Kamal Haasan, who is one of the most respected and beloved superstars of the country, has been giving several titles and prefixes owing to his immense contribution to Indian Cinema. The Tamil superstar, however, has issued an official statement wherein while he has expressed immense gratitude towards his fans for showering so much love and respect, he has made a special request asking them to refrain from using such titles. About a couple of years ago, Ajith Kumar too had issued a similar statement.
Kamal Haasan issues letter saying ‘artist must not be elevated above the art’ as he requests fans to refrain from giving titles
Taking to the social media platform X, aka Twitter, Kamal Haasan shared a statement in English and Tamil where he expressed his feelings saying, “I have always felt a deep sense of gratitude over being bestowed with endearing titles such as Ulaganayagan, among others. Such accolades, given by the people and recognized by esteemed colleagues and admirers, has always been humbling, and I’ve been genuinely moved by your love in conferring it upon me.” He went on to add, “The art of cinema transcends beyond any one individual and I am but a student of the craft, forever hoping to evolve, learn and grow. Cinema, like any other form of creative expression, belongs to all. It is the collaboration of countless artists, technicians, and audience who make it what it is a true reflection of humanity’s diverse, rich, and ever- evolving stories.”
“It is my humble belief that the artist must not be elevated above the art. I prefer to remain grounded, constantly aware of my imperfections and my duty to improve. Hence, after considerable reflection, I feel compelled to respectfully decline all such titles or prefixes. I humbly request that all my fans, the media, members of film fraternity, party cadre and fellow Indians, to here on after, refer to me simply as Kamal Haasan or Kamal or KH.”, he added.
He signed off and concluded, “Thank you again for your gestures of kindness over the years. Please know that this decision comes from a place of humility and a desire to remain true to my roots and purpose, to always be one among all of us the lovers of this beautiful artform. Forever Yours, Kamal Haasan”.
உங்கள் நான்,
கமல் ஹாசன். pic.twitter.com/OpJrnYS9g2
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 11, 2024
On the work front, Kamal Haasan celebrated his 70th birthday on November 7 and makers of his next, Thug Life paid a tribute to the star by unveiling a special teaser and release date. Starring an ensemble cast, the film is slated to release on June 5, 2024.
Also Read: Kamal Haasan’s 70th Birthday: From Shruti Haasan to Mohanlal, celebs extend warm birthday wishes to the actor
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