
Kamal Haasan is a legendary Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, and politician, widely regarded as one of the finest and most versatile performers in Indian cinema. With a career spanning over six decades, he began as a child artist in Kalathur Ka...
Kamal Haasan Bio
Full Name | Kamal Haasan |
Nick Name | Ulaganayagan, Universal Hero |
Profession | Filmmaker, Indian Actor, Playback Singer, Politician, Screenwriter, Television Presenter |
Height (approx.) | 5’ 5” |
Weight (approx.) | 75 kg |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Date Of Birth | Sunday, 07 Nov 1954 |
Age | 70 |
Birthplace | Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Spouse | Sarika Thakur (1988-2004) , Vani Ganapathy (1978-88) |
Parents:
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Father
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D. Srinivasan
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Mother
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Rajalakshmi Srinivasan
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Siblings: | Charuhasan And Chandrahasan |
Children | Shruti Haasan , Akshara Haasan |
Net Worth | ~47 MN USD (RS 388cr) |
Debut: |
Child Artist - Kalathur Kannamma Adult debut - Apoorva Raagangal |
Upcoming Movies: | Indian 3, Vikram 2 |
Quotes: |
“ The only thing permanent in life is change. Embrace it and evolve.“ “ I don’t act to impress. I act to express.“ |
Awards: |
Padma Shri (1990)
Padma Bhushan (2014)
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Kamal Haasan FAQ
Kamal Haasan (b. November 7, 1954, Ramanathapuram) is a legendary Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician. Over nearly 60 years, he's won 71 awards and 108 nominations, famed for performances in Hey Ram, Vishwaroopam, Dasavathaaram, and Vikram
His 234th film Thug Life (released June 5, 2025) is a Tamil gangster-action drama directed by Mani Ratnam. Despite mixed reviews and underwhelming box office numbers (~₹93 cr), it sparked debate and marked their first collaboration since Nayakan (1987)
Next up is Indian 3, directed by Shankar, slated for February 20, 2026, continuing the Indian vigilante saga. He’s also lined up KH237 (action entertainer, targeted October 2025) and appeared in teaser roles for Kalki 2898 AD
Yes—during late 2024, he attended an AI course in the US and discussed integrating tech into film. He’s now strategically choosing ventures with solid funding, including potential ties with Malayalam cinema
Despite star ensemble and AR Rahman’s soundtrack, the film drew criticism for its weak script and execution. Karnataka briefly blocked its release before the Supreme Court intervened. Yet, composer James Vasanthan called it a "masterpiece"—a rare divergence from public sentiment
Did You Know
Favourite Things
Food | Mutton Curry and Chicken Curry |
Beverage | Tea |
Color | White |
Perfume | KH Memoir |
Trivias
- Kamal Haasan started his acting career as a child artist in the film Kalathur Kannamma in 1959.
- Holds the record for playing ten different roles in a single film (Dasavathaaram)
- First Indian actor to convert a regional film (Hey Ram) into a major multilingual release
- Received the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France’s top civilian honor for arts)
- Has written poems and philosophical essays in Tamil
- Founded Raaj Kamal Films International, a respected production house