“Gandhi ji has protested against the British, but he has never given back his Law Degree that was given by the British. Had he?” asked iconic actor Kamal Haasan, who reiterated that he’s firm on his words that there is no need to return awards if someone has to protest intolerance.
Kamal felt that those who are calling him insensitive for not returning his three National Awards despite the growing ‘intolerance’ in the country, are not even thinkers. “By giving awards, I’ll be humiliating the jury but not government. If intolerance is rising, then we could raise our voice, but what’s the need and use of returning awards?” he questioned. At the same time he clarified once again that he’s not starting any political party nor inclining with one.
Kamal Haasan’s words are being praised by many. Also a Whatsapp joke is doing rounds about this #AwardWapsi this way: “An award is useful is twice. For the first time when you get it, you’ll become celebrity. After years, when you return it, again you will become big celebrity”— Returning awards is not solution for intolerance.