National identity does not figure in the Tamil way of thinking.
State unit of BJP will protect the rights of Tamil Nadu people and we will not back off from our attempts to bring glory to Tamil language.
There is always a question that arises asking if am a Tamilan. I am 66 years old now. I had been in Karnataka only for 23 years; for the remaining 44 years of my life, I have been in Tamil Nadu with the Tamil people.
Though born in Los Angeles, U.S.A., I am a typical Tamil girl.
Human beings around the world have to be taught to go, 'Tamil equals Tamil civilians first, and the Tamil Tiger is a separate thing.' And both of those groups are different. It's like a square and a circle.
I speak Tamil well and I am proud to be living as a Tamil. but above it all, I am very proud Indian!
The Tamilians love me because I have done the most number of movies in Kollywood and have worked with all the top stars. I have even stayed in Chennai for a few years, and I have a strong connect with the city and the State of Tamil Nadu.
If I am ever forced to choose between my identity as a Tamilian and an award from the central government, I will choose the former.
There is no concept of a Tamil nation. India is one nation, and Tamil Nadu is a part of that.
I grew up a Tamilian.
While I will give my best for the benefit of Telangana, I will continue to remain a dear Tamil sister to all in Tamil Nadu.
I am always for and with the Tamil people.
Tamils all over the world have a sense of belonging to the world itself, but our ancient roots come from India. I would like to explore India. I will keep coming back. This is the closest I can get to home.
Anyone who does not say, 'I am Indian first and then a Tamilian,' is anti-national.
When we say Tamil, we are not talking of a language but an entire civilisation.
