His daughter and actor Akshara Haasan herself received Kejriwal at the Chennai airport.

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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal boarded a morning flight to Chennai to meet megastar Kamal Haasan. The lunch date between the two was being closely watched. However, the meeting was more about sharing ideas, Haasan told reporters when asked about the purpose behind the significant event.

“Anybody who is against corruption is my relative. Have always admired Kejriwal for the work he is doing. AAP has been fighting corruption and communalism. The Delhi CM and I have common thoughts. I am honoured that the Delhi CM decided to visit my place,” Kamal Haasan told reporters with Kejriwal by his side.

“I always been a great fan of Kamal Haasan both as an indiviual and actor. We shared our ideas and will keep meeting. He should come forward and join politics,” Kejriwal said without divulging much about the topics discussed during the luncheon.

Kamal Haasan’s daughter and actor Akshara Haasan herself received Kejriwal at the Chennai airport.

While the AAP was tightlipped about the meeting, Haasan himself has given a series of indications lately on his impending political plans. The actor has also steered clear of the BJP or the Congress.

Haasan had been opposing the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, whose political adversary, the DMK, has voiced support for him. Recently, the actor also attended a grand DMK event in Chennai.

Haasan had also congratulated the CPM-led LDF government in Kerala for “good governance” on its first anniversary in May this year., and is believed to have had talks with CPM veteran Sitaram Yechury.

Though Haasan has refused to openly side with any ideology so far, sources have told Mail Today he may come out in the open after his meeting with Kejriwal today.