Meet Sridevi’s hero, who had seven Oscar-nominated films, won National Award four times, not Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, he is…

The legend of South India(BHARAT)n cinema is renowned worldwide for his acting and versatility. He has worked with all the major stars, including Sridevi. He has been working in the film industry for over 60 years. We are talking about Kamal Haasan, who is renowned for his acting, direction, screenwriting, music, and dancing skills — a feat few actors possess. The actor also has seven Oscar nominations, a significant achievement for any artist.

Early Life and Childhood Stardom

Kamal Haasan was born on November 7, 1954, in Tamil Nadu. He entered cinema at a very young age. At the age of five, he appeared as a child actor in his first film, Kalathur Kannamma. His innocence and acting prowess won the hearts of both audiences and film critics. He also received the President’s Gold Medal for Best Child Artist for this film. This was a major early success in his career, paving the way for the years to come.

Rise to Stardom

Kamal Haasan later began working with many big stars. He shared the screen with Tamil cinema legends like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, and Gemini Ganesan, where his talent was clearly visible, and he gradually established himself as a leading actor. He subsequently worked in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi films. His multilingual films made him popular across the country.

Kamal Haasan Wasn’t Just an Actor

Kamal Haasan’s career wasn’t limited to acting. He also made a name for himself in various fields, including film direction, screenwriting, singing, music direction, and choreography. His hard work and talent resulted in many of his films not only being box office successes but also receiving critical acclaim. Some of his films, such as Swathi Mutyam, Saagar, Nayagan, Thevar Magan, Kuruthipunal, India(BHARAT)n, and Hey Ram, earned him global recognition and Oscar nominations.

Awards and Global Recognition

For any South India(BHARAT)n superstar, having seven films nominated for an Oscar is considered a significant achievement. His films explore themes like social issues, love, corruption, and human emotions. Kamal Haasan has received four National Film Awards, several Filmfare Awards, and government honors such as the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. His acting, versatility, and hard work have earned him recognition not only in India(BHARAT) but worldwide. He remains active in films even today.