Can't Use Khans, Bachchans and Haasans As Example to Tax Other Actors: Kamal Haasan

Southern Superstar Kamal Haasan is all set make a comeback in Hindi Cinema with 'Sabaash Kundu'. The actor sat down for an exclusive interview with CNN-News18 and discussed all about his new venture, GST, Skill India plans and more.

The actor who has given Hindi Cinema gems like 'Sadma', 'Sagar' and 'Chachi 420' is back with 'Sabaash Kundu'. The film is a comedy drama to be shot in three languages, Hindi, Tamil and Telegu. Haasan would be seen portraying a RAW officer with a tremendous talent of getting into trouble. According to the actor, "Kundu is a combination of Inspector Clouseau and Hercule Poiro. It has the panache of Poirot and the bumble-footing ways of Clouseau."

The 'Uttama Villain' star is banking on the abundant love shown by his fans to this character previously as Naidu. Commenting upon his production business and taxation the actor says, "We are looking into the exhibition and distributing aspects. Government needs to bring in GST and be kind about service taxes, in the film business."

The actor feels that it is unfair that all actors are levied service tax, while theatre actors are not subjected to it. He says, " Khans, Haasans and Bachchans in the industry are limited. You can't use them as example to tax other actors. All of us trying to stay at our position as long as we can. This is not a permanent job"

"Money laundering happens because of this" The 'Vishwaroopam' star appeals to the government to collect tax at the source and seal the bucket at one end.

The actor has been pushing the concept of 'Skill India' for quite some time now. About the progression the actor says, " We are trying to meet a timeline for our Skill India plans. Skill-level tests have been done for 5,000 people, and our aim is to skill 40,000-50,000 people. It still has a long way off ."

Under the plan more than 5,000 people has been skilled so far and the actor plans to open a a media school for lower-level technicians who can quickly skill themselves.

The politically charged actor appealed his fans to go and do what they think is best, regarding the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. "I am not here to goat them to any particular party. They know they are responsible citizens." He further added, "Do not bring in ambitious businessperson to power. "

The 'Shabaash Kundu' actor looks forward to receive more love and applause for his future projects and work for the country.