... And a movie. The Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha leader is hoping to inspire young activists with the story of his 48-year struggle for the Kannada cause
...u00a0And a movie. The Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha leader is hoping to inspire young activists with the story of his 48-year struggle for the Kannada cause
Vatal Nagaraj, the maverick politician who's known to rope in the animal world for his protests, is planning a book and film on his life.
Vatal, who plans to stage a protest using buffaloes against state cabinet ministers at the Legislators' Home premises on Tuesday, will compile the ups and downs of his life.
Tuesday's protest is against the cabinet ministers' 'chintana-sabhe' in Suttur.
"Yes, I'm planning to bring out an autobiography and make a movie," the president ofu00a0 Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha confirmed to MiD DAY.
While Vatal himself will script the autobiography which includes his 48-year struggle for the cause of Kannada and issues related to Karnataka, he prefers not to act in the movie. "But I will make a guest appearance," he adds.
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I, Me and myself: Vatal Nagaraj poses in front of his portraits |
Unusual incidents
Of course, the book and film will feature his rather unique protests since 1961 that have involved the use of broomsticks, camels, pigs, donkeys, buffaloes and attires like the burkha and the constable's uniform.
"Other than the protests and arrests, there are many other interesting details that people don't know about," said Vatal.
"I will try to bring out the minute details as realistically as I can. The book will have some very unusual photographs and incidents related to my life."
Vatal is optimistic that he can officially announce details of the movie by December this year.
'I'm unique'
Through the book and movie, Vatal hopes to inspire young activists.
"I'm a unique politician," added Vatal. "Hence, I want my life to be a message to young activists fighting for the cause of Kannada."
His supporters are looking forward to the book and movie.
"We have been with him for many years," said N Gopi, a staunch supporter.
"His life in the form of a book or movie is welcome."
