Tamil actor-director R. Parthiban has come under the spotlight after approaching the Madras High Court seeking a “no caste, no religion” certificate, a move that follows controversy over his recent remarks at a public event.
The court, after hearing his plea, directed the Sholinganallur Regional Commissioner to issue the certificate without delay and set April 29 as the deadline. The issue traces back to the pre-release event of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, where Parthiban described himself as a “Telugu boy from the Naidu caste,” while also admitting he is not fluent in Telugu. The comment quickly drew criticism on social media, with many questioning the need to bring up caste identity at a film-related event and suggesting it appeared unnecessary or attention-seeking.
Amid the backlash, Parthiban applied for an official certificate renouncing caste and religious identity. When there was no immediate progress from authorities, he moved the court for further direction. After filing the petition, he addressed the media, acknowledging that his words had hurt sentiments and stating that the situation led him to reflect and take a conscious decision to distance himself from caste and religion.
The court, while reviewing the case, noted the intent behind his move and appreciated the decision, instructing officials to act within the stipulated timeline. The development has since gone viral, triggering mixed reactions online, with some supporting his stance as progressive while others continue to debate whether it stems from genuine conviction or public pressure.
A producer summed it up by saying Parthiban may have highlighted a Telugu Naidu identity to connect better with Telugu audiences, but the attempt did not go down well. “Probably, he wanted to do few more Telugu films,” he adds
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