Kamal Haasan extends support to Deepika Padukone

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has come out in support of actor Deepika Padukone, who portrays the titular role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed Padmavati, saying that he wants her head to be saved.

The release of Padmavati has been postponed amid protests by various Rajput groups and political leaders. Recently, a Haryana BJP leader offered a bounty of Rs. 10 crore to anyone beheading Bhansali and Deepika. He has been served a showcause notice from his party.

“I want Ms. Deepika’s head saved. Respect it more than her body. Even more her freedom. Do not deny her that,” Mr. Haasan tweeted. “Many communities have opposed my films. Extremism in any debate is deplorable. Wake up cerebral India.Time to think. We’ve said enough. Listen Ma Bharat,” he added.

I wantMs.Deepika's head.. saved. Respect it more than her body.Even more her freedom. Do not deny her that.Many communities have apposed my films.Extremism in any debate is deplorable. Wake up cerebral India.Time to think. We've said enough. Listen Ma Bharat

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 20, 2017