'Why must we conceal her name': Kamal faces flak for naming Malayalam actress

It looks like trouble is courting Kamal Haasan again. Two days ago, fundamentalists were after his blood for allegedly denigrating Hindu culture on Bigg Boss. Now they’re again demanding his arrest for naming the victim in the Dileep alleged-assault case in Kerala at a press conference. Kamal seems astonished by what he sees as the warped wisdom of the moral brigade.

“Firstly, it was a press meet on Bigg Boss. So, there was no question of the alleged assault in Kerala. However, since I was asked about it by a lady reporter, I politely replied and mentioned the victim’s name. This, apparently, is not an acceptable way of addressing the wronged lady. They want me arrested for naming her,” says a dumbstruck Kamal.

“I don’t understand why we must conceal her name. She has come forward to speak of her own harrowing experience. She’s very brave, and I am very proud of her. I see no reason to hide her name. But I don’t know what the law says on this matter. So, I’d reserve any further comment,” he adds in his defense.