Stars come out in support of Kamal Haasan after 'Vishwaroopam' ban
Actor Kamal Haasan's latest movie Vishwaroopam has been banned in the state after Muslim groups said the movie's depiction of the community is offensive. Minutes before he lost his court case, Mr Haasan said he had agreed to drop contentious scenes and words. However, Kamal Haasan is not alone in his battle as stars gave come out in support of the movie.
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"If there is no secular state in India, I would go overseas. I think Tamil Nadu wants me out. What would change is my passport; I would still be an Indian. I have pledged all my property for the film. I have lost my house because of delay in release," Kamal Haasan said in an emotional outburst.
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Producer Sheetal Talwar said, "Why are filmmakers in Mumbai not speaking up for Kamal Haasan? Just because he is from the South? Don't they realise, this can happen to any of us? ... I condemn the attack on a film that I am sure redefines popular entertainment, as Kamal's films always do.”
