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Kamal Haasan is a legendary Indian actor, filmmaker, singer, and politician known for his versatile performances in Tamil cinema and beyond. With a career spanning over six decades, he is celebrated for pushing creative boundaries and delivering critically acclaimed roles across genres.
Kamal Haasan is a legendary Indian actor, filmmaker, singer, and politician known for his versatile performances in Tamil cinema and beyond. With a career spanning over six decades, he is celebrated for pushing creative boundaries and delivering critically acclaimed roles across genres.
Kamal Haasan is one of Indian cinema’s most iconic and versatile actors, with a career spanning over six decades. Born on November 7, 1954, in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, he began his journey in the film industry as a child actor in the Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma (1959), earning the President’s Gold Medal at just six years old. As he transitioned into adult roles, Haasan became known for his groundbreaking performances and deep commitment to his craft. He has acted in more than 230 films across multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada. Kamal Haasan is celebrated for portraying complex characters and pushing cinematic boundaries, with landmark films such as Nayakan, Indian, Hey Ram, Dasavathaaram, and Vishwaroopam to his credit. Apart from acting, he is an accomplished screenwriter, director, producer, singer, and lyricist. He has received numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and 19 Filmfare Awards, and was honored with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. In 2018, he entered politics by founding the party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), aiming to bring transparency and change to Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Known for his intellect, artistic courage, and social commitment, Kamal Haasan remains a towering figure in Indian cinema and public life.
Kamal Haasan is one of Indian cinema’s most iconic and versatile actors,
with a career spanning over six decades. Born on November 7, 1954, in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, he began his journey in the film industry as a child actor in the Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma (1959), earning the President’s Gold Medal at just six years old. As he transitioned into adult roles, Haasan became known for his groundbreaking performances and deep commitment to his craft. He has acted in more than 230 films across multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada. Kamal Haasan is celebrated for portraying complex characters and pushing cinematic boundaries, with landmark films such as Nayakan, Indian, Hey Ram, Dasavathaaram, and Vishwaroopam to his credit. Apart from acting, he is an accomplished screenwriter, director, producer, singer, and lyricist. He has received numerous accolades, including four National Film Awards and 19 Filmfare Awards, and was honored with the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan by the Government of India. In 2018, he entered politics by founding the party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), aiming to bring transparency and change to Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Known for his intellect, artistic courage, and social commitment, Kamal Haasan remains a towering figure in Indian cinema and public life.
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- Born November 07, 1954
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