Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Director, Producer, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1954 |
| Age | 71 years |
| Birthplace | Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Kamal Haasan
10/08/2026
Kamal Haasan voiced support for students protesting in Delhi-NCR over the NEET 2026 paper leak and the deaths of several young people. He criticized the situation and aligned himself with the students' concerns over fairness and accountability.
16/05/2026
Kamal Haasan publicly praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin after a meeting in Chennai. The remarks were part of his recent political engagements as a Rajya Sabha MP and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kamal Haasan |
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| Nickname | Universal Hero |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Gautami Tadimalla (Actress; 2004-2016) |
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Family
| Father | D. Srinivasan (Lawyer) |
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| Mother | Rajalakshmi Srinivasan |
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| Children | Shruti Haasan (Actress), Akshara Haasan (Actress), and Subbalakshmi |
Career
| Debut as child artist in Kalathur Kannamma (1960), winning President's Gold Medal. | |
| Breakthrough lead role in Apoorva Raagangal (1975). | |
| National Film Awards for Best Actor: Moondram Pirai (1982), Nayakan (1987), Indian (1996). | |
| Padma Shri award in 1990. | |
| Founder and president of Makkal Needhi Maiam political party since 2018. | |
| Elected as Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha. | |
| Starred in over 230 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali languages. | |
| Production company: Raaj Kamal Films International. | |
| Recent films: Indian 2 (2024), Thug Life (2025). | |
| Earned an estimated ₹150 crore for a pivotal role in 'Kalki 2898 AD', reportedly becoming India's highest-paid film star. |
Favourites
| Food | Karimeen fish |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/ikamalhaasan/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/iKamalHaasan/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kamal Haasan embarked on his acting journey at the age of 4, winning the President’s Gold medal for his role in Kalathur Kannamma. | |
| 2. His aspiration was to become a film director. | |
| 3. He holds the record for receiving over 18 Filmfare Awards, the most by any Indian actor. | |
| 4. He has clinched 3 National Awards for his outstanding performances. | |
| 5. Pushpaka Vimana marked India's first color silent film. | |
| 6. He stands out as the sole Indian actor with 7 films making an entry to the Oscars. | |
| 7. Nayagan, a film by Haasan, is enlisted in TIME magazine's top 100 greatest films ever made. | |
| 8. He is a skilled Bharatanatyam dancer. | |
| 9. His long-cherished project, Marudhanayagam, commenced in 1997 and was unveiled by Queen Elizabeth 2 before its release in 2015. | |
| 10. Through his Welfare Association, he spearheads impactful initiatives like blood donation campaigns, earning recognition with the Abraham Kovoor National Award in 2004. | |
| 11. He portrayed 10 distinct characters in the movie Dasavathaaram. | |
| 12. Notably, acclaimed director Mani Ratnam is his relative. | |
| 13. Haasan's versatile acting spans across languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Bengali. | |
| 14. Despite a lucrative offer, he declined a political party's proposal of 100 crores (INR). | |
| 15. In 1982, he achieved the rare feat of delivering 5 hit films in a single year. | |
| 16. Haasan's noble act of donating his body to Madras Medical College reflects his philanthropic spirit. | |
| 17. Raja Paarvai was India's first film to feature visual effects and animation. | |
| 18. During his illustrious career, he endured more than 30 fractures from performing stunts. | |
| 19. He earned the Best Actor (Tamil) Award at the 11th SIIMA for his role in ‘Vikram.’ | |
| 20. Before rising to stardom, he honed his skills as a technician on the sets of the iconic film Sholay (1975). |