Kamal Haasan Biography, Age, Height, Career, Net Worth

Kamal Haasan: A renowned Tamil Actor and Politician
 
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Full Name: Parthasarathy Srinivasan
Nickname: Universal Hero
Date of Birth: November 7, 1954 (Age: 69)

Personal Details:

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  • Caste: Brahmin
  • Religion: Hinduism
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Philanthropist
  • Birthplace: Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Physical Characteristics:

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  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches
  • Weight: Approximately 76 kg
  • Body Measurements: Chest 40 inches, Waist 34 inches, Biceps 14 inches
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black

Family Background:

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  • Father: D. Srinivasan (Lawyer)
  • Mother: Rajalakshmi Srinivasan
  • Siblings: Brothers Charuhasan and Chandrahasan; Sister Nalini Raghu

Marital Status: Divorced

  • Former Spouses:
    • Vani Ganapathy (Dancer, married 1978–1988)
    • Sarika Thakur (Actress, married 1988–2004)
    • Gautami Tadimalla (Actress, partner 2004–2016)

Children:

  • Daughters: Shruti Haasan (Actress), Akshara, and Subbalakshmi

Favorites:

  • Food: Karimeen Fish
  • Actresses: Sridevi, Sripriya
  • Actors: Nagesh, Shivaji Ganesan, M.G. Ramachandran, Rajesh Khanna

Overview:

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Kamal Haasan is a distinguished Indian film figure known for his extensive work as an actor, director, producer, and philanthropist. His career spans various Indian film industries, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Bengali, and Malayalam. He is celebrated for his innovative contributions and significant impact on Indian cinema.

Personal Life:

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Born in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, Haasan is the youngest in a family of four. His father, D. Srinivasan, was a lawyer, and his mother, Rajalakshmi, was a homemaker. Haasan completed his early education in Chennai. Haasan’s first marriage was to dancer Vani Ganapathy in 1978, who also worked as his costume designer. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1988. He then lived with actress Sarika, marrying her after the birth of their daughter, Shruti. Their marriage ended in 2004, and Sarika continued her career in acting. From 2005 to 2016, Haasan was in a relationship with actress Gautami. This relationship also ended, with Gautami announcing their split publicly.

Political Career:

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In 2018, Kamal Haasan established the political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in Tamil Nadu. The party’s emblem features a design with six connected hands and a central star. Although MNM contested several seats in the 2019 general elections and the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, it did not secure significant victories.

Controversies:

  • Thevar Magan: This film, which received several awards, faced criticism for its portrayal of the Thevar community.

  • Hey Ram: Directed and produced by Haasan, this film, which explores the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, sparked controversy for its depiction of Gandhi.

  • Vishwaroopam: The film faced delays and a ban in Tamil Nadu due to objections from various groups, despite receiving approval from the film certification board.

  • Nathuram Godse: Haasan’s comment labeling Nathuram Godse as the first terrorist of independent India provoked controversy.

  • Kashmir Referendum: After a terrorist attack in Pulwama, Haasan suggested a referendum in Kashmir, which led to criticism and subsequent retraction of his statement.

  • Poonool Comment: Haasan faced backlash from the Brahmin community for his remarks about the sacred thread worn by Brahmins during a Q&A session on Twitter.

Did You Know?

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  • Kamal Haasan’s original name is Parthasarathy Srinivasan.
  • He began his acting career at the age of four and won a President’s Medal for his role in Kalathur Kannamma.
  • Haasan is proficient in several languages and has acted in films across all major Indian languages.
  • He holds the record for producing Silver Jubilee films in five languages and has had multiple films nominated for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.
  • Haasan has won 19 Filmfare Awards and has been recognized as a notable taxpayer.
  • He has pledged to donate his organs to science.