Kamal Haasan, who is enjoying the success of his recent release ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, completes 64 years in cinema
Icon of cinema Kamal HaasanThe actor, who is enjoying the success of his recent release ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, has completed 64 years in cinema. The actor’s illustrious career includes three National Awards, a Padma Shri, a Padma Bhushan and the Order of Arts and Letters, among many others.
She began her career as a child artist
The actor belongs to the rare breed of actors who have grown up on celluloid, like Rishi Kapoor and Leonardo DiCaprio. Kamal Haasan started his career as a child artist in the Tamil film ‘Kalathur Kannamma’. The film was inspired by the 1960 Chinese film ‘Nobody’s Child’ and won him the Certificate of Merit from the Government of India.
Kamal Haasan won the President’s Gold Medal at the age of six, laying the foundation for a celebrated career that would not only serve audiences with excellent film performances but also push cinema to its limits. Over the years, the veteran actor has starred in numerous films and directed several projects that have redefined the boundaries of Indian cinema.
Pioneering film ‘Apoorva Sagodharargal’
Who could forget the path-breaking film ‘Apoorva Sagodharargal’, in which he played double roles? The film not only served as a good dose of entertainment but also introduced new filmmaking techniques that were unknown in India at that time.
If Shah Rukh Khan came up with his dwarf character in ‘Zero’ it was because Kamal Haasan walked the rocky terrain of unconventional and technically rich cinema.
‘Pushpaka Vimana’, a silent black comedy
Another legendary film in his filmography is ‘Pushpaka Vimana’, a silent black comedy in which the veteran actor charmed the audience without the crutches of dialogues. The audience will also want to remember the 1983 film ‘Sadma’. While Sridevi dominated almost the entire narrative of the film, Kamal Haasan delivered a spectacular performance in the last 10 minutes of the film, shifting the focus of the audience’s attention.
‘Chachi 420’, which he directed, was a remake of the Tamil film ‘Avvai Shanmughi’. The actor played the role of a man who disguises himself as a woman to be closer to his daughter. His convincing portrayal of Chachi showcased his exceptional talent for physical comedy and character transformation.
His most exciting project, ‘Hey Ram’, saw him play a man caught in the tumult of Partition, Haasan. He underwent a significant transformation to depict his character’s evolution from a passive observer to an active participant in the historical events.
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