Happy Birthday Kamal Haasanđ“ƒ” (07/11)

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2 min readNov 7, 2023

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Happy Birthday #KamalHaasanđ“ƒ” (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 cinema’s 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, Haasan’s 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 France’s Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

Haasan’s acting journey began as a child artist in the 1960 film “Kalathur Kannamma,” which earned him the President’s Gold Medal. He gained stardom with his performance in “Apoorva Raagangal” (1975) as a lead actor. His role in “Moondram Pirai” (1982) fetched him his first National Film Award. He continued to garner critical acclaim with performances in films such as “Sagara Sangamam” and “Nayakan”. Haasan is also recognized for his portrayals in “Pushpaka Vimana”, “Thevar Magan”, “Indian”, and “Hey Ram”, showcasing his expansive range. His role in “Dasavathaaram” where he played ten different characters, and his recent work in “Vikram” (2022) are notable. Haasan’s production company, Raaj Kamal Films International, stands behind many of his projects.

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