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Kamal Hassan

Kamal Hassan is an Indian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, lyricist, and choreographer and is known for his versatile acting as well as all round performances in movies. Hassan has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi and English movies. He made his debut in acting at the age of four as a child actor in the movie Kalathur Kanamma for which he received the President’s gold medal for his performance. His breakthrough as a lead actor came in 1975 drama Apoorva Raagangal and he made his Bollywood debut with the movie Ek Duje Ke Liye. Hassan is known for his acting and he has been a recipient of several awards and recognition. He has won three National Film Awards and 19 Filmfare Awards and he is the only Indian actor whose 7 films have made entry in Oscars. His role in Nayagan received critical acclaims and it was rated by Time as one of the best films in cinema history. Hassan has been titled Kalaimamani in 1979 and was honoured by Padma Shri in 1990, Padma Bhushan in 2014 and he has also been the recipient of the prestigious French honour Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2016.

Born on 7^th November 1954 in Paramakudi, Madras, he was born in a Tamil family and was born to D Srinivasan and Rajalakshmi. His father was a lawyer and his mother was a housewife. Hassan had two elder brothers Charuhasan and Chandrahasan and an elder sister Nalini. He was the youngest in the family and was born as Parthasarathy. He received his primary education in Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district and later he moved to Madras to complete his higher studies. He was interested in acting and arts since childhood and when a physician friend of Hassan's mother visited Avichi Meiyappa Chettiar (AVM) to treat his wife, she brought Haasan with her. Apparently impressed by Hassan's demeanor Suresh Madhavan, M Saravanan (AVM's son) recommended him for their upcoming production Kalathur Kannamma. He then made his debut in acting at the age of four as a child actor in the movie Kalathur Kanamma for which he received the President’s gold medal for his performance. He later also starred as a child artist in five more movies and he was associated with theatre groups as well. Hassan then started to concentrate in his studies and after the completion of his studies; he returned to films after seven years and started his career playing few supporting roles. He played the role of supporting actors in movies like Maanavan, Annai Velankani and Arangetram. His first serious role was in the 1974 release Aval Oru Thodar Kathai. He won his first regional Filmfare Award for 1975 release Malayalam movie Kanyakumari. He then acted in Tamil movie titled Apoorva Raagangal and the movie won the National Film Award for Best Tamil feature film. For his role in the movie, he also won the first Filmfare Award in Tamil. He then started to feature in many regional movies and was later seen in movies like Manmadha Leelai, Idi Katha Kaadu, Bengali film Kabita, Sigappu Rojakkai and Sommokadidhi Sokkadidhi. He made his Bollywood debut with the movie Ek Duje Ke Liye and was later seen in movies like Sadma, Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya and Zara Si Zindagi. In 1984, he was seen in Saagar and won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for his role. He was then seen in Bollywood movies like Geraftaar and Dekha Pyaar Tumhara after which he started to focus in South Indian film industry. He was then seen in movies like Punnagai Mannan, Kadhal Parisu and Nayakan. For his performance in Nayakan, he received his second National Award. He then appeared in the only silent film till date titled Pushpak and was later seen in Unnai Mudiyum Thambi, Sathya and Chanakyan. Haasan then started experimenting in comedy genre and was seen in movies lke Gunaa and Thevar Magan. Later he was seen in many comedy movies like Singaravelan, Maharasan, Kalaignan and Sathi Leelavathi. Known for his versatile acting, he also played the role of a woman in the comedy Avvai Shanmughi and later also played the role of a woman in Chachi 420. Hassan then started to spend some time in direction and after directing Chachi 420, he later directed his second film Hey Ram, a period drama. In 2004, he appeared in Vasool Raja MBBS, a remake of Munnabhai MBBS and later he wrote and starred in comedy movie Mumbai Express. Later, he produced and starred in Unnaipol Oruvan, a remake of the movie A Wednesday. In 2013, his next release was Vishwaroopam and the movie won two National Film Awards. Later in 2015, Uttama Villain was released. Papanasam, a Tamil remake of Malayalam film Drishyam was released in July 2015 and it gained critical acclamations as well as commercial success.

Hassan in 1978 married to Vani Ganapathy and he got divorced ten years later. Then he married Sarika Thakur in 1988 and then they gave birth to their first child Shruti Hassan and later to Akshara. The couple got separated in 2004. Hassan also has his own production company titled Rajkamal International and the company has produced several of his movies. He has won three National Film Awards and 19 Filmfare Awards and he is the only Indian actor whose 7 films have made entry in Oscars. His role in Nayagan received critical acclaims and it was rated by Time as one of the best films in cinema history. Hassan has been titled Kalaimamani in 1979 and was honoured by Padma Shri in 1990, Padma Bhushan in 2014 and he has also been the recipient of the prestigious French honour Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2016.

Women’s Day 2022: Shruti Hassan on 'Not Taking Advice' And How She 'Stood Her Ground'
India.com Entertainment Desk | March 8, 2022 5:02 PM IST
Shruti Hassan spoke to India.com on sticking firmly in her beliefs and how she dislikes the idea of
Women’s Day 2022: Shruti Hassan on 'Not Taking Advice' And How She 'Stood Her Ground'
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Kamal Haasan Tests Positive For COVID-19 on Return From US, In Hospital
India.com News Desk | November 22, 2021 5:32 PM IST
Kamal Hassan is currently experiencing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is getting treated in
Kamal Haasan Tests Positive For COVID-19 on Return From US, In Hospital
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2021-11-22T06:32:20+00:00
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Kamal Haasan on SP Balasubrahmanyam Health Condition: Can’t Say He is Doing Well
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 25, 2020 11:04 AM IST
Kamal Haasan visited the hospital where SP Balasubrahmanyam is being treated and asked his fans to
Kamal Haasan on SP Balasubrahmanyam Health Condition: Can’t Say He is Doing Well
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NEET, JEE 2020: Siddaramaiah Questions Govt For Being Adamant, Kamal Hassan Says Will be Blunder to Hold exams
India.com News Desk | August 27, 2020 4:19 PM IST
Taking to Twitter, Kamal Hassan said the NEET-JEE should be postponed.
NEET, JEE 2020: Siddaramaiah Questions Govt For Being Adamant, Kamal Hassan Says Will be Blunder to Hold exam
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2020-08-27T05:19:21+00:00
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Bigg Boss Tamil 3: Is Kavin Out of The Show Hosted by Kamal Haasan?
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 25, 2019 8:45 PM IST
Bigg Boss Tamil 3: According to the new promo, Kavin leaves the house with Rs 5 lakh cash. Watch
Bigg Boss Tamil 3: Is Kavin Out of The Show Hosted by Kamal Haasan?
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Tamil Nadu Stands United Against Centre's Draft Education Plan Aiming to Make Hindi Mandatory in All Schools
India.com News Desk | June 1, 2019 6:21 PM IST
The draft of the new policy i.e. a three-language system in schools all over India was handed over
Tamil Nadu Stands United Against Centre's Draft Education Plan Aiming to Make Hindi Mandatory in All Schools
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2019-06-01T07:21:55+00:00
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Kamal Hassan to Not Contest Lok Sabha Elections, Says Will Work For Success of Makkal Needhi Maiam
India.com News Desk | March 24, 2019 10:21 PM IST
Actor turned politician Kamal Hassan on Sunday said he will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha
Kamal Hassan to Not Contest Lok Sabha Elections, Says Will Work For Success of Makkal Needhi Maiam
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Tamil Actor And Comedian Kovai Senthil Passes Away at The Age of 74 in Coimbatore
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 9, 2018 4:58 PM IST
Tamil Actor Kovai Senthil passed away at the age of 74 in Coimbatore
Tamil Actor And Comedian Kovai Senthil Passes Away at The Age of 74 in Coimbatore
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2018-09-09T05:58:25+00:00
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Kamal Haasan on Vishwaroopam 2: It is Going to be More Steep, Faster And Thrilling
India.com Entertainment Desk | August 1, 2018 8:34 PM IST
Kamal Haasan talks about his upcoming film Vishwaroopam 2 that is slated to release on August 10
Kamal Haasan on Vishwaroopam 2: It is Going to be More Steep, Faster And Thrilling
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2018-08-01T09:34:35+00:00
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Bigg Boss Tamil 2: Netizens Irked With Aishwarya Dutta's Behaviour, Wants Kamal Hassan to Evict Her From The House
India.com Entertainment Desk | August 1, 2018 5:27 PM IST
Aishwarya Dutta behaviour in Bigg Boss Tamil 2 house irks the audience
Bigg Boss Tamil 2: Netizens Irked With Aishwarya Dutta's Behaviour, Wants Kamal Hassan to Evict Her From The
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2018-08-01T06:27:00+00:00
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Big Boss Tamil Season 2 Elimination: Ananth Vaidyanathan Out of the House, Ponnambalam in jail
India.com Entertainment Desk | July 9, 2018 1:54 PM IST
Big Boss Tamil Season 2 contestant Ananth Vaidyanathan gets eliminated from the house yeaterday
Big Boss Tamil Season 2 Elimination: Ananth Vaidyanathan Out of the House, Ponnambalam in jail
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2018-07-09T02:54:48+00:00
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Kamal Hassan Criticised for “Shallow Understanding” of Caste Polity after Shruti Hassan’s ‘I’m Iyenger’ Video Goes Viral
India.com Entertainment Desk | July 2, 2018 1:03 PM IST
Kamal Hassan has been accused for having "shallow understanding" of caste of caste polity
Kamal Hassan Criticised for “Shallow Understanding” of Caste Polity after Shruti Hassan’s ‘I’m Iyen
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2018-07-02T02:03:42+00:00
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Director of Rajni-Kamal Hit Films RThyagarajan Passes Away Of Heart Attack
India.com Entertainment Desk | July 2, 2018 11:22 AM IST
Veteran director R.Thyagarajan passed away on Sunday morning due to heart attack, in Chennai
Director of Rajni-Kamal Hit Films RThyagarajan Passes Away Of Heart Attack
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2018-07-02T00:22:41+00:00
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Regional Parties Support Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in His Stand-Off With Lt Governor, Centre
India.com News Desk | June 15, 2018 6:50 AM IST
Political leaders on Twitter accused BJP-led central government of creating problems in the work of
Regional Parties Support Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in His Stand-Off With Lt Governor, Centre
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Kamal Hassan 'angry' over Kathua incident
PTI Feeds | April 13, 2018 11:37 AM IST
Political leaders on Twitter accused BJP-led central government of creating problems in the work of
Kamal Hassan 'angry' over Kathua incident
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2018-04-13T00:37:12+00:00
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Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth's Films Face Boycott in Karnataka Over Cauvery Water issue
India.com News Desk | April 11, 2018 4:23 PM IST
Ex MLA Vatal Raj and Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) president Sa Ra Govindu asked all
Kamal Hassan, Rajinikanth's Films Face Boycott in Karnataka Over Cauvery Water issue
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2018-04-11T05:23:48+00:00
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Kamal Hassan to Join Protest Against Sterlite Copper Smelter Plant in Thoothukudi Tomorrow
India.com News Desk | March 31, 2018 7:58 AM IST
In Tamil Nadu, there has been a long protest against the Sterlite Copper's plant and its proposed
Kamal Hassan to Join Protest Against Sterlite Copper Smelter Plant in Thoothukudi Tomorrow
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2018-03-30T20:58:29+00:00
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Kamal Hassan backs Rahul, criticizes demonetization
ANI Feeds | March 11, 2018 3:02 PM IST
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Hasan on Sunday criticised the Goods and Services Tax (GST) bill and
Kamal Hassan backs Rahul, criticizes demonetization
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2018-03-11T04:02:35+00:00
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Kamal Hassan Meets Rajinikanth in Chennai Ahead of Massive Political Tour
India.com News Desk | February 18, 2018 8:39 PM IST
Kamal Hassan to launch his party in Madurai on February 21.
Kamal Hassan Meets Rajinikanth in Chennai Ahead of Massive Political Tour
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2018-02-18T09:39:45+00:00
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Kamal Hassan to students: Find who is robbing country?
ANI Feeds | January 27, 2018 10:19 PM IST
Actor turned politician Kamal Hassan on Saturday exhorted students to find who is robbing country.
Kamal Hassan to students: Find who is robbing country?
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2018-01-27T11:19:37+00:00
2018-01-27T11:19:37+00:00
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