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Here's Why Bollywood Banned Kamal Haasan Due To Insecurity

Aman Kumar

Kamal Haasan - The Universal Hero

Kamal Haasan is also known as 'Ulaganayagan' or the 'Universal Hero' for his versatility.

Kamal Haasan supremacy

Apart from his versatility, Kamal Haasan is also known for always pushing the boundaries of cinema and for the commitment he brings to the character.

Kamal Haasan's iconic films

Some of the most iconic films of Kamal Haasan include 'Chachi 420,' 'Hindustani,' 'Nayakan,' and more.

Kamal Haasan's Bollywood debut

Kamal Haasan debuted in the Hindi film industry with the 1981 film 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye' opposite Rati Agnihotri.

Why Kamal Haasan left Bollywood?

Despite giving hits like 'Ek Duuje Ke Liye,' and 'Chachi 420,' Kamal Haasan never actively worked in Bollywood. He says, "They were really spoiled and rich. They could make one film for two and a half years and they could do 6 films at a time.".

The underworld connections

Kamal Haasan later added, "The other reason was there were too many underworld connections. I didn't want to stay there to either oppose it or succumb to the threat."

Did Bollywood ban Kamal Haasan?

Though we don't have any confirmed reports, according to an article written by Jyothi Venkatesh, "The adulation that was Amitabh Bachchan’s after he worked in ten films became Kamal Haasan’s after just a single hit in Bombay."

The headlines

When 'EK Duuje Ke Liye' became a hit, numerous articles in the newspapers described how 'Bollywood hated Kamal Haasan's guts and how they were insecure of the actor'.

Kamal Haasan's upcoming film

Kamal Haasan will next be seen in 'Indian 2' opposite Rakul Preet Singh and Kajal Aggarwal.

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