Kamal Haasan’s Early Life and Career
Kamal Haasan, born on November 7, 1954, in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned Indian film actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He began his acting career as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma. He later appeared in several other Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films before making his debut as a lead actor in the 1975 Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal, directed by K. Balachander.
He went on to act in several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including Moondram Pirai, Nayagan, Indian, Hey Ram, and Vishwaroopam. Kamal Haasan has won several awards, including four National Film Awards and 19 Filmfare Awards. He is also a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awards.
Kamal Haasan’s Filmography
Kamal Haasan has acted in over 230 films in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. Some of his notable films include:
1. Nayagan (1987)
Nayagan is a Tamil film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film tells the story of a Mumbai-based don, played by Kamal Haasan, who becomes a Robin Hood-like figure in the slums.
2. Indian (1996)
Indian is a Tamil film directed by S. Shankar. The film tells the story of a 70-year-old man, played by Kamal Haasan, who takes it upon himself to rid the society of corruption and crime.
3. Hey Ram (2000)
Hey Ram is a bilingual film directed by Kamal Haasan. The film tells the story of a man named Saketh Ram, played by Kamal Haasan, who witnesses the partition of India and the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.
4. Vishwaroopam (2013)
Vishwaroopam is a Tamil film directed by Kamal Haasan. The film tells the story of a RAW agent, played by Kamal Haasan, who goes undercover to stop a terrorist attack.
5. Uttama Villain (2015)
Uttama Villain is a Tamil film directed by Ramesh Aravind. The film tells the story of a terminally ill actor, played by Kamal Haasan, who wants to complete his final film before he dies.
Kamal Haasan’s Political Career
Kamal Haasan launched his own political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (People’s Justice Centre), in February 2018. The party’s objective is to bring about a change in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape and to provide a corruption-free government. Kamal Haasan has been vocal about his political views and has criticized the ruling AIADMK government in the state.
He has also been active on social media, particularly on Twitter, where he shares his views on various issues and interacts with his fans. He has coined the term “Kamalism” to describe his political ideology, which he says is based on honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Kamal Haasan’s Personal Life
Kamal Haasan is married to Vani Ganapathy, Sarika Thakur, and Gautami Tadimalla. He has two daughters, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan, both of whom are actresses. Kamal Haasan is known for his distinctive look, which includes a full beard and glasses. He is also a trained classical dancer and has performed in several stage shows.
Kamal Haasan’s Latest News
Kamal Haasan is currently working on his upcoming film, Indian 2, directed by S. Shankar. The film is a sequel to the 1996 film Indian and stars Kamal Haasan in the lead role. The film’s shooting was temporarily halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic but has since resumed. Kamal Haasan has also been actively involved in relief work during the pandemic and has donated money to various relief funds.
