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Real Name | Kamal Haasan |
Name | Kamal Haasan |
Also known as | Kamal, Kamalahasan, Padmashri Kamal Haasan, கமல்ஹாசன், Kamal Hassan, कमल हासन, കമൽ ഹാസൻ, కమల్ హాసన్, ಕಮಲ್ ಹಾಸನ್, কমল হাসান, கமல், Камал Хаасан, Kamal Hasan, KamalaHasan, Kamala Hassan |
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Biography | |
Kamal Haasan is an actor, filmmaker and producer who has worked primarily in Tamil cinema for over six decades and is widely regarded as one of the finest actors in world cinema. A cinematic auteur, he has been recognized as a key influence for numerous actors and filmmakers in the Indian film industry, and is also known for introducing many new technologies and cosmetics to Indian cinema. A recipient of numerous accolades, he has won Four National Film Awards, Nine Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, Four Nandi Awards, One Rashtrapati Award, Two Filmfare Awards and 17 Filmfare Awards South. He was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) in 2016. Haasan is also known for having starred in the most number of films submitted by India in contention for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In addition to his extensive work in Tamil, he has appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has also featured in films as a screenwriter, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, and lyricist. His film production company, Rajkamal International, has produced several of his films. After beginning as a child actor, Haasan's breakthrough came with his role in the 1975 drama Apoorva Raagangal, in which he played a rebellious youth in love with an older woman. He secured his second Indian National Film Award for his portrayal of a guileless school teacher who tends a child-like amnesiac in 1982's Moondram Pirai, and was later noted for his performance in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan (1987), which was ranked in TIME magazine's "All-Time 100 Movies" list. Since then, he has gone on to appear in numerous other notable films, such as his own productions, Hey Ram (2000) and Virumaandi (2004), as well as the Dasavathaaram (2008), in which he became the first actor in history to appear in ten distinct roles in the same film. | |
Career | |
Major Profession | Actor |
Other Professions | Producer, director, screenwriter, playback singer, lyricist, choreographer, song writer, dancer, philanthropist, Makeup Artist, Choreographer, Thanks, Presenter, Director, Assistant Director, Editor, Playback Singer, Writer, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue, Original Story, Lyricist, Novel |
Debut | Kalathur Kannamma (1960) |
Height & Weight | |
Height (in centimeters) | 165 cm, 1.65 m, 5 ft 4 inch |
Weight | Unknown | Personal Details |
DOB | 7th November, 1954 |
Age | 69 |
Native Place | Ramanathapuram |
Current Place | Chennai |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hindu |
Hobbies | Unknown |
Relationship Status | Divorced |
Horoscope / Zodiac / Sun Sign | Scorpio | Education Details |
Education | Unknown |
College | Unknown | Family |
Parents | Father : D. Srinivasan Mother : Rajalakshmi |
Siblings | Charuhasan , Chandrahasan, Nalini |
Spouse | Sarika Thakur |
Children | Shruti Haasan, Akshara Haasan | Movies & TV Shows |
Acting Production Sound Writing Crew Directing Editing Costume & Make-Up | Awards |
Padma Shri (1990) Padma Bhushan (2014) Prix Henri-Langlois French Award (2016) Chevalier French Award (2016) CNN-IBN Indian of the Year (2010) FICCI Living Legend (2009) Abraham Kovoor National Award for Humanist Activities (2004) 1980 - Kalaimamani by Government of Tamilnadu 2010 - Honorary Award by Government of Kerala 2010 - Special Achievement Award by United Progressive Alliance Asianet Film Awards - Special Jury Award - 2009 Asianet Film Awards - Popular Tamil Actor - 2013 Filmfare Awards - Best Actor - 1985 Filmfare Awards - Best story - 1997 Filmfare Awards South - Kanyakumari - Best Actor 1974 Filmfare Awards South - Apoorva Raagangal - Best Actor 1975 Filmfare Awards South - Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu - Best Actor 1976 Filmfare Awards South - 16 Vayadhinile - Best Actor 1977 Filmfare Awards South - Sigappu Rojakal - Best Actor 1978 Filmfare Awards South - Yaetta - Best Actor 1978 Filmfare Awards South - Raja Paarvai - Best Actor 1981 Filmfare Awards South - Aakali Rajyam - Best Actor 1981 Filmfare Awards South - Sagara Sangamam - Best Actor 1983 Filmfare Awards South - Pushpak - Best Actor 1987 Filmfare Awards South - Apoorva Sagodharargal - Best Actor 1989 Filmfare Awards South - Indrudu Chandrudu - Best Actor 1989 Filmfare Awards South - Guna - Best Actor 1991 Filmfare Awards South - Thevar Magan - Best Actor 1992 Filmfare Awards South - Kuruthipunal - Best Actor 1995 Filmfare Awards South - Indian - Best Actor 1996 Filmfare Awards South - Hey Ram - Best Actor 2000 Nandi Awards - Best Actor 1983 Nandi Awards - Best Actor 1986 Nandi Awards - Best Actor 1989 National Film Awards - Moondram Pirai - Best Actor 1983 National Film Awards - Nayagan - Best Actor 1988 National Film Awards - Thevar Magan - Best Regional Film – Tamil 1993 National Film Awards - Indian - Best Actor 1997 Rashtrapathi Awards - Best Child Artist - Kalathur Kannamma 1960 Star Screen Awards - 1997 - Virasat - Best Story Writer Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Actor - 1977 - 16 Vayathinile Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Actor - 1980 - Varumayin Niram Sivappu Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Actor - 1982 - Moondram Pirai Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Actor - 1989 - Apoorva Sagodharargal Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Actor - 1992 - Thevar Magan Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Second film - 1992 - Thevar Magan Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Actor - 1996 - Indian Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Actor - 2006 - Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu Tamil Nadu State Film Awards - Best Actor - 2008 - Dasavathaaram Vijay Awards - Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema - 2006 Vijay Awards - Most Popular Hero of the Year - Dasavathaaram Vijay Awards - Best Villain Award - Dasavathaaram Vijay Awards - Best Comedian Award - Dasavathaaram Vijay Awards - Best Story-Screenplay Writer Award - Dasavathaaram Vijay Awards - Best Playback Singer by an Actor Award - Manmadan Ambu Vijay Awards - Best Actor - Vishwaroopam Vijay Awards - Vijay Award for Favourite Director - Vishwaroopam V. Shantaram Awards - Best Actor – Special Jury 2002 Zee Cine Awards - 1997 - Chachi 420 - Best Actor in a Comic Role International Film Festival of Los Angeles Independent Film Festival - 2015 - Uttama Villain - Best Film International Film Festival of Los Angeles Independent Film Festival - 2015 - Uttama Villain - Best Actor International Film Festival of Korea - 2004 - Virumaandi - Director in Focus International Film Festival Rotterdam - 2000 - Hey Ram - Director in Focus Mumbai International Film Festival - 2013 - 15th Mumbai International Film Festival - Lifetime Achievement Award Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival - 2004 - Virumaandi - Tamil - Best Film | Social Media Profiles |
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Interesting Facts | Kamal is the first Tamil actor to convert his fan clubs into welfare organisations He was project ambassador for Hridayaragam 2010, which raised funds for an orphanage for HIV/AIDS-affected children Kamal publishes the magazine Mayyam, by the Kamal Haasan Welfare Association (Narpani Iyakkam) | Most Liked Instagram Photos of Kamal Haasan |
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