Name: Kamal Haasan
Occupation: Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Playback Singer, Lyricist, Choreographer
Date of birth: 7 November 1954
Short Biography:
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, was born in 1954 into a Tamil Brahmin family in Paramakudi (now a part of Ramanathapuram district), Tamil Nadu. His father, D. Srinivasan (a lawyer), was a freedom fighter. He won the President's Gold Medal – Rashtrapathi Award for his performance in Kalathur Kannamma at age four, and starred in five more films as a child. 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.
Awards:
Asianet Film Awards
2009 - Special Jury Award
Civilian honours
1990 - Padma Shri - Government of India
2004 - Abraham Kovoor National Award for Humanist Activities - Bharathiya Yuktivadi Sangam
CNN IBN
2010 - CNN-IBN Indian of the Year
FICCI Living Legend
2009 - FICCI Living Legend - Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Filmfare Awards
1985 - Saagar - Best Actor
1997 - Virasat - Best Story
Filmfare Awards South
1974 - Kanyakumari(Malayalam) - Best Actor
1975 - Apoorva Raagangal(Tamil) - Best Actor
1976 - Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu - Best Actor
1977 - 16 Vayadhinile - Best Actor
1978 - Sigappu Rojakal - Best Actor
1978 - Yaetta(Malayalam) - Best Actor
1981 - Raja Paarvai - Best Actor
1981 - Aakali Rajyam(Telugu) - Best Actor
1983 - Sagara Sangamam - Best Actor
1987 - Pushpak(Kannada) - Best Actor
1989 - Apoorva Sagodharargal - Best Film
1989 - Indrudu Chandrudu(Telugu) - Best Actor
1991 - Guna - Best Actor
1992 - Thevar Magan - Best Actor
1995 - Kuruthipunal - Best Actor
1996 - Indian - Best Actor
2000 - Hey Ram - Best Actor
2001 - Aalavandhan - Best Actor
Honorary awards
1980 - Kalaimamani - Government of Tamil Nadu
2010 - Honorary Award - Government of Kerala
International Film Festival of Korea
2004 - Virumaandi - Director in Focus
International Film Festival Rotterdam
2000 - Hey Ram - Director in Focus
Nandi Awards
1983 - Saagara Sangamam(Telugu) - Best Actor
1986 - Swathi Muthyam - Best Actor
1989 - Indrudu Chandrudu - Best Actor
National Film Awards
1983 - Moondram Pirai - Best Actor
1988 - Nayagan - Best Actor
1993 - Thevar Magan - Best Film(Producer)
1997 - Indian Best Actor
Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
2004 - Virumaandi - Best Film
Rashtrapathi Awards
1960 - Kalathur Kannamma - Best Child Artist
Star Screen Awards
1997 - Virasat - Best Story Writer
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
1977 - 16 Vayathinile - Best Actor
1980 - Varumayin Niram Sivappu - Best Actor
1982 - Moondram Pirai - Best Actor
1989 - Apoorva Sagodharargal - Best Actor
1992 - Thevar Magan - Best Actor
1992 - Thevar Magan - Second Best Film
1996 - Indian Best Actor
2006 - Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu - Best Actor
2008 - Dasavathaaram - Best Actor
Vijay Awards
2006 - Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema
2008 - Dasavathaaram - Most Popular Hero of the Year
2008 - Best Villain Award
2008 - Best Comedian Award
2008 - Best Story-Screenplay Writer Award
2011 - Manmadan Ambu - Best Sung by an Actor Award
V. Shantaram Awards
2002 - Pammal K. Sambandam - Special Award
Zee Cine Awards
1997 - Chachi 420 - Best Actor in a Comic Role
Other honours
2010 - Special Achievement Award - United Progressive Alliance
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