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By PTI - CHENNAI
25th January 2013 02:46 PM
Backing actor-director Kamal Haasan, Tamil superstar Rajnikanth today spoke against a complete ban of his controversial movie "Vishwaroopam" and appealed to his "Muslim brothers" to end the impasse through talks.
The 'Enthiran' star described Haasan as his 40-year friend and said he knew him as a person who does not hurt anybody.
"The fact that Kamal Haasan held a special screening of the movie to Muslim brothers meeting their demand despite being cleared by the Censor Board shows his respect for the community," Rajnikanth said in a statement here.
He said his heart went out for his peer for the hardships faced by Haasan in investing around Rs 100 crore towards production of the movie.
"Kamal is not an ordinary artiste. He is a great artiste who had taken Tamil cinema to the global level. I request my Muslim brothers to factor in this and change their stand of demanding for a complete ban.
"I request them to help him in releasing the film by having talks with him upon his return (from the US) and by making corrections to the film without affecting its storyline," he said while extending his Meelad-un-Nabi greetings.
Tamil Nadu government has banned screening of the film for two weeks following protests from Muslim groups who alleged that the community was depicted in a bad light in the movie, prompting Haasan to move the court.
The Madras High Court had yesterday stayed the release of the film till January 28, with the Judge scheduled to watch the film on Saturday.
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Comments(12)
It's just as simple as this. Just mention the word 'terrorist' in any part of he world, the first thing that comes into everyone's mind is only about Muslims. So, if the film's plot is based in Afghanistan, isn't it obvious that the terrorists have to be none other than Muslims.
Posted by Groucho at 01/26/2013 14:00 Reply to this Report abuse
Mr. Is so u accept muslim terrorism is thr but u dnt want others to talk abt it. Kamal made a film caled hey ram hav u seen, this guys might hav banned tht film. Thts also showng muslim terrorism n hindu terrorism as wel. Those who filed allegation needs popularity they wl get only if they create these type of issue. Muslim brothers who r educated wont do this n support this. Uneducated fools wl only go behind this
Posted by joy at 01/26/2013 23:55 Reply to this Report abuse
Atleast rajini opened his mouth now.. Any how thanks
Posted by Maniya at 01/27/2013 22:31 Reply to this Report abuse
A friend in need a friend inddeed. Rajni sir, u r a TRUE FRIEND
Posted by KCRAO at 01/28/2013 11:50 Reply to this Report abuse
will you accept a stranger comes and stays in your home ???? Anyone fight for their own, will you call them terrorist. Cant u see some USA news channels that showing lot of usa citizen converts islam. Dont u know saints in India also involves in some bomb blasts. VISWAROOPAM banned due to some political issues may be. not for this. when you mentioning words about other religion BAD. UR WORDS ARE TERRORISM AND UR MINDS TOO.
Posted by R at 01/29/2013 22:45 Reply to this Report abuse