Actor-politician Kamal Haasan, who discussed the contentious Cauvery water sharing issue with HD Kumaraswamy today, said the Karnataka Chief Minister's response was "heartening". "I see hope in the conversation I have had with HD Kumaraswamy," Mr Haasan said after the hour-long meeting. The division of Cauvery waters is one of the key points of conflict between Mr Haasan's state, Tamil Nadu and neighbouring Karnataka. Last month, fellow actor-politician Rajinikanth had asked Mr Kumaraswamy to do right by Tamil Nadu after he came to power.
