Kamal Haasan Biography.
Kamal Hasan is a legendary Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter
choreographer, playback singer, lyricist, television presenter, social activist, and politician who has made an indelible mark on the Indian film industry. Born on November 7, 1954, in a Tamil Iyengar Brahmin family,
Kamal
Haasan's journey in cinema began as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil film "Kalathur Kannamma,
" for which he won the President's Gold Medal
Father Mother Of Kamal Haasan's family:
*Father:*
- Name: D. Srinivasan
- Profession: Lawyer and freedom fighter
- Born: 1915
- Died: 1995
*Mother:*
- Name: Rajalakshmi Srinivasan
- Profession: Housewife
- Born: 1920
- Died: 2015
*Siblings:*
- Charuhasan (brother) - actor and lawyer
- Chandrahasan (brother) - producer and businessman
- Nalini Raghu (sister)
*Family Background:*
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Kamal Haasan was born into a Tamil Iyengar Brahmin family.
- His father was a lawyer and a freedom fighter who participated in India's struggle for independence.
- His mother was a housewife who managed the household.
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*Influence on Kamal Haasan's Life:*
- His father's values and principles influenced Kamal Haasan's social activism and philanthropy.
- His mother's support encouraged his early interest in arts and cinema.
Kamal Haasan's family has played a significant role in shaping his life, values, and career.
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Haasan's breakthrough role came in 1975 with the drama "Apoorva Raagangal," directed by K. Balachander
where he played a rebellious youth who falls in love with an older woman. This performance earned him his first Filmfare Award .
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He went on to win three National Film Awards for Best Actor for his portrayal of complex characters in "Moondram Pirai" (1982),
"Nayakan" (1987), and "Indian" (1996) ¹.
With a career spanning over five decades,
Haasan has appeared in numerous films across various languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali.
Some of his notable films include "Sagara Sangamam" (1983), "Sadma" (1983),
"Saagar" (1985), "Swathi Muthyam" (1986), "Pushpaka Vimana" (1987), and "Dasavathaaram" (2008)
*Awards and Accolades*
- Four National Film Awards
- Nine Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Four Nandi Awards
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One Rashtrapati Award
- Two Filmfare Awards
- Eighteen Filmfare Awards South
- Kalaimamani Award (1984)
- Padma Shri (1990)
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Padma Bhushan (2014)
- Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) (2016) Apart from his cinematic achievement
Haasan is also known for his philanthropic efforts and social activism. He was nominated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Swachh Bharat Mission and launched his own political party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, in 2018
Kamal Hasan Awards
Kamal Haasan's awards and honors:
*National Film Awards*
1. Best Actor for "Moondram Pirai" (1982)
2. Best Actor for "Nayakan" (1987)
3. Best Actor for "Indian" (1996)
4. Best Film for "Thevar Magan" (1992) (as producer)
5. Best Film for "Mahanadi" (1994) (as producer)
*Filmfare Awards South*
1. Best Actor - Tamil for "Apoorva Raagangal" (1975)
2. Best Actor - Tamil for "Moondram Pirai" (1982)
3. Best Actor - Tamil for "Nayakan" (1987)
4. Best Actor - Tamil for "Indian" (1996)
5. Lifetime Achievement Award (2000)
*Filmfare Awards*
1. Best Actor for "Saagar" (1985)
2. Best Actor for "Nayakan" (1987)
*Tamil Nadu State Film Awards*
1. Best Actor for "16 Vayathinile" (1977)
2. Best Actor for "Thevar Magan" (1992)
3. Best Actor for "Mahanadi" (1994)
4. Best Film for "Thevar Magan" (1992) (as producer)
5. Best Film for "Mahanadi" (1994) (as producer)
*Nandi Awards*
1. Best Actor for "Sagara Sangamam" (1983)
2. Best Actor for "Swathi Muthyam" (1986)
3. Best Actor for "Thevar Magan" (1992)
*Other Awards*
1. Padma Shri (1990)
2. Padma Bhushan (2014)
3. Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) (2016)
Kalaimamani Award (1984)
5. Honorary Doctorate from Sathyabama University (2011)
*International Recognition*
1. Screened films at International Film Festivals (e.g., Cannes, Toronto)
2. Featured in BBC's "100 Greatest Films of All Time" list
3. Ranked among the greatest actors of all time by various publications
Kamal Haasan's impressive award collection reflects his dedication to excellence in Indian cinema.
Super Hit movies
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Kamal Haasan's super hit movies include:
- *Nayakan* (1987) - a crime drama film that earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor - *Mahanadi* (1994) - a critically acclaimed film that won three National Film Awards - *Anbe Sivam* (2003) - a drama film that received critical acclaim and was screened at the International Film Festival of India
*Thevar Magan* (1992) - a drama film that won five National Film Awards, including Best Tamil Film ¹
- *Pushpaka Vimana* (1987) - a silent film that garnered highly positive reviews and remained a box office hit ¹
- *Moondram Pirai* (1982) - a romantic drama film that won two National Film Awards, including Best Actor for Haasan
*Sadma* (1983) - a romantic drama film that received three nominations at the 31st Filmfare Awards - *Apoorva Sagodharargal* (1989) - an action comedy film that became the highest-grossing Tamil cinema movie at that time
*Indian* (1996) - an action film that won three National Film Awards, including Best Actor for Haasan
- *Sagara Sangamam* (1983) - a musical drama film that received two National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South
These films showcase Kamal Haasan's versatility and talent as an actor, director, and producer.
Kamal Haasan's notable love affairs and relationships:
1. Vani Ganapathy
(1978-1988)
- Married in 1978
- Had a daughter, Shruti Haasan (born 1986)
- Separated in 1988
1. Sarika (1988-2004)
- Lived together for 16 years
- Had a daughter, Akshara Haasan (born 1991)
- Separated in 2004
1. Simran Bagga (2004-2006)
- Rumored affair with the actress
- Denied by Kamal Haasan
1. Gautami Tadimalla (2005-2016)
- Lived together for 13 years
- Ended relationship in 2016
1. Other rumored affairs:
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Rekha (actress)
- Sridevi (actress)
- Radha (actress)
Controversies and Impact:
- Separation from Vani Ganapathy and Sarika led to media scrutiny
- Relationship with Gautami Tadimalla faced opposition from her family
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Kamal Haasan's personal life has been subject to media attention and public interest
Legacy and Impact:
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Kamal Haasan's relationships have influenced his work and cinematic choices
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His daughter, Shruti
and Akshara, have followed in his footsteps in the entertainment industry
- His personal life has shaped his public image and reputation
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