Kamal Haasan

Biography

Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) 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 greatest actors in the history 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, editor, songwriter, playback singer, choreographer, lyricist and makeup artist.

Most Known For

The Kapil Sharma Show

Kannum Karalum

as Child Artist

Bigg Boss Telugu

as Self - To promote film Vishwaroopam II

Kalki 2898-AD

as Supreme Yaskin

Kurathi Magan

Sagalakala Vallavan

as Velu (Sam)

Vikram

as Karnan / Arun Kumar Vikram

Leo

as Vikram (Voice)

Kalaignan

as Indrajeet

Kaadhal Parisu

as Mohan

Sattam En Kaiyil

as Babu / Rathnam

Thug Life

as Rangaraya Sakthivel

Idaya Malar

Manorathangal

as Narrator

Magalir Mattum

as Boss from Head Office

Hey Ram

as Saket Ram

Kanyakumari

Savaal

as Raja Shankar

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

as Narrator

Avalude Ravukal