SC issues notice to Karnataka government regarding de facto ban on Kamal Haasan movie ‘Thug Life’
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice the Karnataka government asking for an explanation for the de facto ban on the release of Tamil movie ‘Thug Life’ starring Kamal Haasan in Karnataka.
A petition was filed by M Mahesh Reddy, a resident of Bengaluru, who has alleged that although the movie has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Karnataka government has prohibited the release of the movie in the state following violence and intimidation by organizations and the inaction of government authorities.
A two-judge bench comprising of Justices PK Mishra and Manmohan heard the plea against the prohibition.
The advocate representing the petitioner, A Velan, alleged that the government had joined hands with extremist forces, with one of the theatres being seized when women and children were inside. He added that the theatre authorities too were seeking protection but no FIR was filed in the incident.
The call for a ban on ‘Thug Life’ came following the veteran actor’s comment at a recent event that Kannada was an off-spring of Tamil.
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Malayalam actor Rajesh Keshav in ICU after cardiac arrest
Kochi (PTI): Malayalam actor Rajesh Keshav is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after suffering a cardiac arrest on August 24, hospital sources said on Wednesday.
The 47-year-old actor, known for notable roles in various films and TV shows, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday night after collapsing at a city hotel.
He was first taken to the Emergency Department and successfully revived through immediate resuscitation, the hospital said in a statement.
Keshav was then shifted to the Cath Lab, where an emergency angioplasty was performed, it said, adding that he had suffered a prolonged cardiac arrest, which resulted in a moderate hypoxic injury.
The Neuro Wing is closely monitoring his neurological recovery, and encouraging signs of progress are being observed, they explained.
"At present, he remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under advanced life support," the statement said.
His condition is serious but showing gradual improvement, with a multidisciplinary team of doctors actively involved in his treatment, it added.
