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πŸ‘ Kamal Haasan
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  • Born 7 November 1954
  • Place of Birth Paramakudi
  • Occupation Actor, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Film Director, Choreographer, Singer, Lyricist, Philanthropist, Composer, Film Actor, Recording Artist
  • Spouse Vani Ganapathy (1978; 1988), Sarika Thakur (1988; 2004)
  • Siblings Charuhasan
  • Education Hindu Higher Secondary School
  • Children Shruti Haasan, Akshara Haasan

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ABOUT Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan is Indian's one of the most popular and finest actors. He started his acting career as a child actor when he just three-and-a-half-year-old with 1959 film Kalathur Kannamma. As an adult, he made his film debut in a minor role with 1973 film Arangetram, In his decorated career spanning more than 50 years, the actor has contributed to the Indian film industry in various capacities as a writer, director, playback singer, producer, lyricist and choreographer. He has more than 200 film titles to his credit and has worked in various languages including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi and one Bengali film. He has won various accolades both at home and overseas. He has been honoured with Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014. Besides winning three National Awards, he has also won the coveted French honour of Chevalier Award. He is the second Tamil actor to have won this French award after thespian Sivaji Ganesan. His 1987 film Nayakan has been named among the Time magazine's 100 all-times best movies. He was twice married and divorced and has two daughters from his second marriage named Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan. He recently broke up with his long time live-in partner, Gautami.

Kamal Haasan FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
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Kamal Haasan AWARDS

Awards
  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Actor - 1990 Michael Madana Kama Rajan

  • πŸ‘ Best Film
  • The Cinema Express Awards, IN for Best Film - 1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal

  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Film Fan's Association Awards, IN for Best Actor - 2007 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor - 1977 Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu

  • πŸ‘ Best Picture
  • The Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards for Best Picture - 2015 Uttama Villain

  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards for Best Actor - 2015 Uttama Villain

  • πŸ‘ Image
  • The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival for - 2004 Virumandi

  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 2006 Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu

  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal

  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1981 Moondram Pirai

  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1980 Varumayin Niram Sigappu

  • πŸ‘ Best Actor
  • The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, India for Best Actor - 1977 Pathinaru Vayathinile

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KAMAL HAASAN NEWS

When 13-year-old Sridevi and newbie Rajinikanth were completely starstruck by Kamal Haasan

June 17, 2026 8:07 pm

Long before they became box-office titans, Sridevi and Rajinikanth were just starstruck beginners looking up to a young superstar named Kamal Haasan.

Kamal Haasan's 15-year dream turned into a Rs 300 cr disaster despite a GOAT at the helm

June 14, 2026 3:14 pm

From Thalaivan Irukkiran to Amar Hai, Kamal Haasan protected a story for over a decade before handing it over to Mani Ratnam, only to see it become a bomb.

How Rajinikanth turned Kamal Haasan's rejection into a Rs 982 cr franchise

June 13, 2026 8:15 am

Long before Rajinikanth shattered box-office records with Enthiran, director Shankar had originally cast Kamal Haasan and Preity Zinta for the sci-fi project.

How Bharathiraja in 'soiled dhoti-shirt' convinced Kamal Haasan to star in 16 Vayathinile

June 10, 2026 10:05 am

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth took massive pay cuts for Bharathiraja's 1977 seminal directorial debut 16 Vayathinile, while 14-year-old Sridevi agreed to go sans makeup.

Made for Rs 15 lakh, Kamal Haasan, Singeetham’s pathbreaking film earned 6.6x its budget

June 09, 2026 8:34 pm

As legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao breaks a global record at 94, a look at the fascinating box office journey of his 1987 Kamal Haasan-starrer Pushpaka Vimana.

Kamal Haasan on 45-year-old movie idea finally releasing: 'I am 71 and I get to see it'

June 07, 2026 4:08 pm

At the Celebration of Sing Geetham event in Chennai on Sunday, Kamal Haasan spoke about a 45-year friendship, a film he almost made and what it means to chase an idea for half a lifetime.

Rati Agnihotri recalls hardships on Ek Duuje Ke Liye sets: 'We had blisters on our feet'

June 05, 2026 4:58 pm

Rati Agnihotri recently reflected on her experience of working with Kamal Haasan and K Balachander in the 1981 classic Ek Duuje Ke Liye.

Inside Kamal Haasan’s 6 demands to TN CM Vijay: From ending a 4% tax to state-owned OTT platform

May 17, 2026 2:43 pm

Kamal Haasan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and submitted a memorandum to him with six demands for the Tamil film industry.

Kamal Haasan urges film industry to cut excess amid West Asia crisis

May 15, 2026 7:47 pm

Amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Kamal Haasan has urged the film industry to curb inflated budgets, excessive entourage costs, and unnecessary displays of scale.

'CM Vijay a matter of pride,' says Kamal Haasan a day after Rajinikanth refused comment

May 13, 2026 5:40 pm

Kamal Haasan said that Vijay's appointment as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is a 'matter of pride' for the Tamil film industry.

πŸ‘ Both Sridevi and Rajinikanth began their careers alongside Kamal Haasan.
When 13-year-old Sridevi and newbie Rajinikanth were completely starstruck by Kamal Haasan
Entertainment1 hr ago

Sridevi and Rajinikanth looked up to Kamal Haasan in the early stages of their careers, with both making their debuts alongside him in Moondru Mudichu and Apoorva Raagangal, respectively. The film played a crucial role in establishing Rajinikanth as an actor and inspired both stars to chase fame and fortune like Kamal. Sridevi and Rajinikanth collaborated with Kamal Haasan in numerous films.

KAMAL HAASAN VIDEOS

5 Reasons To Watch Vishwaroopam 2

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Vishwaroopam 2 is a sequel to the 2010 film Vishwaroopam. Written, directed and co-produced by Kamal Haasan, the film also stars Pooja Kumar, Andrea Jeremiah, Waheeda Rehman, Shekhar Kapur and Rahul Bose.

Kamal Haasan makes grand debut on Twitter

January 27, 2016 12:03 pm

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): 'Joining the league of several actors, noted Indian actor Kamal Haasan made a grand entry on Twitter on the occasion of Republic Day. The south superstar's first tweet was a video of the rendition of the National Anthem in his voice. Kamal Haasan captioned the video as, "India's freedom struggle remains unique even today. Respecting it is d only way to keep it and set new world standards." The actor's account which was verified within a few hours of his first tweet got over 30,000 followers in 24 hours. Kamal Haasan's elder daughter Shruti Haasan also welcomed the actor on the micro blogging site by citing him as his "most favourite person". The actor, who has won several accolades throughout his career, is one of the popular and biggest stars of cinema in south India.

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