Indian film actor-turned-politician Kamal Hassan (above) has released a YouTube video, extending his best wishes to Pakatan Harapan candidate Anwar Ibrahim, for tomorrow's Port Dickson by-election.
In the one-minute, 46 second video uploaded yesterday, both in Tamil, and English, Kamal describes the PKR president-elect as an exemplary leader, and a beacon of hope.
The video starts: "I'm extremely happy to know that my friend Anwar Ibrahim has been released from unjust imprisonment, and has been granted a royal pardon. Bravo.
"In a global political climate that craves for exemplary leaders [...] who have the perfect understanding of the underdogs; Anwar is that perfect example, and a beacon of hope," he said.
Kamal then said Port Dickson has an opportunity "of writing a great chapter in the history of Malaysia, by bringing Anwar back to parliament, and to the nation, at large, where he deserves to be".
The actor also said that with Anwar's ascent to the top office of the country, Indian-Malaysian relationship is bound to grow stronger.
"On this occasion, I am glad to wish Anwar, and the people of Malaysia, the very best, as they embark upon this journey. My party, Makkal Neethi Maiyam (People's Justice Centre) also wishes them the very best in their political journey," he said.
Kamal, 63, is a veteran of the Tamil movie industry - having started his appearance as a child artist in the 1960s. Apart from acting, he also directs, produces, sings and writes lyrics, as well as screenplays.
He is the second biggest name in the Tamil cinema, after "Superstar" Rajnikanth.
In February this year, he started his political party, vowing it would be the first step towards the "people's rule".
This is not the first occasion that Tamil movie actors have been seen as acquainted with Malaysian political leaders.
Back in March 2017, Rajnikanth hosted former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak at his house in Chennai, during the latter's visit to India.
Najib had even posted a selfie he had taken with Rajnikanth, on his Twitter account then.
Najib also returned the favour in January this year, hosting Rajnikanth at his official residence in Putrajaya, when the latter was in Malaysia for a cultural show.
Source : https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/447051
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