Daijiworld Media Network - Chennai
Chennai, Nov 7: Veteran actor Kamal Haasan celebrates his 72nd birthday, marking another milestone in a remarkable cinematic journey spanning several decades. Renowned for his versatility, experimental filmmaking and willingness to take on challenging roles, Haasan has made an enduring contribution to Indian cinema.
On the special occasion, his daughter Aksharaa Haasan shared a heartfelt birthday message along with a photograph of herself with her father.
Anyone can be a father but not everyone has the ability to be a dad, friend and inspiration. Happiest birthday dearest Bapuji @ikamalhaasan," she wrote.
The post received an outpouring of love from fans, who extended birthday wishes and celebrated the actor's contributions to cinema.
Born Parthasarathy Srinivasan, Kamal Haasan has established himself as an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, playback singer and lyricist. His contributions also extend to editing, choreography and makeup artistry. With more than 230 projects to his credit, he has worked across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali cinema.
His association with films selected as India's official entries for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film is another notable aspect of his career. According to reports, seven films associated with him have been selected for the Oscar submissions. In 2025, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited him to join its actors' branch.
Haasan's passion for experimentation was particularly evident in the 2008 film 'Dasavathaaram', in which he portrayed 10 different characters. The performance demonstrated his ability to undertake demanding transformations and explore diverse personalities within a single film.
He has also contributed to technological and technical developments in Indian filmmaking. His 1986 film 'Vikram' featured computer-assisted song recording, while 'Indian' showcased the use of prosthetic makeup.
His achievements have been recognised through several prestigious honours. He received the Kalaimamani in 1978, Padma Shri in 1990 and Padma Bhushan in 2014. The French government honoured him with the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2016. He has also received 19 Best Actor awards.
Beyond cinema, Haasan founded and edited the magazine 'Maiam'. He has written more than 100 poems and several books. In 1994, he became the first Kollywood actor to receive a remuneration of Rs 1 crore for a film.
Known for his outspoken views on politics, religion and social issues, Haasan has frequently found himself at the centre of public debates.
Looking ahead, the actor is set to share screen space with superstar Rajinikanth in an upcoming film directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The much-anticipated collaboration has generated considerable excitement among cinema enthusiasts.