Kamal Haasan

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Kamal Haasan (b. November 7, 1954, Paramakkudi, Tamil Nadu, India) is a famous Indian movie star working mainly in the Tamil film industry. In his younger days, he has also been a mainstream star in Bollywood and Tollywood. He has been awarded the Padmashri in 2004. He has been conferred a honorary doctorate by Sathyabama Deemed University, Chennai in 2005.^[1]

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Early life

Kamal Haasan was born to Srinivasan and Rajalakshmi as the fourth and youngest child in his family. He came to the film world as a child artiste at the age of four and has been associated with the film world almost uninterrupted since then. After a succesful career as a child artiste, Kamal went through his early years focusing more on learning finearts than school work. As a teenager, he started working as an assistant choreographer in movies and it was during this time his long and fruitful association with notable Tamil film doyen, K. Balachander began. A self-professed film buff, Kamal has been regarded as a trendsetter by many. Along with his contemporary, Rajinikanth, the two are recognized as the superstar duo of Kollywood (a term used to refer to the Tamil film world - a la Hollywood) following their predecessors, Sivaji Ganesan and MGR.

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Acting career

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Kamal Haasan made his screen debut with the Tamil movie Kalathur Kannamma at the age of 5. 16 Vayathinile, in which he co-acted with Rajinikanth, established him as a popular actor. However, he got his break with K. Balachander's Telugu hit Maro Charithra. Besides Tamil, he has also performed in movies in the Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada languages.

His acting career was excellent right from the age he had been acting. He had the ambition of becoming a director rather than actor. His skills in filming were very much technical and exhaustive. He has written wonderful screenplays and some of the best dialogues in films. Apart from these he is a wonderful playback singer. His song "Yaar Yaar Sivam" from the film Anbe Sivam (It is love that is god) was very much appreciated by critics and the public. He has sung over 70 or 80 songs, more than any other actor. He has even sung in a Lady's voice in Avvai Shanmughi. His works were very much different after Raaja Paarvai.

He has played a wide range of characters including:

a ventriloquist in Antu leni Katha (Endless Story).
an under-world don in Nayagan (Leader). Maniratnam, who also happens to be his niece Suhasini's husband, directed this movie.
a freedom-fighter in Indian. Here he played dual roles. One of the characters was that of a classic old aged man and won the National Award for Best Male Actor.
a classical dancer in Saagara Sangamam (Tryst with the Infinite).
a blind violinist in Raajaparvai. This was his first screenplay.
a dwarf clown in Apoorva Sahodaragal. This film was also his screenplay.
a mentally challenged man in Swathi Muthyam (Rare gem).
an epic character to have lived with Mahatma Gandhi in Hey Ram.
a Sandiyar (Fighter) in Virumaandi. This film was also directed by Kamal Haasan.
a mentally retarded character in Guna.
a police officer against terrorism in Kurudhi Punal.
a normal youth turned villager in Thevar magan, written and produced by Kamal.
a classic artist in Anbe Sivam.
a Lady in Avvai Shanmughi.
a pair of twins (a Madman and an Army Man) in Abhay
as quadruplates in "Michael Madan Kama Rajan" movie
as a corrupted politician in "Indiran Chandiran "

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Awards

He is a three time winner of the Indian National award for best actor for the films Nayagan, Moonram Pirai, and Indian. He has also received the best actor award at the Asian Film festivals held in 1983 and 1985 for Saagara Sangamam and Swathi Muthyam, respectively. Seven of his movies have been sent as India's official entry to the Oscars, more than any other person. He holds the record for the most Film Fare awards (18). Recently, Kamal Haasan was honoured when his self-directed venture titled "Virumaandi" won the International Asian Film of the Year 2004. In 2005, he was again honoured when Time magazine listed "Nayagan" as one of the Top 100 movies of all times.

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Career as a film producer

He has also involved himself in film production. He wrote screenplays for several of his films and ventured into film direction with Hey Ram, a film depicting the conflict between revolutionaries and proponents of non-violence during the Indian independence movement. The film is also remembered for depicting the flashback in color and the present day events in black and white.

Kamal Hassan renamed his recent venture Sandiyar to Virumandi owing to a protest from a community in Tamil Nadu. He then acted in "Vasool Raja M.B.B.S", a remake of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "Munnabhai M.B.B.S". Both "Virumandi" and "Vasool Raja" were successes. Kamal then acted in a home production titled "Mumbai Xpress". It was bilingual (Hindi and Tamil) and was directed by long time friend Singeetham Srinivasa Rao. The film was only successful at some centres. Kamal then signed a film directed by Gautham titled "Vettayadu Villayadu". The shooting of the film has been going on since mid-July. It is a crime thriller – a genre Kamal last attempted in 1995 with "Kuruthipunal".

His magnum opus, a tentatively halted work-in-progress is Maruda Naayagam, a period film set in 17th or 18th century Madurai about a warrior/freedom fighter Yusuf Khan Sahib; the film is notable as it was inaugurated by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Personal life

He is a self-professed rationalist, atheist, activist, and a follower of Periyar. Some of his movies, especially Anbe Sivam, have put forward his atheistic views.

Kamal is the first actor to turn his fan club into a service organization. Though born to an affluent Iyengar family, he denied his caste identity. Along with his daughter, Kamal has donated his eyes and also offered his body for research after his death, the first Indian celebrity to do so. He was the first Indian actor to promise that he will not act in smoking scenes in movies (But however he acted in a movie named 'Nizhal Nijamakirathu' as a chain smoker).

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Filmography

Filmography as: Actor, Producer, Writer, Miscellaneous Crew, Director, Himself

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Actor - filmography

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In Production

Dasavadaram (2006)(announced)
Vetayadu Vilayadu (2005) (under production)

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2000s

Mumbai Express (2005) .... Abinash
Vasoolraja M.B.B.S (2004) .... Vasool Raja
Virumandi (2004) .... Virumandi
Anbe Sivam (2003) .... Nallasivam
Pammal K. Sambandam (2002) .... Pammal K. Sambandam
Panchatanthiram (2002) .... Ram
Aalavandhan (2001) .... Abhay Kumar/Major Vijaykumar
... aka Abhay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
Paarthale Paravasam (2001) .... Guest appearance
... aka Paravasam (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Thenali (2000) .... Tenali Soman
Hey Ram (2000) (as Kamal Haasan) .... Saketh Ram
Marudha Naayagam (2000) .... Marudha Naayagam (not released)

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1990s

Chachi 420 (1998) (as Padmashri Kamal Haasan) .... Jaiprakash Paswan/Laxmi Godbhole
Indian (1996) .... Senapathy/Chandra Bose
... aka Bharateeyudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka Hindustani
Avvai Shanmugi (1996) .... Pandyan/Avvai Shanmugi
... aka Bhamane... Satyabhamane (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Kuruthipunal (1996)
... aka Drohi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Nammavar (1995) .... Selvan
Sathi Leelavathi (1995) .... Shaktivel
... aka Sathy Leevathy (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
Subha Sankalpam (1995) .... Dasu
Ladies Only (1994)
Magalir Mattum (1994) .... Boss from Head Office
.. aka Aadavaallaku Maatram (India: Telugu title)
Kalaignan (1993) .... Indrajeet
Mahanadi (1993) .... Krishna
... aka Maha Nadhi (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
Maharasan (1993)
Guna (1992) .... Guna
Singaaravelan (1992) .... Singaravelan
Thevar Magan (1992) .... Shaktivelu
... aka Kshatriya Putrudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka The Chieftain's Son
Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991) .... Michael, Madan, Kameshwaran, Raj
... aka Micheal Madana Kamaraju (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
My Dear Marthandan (1990) .... (Guest Appearance)

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1980s

Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989) .... Raghupathy/Appu/Raja
... aka Apoorva Sahodarulu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka Appu Raja (India: Hindi title)
Chanakyan (1989) .... Johnson
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989) .... Mayor Rayudu/Chandran
... aka Indran Chandran (India: Tamil title)
Daisy (1988)
Pushpak (1988) .... Unemployed graduate
... aka Pushpaka Vimanam (India: Telugu title)
... aka Pesum Padam (India: Tamil title)
... aka Pushpaka Vimana (India: Kannada title)
... aka The Love Chariot (India: English title)
Soora Samhaaram (1988)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988) .... Udhayamoorthi
... aka Brother, It Is Possible!
Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
Nayakan (1987) .... Velunayakan
... aka Hero
... aka Nayakudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka Velu-Nayakan (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
Vetri Vizha (1987)
Vrutham (1987)
December Pookkal (1986)
Naanum Oru Thozhilaali (1986)
Punnagai Mannan (1986)
... aka Smiling Prince
Vikram (1986) .... Vikram
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
Geraftaar (1985) .... Kishan Kumar Khanna
Kaakki Sattai (1985)
Mangamma Sabatham (1985)
Saagar (1985) .... Raja
Swathi Muthyam (1985) .... Sivayya
... aka Sippikkul Muthu (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
Ek Nai Paheli (1984) .... Sandeep
... aka A New Puzzle
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
Jappanil Kalyanaraman (1984)
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984)
... aka The Diary of a Prisoner
Raaj Tilak (1984) .... Suraj
Yaadgaar (1984)
Yeh Desh (1984) .... Inpsector Mathur
Moondram Pirai (1983) .... Teacher
... aka Vasantha Kokila (India: Telugu title)
Poikkal Kuthirai (1983)
... aka The Horse Dance
Sadma (1983) .... Somu
Sagara Sangamam (1983) .... KamalHassan
... aka Salangai Oli (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
... aka The Confluence
Thoongathey Tambi Thoongathey (1983)
Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
... aka A Short Life
Afsana Do Dilon Ka (1982) (as Kamal Haasan)
Agni Sakshi (1982)
Dil Ka Sathi Dil (1982) (as Kamal Haasan)
Pyara Tarana (1982)
... aka The Beloved Melody
Raniththeni (1982)
Sakala Kala Vallavan (1982)
Sanam Teri Kasam (1982) .... Sunny
... aka I Swear by My Beloved
... aka Paadagan (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
Simla Special (1982)
Vazhve Mayam (1982)
Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982)
Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) .... Vaasu
... aka Made for Each Other
Aakali Rajyam (1981)
... aka The Land of Hunger (India: English title)
Do Dil Diwane (1981)
Ellaam Inbamayam (1981)
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Meendum Kokila (1981)
Raaja Paarvai (1981) .... Blind Musician
... aka Amavasya Chandrudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Rama Lakshman (1981)
Savaal (1981)
Shankarlal (1981)
Thillu Mullu (1981) .... (Guest Appearance)
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
Guru (1980)
Maria My Darling (1980/I)
Natchatiram (1980)
Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980)

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1970s

Idi Kathakaadu (1979)
Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum (1979) .... Alauddin
... aka Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (India: English title)
... aka Allavudeenum Albutha Velakkum (India: Malayalam title: alternative transliteration)
... aka Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum (India: Tamil title)
Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)
Kalyanaraman (1979) .... Kalyanaraman and his brother
... aka Kalyana Raman (India: Malayalam title: alternative transliteration)
Neela Malargal (1979)
Neeya (1979)
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
Sigappukkal Mookuthi (1979)
Thai Illamal Naan Illai (1979)
Yerra Gulabi (1979)
Aval Appadithaan (1978) .... Arun
Chattam En Kaiyil (1978)
... aka Sattam En Kayyil (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
... aka Elamai Vunjaladugiradhu (India: Tamil title: alternative *transliteration)
Madanolsavam (1978) .... Raju
Maro Charithra (1978) .... Balu
... aka Yet Another Story
Nizhal Nijamakirathu (1978)
.. aka Illusion Becomes Reality
Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
Thappitha Thala (1978)
... aka Losing the Rhythm
... aka Thappu Thalangal (India: Tamil title)
... aka Wrong Beats
Aaina (1977) .... Boy at film shooting scene (Guest Appearance)
... aka Aval Oru Thodarkathai (India: Tamil title)
... aka Aval Oru Thudarkatha (India: Malayalam title)
... aka She Is a Serial Story
Aadu Puli Atham (1977)
Avargal (1977) .... Janardan
... aka Characters
... aka They
Meethi Meethi Baatein (1977)
Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977) .... Chappani
... aka 16 Vayathiniley
... aka At the Age of Sixteen
... aka Sweet 16
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Anthuleni Katha (1976) .... Arun
... aka A Story Without an End
Idaya Malar (1976)
Lalitha (1976)
Manmatha Leelai (1976) .... Rich Businessman
... aka Cupid's Play
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
... aka Three Knots
Antharangam (1975)
Apoorva Raagangal (1975) .... Prasanna
... aka Rare Melodies
Melnattu Marumagal (1975)
Pattikatu Raja (1975)
Gumastavin Magal (1974)
Kanyakumari (1974)
Naan Avanillai (1974)
... aka I Am Not He
Arrangetram (1973) .... Thiagu
... aka The Debut
Sollathan Ninaikiren (1973)
... aka I Am Unable to Tell You
Kanna Nalama (1972)
... aka Are You Okay?

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1960s

Ananda Jyoti (1963)
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
... aka Looking at the Beloved
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
... aka Kannamma of Kalathur

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Producer - filmography

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2000s

Mumbai Express (2005) (producer)
Virumandi (2004) (producer)
Nala Damayanthi (2003) (producer)
Hey Ram (2000) (producer)
Marudha Naayagam (2000) (producer)

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1990s

Chachi 420 (1998) (producer) (as Kamal Haasan)
Kuruthipunal (1996) (producer)
... aka Drohi (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Magalir Mattum (1994) (producer)
.. aka Aadavaallaku Maatram (India: Telugu title)
Maharasan (1993) (producer)
Thevar Magan (1992) (producer)
... aka Kshatriya Putrudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka The Chieftain's Son
Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991) (producer)
... aka Micheal Madana Kamaraju (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)

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1980s

Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989) (producer)
... aka Apoorva Sahodarulu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka Appu Raja (India: Hindi title)
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987) (producer)
Raaja Paarvai (1981) (producer)
... aka Amavasya Chandrudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)

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Writer - filmography

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2000s

Mumbai Express (2005) (Tamil dialogue) (story)
Virumandi (2004)
Nala Damayanthi (2003) (story & screenplay)
Anbe Sivam (2003) (screenplay)
Aalavandhan (2001) (novel)
... aka Abhay (India: Hindi title: dubbed version)
Hey Ram (2000)
Marudha Naayagam (2000) (screenplay)

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1990s

Biwi No. 1 (1999) (story)
Chachi 420 (1998) (screenplay) (as Kamal Haasan)
Virasat (1997) (story)
Thevar Magan (1992)
... aka Kshatriya Putrudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka The Chieftain's Son

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Miscellaneous Crew - filmography

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In Production

Pudhu Pettai (2005) (filming) (playback singer)

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2000s

Mumbai Express (2005) (playback singer)
Hey Ram (2000) (choreographer)

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1990s

Chachi 420 (1998) (playback singer: "Jago Gori") (as Kamal Haasan) *(presenter) (as Kamal Haasan)
Avvai Shanmugi (1996) (playback singer)
.. aka Bhamane... Satyabhamane (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
Sathi Leelavathi (1995) (playback singer)
... aka Sathy Leevathy (India: Tamil title: alternative transliteration)
Thevar Magan (1992) (playback singer)
... aka Kshatriya Putrudu (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
... aka The Chieftain's Son

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1980s

Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985) (playback singer)

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1970s

Aaina (1977) (dances) (as Kamalahasan)
... aka Aval Oru Thodarkathai (India: Tamil title)
... aka Aval Oru Thudarkatha (India: Malayalam title)
... aka She Is a Serial Story
Antharangam (1975) (playback singer)

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Director - filmography

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2000s

Virumandi (2004)
Hey Ram (2000)
Marudha Naayagam (2000) (unreleased)

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1990s

Chachi 420 (1998) (as Kamal Haasan)

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Himself - filmography

Nala Damayanthi (2003) .... Himself

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Kamal Haasan

Contents

Early life

Acting career

Awards

Career as a film producer

Personal life

Filmography

Actor - filmography

In Production

2000s

1990s

1980s

1970s

1960s

Producer - filmography

2000s

1990s

1980s

Writer - filmography

2000s

1990s

Miscellaneous Crew - filmography

In Production

2000s

1990s

1980s

1970s

Director - filmography

2000s

1990s

Himself - filmography

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