Actor Kamal Haasan, who has kept fans guessing about his political plans, made no announcements today either but shared what his politics will be like. “Not saffron,” he said.
The 62-year-old had just emerged from lunch with Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, with whom he is known share a warm rapport..Was he considering joining the Left?
“My colour is obviously seen over the 40 years I have been working in cinema, definitely it’s not saffron,” Kamal Haasan said, but also added, “I want to be in the middle of things, not leaning to any side.”
He talked politics with the 73-year-old Communist leader and said he had taken advice from Chief Minister Vijayan, who he admires.
“I will meet more politicians before I make my call,” said the actor, who wore a dark coloured shirt and mundu, or traditional garment in Kerala worn around the waist.