Kamal Haasan Requests Fans To Stop Calling Him Ulaganayagan: ‘Cinema Transcends Beyond Any One Individual…’
Indian actor Kamal Haasan penned a note for his fans, asking them to call him by his name. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Haasan said that he feels “gratitude over being bestowed with endearing titles such as Ulaganayagan,” however, he respectfully declined all such titles and prefixes, calling himself a student of the art of cinema.
For those who don’t know, Ulaganayagan means ‘Universal Hero.’
He wrote, “Vanakkam, 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.”
உங்கள் நான்,
கமல் ஹாசன். pic.twitter.com/OpJrnYS9g2
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 11, 2024
“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 audiences who make it what it is – a true reflection of humanity’s diverse, rich, and ever-evolving stories,” Haasan added.
Haasan then continued, “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.”
He concluded his note by saying, “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. 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.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Kamal Haasan will next be seen in Thug Life, which will release in theaters on 5 June 2025. Touted as a gangster drama, Thug Life is directed by Mani Ratnam and co-produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies. It also stars Silambarasan TR, Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Abhirami, and Nasser. The music is composed by AR Rahman.
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