Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has congratulated Navi Pillay on winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, describing her achievement as a moment of pride for Tamils worldwide, states NDTV.
Haasan praised the South African jurist of Tamil origin for her contributions to human rights, international law and justice in a post on X.
“Some lives leave you deeply moved. Navi Pillay’s is one such life,” he wrote, highlighting her fight against apartheid and her work to recognise sexual violence as a weapon of genocide under international law.
He described her Nobel win as recognition of an extraordinary journey and a proud moment for the Tamil community.
Pillay previously served as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014 and as a judge at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
She has spent much of her career advocating accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on October 9, recognising her contribution to human rights and international justice.
