Biography
Kamal Haasan is an actor, filmmaker and producer who has worked primarily in Tamil-language cinema for over six decades and is widely regarded as one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. An auteur, he is recognized as a key influence for numerous actors and filmmakers in the Indian film industry, and is also known for introducing new technologies and cosmetics to Indian cinema. Among his numerous accolades are 4 National Film Awards, 9 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, 4 Nandi Awards, the Rashtrapati Award, 2 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 Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has also worked in films as a screenwriter, songwriter, singer, choreographer, and lyricist. His film production company, Raj Kamal International Films (RKIF), has produced several of his films. After beginning as a child actor, Haasan's breakthrough was with the film Apoorva Raagangal (1975), playing the role of a rebellious youth in love with an older woman. He secured his second National Film Award for his performance in the romantic drama Moondram Pirai (1982), and later won acclaim for his performance in Mani Ratnam's epic crime drama 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, including 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.
Filmography
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Movies 254
self 8
Producer 6
TV Shows 6
Writer 6
Director 3
Voice 2
Narrator 1
Kalki 2898 - AD (2024)
STR 48 (2024)
Manjummel Boys (2024)
Leo (2023)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023)
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
Vikram (2022)
Sinamkol (2020)
Happi (2019)
Kadaram Kondan (2019)
Mega Icons (2018)
Vishwaroopam II (2018)
Bigg Boss (2018)
Amoli (2018)
Sathya (2017)
Bigg Boss Telugu (2017)
Bigg Boss (2017)
Muthuramalingam (2017)
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum (2016)
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Thoongaavanam (2015)
Papanasam (2015)
Uttama Villain (2015)
Vishwaroopam (2013)
Celluloid Man (2012)
Manmadhan Ambu (2010)
Four Friends (2010)
Enthiran (2010)
Eenadu (2009)
Unnaipol Oruvan (2009)
Dasavatharam (2008)
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006)
Pudhupettai (2006)
Thandege Thakka Maga (2006)
Rama Shama Bhama (2005)
Ramji Londonwaley (2005)
Mumbai Xpress (2005)
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
Virumaandi (2004)
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
Anbe Sivam (2003)
Panchatanthiram (2002)
Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)
Aalavandhan (2001)
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
Thenali (2000)
Hey Ram (2000)
Biwi No.1 (1999)
Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
Chachi 420 (1997)
Virasat (1997)
Ullasam (1997)
Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
Indian (1996)
Three Men Army (1995)
Kuruthipunal (1995)
Subha Sankalpam (1995)
Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
Nammavar (1994)
Magalir Mattum (1994)
Mahanadhi (1994)
Kalaignan (1993)
Maharasan (1993)
Thevar Magan (1992)
Singaravelan (1992)
Gunaa (1991)
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
Vetri Vizha (1989)
Chanakyan (1989)
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
Soora Samhaaram (1988)
Rambo III (1988)
Daisy (1988)
Sathya (1988)
Pushpaka Vimana (1987)
Nayakan (1987)
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
Vrutham (1987)
Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
Punnagai Mannan (1986)
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1986)
Manakanakku (1986)
Vikram (1986)
Naanum Oru Thozhilali (1986)
Swati Muthyam (1986)
Dekha Pyar Tumhara (1985)
Japanil Kalyanaraman (1985)
Mangamma Sabadham (1985)
Geraftaar (1985)
Saagar (1985)
Uyarndha Ullam (1985)
Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
Kaakki Sattai (1985)
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1985)
Karishmaa (1984)
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
Oh Maane Maane (1984)
Raaj Tilak (1984)
Yaadgaar (1984)
Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
Yeh Desh (1984)
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)
Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
Sadma (1983)
Sagara Sangamam (1983)
Sattam (1983)
Uruvangal Maralam (1983)
Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
Pagadai Panirendu (1982)
Agni Sakshi (1982)
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982)
Rani Theni (1982)
Ezham Rathri (1982)
Sagalakala Vallavan (1982)
Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
Simla Special (1982)
Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
Moondram Pirai (1982)
Anthiveyilile Ponnu (1982)
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam (1982)
Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
Sankarlal (1981)
Savaal (1981)
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
Thillu Mullu (1981)
Raja Paarvai (1981)
Ram Lakshman (1981)
Meendum Kokila (1981)
Maria, My Darling (1980)
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980)
Guru (1980)
Natchathiram (1980)
Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
Pasi (1979)
Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)
Neela Malargal (1979)
Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)
Nool Veli (1979)
Kalyanaraman (1979)
Idi Katha Kaadu (1979)
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
Ninaithaale Inikkum (1979)
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
Neeya? (1979)
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979)
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1979)
Eeta (1978)
Aval Appadithan (1978)
Thappu Thalangal (1978)
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)
Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
Vayanadan Thampan (1978)
Vayasu Pilichindi (1978)
Padakuthira (1978)
Sattam En Kaiyil (1978)
Amara Prema (1978)
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (1978)
Maro Charitra (1978)
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu (1978)
Nizhal Nijamagirathu (1978)
Avalude Ravukal (1978)
Anumodhanam (1978)
Kaathirunna Nimisham (1978)
Madanolsavam (1978)
Aadhya Paadam (1977)
Satyavan Savithri (1977)
Kokila (1977)
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)
Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
Aanandham Paramaanandham (1977)
16 Vayathinile (1977)
Kabita (1977)
Ormakal Marikkumo? (1977)
Nirakudam (1977)
Ashtamangalyam (1977)
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977)
Sreedevi (1977)
Aaina (1977)
Madhura Swapanam (1977)
Avargal (1977)
Aasheervaadam (1977)
Siva Thaandavam (1977)
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Lalitha (1976)
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
Nee Ente Lahari (1976)
Ponni (1976)
Idaya Malar (1976)
Kumaara Vijayam (1976)
Kuttavum Shikshayum (1976)
Unarchigal (1976)
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
Sathyam (1976)
Swimming Pool (1976)
Aruthu (1976)
Samasya (1976)
Manmadha Leelai (1976)
Anthuleni Katha (1976)
Appooppan (1976)
Agni Pushpam (1976)
Raasaleela (1975)
Andharangam (1975)
Mattoru Seetha (1975)
Thiruvonam (1975)
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
Malai Sooda Va (1975)
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975)
Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
Thangathile Vairam (1975)
Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
Pattampoochi (1975)
Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
Panathukkaga (1974)
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
Anbu Thangai (1974)
Kanyakumari (1974)
Naan Avanillai (1974)
Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
Paruva kaalam (1974)
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973)
Arangetram (1973)
Suryagandhi (1973)
Kurathi Magan (1972)
Sange Muzhangu (1972)
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Annai Velankanni (1971)
Srimanthudu (1971)
Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
Maanavan (1970)
Anandha Jodhi (1963)
Vanambadi (1963)
Kannum Karalum (1962)
Paadha Kaanikkai (1962)
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
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Vikram 2
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Dheema
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1954-11-07 (69 years old)
Birth PlaceParamakudi, India
ReligionChristianity
RelationshipsVani Ganapathy (1978-01-01 - 1985-01-01), Sarika (1985-01-01 - 2004-01-01), Gautami Tadimalla (2005-01-01 - 2016-01-01)
ChildrenAkshara Haasan, Shruti Haasan
SiblingsCharuhasan
RelativesAnu Hasan, Chandrahasan
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsKamalahasan, Padmashri Kamal Haasan, கமல்ஹாசன், Kamal Hassan, कमल हासन, കമൽ ഹാസൻ, కమల్ హాసన్, ಕಮಲ್ ಹಾಸನ್, কমল হাসান, கமல், Камал Хаасан, Kamal Hasan, KamalaHasan, Kamala Hassan
AwardsChevalier des Arts et des Lettres, National Film Award for Best Actor, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri in arts
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