Daijiworld Media Network - Entertainment

Chennai, Apr 17: Speaking to a press conference here, actor Kamal Haasan said that his struggle is a fight for creative freedom of expression and not against the members of the Film certification board. He was speaking about his recently released movie 'Uttam Villain' which is in the doldrums with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).

This isn't the first time that Kamal's movies have come under the censure of the censor board. 'Vishwaroopam' released in 2013 too faced a 15 day ban to begin with and was later screened with many muted scenes. Kamal has never been shy offering his opinion on the guidlines set forth by the board.

The 60 year old actor said, "My struggle against CBFC is not against people. When I talk about CBFC curbing my freedom of expression, it is not against its chief Pahlaj Nihalani or other officers. They all are my friends. But this is an ongoing struggle to achieve freedom and we will get it."

Uttam Villain has been facing the wrath of the Tamil Nadu wing of the VHP who claim that the song "Iraniyan Naadagam" which portrays the story of Hrianyakashyipu to be hurtful to feeling of the Hindus. Kamal replied that it was probably his rational thinking that often got him in trouble with religious groups not approving of his movies or sections of the same.

He said, "Probably it is me being a rationalist, that's my way of life like they have their way. Would they say that to a Tirthankar or a Jain, who believes in a way of life? Likewise they will have to accept me as one of their brothers. I don't live that life but I love them. Some of them are my relatives."