While the nation mourns the loss of Jayalalithaa, one of the most revered leaders, veteran actor Kamal Haasan's tweet condoling the demise of the actress-turned-politician has sparked controversy
Kamal Haasan's tweet on Jayalalithaa's death sparks outrage
Kamal Haasan and Jayalalithaa
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While the nation mourns the loss of Jayalalithaa, one of the most revered leaders, veteran actor Kamal Haasan's tweet condoling the demise of the actress-turned-politician has sparked controversy.
J Jayalalithaa, one of India's most charismatic political leaders, died in Chennai on Monday night after a bitter 74-day battle for life, ending an era in Tamil Nadu politics and plunging the state in deep grief. She was 68.
Jayalalithaa, a spinster, breathed her last at the Apollo Hospital just before midnight, over 24 hours after she suffered a cardiac arrest that derailed the halting progress she had been making on the health front.
Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth and several other celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute to India's 'Iron Lady'. Kamal Haasan's tweet condoling her death, however, didn't go down too well with Jayalalithaa's supporters.
Here's what Kamal Haasan tweeted:
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— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 6, 2016
The tweet roughly translates to, "Deep sympathy for those who depend on Jayalalithaa."
Kamal Haasan faced the wrath of some Twitterati for his 'insensitive' tweet.
Here are some Twitter reactions:
@ikamalhaasan what's the point in being well learned if there is no decency. Shame I used to be a fan of yours.
— Sashi (@sashank2k) December 6, 2016
@ikamalhaasan youre exponentially becoming a bigger embarassment almost everytime you air an opinion.
— Omnipresent (@PrimadoralBeing) December 6, 2016
@sashank2k @ikamalhaasan exactly, basic manners should be there, hatred after death doesn't look good for the common man, @ikamalhaasan
— Medhavi2015 (@medhavi2015) December 6, 2016
@sashank2k he never respect people sadist fellow Komali @ikamalhaasan
— Prasanna (@Robo1235) December 6, 2016
@ikamalhaasan ur not a great artist u just a self concerend person who lack heart and humanity .
— GAUTHAM KRISH (@gowthamkrishn11) December 6, 2016
@sashank2k Honestly, what do you expect of him. Throw a fake cry face. Always remember that everyone has a different way to express.
— Sri Ganesh (@SriGaneshMnc) December 6, 2016
@ikamalhaasan You should have kept quiet instead of this bullshit tweet
— Venkat Narayan (@NaraShrav) December 6, 2016
Some Twitter users interpreted Kamal Haasan's tweet differently and defended the actor.
.@Robo1235 @Rohitsuperfan @sashank2k @ikamalhaasan What a WHITE LIE!! He has given his condolences in the tweet.
— à¤ÂÂÂu00c2u008bदà¥ÂÂÂu00c2u008dधिमा (@BeingRidhima) December 6, 2016
@sashank2k @ikamalhaasan Thers nothing wrong in what sir has said don't bring unnecessary dirt
— Tangirala Nikhil (@NikhilTangirala) December 6, 2016
@sashank2k @ikamalhaasan doesn't matter if u not being his fan he have many.......not able to see anything wrong with his statement.
— Saran (@Saran100289) December 6, 2016
It is said that Kamal Haasan shared a strained relation with the Jayalalithaa-led state government ever since it had opposed the release of the actor's film 'Vishwaroopam'.
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