Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met veteran actor Kamal Haasan and hailed him for coming out against communalism and corruption amid mounting speculation that the latter would take a political plunge.
Kejriwal also said that the 62-year-old multilingual actor should enter politics.
It is important at this point when the country is facing strong forces of corruption and communalism, that all like-minded people should talk to each other on these issues and work in tandem.Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister, Delhi
Haasan, who has of late been dropping hints on taking the political plunge, showered praise on Kejriwal, saying the Delhi chief minister has a national profile of fighting against corruption and communalism.
Stating that he was honoured by Kejriwal's visit, Haasan said his endeavour was to seek advice from anyone fighting against communalism and corruption.
I also have a similar reputation and it is no wonder we decided to have a dialogue on the existing situation (in the country and Tamil Nadu). It is more of a learning curve for me... an educational tourism asking anybody who is fighting against communalism and corruption to give me advice to go about my endeavour.Kamal Haasan, Actor
Earlier on his arrival, Kejriwal was received at the airport by Haasan's youngest daughter Akshara.
Haasan has been critical of the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu over various issues including corruption, triggering sharp condemnation from some state ministers.
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