Kamal Haasan
Biography
Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker and politician, currently serving as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for Tamil Nadu. Among the most prominent and celebrated film auteurs in modern Indian cinema, his body of work spans over 240 films across six decades in a wide array of languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali. In addition to his extensive work as an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, playback singer and lyricist, he has also worked as an assistant director, choreographer, editor, make-up artist, narrator, television host, and film distributor. In 1987, he founded a literary magazine, Maiam, which he edited, while also writing over 100 poems and some books. He was conferred the Kalaimamani in 1978, the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan in 2014, and the Order of Arts and Letters (Chevalier) by the Government of France in 2016. Haasan has also won the National Film Award four times (including three for Best Actor), and is also known for having starred in the most number of films (7) submitted by India in contention for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. In 2025, he was invited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to become a member of its actors' branch.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
415
Gender
Male
Birthday
1954-11-07
Place of Birth
Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Also Known As
Padmashri Kamal Haasan, கமல்ஹாசன், Kamal Hassan, कमल हासन, കമൽ ഹാസൻ, కమల్ హాసన్, ಕಮಲ್ ಹಾಸನ್, কমল হাসান, கமல், Камал Хаасан, Kamal Hasan, KamalaHasan, Kamala Hassan, Ulaga Nayagan
Known For
Swati Muthyam
Indian
Unnaipol Oruvan
Anbe Sivam
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Nayakan
Pushpaka Vimana
Hey Ram
Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu
Uruvavugal Maralam
Aval Appadithan
Ninaithale Inikkum
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Dasavatharam
Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu
Thappu Thalangal
16 Vayathinile
Aadu Puli Attam
Moondru Mudichu
Apoorva Raagangal
Virumaandi
Kuruthipunal
Nammavar
Nala Damayanthi
Pammal K. Sambandam
Kadhala Kadhala
Aalavandhan
Sathi Leelavathi
Singaravelan
Maharasan
Magalir Mattum
Kalaignan
Gunaa
Mahanadhi
Vikram
Kaadhal Parisu
Vetri Vizha
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Per Sollum Pillai
Thevar Magan
Indrudu Chandrudu
Sathya
Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu
Pagadai Panirendu
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Naanum Oru Thozhilali
Manakanakku
Soora Samhaaram
Kaakki Sattai
Japanil Kalyanaraman
Uyarndha Ullam
Mangamma Sabadham
Punnagai Mannan
Simla Special
Moondram Pirai
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Enakkul Oruvan
Savaal
Sattam
Vazhvey Maayam
Ellam Inbamayyam
Oru Kaidhiyin Diary
Meendum Kokila
Sakalakala Vallavan
Raja Paarvai
Rani Theni
Sankarlal
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Ram Lakshman
Sattam En Kaiyil
Sigappu Rojakkal
Naam Pirandha Mann
Nizhal Nijamagirathu
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi
Ullasa Paravaigal
Varumayin Niram Sivappu
Thillu Mullu
Kadal Meengal
Manmadha Leelai
Kanna Nalama
Anandha Jodhi
Kurathi Magan
Lalitha
Panchatanthiram
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Vasool Raja MBBS
Manmadhan Ambu
Mumbai Xpress
Avvai Shanmugi
Thenali
Sadma
Maro Charitra
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Maria, My Darling
Anthuleni Katha
Rama Shama Bhama
Chanakyan
Kalki 2898-AD
Sanam Teri Kasam
Saagar
Chachi 420
Vishwaroopam
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Annai Velankanni
Kalathur Kannamma
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Leo
Sathyam
Neeya?
Uttama Villain
Vishwaroopam II
Zara Si Zindagi
KH 237
Indian 3: War Mode
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Ek Nai Paheli
Arangetram
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
Naan Avanillai
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai
Avargal
Nool Veli
Agni Sakshi
Papanasam
Natchathiram
Guru
Thug Life
Pattikkaattu Raja
Tik Tik Tik
Eenadu
Vayanadan Thampan
Thoongaavanam
Kokila
Marudhanayagam
Kalki 2898-AD: Part 2
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum
Geraftaar
Kalyanaraman
Sagara Sangamam
Idi Katha Kaadu
Andharangam
Azhiyatha Kolangal
Unarchigal
Daisy
Eeta
Kannum Karalum
Vanambadi
Paadha Kaanikkai
Vayasu Pilichindi
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Raaj Tilak
Neela Malargal
Madanolsavam
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Agni Pushpam
Paarthale Paravasam
Melnaattu Marumagal
Andha Oru Nimidam
Amoli
Subha Sankalpam
Vikram
Pasi
Panathukkaga
Vishnu Vijayam
Cinema Paithiyam
Pattampoochi
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Aayirathil Oruthi
Thangathile Vairam
Njan Ninne Premikkunnu
Malai Sooda Va
Thiruvonam
Samasya
Swimming Pool
Raasaleela
Appooppan
Aruthu
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
Mattoru Seetha
Kumara Vijayam
Uyarnthavargal
Idaya Malar
Nee Ente Lahari
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Kuttavum Shikshayum
Ponni
Siva Thaandavam
Aasheervaadam
Madhura Swapanam
Aaina
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
Sreedevi
Ashtamangalyam
Kabita
Ormakal Marikkumo?
Nirakudam
Aanandham Paramaanandham
Satyavan Savithri
Aadhya Paadam
Kaathirunna Nimisham
Avalude Ravukal
Anumodhanam
Aval Viswasthayayirunnu
Paruva Kaalam
Padakuthira
Gumasthavin Magal
Maanavan
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Mangala Vaathiyam
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Maattuvin Chattangale
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
Saranam Ayyappa
Ezham Rathri
Yeh to Kamaal Ho Gaya
Yeh Desh
Karishmaa
Yaadgaar
Kanyakumari
Anbu Thangai
Dekha Pyar Tumhara
Four Friends
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Vrutham
Celluloid Man
Pyasa Shaitan
Vikram 2
Kamal's Next
KHxRK: Reunion
Dreams of Hind and Camilia
Untitled Kamal Haassan - Vetrimaaran Film
Ilaiyaraaja
Amaran
Kadaram Kondan
Virasat
Thandege Thakka Maga
Dharman
Seyon