is set to be held in Ballari later this year. The announcement was made by Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Mahesh Joshi following a meeting of the Parishat's executive committee held in Ballari on Sunday. Banu Mushtaq, known for her powerful literary voice and commitment to social issues, has made an indelible mark in contemporary Kannada literature. As a writer, translator, and educationist, her works often explore themes of identity, gender, and justice. Her recognition with the Booker Prize — a rare feat for an Indian regional language writer — brought unprecedented global attention to Kannada literature. Her appointment as president of the prestigious literary conclave has been widely welcomed by the literary fraternity. The Akhila Bharata Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, a major cultural event in Karnataka's literary calendar, brings together writers, scholars, and readers from across the country to celebrate and deliberate on Kannada literature and its evolving role in society. This year's Sammelana is expected to focus on expanding the reach of Kannada literature in a multilingual and digital India, and Mushtaq's leadership is likely to add renewed critical insight and global perspective to the event.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
JJM scam: ED files charges against Joshi, 17 others
Jaipur: Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the multi-crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) case, naming former Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) minister Mahesh Joshi, his son Rohit Joshi, and 16 others as accused in a money laundering investigation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The chargesheet or prosecution complaint, filed on June 20 under sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), includes several private companies and PHED engineers among the accused. Notable entities named in the chargesheet are M/S Shyam Tubewell, M/S Shri Ganpati Tubewell, and M/S Sumangalman Landmark. According to ED sources, investigators have uncovered a "deep-rooted corruption and money laundering" scheme where funds were allegedly channelled through Sanjay Badhaya, a close associate of the former minister. The agency has also claimed evidence linking money transfers to M/S Sumangalam Landmark, a company reportedly owned by Rohit Joshi. This marks the second chargesheet in the case, specifically naming private companies involved in pipeline laying, PHED engineers and the former minister and his son. The development follows Mahesh Joshi's arrest on April 24 for his alleged involvement in money laundering related to the JJM case. In a related action, the ED recently attached moveable and immovable properties worth Rs 47.80 crore belonging to several accused, including Padam Chand Jain, Mahesh Mittal, Sanjay Badaya, Vishal Saxena, Mahesh Joshi and their family members. The case continues to unfold as ED pursues what appears to be a complex web of financial transactions and alleged corruption in the implementation of JJM.
