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Friday, October 3, 2008

KAMAL HASSAN BIOGRAPHY:


Kamal Hassan's father, Srinivasan Ayyengar was an attorney and his mother is Rajalakshmi.He studied up to Std VIII. Beyond that, the actor had no formal education.He was married to danseuse Vani Ganapati for 10 years before they got a divorce in 1988. Later, he married actress Sarika and they have two daughters, Shruti and Akshara. The couple got a divorce in 2002. Kamal Hassan's brothers are Charu Hassan and Chandra Hassan.Kamal Hassan has acted as a child artiste in the films Kalathur Kannamma, Paarthal Pasi Theerum and a few others.Kamal Hassan debuted in the film Arangetram (1973) starring Siva Kumar and Prameela.In 1977, he got his first commercial success with 16 Vayathinile with Sridevi and Rajnikant.

Kamal Hassan is also called Chameleon Kamal as he has played more variety of roles than any other actor. A ventriloquist in Avargal, a psychopath serial killer of women in Sigappu Rojakkal, a deranged obsessive lover in Guna, a blind violinist in Raja Paarvai and a classical dancer in Saagara Sangamam are few of his various roles.
Seven of Kamal Hassan's movies have been sent as India's official entries to the Oscars.
Besides his mother tongue Tamil, he has also performed in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam movies.
Kamal Hassan's Bollywood debut Ek Duje Ke Liye was one of the biggest grossing films of all time in Indian cinema.
In 1990, Kamal Hassan became the recipient of the Padmashri award, the fourth highest recognition given to Indian civilians.
In 2005, he launched a new business unit called Raj Kamal Audio.
Kamal Hassan's upcoming Tamil film is titled Dashavatharam opposite Mallika Sherawat. He will be playing 10 different roles in the movie.
Kamal Haasan Career in film industry:

Kamal Haasan Movies:

  • Dasavatharam (2007)
  • Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu (2006)
  • Rama Shama Bhama (2005)
  • Mumbai Express (2005)
  • Vasoolraja M.B.B.S (2004)
  • Virumandi (2004)
  • Anbe Sivam (2003)
  • Pammal K Sambandam (2002)
  • Panchatanthiram (2002)
  • Aalavandhan (2001)
  • Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
  • Thenali (2000)
  • Hey Ram (2000)
  • Chachi 420 (1998)
  • Indian (1996)
  • Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
  • Kuruthipunal (1996)
  • Nammavar (1995)
  • Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
  • Subha Sankalpam (1995)
  • Duet (1994)
  • Ladies Only (1994)
  • Magalir Mattum (1994)
  • Kalaignan (1993)
  • Mahanadi (1993)
  • Maharasan (1993)
  • Guna (1992)
  • Singaaravelan (1992)
  • Thevar Magan (1992)
  • Michael Madana Kamarajan (1991)
  • My Dear Marthandan (1990)
  • Apoorva Sahodarargal (1989)
  • Chanakyan (1989)
  • Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
  • Daisy (1988)
  • Pushpak (1988)
  • Satya (1988)
  • Soora Samhaaram (1988)
  • Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
  • Kaadhal Parisu (1987)
  • Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu(1987)
  • Nayakan (1987)
  • Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
  • Vetri Vizha (1987)
  • Vrutham (1987)
  • December Pookkal (1986)
  • Naanum Oru Thozhilaali (1986)
  • Punnagai Mannan (1986)
  • Vikram (1986)
  • Geraftaar (1985)
  • Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (1985)
  • Saagar (1985)
  • Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
  • Dekha Pyar Tumhara (1985)
  • Kaakki Sattai (1985)
  • Mangamma Sabatham (1985)
  • Swathi Muthyam (1985)
  • Karishmaa (1984)
  • Pyasa Shaitan (1984)
  • Ek Nai Paheli (1984)
  • Yaadgaar (1984)
  • Aakhri Sangram (1984)
  • Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
  • Jappanil Kalyanaraman (1984)
  • Oru Kaidhiyin Diary (1984)
  • Raaj Tilak (1984)
  • Yeh Desh (1984)
  • Moondram Pirai (1983)
  • Poikkal Kuthirai (1983)
  • Sadma (1983)
  • Sagara Sangamam (1983)
  • Thoongathey Tambi Thoongathey (1983)
  • Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
  • Sanam Teri Kasam (1982)
  • Afsana Do Dilon Ka (1982)
  • Agni Sakshi (1982)
  • Dil Ka Sathi Dil (1982)
  • Pyara Tarana (1982)
  • Raniththeni (1982)
  • Sakala Kala Vallavan (1982)
  • Simla Special (1982)
  • Vazhve Mayam (1982)
  • Yeh To Kamaal Ho Gaya (1982)
  • Ek Duuje Ke Liye (1981)
  • Aakali Raiyam (1981)
  • Do Dil Diwane (1981)
  • Ellaam Inbamayam (1981)
  • Kadal Meengal (1981)
  • Meendum Kokila (1981)
  • Raaja Paarvai (1981)
  • Ram Lakshman (1981)
  • Savaal (1981)
  • Shankarlal (1981)
  • Thillu Mullu (1981)
  • Tik Tik Tik (1981)
  • Guru (1980)
  • Maria My Darling (1980)
  • Natchatiram (1980)
  • Ullasa Paravaigal (1980)
  • Varumayin Niram Sigappu (1980)
  • Idi Kathakaadu (1979)
  • Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum (1979)
  • Azhiyatha Kolangal (1979)
  • Kalyanaraman (1979)
  • Neela Malargal (1979)
  • Neeya (1979)
  • Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
  • Sigappukkal Mookuthi (1979)
  • Thai Illamal Naan Illai (1979)
  • Yerra Gulabi (1979)
  • Sigappu Rojakkal (1978)
  • Amara Prema (1978)
  • Aval Appadithaan (1978)
  • Chattam En Kaivil (1978)
  • Eeta (1978)
  • Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu (1978)
  • Madanolsavam (1978)
  • Maro Charithra (1978)
  • Nizhal Nijamakirathu (1978)
  • Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi (1978)
  • Thappitha Thala (1978)
  • Aaina (1977)
  • Aadu Puli Atham (1977)
  • Avargal (1977)
  • Kokila (1977)
  • Meethi Meethi Baatein (1977)
  • Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)
  • Uyarnthavargal (1977)
  • Velankanni Mathave (1977)
  • Anthuleni Katha (1976)
  • Idaya Malar (1976)
  • Lalitha (1976)
  • Manmatha Leelai (1976)
  • Moondru Mudichu (1976)
  • Antharangam (1975)
  • Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
  • Melnattu Marumagal (1975)
  • Pattikatu Raja (1975)
  • Gumastavin Magal (1974)
  • Kanyakumari (1974)
  • Naan Avanillai (1974)
  • Arrangetram (1973)
  • Sollathan Ninaikiren (1973)
  • Kanna Nalama (1972)
  • Kurathi Magan (1972)
  • Annai Velankanni (1971)
  • Nootrukku Noor (1971)
  • Ananda Jyoti (1963)
  • Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
  • Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
National awards:
Silver Lotus Award: Best Actor for Moondrum Pirai in 1983
Silver Lotus Award: Best Actor for Nayagan in 1988
Silver Lotus Award: Best Actor for Indian in 1997