Kamal, Pooja: don't stop believing

Kamal Haasan, whose film Vishwaroopam is currently banned in Tamil Nadu, acknowledged the immense support he has received from stars and directors in Bollywood and Chennai at a press conference in Mumbai.

In this picture, the actor-director arrives with Pooja Kumar, his co-star in the movie. Vishwaroop, the Hindi version of the film, is out today.

A visibly distraught Mr Haasan warned that he would seriously think of leaving the country if such an incident were to occur again.

"I am not threatening, I am hurt. This is my country," Kamal Haasan said.

Kamal Haasan appealed to everyone not to disrespect artists. "They are your ambassadors, not politicians," he said.

The actor is expected to begin a first round of talks with several Muslim groups soon to try and sort out differences over his 95-crore spy thriller so that it can release in Tamil Nadu.

Kamal Haasan tries to make himself heard while Pooja Kumar looks on.

And finally we get to see a smile on his face. Keep that on, Kamal Haasan.