Personal Information

Full Name: Kamal Haasan

Nickname: Ulaganayagan (Universal Hero), Aandavar, Universal Star

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1954-11-07

Languages Known: Tamil, English, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, French

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Non-Vegetarian

Religion: Hinduism

Hobbies: Reading, writing (scripts, books), dancing, learning languages, philosophy/introspection, mentoring young talent

Education

School: Not publicly

College:

Degrees Obtained: Not Public

Physical Stats

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Father: D. Srinivasan (criminal defense lawyer) Mother: Rajalakshmi (homemaker)

Siblings: Elder Brother: Charuhasan (actor, lawyer) Elder Brother: Chandrahasan (producer, lawyer) Sister: Nalini Raghu (classical dancer)

Marital Status: married

Wife: First: Vani Ganapathy (dancer; 1978–1988) Second: Sarika (actress; 1985–2004)

Children: 2

Career

Current Position: Actor, Filmmaker, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Politician (Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha for Tamil Nadu; leader of Makkal Needhi Maiam party)

Skills:

Net Worth: Approximately ₹388-450 crore (around $100 million USD; from films, production, endorsements, political assets)

Awards & Achievements: Padma Bhushan (2014) Padma Shri (1990) 4 National Film Awards for Best Actor (record for South Indian actor) 19 Filmfare Awards South (record) Over 230+ films across languages; iconic works: Nayakan, Thevar Magan, Vikram, Indian, Hey Ram (directed) Kalaimamani Award; Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (France) Elected to Rajya Sabha (2025 onward)

Biography Details

Kamal Haasan (born November 7, 1954, in Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu) is India's versatile "Ulaganayagan" – actor, filmmaker, singer, and politician. From a Tamil Brahmin family, he debuted as a child in Kalathoor Kannamma (1959) and rose as a method actor in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and more. Known for transformative roles in Nayakan, Sadma, Vikram (2022 blockbuster), and directorials like Hey Ram and Vishwaroopam.

He founded Raaj Kamal Films and political party Makkal Needhi Maiam (2018). Elected to Rajya Sabha in 2025, he advocates anti-corruption and accountability. Married twice (Vani Ganapathy, Sarika), father to Shruti and Akshara Haasan. With multilingual fluency and over 230 films, he remains a cultural icon at 71, balancing cinema, politics, and philanthropy.

• January 22, 2026: Election Commission of India allotted 'Battery Torch' symbol to Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) for upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls (retained from previous elections).
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• January 12, 2026: Madras High Court granted interim relief in John Doe suit to protect his personality rights from unauthorized commercial use of name/images.
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• January 2026: Praised director Sudha Kongara's film Parasakthi (released January 10) in late-night call; continued support boosted film's buzz.
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• Ongoing: As Rajya Sabha MP (since 2025), active in Parliament; family tributes (e.g., Urvashi's daughter reunion recalling childhood "babysitting" on sets). No major film releases early 2026; focus on politics ahead of TN polls and legacy reflections.

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