Kamal Haasan’s Biography | Birth | Education | Family | Marriage | Debut | Filmography | Awards
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Kamal Haasan is an Indian actor, director, producer, and social worker. He first appeared as a child artist in the 1959 film ‘Kalatoot Kannamma.’ He was awarded a gold medal for his exceptional performance. Kamal Haasan has received more than 18 Filmfare Awards and has been honoured with the National Film Award a total of 3 times.
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Kamal Haasan is an Indian actor, director, producer, and social worker. He was born on 7 November 1954 in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. He did his schooling from Sir Muthiah Chettiar Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai.

His father, D Srinivasan was a lawyer. His mother, Rajalakshmi Srinivasan was a homemaker.

Kamal Haasan’s favourites

His hobbies include travelling and reading.

His favourite actors are Nagesh, Shivaji Ganeshan, MG Ramchandran, Rajesh Khanna, Sridevi, and Sripriya.

His favourite films are Bicycle Thief, Mughal-e-Azam, and Sholey.

His favourite books are ‘Amma Vandhaal’ and ‘Marapasu’ by Thi Janakiraman.

Interesting facts about Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan first appeared as a child artist in the 1959 film ‘Kalatoot Kannamma.’ He was awarded a gold medal for his exceptional performance.

As a child, Kamal Haasan aspired to become a filmmaker.

Kamal Haasan’s debut

In the year 1973, he worked as the lead actor in the film ‘Arangetram.’

Interestingly, Kamal Haasan is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer.

His film ‘Pushpak Viman’ was the first Indian colour film.

Kamal Haasan’s legacy

Kamal Haasan’s ‘Nayagan’ was ranked among the top 100 greatest films of all time by Times magazine.

Seven of Kamal Haasan’s films have made it to the India’s official entries to Academy Awards.

Kamal Haasan’s awards

Kamal Haasan has received more than 18 Filmfare Awards.

He has been honoured with the National Film Award a total of 3 times.

In the film ‘Dasavathaaram,’ Kamal Haasan played ten different roles.

Kamal Haasan’s marriage

Kamal Haasan was married to Vani Ganapathy from 1978 to 1988, and Sarika from 1988 to 2003.

Kamal and Sarika are parents to two daughters, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan. They are both actresses.

Kamal Haasan’s organization

He runs an organization under the name ‘Kamal Narpani Iyakkam’ that organizes blood and organ donation camps. He received the Brahim Kovar National Award in 2004 for his social work.

Kamal Haasan’s on-screen pairing with Sridevi was always loved by the audience.

His ‘Raja Paarvai’ was the first Indian film with visual effects and animation.

Kamal Haasan’s filmography

Kamal Haasan’s popular films are Chachi 420 (1997), Hey Ram (2000), Thevar Magan (1992), Sathyaa (1988), Mahanadhi (1994), Sagara Sangaman (1983), Sadma (1983), Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), Aalavandhan (2001), Panchatanthiram (2002), Virumaandi (2004), Anbe Sivam (2003), Indian (1996), and Vikram (2022).

Kamal Haasan’a upcoming film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is set to release on 12 January 2024. His co-actors are Prabhas, Dulquer Salmaan, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan.