Filmmaker Kamal Haasan Makes His Debut on Twitter

Haasan’s first tweet spoke of India’s struggle for independence and included a video of the national anthem.

Popular Tamil star Kamal Haasan made his debut on Twitter on Tuesday.

It being Republic Day, Haasan’s first tweet reminded everyone of India’s struggle for independence and included a video of the actor’s rendition of the national anthem under music director Ilaiyaraaja’s baton.

India's freedom struggle remains unique even today. Respecting it is d only way to keep it & set new world standards https://t.co/sj0vQC4RaL

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 26, 2016

Haasan’s daughter Shruti Haasan welcomed her dad on Twitter with this tweet:

One of the happiest moments ever on Twitter !!!! Welcome my most favourite person @ikamalhaasan to twitter !!! Love you appa

— shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) January 26, 2016