| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Alwerpettai Aaandavar [1]IBTimes |
| Nickname | Universal Hero |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Director, Producer, and Philanthropist |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 7 November 1954 |
| Age (as of 2021) | 67 Years |
| Birthplace | Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| School | Sir M.Ct.Muthiah Chettiar Boys Higher Secondary School, Chennai Hindu Higher Secondary School, Chennai |
| Debut | Film: Kalathur Kannamma (1959, as a child artist) Arangetram (1973) |
| Family | Father– D. Srinivasan (Lawyer) Mother– Rajalakshmi Srinivasan Brother– Chandrahasan and Charuhasan (Actor) Sister– Nalini Raghu |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Hobbies | Reading |
| Controversies | • His film ‘Hey Ram’ faced protest from political parties as they considered that the film portrayed Mahatma Gandhi negatively. • He was forced to change the name of his film ‘Sandiyar to Virumandi’ in 2004 after Pudhiya Tamizhagam political party said that the film title could create caste-related violence. • In 2013, he was threatened to leave Tamil Nadu, after his film ‘Viswaroopam’ was opposed by ‘Hindu Makkal Katchi’ (a political party), Theatre Owners’ Association and Muslim groups due to various reasons. • In July 2017, the ‘Hindu Makkal Katchi’ filed a complaint against Kamal Haasan for tarnishing Tamil culture by hosting ‘Boss Tamil 1.’ • In May 2019, he attracted controversy by referring to Nathuram Godse as free India’s first Hindu terrorist. |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Karimeen fish |
| Actor | Nagesh, Shivaji Ganesan, M.G. Ramachandran and Rajesh Khanna |
| Actress | Sridevi and Sripriya |
| Film | Bicycle Thief, Mughal-e-Azam and Sholay |
| Musician | Naushad and Ilaiyaraaja |
| Book | Amma Vandhaal by Thi. Janakiraman and Marapasu by Thi. Janakiraman |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Gautami Tadimalla (Actress; 2004-2016) |
| Wife | Vani Ganapathy (Dancer,1978–88) Sarika Thakur (Actress,1988–04) |
| Children | Daughter– Shruti Haasan (Actress), Akshara Haasan (Actress), and Subbalakshmi Son– None |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary | 30 crore/film (INR) |
| Net Worth | $100 million |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kamal Haasan
- Kamal Haasan embarked on his acting journey at the tender age of 4, achieving great success by winning the prestigious President’s Gold medal for his remarkable performance in his debut film, Kalathur Kannamma.
- His true aspiration was to become a film director.
- A. R. Rahman trails behind him with 14 Filmfare Awards, making him the sole Indian actor to have received over 18 Filmfare Awards.
- Additionally, he has been honored with three National Awards for his exceptional acting skills.
- The Love Chariot, also known as Pushpaka Vimana, marked a significant milestone as the inaugural Indian color silent film.
- He is the sole Indian actor whose 7 films have been nominated for the Oscars.
- TIME magazine has listed his film Nayagan as one of the top 100 greatest films ever made.
- He has received training in Bharatanatyam and is now a skilled dancer in this traditional Indian dance form.
- After being initiated by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997, Kamal Haasan’s long-awaited film Marudhanayagam was eventually released in 2015. The meeting between Kamal Haasan and Queen Elizabeth II took place during the making of his dream project.
- In 2004, Kamal Narpani Iyakkam, the founder of the Welfare Association, was honored with the Abraham Kovoor National Award for his commendable efforts in organizing blood and eye donation campaigns.
- In the film Dasavathaaram, Kamal Haasan holds the distinction of being the sole actor to portray 10 distinct characters.
- Suhasini, the niece of Director Mani Ratnam, is married to him.
- He has showcased his acting prowess in various languages, including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali.
- He was once offered a sum of 100 crores (INR) to join a political party, but he turned down the offer.
- In 1982, he emerged as the sole Indian actor to deliver a remarkable streak of five successful films.
- In 1994, he became the inaugural Indian actor to receive a salary of 1 crore (INR).
- After his passing, he generously bequeathed his body to Madras Medical College.
- Raja Paarvai, his film, marked a significant milestone in Indian cinema as it was the first-ever film to incorporate visual effects and animation.
- During his tenure as an actor, he has endured over 30 fractures while executing daring stunts.
- Following the triumph of his 2022 movie Vikram, Kamal Haasan embarked on a generous spree of gifts. Having already bestowed bikes and a car upon the film’s direction team, he proceeded to present Suriya, who portrayed the character Rolex in the film, with a luxurious Rolex watch. Demonstrating his gratitude for the triumph of Vikram, Kamal Haasan graciously gifted Suriya a lavish timepiece from the renowned brand Rolex.
- In September 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in the UAE, Kamal Haasan received the prestigious Best Actor (Tamil) Award at the 11th South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) for his remarkable performance in the film ‘Vikram.’
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