This page will contain additional articles about Kamal Haasan, as they become available.Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan (born November 7, 1954) is an Indian movie star working mainly in the Tamil film industry. He 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. He has played a wide range of characters including a ventriloquist, an under-world don, a freedom-fighter, a classical dancer, a blind violinist, a dwarf clown, and a mentally challenged man. He is a three time winner of the Indian National award for best actor, for the films Nayakan, 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 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. Kamal Hassan renamed his recent venture Sandiyar to Virumandi owing to a protest from a community in Tamil Nadu. He then gave a stunning performance 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. His unfinished projects include Maruda Naayagam. He is a self-professed rationalist, atheist, activist, and a follower of Periyar. Some of his movies, especially Anbe Sivam (Love alone is god), 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 won't act in smoking scenes in movies. Like many actors, his personal life has been the subject of media gossip. In his early years, he was much spoken about for his relationship with Sri Devi, a famous actress of that time. He married Vani Ganapathy, another actress, but they divorced almost immediately when Sarika, his co-star in the movie Tic, Tic, Tic claimed that she was pregnant with his child. Kamal then married Sarika. They have two teenage daughters and their marriage lasted until 2002, when media attention to his relationship with the young actress Simran resulted in their separation. Soon afterwards, the media reported that another of his co-stars, Gouthami, living in his house. This page about Kamal Haasan includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Kamal Haasan News stories about Kamal Haasan External links for Kamal Haasan Videos for Kamal Haasan Wikis about Kamal Haasan Discussion Groups about Kamal Haasan Blogs about Kamal Haasan Images of Kamal Haasan |
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Soon afterwards, the media reported that another of his co-stars,
Gouthami, living in his house. In his early years, he was much spoken about for his relationship with Sri Devi, a famous actress of that time. His performance in Jungle Fever was so acclaimed, the 1991 Cannes Film Festival created a Supporting Actor award just for him. Like many actors, his personal life has been the subject of media gossip. He has starred in many Hollywood movies. He was the first Indian actor to promise that he won't act in smoking scenes in movies. Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor. 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. Together for Days (1972). Though born to an affluent Iyengar family, he denied his caste identity. Ragtime (1981). Kamal is the first actor to turn his fan club into a service organization. Coming to America (1988). Some of his movies, especially Anbe Sivam (Love alone is god), have put forward his atheistic views. School Daze (1988). He is a self-professed rationalist, atheist, activist, and a follower of Periyar. Def by Temptation (1990). His unfinished projects include Maruda Naayagam. Betsy's Wedding (1990). Both "Virumandi" and "Vasool Raja" were successes. Mo' Better Blues (1990). Kamal Hassan renamed his recent venture Sandiyar to Virumandi owing to a protest from a community in Tamil Nadu. He then gave a stunning performance in "Vasool Raja M.B.B.S", a remake of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's "Munnabhai M.B.B.S". The Exorcist III (1990). 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. Goodfellas (1990). He has also involved himself in film production. Jungle Fever (1991). Seven of his movies have been sent as India's official entry to the Oscars, more than any other person. Johnny Suede (1991). 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. Juice (1992). He is a three time winner of the Indian National award for best actor, for the films Nayakan, Moonram Pirai, and Indian. White Sands (1992). He has played a wide range of characters including a ventriloquist, an under-world don, a freedom-fighter, a classical dancer, a blind violinist, a dwarf clown, and a mentally challenged man. Patriot Games (1992). Besides Tamil, he has also performed in movies in the Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada languages. Jumpin' at the Boneyard (1992). Balachander's Telugu hit Maro Charithra. Fathers & Sons (1992). However, he got his break with K. Loaded Weapon 1 (1993). 16 Vayathinile, in which he co-acted with Rajinikanth, established him as a popular actor. Amos & Andrew (1993). He made his screen debut with the Tamil movie Kalathur Kannamma at the age of 5. Menace II Society (1993). Kamal Haasan (born November 7, 1954) is an Indian movie star working mainly in the Tamil film industry. Jurassic Park (1993). True Romance (1993). Fresh (1994). The New Age (1994). Pulp Fiction (1994). The Search for One-eye Jimmy (1994). Hail Caesar (1994). Losing Isaiah (1995). Kiss of Death (1995). Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995). Fluke (1995). Sydney (1996). The Great White Hype (1996). Trees Lounge (1996). A Time to Kill (1996). The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996). One Eight Seven (1997). Eve's Bayou (1997). Jackie Brown (1997). Sphere (1998). The Negotiator (1998). The Red Violin (1998). Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999). Deep Blue Sea (1999). Any Given Sunday (2000). Rules of Engagement (2000). Shaft (2000). Unbreakable (2000). The Caveman's Valentine (2001). The 51st State (2001). Changing Lanes (2002). Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002). The House on Turk Street (2002). XXX (2002). Basic (2003). S.W.A.T. (2003). Kill Bill Volume 2 (2004). Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004) (video game character voice-over). The Incredibles (2004). Coach Carter (2005). XXX: State of the Union (2005). Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005). |