Kamal Haasan—renowned actor, filmmaker, and politician—has remained a towering figure in Indian cinema for over sixty years, earning acclaim for his remarkable versatility and dedication to the craft. Despite his legendary status, Haasan recently declined the honorary title ‘Ulaganayagan’ (Universal Hero), expressing that he does not subscribe to such grand labels. Instead, he described himself as a perpetual student of cinema, always eager to learn and evolve within the art form.
Kamal Haasan recently shared his candid thoughts on the title ‘Ulaganayagan’ that has long been associated with him, offering a humble and introspective take. Speaking at a book launch event in Chennai, he reflected that accepting such a grand title at face value would have been a setback for him personally. “If I had truly believed I was the hero of the entire world just because of that title, I would have lost a great deal,” he remarked, emphasizing that he doesn’t place importance on such labels. His words reflected his deep humility and grounded outlook despite his legendary stature.
உங்கள் நான்,
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— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 11, 2024
The event marked the launch of 25 books authored by the late legendary writer and actor Crazy Mohan, held in Mylapore. Kamal Haasan attended the occasion as the chief guest and officially released the books, reminiscing warmly about his long-time creative partner. He praised Crazy Mohan not only as a gifted playwright but also as a remarkable human being. Kamal went on to highlight the significance of language, stressing that it should be treated with respect. He added that regardless of how much technology evolves, spoken language will always hold its intrinsic value.
Kamal Haasan also reflected on the value of compassion, noting that it was the generosity of legendary director K. Balachander that paved the way for him, Rajinikanth, and Chiranjeevi to succeed in the film industry. He encouraged people to practice compassion in every area of life. Director K.S. Ravikumar, who was also in attendance, added that if modern technologies like artificial intelligence had been available earlier, Crazy Mohan’s literary works could have been preserved with even greater precision and depth.
Source: Times of India
