Kamal Haasan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 07, 1954 |
|---|---|
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Kamal Haasan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Acting, filmmaking, screenwriting, and political activism in Indian cinema, particularly Tamil films. |
Intro
Kamal Haasan is an acclaimed Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, and politician, known for his versatile roles and contributions to Indian cinema, particularly in Tamil films. With a career spanning over six decades, he is recognized for his innovative work both in front of and behind the camera.
Early Life & Background
Kamal Haasan was born into a Tamil Iyengar family in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India. His father, D. Srinivasan, was a lawyer, and his mother, Rajalakshmi, was a homemaker. Displaying an early interest in acting, he debuted as a child artist at the age of six in the film 'Kalathur Kannamma,' which won him the President’s Gold Medal.
Career Highlights
- Debuted as a child actor in 'Kalathur Kannamma' (1959), winning the President's Gold Medal.
- Has acted in over 230 films across Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Bengali languages.
- Winner of four National Film Awards and 19 Filmfare Awards across various languages.
- Noted for pathbreaking films such as 'Moondram Pirai' (1982), 'Nayakan' (1987), 'Indian' (1996), and 'Hey Ram' (2000).
- Pioneered new techniques in Indian cinema, including the use of makeup and technology.
- Founded his own production company, Raaj Kamal Films International.
- Entered politics in 2018 by launching the political party Makkal Needhi Maiam.
Trivia
- He is a trained classical dancer.
- Kamal Haasan is one of the few Indian actors to have won the National Film Award for Best Actor multiple times.
- He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1990 and the Padma Bhushan in 2014 by the Government of India.
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Kamal Haasan is 71 years old.
Kamal Haasan was born the 7 November 1954.
Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
On His Birth-Day
About November 7th, 1954, in brief:
- Historical events: Kamal Haasan, an Indian actor, filmmaker, and politician, was born on November 7, 1954, in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India. He is renowned for his work in Tamil cinema and has received numerous awards for his contributions.
- Day of the week: November 7th, 1954 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
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- Popular movie: Rear Window directed by Alfred Hitchcock
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