Kamal Haasan
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Summary
Kamal Haasan was born on November 7, 1954[1], in Paramakudi[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], film producer[4], screenwriter[5], film director[6], and choreographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,170 views/month, #2,192 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: D Srinivasan[9]
- Child: Shruti Haasan[10], Akshara Haasan[11]
- Country of citizenship: India[12]
- Occupation: singer[13], lyricist[14], philanthropist[15], composer[16], film actor[17], recording artist[18], director[19], author[20]
- Position held: member of Rajya Sabha[21]
- Educated at: Hindu Higher Secondary School[22]
- Award received: Padma Bhushan[23], Padma Shri in arts[24], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25], National Film Award for Best Actor[26]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[27], Christianity[28], Hinduism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Member of political party: Makkal Neethi Maiyam[31]
- Discography: Kamal Haasan discography[32]
- Commons category: Kamal Haasan[33]
- Family name: Haasan[34]
- Given name: Kamal[35]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kamal Haasan[36]
- Relative: Anu Hasan[37]
- Political ideology: anti-Hindu sentiment[38], left-wing terrorism[39]
- Filmography: Kamal Haasan filmography[40]
- Instrument: voice[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Hindi[42], Tamil[43], Malayalam[44], English[45], Telugu[46], Kannada[47]
- Name in native language: Kamal Haasan[48], கமல்ஹாசன்[49]
- Start of work period: 1960[50]
- Sibling: Charuhasan[51], Chandrahasan[52]
Why It Matters
Kamal Haasan has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
FAQs
Where was Kamal Haasan born?
Kamal Haasan's place of birth was Paramakudi[2].
Who were Kamal Haasan's parents?
Kamal Haasan's father was D Srinivasan[9].
What did Kamal Haasan do for work?
Kamal Haasan worked as an actor[3], film producer[4], screenwriter[5], film director[6], and choreographer[7].
Where did Kamal Haasan go to school?
Kamal Haasan was educated at Hindu Higher Secondary School[22].
What awards did Kamal Haasan receive?
Honors received include Padma Bhushan[23], Padma Shri in arts[24], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[25], and National Film Award for Best Actor[26].