Kolkata
Tamil cine star Kamal Haasan, who has plans to plung into politics on Friday praised West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying he was astounded by the ‘energy and enthusiasm of West Bengal chief minister”
Kamal, who was attending the inaugural ceremony of the 23rd edition of KIFF, met Banerjee during the day amid speculation of him reaching out to the Trinamool Congress supremo.
“This film festival is not just an annual ritual … it is a celebration of what we love as part of life. Most of us on stage … even if we were not working in the industry, we would be cinema buffs,” Kamal said during the opening ceremony presided over by Banerjee.
He thanked the West Bengal chief minister for the invitation.
“And to see that we belong to an august crowd like you (the audience) that celebrates cinema every year like this … that too when films have become digital and you still pursue your love for cinema… I am happy to be part of this,” he said.
Kamal said he was astounded by the energy and enthusiasm of “your chief minister who makes this effort year after year”.
It must be noted that that Kamal Haasan who entered into politics two months ago also met Delhi’s chief minister Arvind Kejrival in Chennai. Kamal Hasan told media that my colour is not saffron. Currently Kamal Hasan is avoiding to tell anything clearly however his comment indicates that he won’t join any saffron party.