Kamal Haasan’s 70th Birthday: The Superstar, His Daughter’s Tribute, and the Magic of Indian Cinema
Celebrating his 70th birthday today, November 7, 2024, is Indian mega star Kamal Haasan. A multi-talented actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, of course, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Shruti Haasan, his daughter and actress, feels deep affection towards her father and extends it with love and pride when she calls him a "rare diamond.".
Shruti Haasan, daughter of Kamal Haasan, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram. She included a picture of the couple taken in the gym-some candid shots where Kamal and Shruti sit with their backs to the camera. It shows this lovely father-daughter equation is a very strong one where fans can see the pride both have for each other.
Shruti wrote in her caption, "Happy birthday, appa. You're a rare diamond, and walking by your side is one of my favourite things to do in life." And went on to add that, "I know you don't believe in God, but you'll always be his/her chosen child." She ended the note with a promise of more birthdays and dreams together as she added an expression of her deep love for her father.
This warm tribute bears testimony to the influence of Kamal Haasan not only in the film field, but even in personal life, where he has inspired his children and loved ones with his values and passion.
Kamal Haasan: The Journey Through Cinema
Cinema history will never be complete without Kamal Haasan's cinematic journey. He started as a child artist with the Tamil film "Kalathur Kannamma" in 1960, and his versatility soon made him into a superhit one. He did his first lead role in 1975 with "Apoorva Raagangal," wherein he took away the audience's hearts by his intense acting. Years passed, and Haasan effortlessly moved from Tamil to Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali, making himself one of India's finest talents of cinema.
A master of method acting, Haasan has proved to be the most versatile range of characters with no other equal dedication. Iconic roles include a young man in love with an amnesiac woman in "Moondram Pirai," a slum dweller who rises to power in "Nayakan," and the dual roles in "Indian." These performances brought him three National Film Awards for Best Actor and sealed his legacy.
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Kamal Haasan has received national and international acclaim. A few of his awards include:
National Film Awards: Three for Best Actor
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Won nine awards
Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan: He was awarded by the Indian Government in 1990 and 2014 respectively
Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres: Awarded in 2016 for his contributions towards arts and cinema.
These accolades, by recognition of his mastery as well as an artist, signify not only his contribution to cinema but also as a representative of the popular culture of India over international borders.
It is a great delight to see Kamal Haasan perform with intensity and depth well into his 70s. Last seen in "Indian 2," directed by S. Shankar, where he is reprising the role of Senapathy, the vigilante crusader fighting corruption, the movie has been coming in great reviews, and people go for more movies of this great artist.
He is coming back to Indian 3, besides the much-awaited Thug Life. Kamal Haasan keeps on reshaping his legacy in front of and behind the camera and this is what fans and family celebrate as commitments to storytelling and artism, all without fear.
