Vijay, Stalin, Birla Greet Kamal Haasan On 72nd Birthday
Leaders Praise Actor-Politician's Contribution To Cinema, Tamil Language And Progressive Values
Chief Minister Vijay, DMK president M K Stalin, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, among others, extended birthday greetings to actor-politician and MNM founder Kamal Haasan, who turned 72 on Saturday.
In an official statement, CM Vijay wished the legendary actor a long life filled with good health and happiness, hoping he continues his dedicated service to the people and achieves many more milestones in public life and the arts.
DMK chief Stalin greeted Haasan, addressing him as a dear brother and praising his efforts to enrich cinema while championing state rights and the dignity of the Tamil language in politics. VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan joined the leaders in sharing heartfelt wishes for the MNM leader.
On the personal front, his daughters, actors Shruti and Akshara Haasan, conveyed their birthday wishes on their respective social media handles. In an emotional tribute, Shruti called him the "rarest of the rare," expressing admiration for his craft, zest for life, and enduring love for cinema.
Treating fans on the special occasion, his production house Raaj Kamal Films International announced a new project, unveiling the poster for the film 'Sandiyar', directed by S U Arun Kumar.
Keralam CM V D Satheesan and Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan also extended birthday greetings to actor-politician Kamal Haasan, praising his contribution to cinema and commitment to progressive values. Haasan turned 72.
In a post on 'X', Satheesan described Haasan as an extraordinary talent who continued to delight and thrill audiences, adding that every film of the actor had something unforgettable that stood the test of time.
"Keralam has never viewed you as a guest; you have always belonged to our homes, our cinema, and our shared cultural conscience," the CM said.
In a separate post on 'X', CPI(M) veteran Vijayan described Haasan as a gifted artist who had enriched Indian cinema across languages and cultures. "Beyond his brilliance as an actor and filmmaker, I deeply respect his commitment to secularism, humanism and progressive values," the former CM said.
