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    Kamal Haasan turns 63: Here's looking at his multifaceted journey

    Kamal Haasan turns 63: Here's looking at his multifaceted journey

    By Ankita Chakravarti
    Nov 07, 2017
    01:51 pm

    What's the story

    One of Indian cinema's most versatile actors Kamal Haasan, who is also the only Indian actor whose movies have been nominated for Oscars seven times, turns 63 today.

    Apart from being an actor par excellence, Haasan is also a stellar flimmaker, screenwriter and a social activist.

    On his birthday, let's have a look at his wonderful journey so far.

    Actor

    Kamal Haasan, the versatile actor

    Kamal Haasan is known for doing unconventional roles; he has been a part of some of the coming of age films.

    He has done over 200 films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi but Bollywood would always be grateful to him for 'Sadma' and 'Chachi 420'. Haasan made cross-dressing look cool and became a favorite among children for his brilliant portrayal.

    Politics

    The politician in the making

    Kamal Haasan has been in news for his controversial statements lately and has been extremely vocal about his issues with the party in power. He has often been termed "anti-national" for that.

    But the actor is unfazed by names and is determined to form his party. He has been inspired by Kejriwal's AAP party and promises to lead by actions, not words.

    Social work

    Haasan's humanitarian activities at a glance

    Kamal is the first Tamil actor to make substantial use of his fan clubs and has converted them into welfare organisations. His social group works under the banner of Kamal Narpani Iyakkam (Kamal Welfare Association).

    His fan clubs help organize blood and eye-donation drives for the underprivileged and donate educational materials to the needy.

    Haasan is an also ambassador for an AIDS-affected children organization.

    Family

    Kamal Haasan's failed marriages

    At the age of 24, Kamal married danseuse Vani Ganapathy but got divorced after 10 years.

    He then got into a live-in relationship with actress Sarika; he got married to her after the birth of their first daughter Shruti Haasan in 1986.

    But this marriage too didn't last long, as the couple filed for divorce in 2002. Both their daughters have joined the film-industry.

    Quote

    Kamal Haasan on cancelling his birthday celebrations

    "Tomorrow is just another day, If you just celebrate and fail to seize it. If we can make it better in a pursuit of a cause, then we can become the change we seek."

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