Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, producer, writer, director, playback singer and choreographer who primarily works in the Tamil film industry

Kamal Haasan was born November7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960), which was released in the year 1960. Since then, he has starred in nearly 200 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a part of the film industry for 52 years, as of 2012. His journey in cinema has seen him don various roles - from child artiste, to romantic lead to one of the most respected and revered heroes of the film industry today.

He has famously said that he is a reluctant actor. He has an avid interest in every aspect of filmmaking and is known for his work as a choreographer, director, and writer, as well.

He wrote his first script at age 18 for the film "Unarchigal" (1976), which was then followed by films that have gone on to become cult classics - Rajapaarvai (1981), Sathya (1988), Apoorva Sahotharargal (1989), Thevar Magan (1992), Mahanadi (1994), Kurudhippunal (1995), Avvai Shanmugi (1996), Hey Ram (2000), Pammal K Sambandam (2002), Panchathanthiram (2002), Anbe Sivam (2003), are a few of the films etched in popular memory for having set the bar for craftsmanship in the fields of screenplay, script, and dialogue.

He is also a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction in Tamil and his published work is testament to his constant exploration of structure and form.

Kamal Haasan's strong convictions in his art have led to some of Indian cinema's most path-breaking films like Pushpak / Pushpaka Vimaanam / Pesum Padam (1987). Kamal Haasan also worked as a choreographer while transitioning as a well-known child artiste to the lead actor in a feature length film. Some of his best-known work as a dancer can be seen in Saagara Sangamam (1983) and the popular hit Punnagai Mannan (1986).

Kamal Haasan is also a student of Carnatic music, studying under musical maestro Dr. Balamuralikrishna. One of his biggest hits as a playback singer was the song "Inji Iduppazhagi" for the film Thevar Magan.

His career as a director began with the film Chachi 420 (1997), the Hindi remake of Avvai Shanmugi. Since then he has called the shots for critically acclaimed films like "Hey Ram" and "Virumaandi".

He has never hesitated to state his opinions and encourage debate about topics that are socially relevant. He is a rationalist in thought and moderate in opinion and a humanist in philosophy. The need to be socially conscious is seen in the way his fan clubs have revamped themselves into entities that carry out charity and volunteer work. 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.

I haven't got a degree. So, I've never stopped learning. When you get a degree, and wear that square hat with tassels on it, you think you've done it and you lean back. There is a certain amount of complacency that comes with achievement. What you perceive is achievement. When you don't, when you are insecure all the time, that's when you constantly forage for knowledge in the extra-mural dump.

Strangely, one of the greatest rationalists of this world has been turned into a god: Buddha.

 Kamal Haasan has gone into a live in relation with actress Gouthami Tadimalla in the year 2004. The rumour is they have secretly married in a foreign country and it is kept a secret. Kamal Haasan first marriage was with Classical Dancer Vani Ganapathi in the year 1978.

He again in 1998 married for the second time with Sarika Haasan without the consent of his elders. Kamal has two children Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan from this marriage. They finally divorced in 2004.

Trivia: Kamal Haasan is a screenwriter, producer, film actor and a director altogether.

His skills have titled him as “the first, and perhaps the last, complete hero in Indian Cinema”.

Kamal Haasan’s service to Indian Cinema has given him the honour of Padma Shri.

The hero was the first of all to convert fan clubs to welfare organizations. He was well involved in social services in the Kamal Narpani Iyakkam. The organisation includes works like donation of educational materials to school students, organising eye and blood donation camps.

He has received the first Abraham Kavoor National Award for Humanist Activities And Secular Life in 2004. He was moreover a project ambassador of Hridayaragam 2010 which was a fund raising organisation for orphans who are HIV/AIDS affected.

He in 2010 generated a cancer relief fund for children and gave roses to cancer affected children at Sri Ramchandra University in Porur, Chennai.

Kamal Haasan was involved in running Mayyam, a magazine sponsored by Kamal Haasan Welfare Association.

His fan association has collected his views regarding child and drug abuse, cinema, Kashmir conflict and published it in the book named Thedi Theerpon Va (Come, Let’s Solve Together).

The Universal Hero did his first debut at the age of six years and won National Film Award and also Rashtrapati Award.

Kamal Haasan records to be the highest number of National Film Award winner.

He stands at highest among the Indians whose three movies have been selected in Oscars to represents India in the category of Best Foreign Movie.

The star is a trained Indian Classical Bharatnatyam dancer.

Kamal Haasan became the CNN-IBN Indian of the year of 2010 and also was honoured with FICCI Living Legend in the year 2009. The Tamil Nadu Government garlanded Haasan with Kalaimamani in 1980 for his contributions to the film industry of Tamil.

In the year 2010 the Kerala Government honoured Kamal Haasan for his 50 years completion in Indian Film Industry. He was moreover presented with Special Honour by United Progressive Alliance Government for 50 years completion.

Moreover he owns a production company named Rajkamal International.

He also has taken assistance for make-up under Micheal Westmore. The mega star has won numerous awards. The list follows- Filmfare Best Story Award(1998) for Virasat (1997), Filmfare Best Actor Award(1986) for Saagar (1985), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (2001) for Hey Ram (2000), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1997) for Hindustani (1996), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1996) for Kuruthipunal (1996), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1993) for Thevar Magan (1992), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1992) for Guna (1992), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1990) for Apoorva Sagodharargal (1982), Filmfare Award South Best Film Telegu Film Industry (1990) for Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989),  Filmfare Award South Telegu Film Industry (1990) for Indrudu Chandrudu (1982), Filmfare Award South Kannada Film Industry (1988) for The Love Chariot (1987), Filmfare Award South Telegu Film Industry (1984) for Sagara Sangamam (1983), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1983) for Moondram Pirai (1982), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1982) for Raaja Paarvai (1981), Filmfare Award South Telegu Film Industry for Aakali Rajyam (1981), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1981) for Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Malayalam Film Industry (1979) for Eeta (1978), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1979) for Sigappu Rojakkal (1978), Filmfare Award South Telegu Film Industry (1979) for Mara Charithra (1978), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1978) for Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1976) for Apoorva Raagangal (1975), National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Actor (1997) for Hindustani (1996), National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Feature Film In Tamil(1993) for Thevar Magan (1992) and shared it with Bharathan, National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Actor (1988) for Nayakan (1987), National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Actor (1983) for Moondram Pirai (1982), National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Child Artist (1960) for Kalathur Kannamma (1960), Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Best Of Puchon Best Film (2004) for Virumandi (2004), Star Screen Awards Best Story Writer (1997) for Virasat (1997), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1977) for 16 Vayathinile (1977), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1980) for Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1982) for Moondram Pirai (1982), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1989) for Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Second Best Film (1992) for Thevar Magan (1992), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1992) for Thevar Magan (1992), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1996) for Indian (1996), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (2006) for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema (2006), Vijay Awards Most Popular Hero Of The Year (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Vijay Awards Best Villain Award (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Vijay Awards Best Comedian Award (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Vijay Awards Best Story-Screenplay Writer Award (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), V.Shantaram Awards Special Award (2002) for Pammal K.Sambandam (2002), Zee Cine Award Best Actor In Comic Role (1997) for Chachi 420 (1997), Asianet Jury Award (2009), International Film Festival Of Korea Director In Focus (2004) for Virumaandi (2004), International Film Festival Rotterdam Director In Focus (2000) for Hey Ram (2000), Nandi Awards Best Actor (1983) for Saagara Sangamam (1983), Nandi Awards Best Actor (1986) for Swathi Muthyam (1986), Nandi Awards Best Actor (1989) for Indrudu Chandrudu (1989), BFJA Awards Best Actor In A Supporting Role (1986) for Saagar (1985), BFJA Awards Most Outstanding Work Of The Year (2001) for Hey Ram (2000).

The list of winning continues with the list of nominations in Filmfare Awards Best Actor (1981) for Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), Filmfare Awards Best Actor (1983) for Sadma (1983), Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor (1985) for Saagar (1985), Filmfare Awards Best Actor (1997) for Chachi 420 (1997), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil (2003) for Anbe Sivam (2003), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil (2009) for Unnai Pol Oruvan (2009), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Telegu (2009) for Eeenadu (2009), V.Shantaram Awards Best Actor Tamil (2008) for Dasvathaaram (2008). The versatile actor was born in Paramakudi of Tamil Nadu to mother Rajlakshmi and father D.Srinivasan who was a criminal lawyer. He did his schooling from Holy Angels Convent School and later from Hindu High School in Triplicane.

His career at tinsel town began at the early age of six. He did his debut as a child artist in the film Kalathur Kannamma (1959). The debut was successful and thus yielded him with five more films as child actor.

The support of his family yielded his interest in this field and thus he joined T.K.S Nataka Sabha, a theatre repertory. This joining stirred his interest in make-up.

After seven years hiatus from the B-town he was back to the industry as the technical crew member. Still he played supporting roles. His debut as an adult was with Maanavan (1970) where he was present in a dancing shot. He did supporting role and assistant directing in the film Annai Velankani (1971). He also played in the film Arangetram (1973). His antagonistic roles include the films Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973) and Gumasthavin Magal (1974). Kamal Haasan played his first serious role in Aval Oru Thodar Kothai (1974). He also did a supporting actor role that year in Naan Avan Illai (1974).

His debut in Malyalam industry was through Kanyakumari (1974). Kamal Haasan broke into Tamil films with Apoorva Raangangal.

His success in the south brought him films like Manmadha Leelai (1976), Oru Oodhappu Kar Simittugiradhu (1976), Moondru Mudichu (1976), Avargal (1977), 16 Vayathinile (1977), Kokila (1977).

He made his Telegu debut with Katha Kaadu (1979) which was a remake of Avargal (1977). His debut as a lead in Telegu industry was with Maro Charithra (1978).

Kamal Haasan in the year 1977 also acted in the film Kabita, a Bengali film.

He played a psychopathic sexual killer in the anti-hero thriller Sigappu Rojakkal (1978).

Kamal Haasan did a cameo role in Rajnikanth’s Thillu Mullu (1981). He continued his pairing with Sridevi in Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980) after 16 Vayathinile (1977).

The man of South came to blast B-town with his debuting film Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) which was a remake of Maro Charithra (1978). The film Raja Paarvai (1981) marked his debut in the film production and also his 100th film appearance.

He lated appeared in the role of an amnesia patient in Sadma (1983), the Hindi version of Moondram Pirai (1982).

He did Bollywood flicks that include Zara Si Zindagi (1983), Yeh To Kamal Ho Gaya (982), Sagara Sangamam (1983), Raj Tilak (1984), Saagar (1985), Geraftaar (1985).

Kamal Haasan did his first sequal with the film Japanil Kalyanaraman (1979), the previous of the lot being Kalyanaraman (1985).

His other southern films include Swathi Muthyam (1985), Punnagai Mannan (1986), Vetri Vizha (1987), Nayagan (1987). These films were heavily dubbed into other southern languages due to Haasan’s popularity.

His endeavour extended to his only silent film and a black comedy Pushpak (1987).

Kamal Haasan also acted in Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988), Sathya (1988), Apoorva Sagodhararga (1989), Indrudu Chandrudu (1989), Chanakyan (1989).

Micheal Madhana Kamarajan (1990) showed the comic upleafment and writing skills of the universal hero.

He again shifted to serious acting with Thevar Magan (1992) and Guna (1991). The film Thevar Magan due to its blockbustering success was remade in Hindi as Virasat (1997).

He followed his career with films- Singaravelan (1992), Maharasan (1993), Mahanadi (1994), Nammavar (1994), Sathi Leelavathi (1995), Subha Sankalpam (1995), Kuruthipunal (1995), Indian (1996), Kaadhala Kaadhala (1998).

The Chachi 420 (1998) was the remake of Avvai Shahmughi (1996) which was inspired by English movie Mrs. Doubtfire (1993).

His directorial debut was with the film Marudhanayagam, o biopic of Mohammed Yusuf Khan that was started in 1997 but was left incomplete due to schedule problems. His directorial venture continued with Hey Ram (2000) which was critically acclaimed, Virumaandi (2004) that brought hi, awards, Marmayogi which after a year of production became stalled.

Then he shifted to the comedy movie Thenali (2000) and it continued to Aalavandhan (2001). Though the later failed but it was followed by the comedy series of successful films- Pammal K. Sambandam (2002), Panchathantiram (2002).

Kamal Haasan’s other films include Anbe Sivam (2003), Vasool Raja MBBS (2004), Mumbai Express (2005), Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), Dasavathaaram (2008).

His producing venture begun with Unnaipol Oruvan (2009) which had her daughter Shruti Haasan as the music director.

Moreover Kamal Haasan wrote screenplay and dialogues for the film Manmadan Ambul (2010).

Kamal has not only played his role in screen but also off the screen as writer of stories in films Raja Paarvai (1981), Manmadhan Ambu (2010) and many more.

He also tried his hands on lyrics writing in cinemas Hey Ram (2000), Virumaandi (2004), Manmadhan Ambu (2010), Unnai Pol Oruvan (2009).

Kamal Haasan has also sung in more than seventy songs in Telegu, Malyalam, Hindi, English and Tamil.

Recently the star is working on his fourth directorial film Vishwaroopam which follows the lines of the Hollywood spy thriller Mission Impossible series. The film is supposed to release on October this year.

His other upcoming movie is Poi staring megastar Rajnikanth and the movie is hoped to release on December 2012.

The upcoming movie list continues with Amar Hain, a film against political corruption. The film will be produced, directed and performed by Kamal Haasan.

Kamnal Haasan has also a Hollywood project in hand as his debut in Holly world as director and scriptwriter. The movie is said to be produced by Barrie Osborne and his opposite would be played by a seven year old girl.

The name in the world stands as a legend and will ever sparkle like glitters.

Kamal Haasan has won several Indian film awards, including four National Film Awards and numerous Filmfare Awards, and is known for having starred in the largest number of films submitted by India in contest for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.  In addition to acting, screenwriting and directing, he has also featured in films as a songwriter, playback singer and choreographer. His film production company, Rajkamal International, has produced several of his films

In 1990, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema.  Kamal Haasan is also a recipient of an Honorary doctorate by Sathyabama University.   In 2009, he became one of very few Indian actors to have completed 50 years in cinema.

After several projects as a child artist, Kamal Haasan's breakthrough into lead acting came with his role in the 1975 drama Apoorva Raagangal, in which he played a rebellious youth in love with an older woman. He secured his second Indian National Film Award for his portrayal of a guileless school teacher who tends a child-like amnesiac in 1982's Moondram Pirai. He was particularly noted for his performance in Mani Ratnam's Godfatheresque Tamil film Nayagan(1987), which was ranked by Time magazine as one of the best films of all time.  Since then he has gone on to appear in other notable films such as Anbe Sivam and his own productions, Hey Ram and Virumaandi, as well as Dasavathaaram, in which he appeared in ten distinct roles.

He has two daughters - Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan - with ex-partner Sarika. He now lives in Chennai with actor Gouthami Tadimalla and her daughter from a previous marriage.

More recently, Haasan has been involved in a controversy over the ban of his film Vishwaroopamin Tamil Nadu because of some scenes that are allegedly offensive to Muslims.

Kamal Haasan was born November7, 1954 in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu. He debuted as a child artiste in the film "Kalathoor Kannamma" (1960), which was released in the year 1960. Since then, he has starred in nearly 200 films in the major Indian languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. He has been a part of the film industry for 52 years, as of 2012. His journey in cinema has seen him don various roles - from child artiste, to romantic lead to one of the most respected and revered heroes of the film industry today.

He has famously said that he is a reluctant actor. He has an avid interest in every aspect of filmmaking and is known for his work as a choreographer, director, and writer, as well.

He wrote his first script at age 18 for the film "Unarchigal" (1976), which was then followed by films that have gone on to become cult classics - Rajapaarvai (1981), Sathya (1988), Apoorva Sahotharargal (1989), Thevar Magan (1992), Mahanadi (1994), Kurudhippunal (1995), Avvai Shanmugi (1996), Hey Ram (2000), Pammal K Sambandam (2002), Panchathanthiram (2002), Anbe Sivam (2003), are a few of the films etched in popular memory for having set the bar for craftsmanship in the fields of screenplay, script, and dialogue.

He is also a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction in Tamil and his published work is testament to his constant exploration of structure and form.

Kamal Haasan's strong convictions in his art have led to some of Indian cinema's most path-breaking films like Pushpak / Pushpaka Vimaanam / Pesum Padam (1987). Kamal Haasan also worked as a choreographer while transitioning as a well-known child artiste to the lead actor in a feature length film. Some of his best-known work as a dancer can be seen in Saagara Sangamam (1983) and the popular hit Punnagai Mannan (1986).

Kamal Haasan is also a student of Carnatic music, studying under musical maestro Dr. Balamuralikrishna. One of his biggest hits as a playback singer was the song "Inji Iduppazhagi" for the film Thevar Magan.

His career as a director began with the film Chachi 420 (1997), the Hindi remake of Avvai Shanmugi. Since then he has called the shots for critically acclaimed films like "Hey Ram" and "Virumaandi".

He has never hesitated to state his opinions and encourage debate about topics that are socially relevant. He is a rationalist in thought and moderate in opinion and a humanist in philosophy. The need to be socially conscious is seen in the way his fan clubs have revamped themselves into entities that carry out charity and volunteer work. 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.

I haven't got a degree. So, I've never stopped learning. When you get a degree, and wear that square hat with tassels on it, you think you've done it and you lean back. There is a certain amount of complacency that comes with achievement. What you perceive is achievement. When you don't, when you are insecure all the time, that's when you constantly forage for knowledge in the extra-mural dump.

Strangely, one of the greatest rationalists of this world has been turned into a god: Buddha.

 Kamal Haasan has gone into a live in relation with actress Gouthami Tadimalla in the year 2004. The rumour is they have secretly married in a foreign country and it is kept a secret. Kamal Haasan first marriage was with Classical Dancer Vani Ganapathi in the year 1978.

He again in 1998 married for the second time with Sarika Haasan without the consent of his elders. Kamal has two children Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan from this marriage. They finally divorced in 2004.

Trivia: Kamal Haasan is a screenwriter, producer, film actor and a director altogether.

His skills have titled him as “the first, and perhaps the last, complete hero in Indian Cinema”.

Kamal Haasan’s service to Indian Cinema has given him the honour of Padma Shri.

The hero was the first of all to convert fan clubs to welfare organizations. He was well involved in social services in the Kamal Narpani Iyakkam. The organisation includes works like donation of educational materials to school students, organising eye and blood donation camps.

He has received the first Abraham Kavoor National Award for Humanist Activities And Secular Life in 2004. He was moreover a project ambassador of Hridayaragam 2010 which was a fund raising organisation for orphans who are HIV/AIDS affected.

He in 2010 generated a cancer relief fund for children and gave roses to cancer affected children at Sri Ramchandra University in Porur, Chennai.

Kamal Haasan was involved in running Mayyam, a magazine sponsored by Kamal Haasan Welfare Association.

His fan association has collected his views regarding child and drug abuse, cinema, Kashmir conflict and published it in the book named Thedi Theerpon Va (Come, Let’s Solve Together).

The Universal Hero did his first debut at the age of six years and won National Film Award and also Rashtrapati Award.

Kamal Haasan records to be the highest number of National Film Award winner.

He stands at highest among the Indians whose three movies have been selected in Oscars to represents India in the category of Best Foreign Movie.

The star is a trained Indian Classical Bharatnatyam dancer.

Kamal Haasan became the CNN-IBN Indian of the year of 2010 and also was honoured with FICCI Living Legend in the year 2009. The Tamil Nadu Government garlanded Haasan with Kalaimamani in 1980 for his contributions to the film industry of Tamil.

In the year 2010 the Kerala Government honoured Kamal Haasan for his 50 years completion in Indian Film Industry. He was moreover presented with Special Honour by United Progressive Alliance Government for 50 years completion.

Moreover he owns a production company named Rajkamal International.

He also has taken assistance for make-up under Micheal Westmore. The mega star has won numerous awards. The list follows- Filmfare Best Story Award(1998) for Virasat (1997), Filmfare Best Actor Award(1986) for Saagar (1985), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (2001) for Hey Ram (2000), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1997) for Hindustani (1996), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1996) for Kuruthipunal (1996), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1993) for Thevar Magan (1992), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1992) for Guna (1992), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1990) for Apoorva Sagodharargal (1982), Filmfare Award South Best Film Telegu Film Industry (1990) for Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989),  Filmfare Award South Telegu Film Industry (1990) for Indrudu Chandrudu (1982), Filmfare Award South Kannada Film Industry (1988) for The Love Chariot (1987), Filmfare Award South Telegu Film Industry (1984) for Sagara Sangamam (1983), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1983) for Moondram Pirai (1982), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1982) for Raaja Paarvai (1981), Filmfare Award South Telegu Film Industry for Aakali Rajyam (1981), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1981) for Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Malayalam Film Industry (1979) for Eeta (1978), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1979) for Sigappu Rojakkal (1978), Filmfare Award South Telegu Film Industry (1979) for Mara Charithra (1978), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1978) for Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977), Filmfare  Award South Best Actor Tamil Film Industry (1976) for Apoorva Raagangal (1975), National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Actor (1997) for Hindustani (1996), National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Feature Film In Tamil(1993) for Thevar Magan (1992) and shared it with Bharathan, National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Actor (1988) for Nayakan (1987), National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Actor (1983) for Moondram Pirai (1982), National Film Awards (Silver Lotus Award) Best Child Artist (1960) for Kalathur Kannamma (1960), Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Best Of Puchon Best Film (2004) for Virumandi (2004), Star Screen Awards Best Story Writer (1997) for Virasat (1997), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1977) for 16 Vayathinile (1977), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1980) for Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1982) for Moondram Pirai (1982), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1989) for Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Second Best Film (1992) for Thevar Magan (1992), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1992) for Thevar Magan (1992), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (1996) for Indian (1996), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (2006) for Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Actor (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema (2006), Vijay Awards Most Popular Hero Of The Year (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Vijay Awards Best Villain Award (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Vijay Awards Best Comedian Award (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Vijay Awards Best Story-Screenplay Writer Award (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), V.Shantaram Awards Special Award (2002) for Pammal K.Sambandam (2002), Zee Cine Award Best Actor In Comic Role (1997) for Chachi 420 (1997), Asianet Jury Award (2009), International Film Festival Of Korea Director In Focus (2004) for Virumaandi (2004), International Film Festival Rotterdam Director In Focus (2000) for Hey Ram (2000), Nandi Awards Best Actor (1983) for Saagara Sangamam (1983), Nandi Awards Best Actor (1986) for Swathi Muthyam (1986), Nandi Awards Best Actor (1989) for Indrudu Chandrudu (1989), BFJA Awards Best Actor In A Supporting Role (1986) for Saagar (1985), BFJA Awards Most Outstanding Work Of The Year (2001) for Hey Ram (2000).

The list of winning continues with the list of nominations in Filmfare Awards Best Actor (1981) for Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981), Filmfare Awards Best Actor (1983) for Sadma (1983), Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor (1985) for Saagar (1985), Filmfare Awards Best Actor (1997) for Chachi 420 (1997), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil (2003) for Anbe Sivam (2003), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil (2008) for Dasavathaaram (2008), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Tamil (2009) for Unnai Pol Oruvan (2009), Filmfare Award South Best Actor Telegu (2009) for Eeenadu (2009), V.Shantaram Awards Best Actor Tamil (2008) for Dasvathaaram (2008). The versatile actor was born in Paramakudi of Tamil Nadu to mother Rajlakshmi and father D.Srinivasan who was a criminal lawyer. He did his schooling from Holy Angels Convent School and later from Hindu High School in Triplicane.

His career at tinsel town began at the early age of six. He did his debut as a child artist in the film Kalathur Kannamma (1959). The debut was successful and thus yielded him with five more films as child actor.

The support of his family yielded his interest in this field and thus he joined T.K.S Nataka Sabha, a theatre repertory. This joining stirred his interest in make-up.

After seven years hiatus from the B-town he was back to the industry as the technical crew member. Still he played supporting roles. His debut as an adult was with Maanavan (1970) where he was present in a dancing shot. He did supporting role and assistant directing in the film Annai Velankani (1971). He also played in the film Arangetram (1973). His antagonistic roles include the films Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973) and Gumasthavin Magal (1974). Kamal Haasan played his first serious role in Aval Oru Thodar Kothai (1974). He also did a supporting actor role that year in Naan Avan Illai (1974).

His debut in Malyalam industry was through Kanyakumari (1974). Kamal Haasan broke into Tamil films with Apoorva Raangangal.

His success in the south brought him films like Manmadha Leelai (1976), Oru Oodhappu Kar Simittugiradhu (1976), Moondru Mudichu (1976), Avargal (1977), 16 Vayathinile (1977), Kokila (1977).

He made his Telegu debut with Katha Kaadu (1979) which was a remake of Avargal (1977). His debut as a lead in Telegu industry was with Maro Charithra (1978).

Kamal Haasan in the year 1977 also acted in the film Kabita, a Bengali film.

He played a psychopathic sexual killer in the anti-hero thriller Sigappu Rojakkal (1978).

Kamal Haasan did a cameo role in Rajnikanth’s Thillu Mullu (1981). He continued his pairing with Sridevi in Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980) after 16 Vayathinile (1977).

The man of South came to blast B-town with his debuting film Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981) which was a remake of Maro Charithra (1978). The film Raja Paarvai (1981) marked his debut in the film production and also his 100th film appearance.

He lated appeared in the role of an amnesia patient in Sadma (1983), the Hindi version of Moondram Pirai (1982).

He did Bollywood flicks that include Zara Si Zindagi (1983), Yeh To Kamal Ho Gaya (982), Sagara Sangamam (1983), Raj Tilak (1984), Saagar (1985), Geraftaar (1985).

Kamal Haasan did his first sequal with the film Japanil Kalyanaraman (1979), the previous of the lot being Kalyanaraman (1985).

His other southern films include Swathi Muthyam (1985), Punnagai Mannan (1986), Vetri Vizha (1987), Nayagan (1987). These films were heavily dubbed into other southern languages due to Haasan’s popularity.

His endeavour extended to his only silent film and a black comedy Pushpak (1987).

Kamal Haasan also acted in Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988), Sathya (1988), Apoorva Sagodhararga (1989), Indrudu Chandrudu (1989), Chanakyan (1989).

Micheal Madhana Kamarajan (1990) showed the comic upleafment and writing skills of the universal hero.

He again shifted to serious acting with Thevar Magan (1992) and Guna (1991). The film Thevar Magan due to its blockbustering success was remade in Hindi as Virasat (1997).

He followed his career with films- Singaravelan (1992), Maharasan (1993), Mahanadi (1994), Nammavar (1994), Sathi Leelavathi (1995), Subha Sankalpam (1995), Kuruthipunal (1995), Indian (1996), Kaadhala Kaadhala (1998).

The Chachi 420 (1998) was the remake of Avvai Shahmughi (1996) which was inspired by English movie Mrs. Doubtfire (1993).

His directorial debut was with the film Marudhanayagam, o biopic of Mohammed Yusuf Khan that was started in 1997 but was left incomplete due to schedule problems. His directorial venture continued with Hey Ram (2000) which was critically acclaimed, Virumaandi (2004) that brought hi, awards, Marmayogi which after a year of production became stalled.

Then he shifted to the comedy movie Thenali (2000) and it continued to Aalavandhan (2001). Though the later failed but it was followed by the comedy series of successful films- Pammal K. Sambandam (2002), Panchathantiram (2002).

Kamal Haasan’s other films include Anbe Sivam (2003), Vasool Raja MBBS (2004), Mumbai Express (2005), Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), Dasavathaaram (2008).

His producing venture begun with Unnaipol Oruvan (2009) which had her daughter Shruti Haasan as the music director.

Moreover Kamal Haasan wrote screenplay and dialogues for the film Manmadan Ambul (2010).

Kamal has not only played his role in screen but also off the screen as writer of stories in films Raja Paarvai (1981), Manmadhan Ambu (2010) and many more.

He also tried his hands on lyrics writing in cinemas Hey Ram (2000), Virumaandi (2004), Manmadhan Ambu (2010), Unnai Pol Oruvan (2009).

Kamal Haasan has also sung in more than seventy songs in Telegu, Malyalam, Hindi, English and Tamil.

Recently the star is working on his fourth directorial film Vishwaroopam which follows the lines of the Hollywood spy thriller Mission Impossible series. The film is supposed to release on October this year.

His other upcoming movie is Poi staring megastar Rajnikanth and the movie is hoped to release on December 2012.

The upcoming movie list continues with Amar Hain, a film against political corruption. The film will be produced, directed and performed by Kamal Haasan.

Kamnal Haasan has also a Hollywood project in hand as his debut in Holly world as director and scriptwriter. The movie is said to be produced by Barrie Osborne and his opposite would be played by a seven year old girl.

The name in the world stands as a legend and will ever sparkle like glitters.

Kamal Haasan has won several Indian film awards, including four National Film Awards and numerous Filmfare Awards, and is known for having starred in the largest number of films submitted by India in contest for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.  In addition to acting, screenwriting and directing, he has also featured in films as a songwriter, playback singer and choreographer. His film production company, Rajkamal International, has produced several of his films

In 1990, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian cinema.  Kamal Haasan is also a recipient of an Honorary doctorate by Sathyabama University.   In 2009, he became one of very few Indian actors to have completed 50 years in cinema.

After several projects as a child artist, Kamal Haasan's breakthrough into lead acting came with his role in the 1975 drama Apoorva Raagangal, in which he played a rebellious youth in love with an older woman. He secured his second Indian National Film Award for his portrayal of a guileless school teacher who tends a child-like amnesiac in 1982's Moondram Pirai. He was particularly noted for his performance in Mani Ratnam's Godfatheresque Tamil film Nayagan(1987), which was ranked by Time magazine as one of the best films of all time.  Since then he has gone on to appear in other notable films such as Anbe Sivam and his own productions, Hey Ram and Virumaandi, as well as Dasavathaaram, in which he appeared in ten distinct roles.

He has two daughters - Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan - with ex-partner Sarika. He now lives in Chennai with actor Gouthami Tadimalla and her daughter from a previous marriage.

More recently, Haasan has been involved in a controversy over the ban of his film Vishwaroopamin Tamil Nadu because of some scenes that are allegedly offensive to Muslims.