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"Not as a political move, but as a humanitarian endeavor"...Kamal Haasan's benevolent birthday gesture

By TNSCorrespondent, 07 November, 2023
Kamalhaasan, Chennai, Makkal Needhi Maiam

(This article is authored by Alar)

In a heartwarming act of generosity, acclaimed actor and Makkal Neeti Maiyam Party leader Kamal Haasan celebrated his birthday by gifting an advanced RO machine worth of 15 Lakhs to a children's hospital in Egmore, Chennai. This machine, capable of producing clean drinking water from air humidity, promises to be a boon, especially in times of water scarcity.

Present at the occasion were Ministers M. Subramanian, Sekhar Babu, and government officials, witnessing this noble gesture. Addressing the media, Haasan shared his inspiration behind the initiative, revealing that he had been using a similar machine at his Rajkamal Production Company for the past two years. “We only drink water from it, and we are healthy,” he remarked.

Expressing confidence in the Tamil Nadu government's potential, he emphasized the need to implement such arrangements across districts, highlighting the importance of this initiative for the well-being of all citizens.

What makes this gesture truly special is Haasan's insistence that it remains entirely unrelated to his political party. “People who have come here are not party members; they are human beings,” he stated, emphasizing the humanitarian aspect of the endeavour.

The actor-turned-politician further said, "I urge everyone to think beyond party lines, to see this not as a political move, but as a humanitarian endeavor. Water, the elixir of life, should be a right, not a privilege. Let us take this initiative to every district, to every corner of our beautiful state. We have set the stage here in Chennai; now, let us spread this message of hope and health across Tamil Nadu.

In addition to his philanthropic efforts, Kamal Haasan also unveiled the much-anticipated first look teaser of his upcoming film with legendary director Mani Ratnam, titled ‘Thug Life’. This collaboration marks a reunion of the duo after an impressive 33 years since their iconic film ‘Nayakan’. The glimpse into the film has left fans buzzing with excitement, eagerly anticipating this cinematic masterpiece.

But that’s not all on Haasan's plate. The versatile actor has a slew of exciting projects lined up, including ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, a sci-fi extravaganza featuring powerhouse actors Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan, directed by Nag Ashwin.

Additionally, fans can expect the much-awaited sequel, ‘Indian 2’, directed by Shankar, where Haasan reprises his role as Senapathy, the vigilante combating corruption. And there's more to look forward to with ‘KH233’, a project in collaboration with the talented director H.Vinoth.

 

 

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