Saturday, August 15, 2009

INTRODUCTION


Date of Birth:7 November 1954, Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Nickname: UNIVERSAL HERO or ULAGA NAYAGAN

MINI BIOGRAPHY

Kamal Haasan was born on 7th November 1954. In 1960 he starred as a child artist in 'Kalathoor Kannammaa', his first movie. Ever since, he has starred in more than 150 movies, in almost all the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. His trajectory in the Indian film industry is one prototypical journey, where he started as a child artist, then continued as a romantic hero, and finally evolved into one of the best actors India has ever produced. As most of his movies are in Tamil, he might not have numbers like Amitabh Bachan or the recent stars like Shah Rukh Khan, but very few actors have given such a wide array of versatile performances over the last two decades like Kamal. He had to occasionally work through the commercial roles and trashy movies to finance the movies he wanted to produce with his heart - but the movies that resulted out of his artistic potential - they were in a class apart. 16 Vayadhinilae, Nayakan, Guna, Mahanadhi, Hey Ram and Alavandaan are some of the must-watch among his movies. Had he been a star in Hollywood, he would now be effortlessly rubbing shoulders with extremely talented actors like Jack Nicholson of yesteryears and Tom Hanks of the present day.


SPOUSE:
Sarika (1988 - 2002) (divorced) 2 children
Vani Ganpati (1978 - 1988) (divorced)

TRIVIA:


His innovative acting has earned him the title "the first, and perhaps the last, complete hero in Indian Cinema"
KAMAL'S HOBBY IS A MAGIC

On April 27 2002 Kamala Haasan was detained at Toronto airport and denied boarding his flight to L.A. because he had an Arab name/look and was considered a potential hy By: RRterrorist.

Is the only actor to have earned a Best Actor in a Leading Role award and a Best Actor in a Supporting Role nomination for the same movie (Saagar (1985)) at Filmfare Awards.

Is a very very strong fan of Ilayaraja and always ropes him as the composer for all his home productions

Has two daughters, Shruti K. Haasan and Akshara.

Gets his wife/girlfriend to do costumes for his films

Seven movies that he has starred in have been sent to represent India in Oscars for Best foreign movie category, highest by any Indian.

Trained in the classical Indian dance form of Bharatanatyam.

Has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and Hindi films.

Met action superstar Jackie Chan for the first time, when the latter came to the audio launch of Hassan's latest thriller, Dasavatharam in April of 2008. Hassan confessed to have been a huge fan of Chan, and admitted at the audio launch that he had during his career, tried emulating Jackie Chan's stunts, resulting in 32 fractures to his body.

Did daredevil stunts for the film, Abhay (2001), where he did bungee jumping. Severely injured his back whilst filming




PERSONAL QUOTES




"A London editor once told me that the best way to put news hounds off your scent is to lie inventively"

"The closest I feel to is Dustin Hoffman who shares many of my paradoxes. Physical appearance to begin with."


SALARY:
Indian (1996) Rs. 4,00,00,000

Filmography as Actor from 1959 to 1975


Kalathur Kannamma (1959)
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
Ananda Jyoti (1963)
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Sollathan Ninaikiren (1973)
Arrangetram (1973) - Thiagu
Naan Avanillai (1974)
Kanyakumari (1974)
Gumastavin Magal (1974)
Pattikatu Raja (1975)
Antharangam (1975)
Apoorva Raagangal (1975) - Prasanna
Melnattu Marumagal (1975)

Filmography as Actor from 1976 to 1980


Anthuleni Katha (1976) - Arun
Idaya Malar (1976)
Lalitha (1976)
Manmatha Leelai (1976) - Rich Businessman
Moondru Mudichu (1976)
Aadu Puli Atham (1977)
Aaina (1977) - Prem Kapoor (uncredited)
Avargal (1977) - Janardan
Meethi Meethi Baatein (1977)
Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977) - Chappani
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Nijamakirathu (1978)
Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
Thappitha Thala (1978)
(1978) - Balu Nizhal
Madanolsavam (1978) - Raju Maro Charithra
Aval Appadithaan (1978) - Arun
Chattam En Kaiyil (1978)
Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum (1979) - Alauddin
Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)
Idi Kathakaadu (1979)
Kalyanaraman (1979) - Kalyanaraman and his brother
Neela Malargal (1979)
Neeya (1979)
Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
Sigappukkal Mookuthi (1979)
Thai Illamal Naan Illai (1979)
Yerra Gulabi (1979)
Guru (1980)
Maria My Darling (1980)
Natchatiram (1980)
Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980)

Filmography as Actor from 1981 t0 1983

Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) - Vasudev
Aakali Rajyam (1981)
Do Dil Diwane (1981)
Ellaam Inbamayam (1981)
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Meendum Kokila (1981)
Raaja Paarvai (1981) - Blind Musician
Rama Lakshman (1981)
Savaal (1981)
Shankarlal (1981)
Thillu Mullu (1981) - (Guest Appearance)
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
Vazhve Mayam (1982)
Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982) - Ratan Chander/Ajay Saxena
Sanam Teri Kasam (1982) - Sunil Sharma (Sunny)
Simla special(1982)
Afsana Do Dilon Ka (1982)
Agni Sakshi (1982)
Dil Ka Sathi Dil (1982)
Pyara Tarana (1982)
Raniththeni (1982)
Sakala Kala Vallavan (1982)
Moondram Pirai (1983) - Teacher
Poikkal Kuthirai (1983)
Sadma (1983) - Somu
Sagara Sangamam (1983) - KamalHassan
Thoongathey Tambi Thoongathey (1983)
Zara Si Zindagi (1983)

Filmography as Actor from 1984 to 1987


Ek Nai Paheli (1984) - Sandeep
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
Jappanil Kalyanaraman (1984)
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984)
Raaj Tilak (1984) - Suraj
Yaadgaar (1984)
Yeh Desh (1984) - Inpsector Mathur
Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
Geraftaar (1985) - Kishan Kumar Khanna
Kaakki Sattai (1985)
Mangamma Sabatham (1985)
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
Saagar (1985) - Raja
Swathi Muthyam (1985) - Sivayya
December Pookkal (1986)
Naanum Oru Thozhilaali (1986)
Punnagai Mannan (1986)
Vikram (1986) - Vikram
Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987)
Nayakan (1987) - Velunayakan
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
Vetri Vizha (1987)
Vrutham (1987)

Filmography as Actor from 1988 to 1993


Daisy (1988)
Pushpak (1988) - Unemployed graduate
Soora Samhaaram (1988)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988) - Udhayamoorthi
Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989) - Raghupathy/Appu/Raja
Chanakyan (1989) - Johnson
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989) - Mayor Rayudu/Chandran
My Dear Marthandan (1990) - (Guest Appearance)
Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991) - Michael, Madan, Kameshwaran, Raj
Guna (1992) - Guna
Singaaravelan (1992) - Singaravelan
Thevar Magan (1992) - shaktivelu
Ladies Only (1994)
Magalir Mattum (1994) - Boss from Head Office
Kalaignan (1993) - Indrajeet
Mahanadi (1993) - Krishna
Maharasan (1993)

Filmography as Actor from 1994 to 2000


Ladies Only (1994)
Magalir Mattum (1994) - Boss from Head Office
Nammavar (1995) - Selvan
Sathi Leelavathi (1995) - Shaktivel
Subha Sankalpam (1995) - Dasu
Avvai Shanmugi (1996) - Pandyan/Avvai Shanmugi
Indian (1996) - Senapathy/Chandra Bose
Kuruthipunal (1996)
Chachi 420 (1998) - Jaiprakash Paswan/Laxmi Godbhole (as Padmashri Kamal Haasan)
Thenali (2000) - Tenali Soman
Hey Ram (2000) - Saketh Ram (as Kamal Haasan)

Filmography as Actor from 2001 to 2009

Aalavandhan (2001) - Abhay Kumar/Major Vijaykumar
Paarthale Paravasam (2001) - Guest appearance
Pammal K. Sambandam (2002) - Pammal K. Sambandam
Panchatanthiram (2002) - Ram
Anbe Sivam (2003) - Nallasivam
Nala Damayanthi (2003) - Himself
Virumandi (2004) - Virumandi
Vasoolraja M.B.B.S (2004) - Vasool Raja
Mumbai Express (2005) - Avinash/Mumbai Express
Vetayadu Vilayadu (2006) - Raghavan
Dasavatharam (2008) - Govind Ramasamy, Balram Naidu, Rangarajan Nambi, Avatar Singh, George Bush,Vincent Poovaragan, Krishnaveni Paati, Christian Fletcher,Shinghen Narahasi, Kalifullah Khan.
Unnai Pol Oruvan(2009) - The common man



Filmography as Director/Music department/Producer/Writer/Other crew


Antharangam (1975) - other crew
Raaja Paarvai (1981) - producer
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu (1987) - producer
Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989) - producer
Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991) - producer
Thevar Magan (1992) - producer,writer
Maharasan (1993) - producer
Magalir Mattum (1994) - producer
Kuruthipunal (1996) - producer
Virasat (1997) - writer
Chachi 420 (1998) - producer,other crew,writer,director
Biwi No. 1 (1999) - writer
Hey Ram (2000) - writer,director,producer
Aalavandhan (2001) - writer
Anbe Sivam (2003) - writer
Nala Damayanthi (2003) - writer,producer
Virumandi (2004) - producer,director,writer
Ramji Londonwaley (2005) - writer
Pudhu Pettai (2006) - music department
Mumbai Express (2005) - writer,producer


Kamal Hassan own Awards:

* Three-time winner of the National Film Award for Best Actor

* National award for Best Child Actor for his performance in Kalathur Kannamma.

* Best actor award at the Asian Film festivals held in 1983 and 1985 for Saagara Sangamam and Swathi Muthyam.

* Six of his movies have been sent as India's official entry to the Oscars- The only actor to achieve this feat in the sub-continent.

* Filmfare awards 18 times.

* fourth highest recognition given to Indian civilians - the Padmashri in 1990.

* Honorary doctorate by Sathyabama University, Chennai in 2005.

*Kamal was also conferred with a very unique honour this year(2007) as "Living Legend" in the film business by FICCI,India

*won a total of 180 and more awards which is more than any other actor in the world living or dead.