Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan

1954-11-07

Biography

Kamal Haasan is an actor, filmmaker and producer who has worked primarily in Tamil-language cinema for over six decades and is widely regarded as one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. An auteur, he is recognized as a key influence for numerous actors and filmmakers in the Indian film industry, and is known for introducing new technologies and cosmetics to Indian cinema. The recipient of numerous accolades, he has won the National Film Award four times (three for Best Actor), was awarded the Kalaimamani Award in 1984, the Padma Bhushan in 2014 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier) in 2016. Haasan is also known for having starred in the most number of films submitted by India in contention for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In addition to his extensive work in Tamil, he has appeared in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. He has also worked in films as a screenwriter, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, lyricist and makeup artist.

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Sattam En Kaiyil

Sattam En Kaiyil

6.0

Tik Tik Tik

Tik Tik Tik

8.0

Chanakyan

Chanakyan

6.0

Kanna Nalama

Kanna Nalama

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Singaravelan

Singaravelan

7.7

Aval Viswasthayayirunnu

Aval Viswasthayayirunnu

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Paarthale Paravasam

Paarthale Paravasam

3.3

Neeya?

Neeya?

6.0

Sabaash Naidu

Sabaash Naidu

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Four Friends

Four Friends

4.3

Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu

Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu

5.5

Lalitha

Lalitha

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Nool Veli

Nool Veli

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Kannum Karalum

Kannum Karalum

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Maharasan

Maharasan

5.0

Ponni

Ponni

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Sathyam

Sathyam

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Kurathi Magan

Kurathi Magan

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Vikram 2

Vikram 2

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Kokila

Kokila

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