Kamal Haasan on political plans: I'm a worker who will listen to his people
Updated On: 22 July, 2018 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Sonil Dedhia
On the threshold of his political career, and what can be argued as one of his last films (Vishwaroopam 2), Kamal Haasan talks about being pitted against Rajinikanth, his undying love for cinema, and political plans
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Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth
You've spent almost six decades in the film industry. Do you still feel the excitement when your film is ready to release?
The best part about filmmaking is watching how an idea solidifies and gets developed into a film. It's always exciting to witness it. The next best thing is the process between the making of the film and the screening for the audience. Yes, there are trials and tribulations, but believing that you can deliver the product is a great feeling. I don't consider acting a job. If I did, I would feel claustrophobic. I have never worked to attain money or fame. I stopped pursuing that when I was 21. For me, there is nothing more satisfying than being on a film set.
How do you justify quitting films, which has been your bread and butter, to enter politics?
I have earned enough bread and butter to survive. It may not be as much as Mr Mukesh Ambani, but I am satisfied [laughs]. Even if he has 20 bedrooms in his house, he has to sleep in one. When it comes to any ailment, we are both in the same boat. I am happy where I am today. The question that arises in my mind is 'what have I done for the people who admired and loved me unconditionally?' I shouldn't while away my time languishing on my past laurels. With the limited time I have, I want to offer my services to the people. I may sound like a kanjoos [miser] as I spent 60 years satiating my needs, but if I go away without giving anything, I will feel guilty.
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