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Actor Kamal Haasan Rebukes Elon Musk Over Starlink License, Calls India ‘Democracy, Not Colony’
✍️ Sacnilk
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM
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Veteran actor Kamal Haasan publicly criticized Elon Musk’s stance on the Starlink licence dispute, asserting that India is a sovereign democracy, not a colony.
Veteran Tamil cinema star Kamal Haasan took to social media on Tuesday to confront Elon Musk over the ongoing controversy surrounding SpaceX’s Starlink broadband service in India. Haasan’s post highlighted the Indian government’s decision to withhold a licence for the satellite internet provider, arguing that the move reflects a broader pattern of foreign entities being treated as colonial powers.
In his statement, Haasan emphasized that India’s democratic institutions are capable of making independent regulatory choices without external pressure. He warned that treating the nation as a “colony” undermines its sovereignty and could set a dangerous precedent for future technology partnerships.
The actor’s remarks come as SpaceX seeks clearance to operate its low‑earth‑orbit satellite network, which promises high‑speed internet to remote regions. Indian officials have cited security and spectrum concerns, prompting a prolonged licensing review that has drawn criticism from both industry observers and political commentators.
While Haasan’s comments are framed in political terms, they also echo the concerns of many Indian stakeholders who fear that unchecked foreign tech ventures could compromise data privacy and national security. The debate is expected to continue as both the government and SpaceX negotiate the terms of a potential agreement.
In his statement, Haasan emphasized that India’s democratic institutions are capable of making independent regulatory choices without external pressure. He warned that treating the nation as a “colony” undermines its sovereignty and could set a dangerous precedent for future technology partnerships.
The actor’s remarks come as SpaceX seeks clearance to operate its low‑earth‑orbit satellite network, which promises high‑speed internet to remote regions. Indian officials have cited security and spectrum concerns, prompting a prolonged licensing review that has drawn criticism from both industry observers and political commentators.
While Haasan’s comments are framed in political terms, they also echo the concerns of many Indian stakeholders who fear that unchecked foreign tech ventures could compromise data privacy and national security. The debate is expected to continue as both the government and SpaceX negotiate the terms of a potential agreement.