Kamal Haasan-The Phenomenon

It is no doubt that Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan is the most versatile actor that Indi >> Read More... is an actor par excellence. Many pages have been written about this versatile artist, and it would only suffice to say that he is truly a Ulaga Nayagan. Neither failure demotivates him, nor success pampers him. In fact, he has always risen like Phoenix from the ashes, whether it is personal or professional life., when faced with failures. Though some of his films bomb at the box office, Kamal has always maintained his stance that he wants to do films mainly for the masses. Well, one actor who always puts back whatever he gains from cinema is Kamal Haasan. An actor who breathes cinema! And he is turning a year older today! Can you believe that? Well, he is growing old youthfully!

This phenomenal actor is just outstanding in every department of filmmaking. As of now he has produced 18 flicks, directed 5 flicks, and acted in around 200 flicks, not only in Tamil but also in other languages. His growth from a mimicry artist during his childhood to a top notch multi-faced personality is credulous. His road to success is not a cakewalk. He has initially worked as an assistant director, light boy and choreographer. He climbed the ladder of success slowly. Kamal's tryst with playwright Crazy Mohan Crazy Mohan was born as Mohan Rangachari on Octobe >> Read More... was a tremendous success and the audience embraced this pair warmly.

Kamal Haasan is best remembered for his tryst with make-up. In fact, he doesn't mind to sit long hours after applying makeup. Also he has the distinction of playing multiple roles with great ease. In Dasavatharam, he played ten roles with great perfection. The way in which he transformed himself into a woman in Avvai Shanmugi or donned four different characters in Michael Madhana Kama Rajan, or brought the look of a devastated yet determined man in Anbe Sivam Anbe Sivam is a Tamil TV series that aired on Zee >> Read More... are only a few examples of his versatility.

Kamal Haasan does all the stunts by himself and has got around 32 fractures. Many may not know that Kamal Haasan was the forerunner in being paid a remuneration of Rs. 1 crore for a flick.

Kamal Haasan's films reach the audience only slowly. Though some may not be appreciated initially, they gain the required recognition at later stages.

Kamal Haasan is currently the chairperson of The Media and Entertainment Divison of FICCI. Through this platform initiated by the government, Kamal will train 10,000 technicians.

Mangamma Sabatham, in which Kamal acted, is the film in which computer graphics were first introduced. Kamal Haasan and innovation go hand in hand. For the flick Mumbai Express (pitiably it bombed at the box office), he introduced the Red One Camera.

A person who is philosophically inclined can do wonders in cinema. It is no doubt that Kamal Haasan is a philosophical genius. His works only reflect this and the good news is that he still desires to do his best in the film industry. In fact, he once said that his best is yet to come.

Kamal Haasan has the credit of being the first actor in India who has donated his eyes. He also spoke flawlessly in Singhalese in Thenali, Aalavandhan is a film in which motion graphics was first used in Asia. Also it has the distinction of presenting 610 prints in India. Kamal Haasan is fluent in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and English and speaks in these languages by himself in his films. He has performed double roles in around 21 flicks.

Many people have grown up in the movie industry. But Kamal Haasan is the real star who has tasted grand success. One glaring example is that when the actors of his time have wisely opted to play even supporting roles it's only Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth 'Rajinikanth' is the name that is known in >> Read More... who are still in demand as the lead actor of a flick. This only goes to prove that Kamal will breathe cinema throughout his life. Success may make some haughty and failure may demotivate some. But Kamal Haasan is one star who stands for his views, learns from his mistakes, and knows that the beauty of knowledge is best when it is shared. Kamal Haasan! the often used word, the best one- the living legend!