Happy Birthday Kamal Haasanđ” (07/11)
Happy Birthday #KamalHaasanđ” (07/11)
Originally named Parthasarathy Srinivasan, Kamal Haasan was born on November 7, 1954, and has established himself as a versatile force in the Indian film industry. Primarily associated with Tamil cinema, his contributions span across acting, filmmaking, scriptwriting, playback singing, television hosting, and political engagement, alongside social activism. His career, adorned with a wide array of roles in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali movies, underscores his reputation as one of the Indian cinemaâs most esteemed actors. Haasan has been a pioneer in the Indian film industry, known for bringing in innovative technologies and makeup techniques.
Accumulating a vast collection of awards, Haasanâs accolades include Four National Film Awards, Nine Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, and numerous others, alongside prestigious recognitions like the Kalaimamani, the Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, and Franceâs Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Haasanâs acting journey began as a child artist in the 1960 film âKalathur Kannamma,â which earned him the Presidentâs Gold Medal. He gained stardom with his performance in âApoorva Raagangalâ (1975) as a lead actor. His role in âMoondram Piraiâ (1982) fetched him his first National Film Award. He continued to garner critical acclaim with performances in films such as âSagara Sangamamâ and âNayakanâ. Haasan is also recognized for his portrayals in âPushpaka Vimanaâ, âThevar Maganâ, âIndianâ, and âHey Ramâ, showcasing his expansive range. His role in âDasavathaaramâ where he played ten different characters, and his recent work in âVikramâ (2022) are notable. Haasanâs production company, Raaj Kamal Films International, stands behind many of his projects.