Kamal - Lotus
Hassan (Derived from Hasya)- Smile
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| Dr.KAMAL |
Intro Vid of Ulaga Nayagan (Universal Hero):
(All of the below mentioned films are cult and classics – Must watch)
An Autistic’s
innocence – Swathi Muthyam
A doting
father’s love - Chachi 420 and INDIAN
The heartbreak
of a father - Mahanadi
A love
failure’s feelings - Saagar and Appu Raja
A
Passionate lover’s seductive entice – Hey Ram and almost in every movie :P
An INA
soldier’s Martyrdom - INDIAN
An
unemployed youth’s anguish – AAKALI RAJYAM and pushpak
The Police
officer’s guts – Drohi and Raaghavan
The rustic rowdy’s
tantrums – Virumandi a.ka. Pothuraju
A dance
master’s grace - Saagar Sangamam(classical
dance) and Punnai Magan(modern)
A women’s chameleon
– Chachi 420
A
communist’s ideology - Anbe Sivam
A
humanitarian’s heart – Anbe Sivam a.ka. Sathyame sivam
A bigot’s
chauvinistic perspective – Hey Ram( a MUST MUST watch)
A
Psychopath’s delusion- Abhay
A mentally
affected lunatic’s pure love – Guna
An Indian
Godfather’s role – Nayakan a.ka Nayakudu
A leader-fighting
village’s feud- Thevar Magan a.ka. Kshatriyaputrudu
The beauty
of a blind musicians’ love- Raaja Parvai a.ka Amaavasya chandrudu
The fury of a angry priest - Dasavatharam
( I think only characters he hasnot done are : gay,hijra and transgender. he covered everything dad,brother, lover,Autistic, Psychopath, Misogynist,police, social reformer,communist,gangster,serial killer,INA soldier,Corrupt politician,blind musician,Rustic rowdy, neurotic comedian,charlie chaplin, dance master,Angry priest,professor,village leader,factionist, grandmother and grandfather)
Have you seen/witnessed the above in one artist-?
The fury of a angry priest - Dasavatharam
( I think only characters he hasnot done are : gay,hijra and transgender. he covered everything dad,brother, lover,Autistic, Psychopath, Misogynist,police, social reformer,communist,gangster,serial killer,INA soldier,Corrupt politician,blind musician,Rustic rowdy, neurotic comedian,charlie chaplin, dance master,Angry priest,professor,village leader,factionist, grandmother and grandfather)
Have you seen/witnessed the above in one artist-?
If the
answer is yes, then you are one of the innumerable die-hard fans of Kamal Sir (as Iam )– We
, fondly call ourselves Kamal freaks.
I felt during this weekend that time is hanging heavily on my hands , so I spent my time in writing this blog post.
I felt during this weekend that time is hanging heavily on my hands , so I spent my time in writing this blog post.
As a freak,
I would like to sneak a peek into the unique personality of a true legend in
our lifetime and share some titbits. Please bear in mind that this post is shared absolutely because
it piques my intellect and definitely not at all a critique. Beware, this post
could be as long as the Kamal’s career-52 years (he turned 57 on Nov 07),
perhaps the longest in my list.
Let us say belated Happy bday :)
Paintings unveiled by kamal on Nov 07,2012 for painter Sreedhar.
Let us say belated Happy bday :)
Paintings unveiled by kamal on Nov 07,2012 for painter Sreedhar.
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Rendezvous with the
Revered artist:
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Rendezvous with the
Revered artist:
Long... long
…ago ,on one bright summer day, in torrid sun, our family was hurtling in the
heavy traffic on a Chetak scooter (I was a fourth or fifth grade kid standing
in the front with hands resting on the handle’s mound, my small bro in mother’s
lap at the back and father throttling the roaring Engine) in Vijayawada city. Our
goal was to catch a glimpse of the just released controversial film.
Only to find there a big
board saying – “house-full”. Dad managed to get tickets in black of course at
double the original price. We were delighted and I remember with childish
enthusiasm we watched the movie but sadly sitting at different places.
We had a
motto- Once we decide to watch a film be it rain or sun, we would “go great
guns” J and
it still applies to this day.
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| As Senapathy-INDIAN |
The movie is none other than - Bharateeyudu a.ka.
Hindustani/INDIAN- My rendezvous with the (most) revered film artist in Indian
cinema happened. Ever Since my fascination with Kamal and Subhas Chandra Bose
(Netaji) took roots and has grown leaps and bounds with time. (I will save my
adoration for Netaji in future blog post :P) I was spellbound with the performance.
My mother said the old Kamal (Senapathy with silver hair) resembles her father
and to this day, my friends (while they were watching for the first time)say that they never recognized that Kamal played a
dual role in that film – no surprise it fetched him the third
National award.
MY number one fav lovely song of alltime: Iam still waiting but in vain for another such a beautiful ..adoring song
I never
missed any opportunity to watch his films be it in Movie Theater, on T.V or by VCP
(video Casette player).
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Everest as an actor:
He started as a child artiste and starred in
200 films till date in major Indian languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,
Malayalaam and Hindi. A polyglot: He is so versatile that he learnt many languages - not
just speak but very fluently in Tamil, English, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam,
Bengali, Kannada and French.
I have compiled the greatest scenes that I
could lay my hands on.Hope you people enjoy it ! Don’t worry about the language
-his emotions&action defy language barriers -just watch it (I seriously
doubt if you can finish reading this post, if you do so L ).
That is the reason his scenes are so emotive and natural.
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Appu raja(Vichitra Sodarulu)HINDI - Version
That is the reason his scenes are so emotive and natural.
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Appu raja(Vichitra Sodarulu)HINDI - Version
A heart
breaking scene and a TEAR-Jerker . I always think was the girl blind?
Sadma(HINDI version)-
The last scene is so truthful to its meaning – a TRAUMA (crying is allowed)
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Saagar (Hindi)–
Love failure’s evergreen song.
This was the second instance
in the history of Filmfare Awards where an actor has been nominated for both Best
Actor as well as Best Actor in Supporting role. Ofcrz, winning only Best
Actor.
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Heyram(HINDI)-
OMG this is not for the faint-hearted .Please don’t watch if you are one.
Depicts the gruesomeness of communal riots.
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Why
Kamal Hassan is the best lover onscreen......!!!
Warning
– Steaming hot
Best Kisser
I personally think Kamal can only depict that INDIAN sensuality onscreen.
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Polyglot: Check this
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Check this link
He
is most successful and one of the leading method actors in INDIAN cinema.He has
famously said that he is a reluctant actor. He has an avid interest in every
aspect of filmmaking and is known for his work as a choreographer, director,
and writer. He has been songwriter, playback
singer and choreographer. A little known fact is: he
started off the career as a choreographer in Telugu film industry.
Comedy par Excellence: He is one of the few actors ,who can play both serious and comedy roles.
He wrote
his first script at age 18 for the film "Unarchigal" (1976), which
was then followed by films that have gone on to become cult classics -
Rajapaarvai (1981), Sathya (1988), Apoorva Sahotharargal (1989), Thevar Magan
(1992), Mahanadi (1994), Kurudhippunal (1995), Avvai Shanmugi (1996), Hey Ram
(2000), Pammal K Sambandam (2002), Panchathanthiram (2002), Anbe Sivam (2003),
are a few of the films etched in popular memory for having set the bar for
craftsmanship in the fields of screenplay, script, and dialogue.
He is also a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction in Tamil and his published work is testament to his constant exploration of structure and form.
Kamal
Haasan is also a student of Carnatic music, studying under musical maestro Dr.
Balamuralikrishna. One of his biggest hits as a playback singer was the song
"Inji Iduppazhagi" for the film Thevar Magan.
He is a High-school dropout. World is his School and college ; Life is his teacher.
1. Awarded Padmashri and Kalaimamani
Kamal is the receipent of honorary doctorate from Sathyabama University.
4. Filmfare
Awards: Kamal Haasan happens to be the one and only Indian actor bagging 19 Filmfare awards.
If the
reports are true then kamal is gearing up for a big Hollywood project.
We
can achieve whatever we want .. there is
no limitation at all…. Except limitation
in our own imagination . ....
Hats off to you Sir,
Your message is so simple and humble -
A Must Must Must Must Must Must Must Must watch below VIDEO .... Wonderful. Mind blowing....
Jaw-dropping illustration of Kama's life in his own Words. Believe me u will get astounded.
Father
sentiment:
Nayagan(HINDI version):
Heart-touching -
In 2005, the Time Magazine included Nayagan in its list of "All-Time 100 Best Films"
On 21st October 2012, the film completed its silver jubilee of its success.
In 2005, the Time Magazine included Nayagan in its list of "All-Time 100 Best Films"
On 21st October 2012, the film completed its silver jubilee of its success.
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Heart-breaking Scene:
Mahanadi(TAMIL)
: Kamal Hassan has delivered a knockout performance in this under-rated classic., As per the storyline, he goes searching for his daughter and finds her in a brothel in Calcutta. This scene will make anyone cry...
: Kamal Hassan has delivered a knockout performance in this under-rated classic., As per the storyline, he goes searching for his daughter and finds her in a brothel in Calcutta. This scene will make anyone cry...
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POTHURAJU-(TAMIL version)written and
directed by kamal
Potraying a Rustic
rowdy :damn realistic performance. Believe me or not After watching this film,
I started to talk in a non-abusive but rustic slang with my roommate and even
had a skirmish for a petty thing. –got influenced by that character.
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Humanitarian(TAMIL):
Sathyame Sivam(script
written by KAMAL- Kamal’s new definition
for God – must watch(with English Subtitles)
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Dancer: Dancing prowess
- mind boggling
Inexplicable bliss to watch..Many youth started learning
classical dance after watching him dance.
Sagara Sangamam(Straight Telugu movie)-
classical
As -Dance Master
- modern
Punnai Magan
Can anyone dance with
his grace?
one more
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Pushpaka Vimana – a
silent film with king-for-a-day story - worth watching but needs patience
Aakali Rajyam (an unemployed hungry youth with self-integrity
struggling for survival in this brutal world)
This movie shows the era,
when there were no jobs but teeming youth - Must watch for youth.
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Bharateeyudu(TAMIL version): Best movie made till date by SHankar
No words to describe
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Chachi 420:
kamal a chameleon – fun to watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPTbFNtzkds or
Click on below text:
Kamal as chameleon
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Dasavatharam - Priest getting crucified.
goosebumps all over - A must watch for it's picturisation
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Dasavatharam - Priest getting crucified.
goosebumps all over - A must watch for it's picturisation
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Illayaraja
vs Kamal
If you
closely observe all most all videos’ background music is composed by Illayaraja sir.
It is a
wide known fact that Kamal always pulls Illayaraja to score music. It is a
feast to watch these two legends compete in the film –one with music, the other
with emotions. Difficult to say who won – ultimately audience are delighted.
Gurus
and mentors:
Left: Viswanath; Middle: Balachander
Left: Viswanath; Middle: Balachander
He often
acknowledges that he is indebted to the real heroes (gurus and mentors) – K. Balachander
and K. Vishwanath (legendary directors), who nurtured him, when he was a
budding artist and offered him challenging roles and pushed him to a level
unknown or unheard before.
Unparallel
in INDIAN cinema:
His innovative acting has earned him the title "the first, and perhaps the last, complete hero in Indian Cinema"
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| Myriad personality |
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| Abhay-Dual role |
Comedy par Excellence: He is one of the few actors ,who can play both serious and comedy roles.
As a hero is the frontrunner in potraying subtle comedy (thanks to his association with Driector-Singeetham Srinivasa Rao ). Micheal-Madana-KamRaju ,Thenali and Pushpak are the best examples.
They tickle your funny bone and makes you watch them again and again .
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| Singeetham |
He is also a poet and has already released the
compilation in a book. He is widely known for his writing skills He was also
involved in running a magazine that deals with wide range of subjects.
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| HeyRam |
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| HeyRam |
He is also a prolific writer of fiction and non-fiction in Tamil and his published work is testament to his constant exploration of structure and form.
Music:
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| Singer |
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| Dr.Balamurali |
For a
popular hero, all of the above skills are unparalled in INDIAN cinema – the
scope and depth of his talent can only be measured by his passion.
Make-up:
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| Kamal-Dasavatar |
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| Westmore |
He is a
very good friend of Michael Westmore(Hollywood makeup artist) and considers him
as his guru . Westmore is instrumental in many of Kamal’s success(movies in
which kamal metamorphosis into a different characters ), which involved lot of
makeup – which is not at all easy – really a painful thing to endure so many
hours with make-up.
Trivia:
He is a High-school dropout. World is his School and college ; Life is his teacher.
1. Awarded Padmashri and Kalaimamani
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| PADMASHREE |
Kamal is the receipent of honorary doctorate from Sathyabama University.
2. Kamal's
hobby is magic.
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| MarmaYogi |
3. Three National Awards – Listed in Chronological order.
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| National FILM awards |
Moondram
Pirai(Sadma) 1982
Nayagan-
1987
INDIAN-
1996
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| Filmfare |
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| Abhay- Fearless |
5.Seven
movies that he has starred in have been sent to represent India in Oscars for
Best foreign movie category, highest by any Indian.
7. click here for List of Awards and nominations.
Kamal has the highest nominations from India for Oscars . He truly deserves an Oscar- rather Oscar Deserves Him . He never gave any heck of thought or cussing as he knows he already got Indian Oscar- National Award. He proudly says that Indian Actors need not cry or crave for a foreign acknowledgement of our Indian Talent.
People often say that if Kamal were born in a foreign land like USA - he would have got International Recognition and base. I beg to differ (as Balachander said) only becuase of INDIAn diversity he developed into a Versatile actor.
8. Next Bharath Ratna- I am Sure he will be awarded the highest civilian award - Bharath Rathna. Many people would be pumping their chests with pride watching that moment in awe and admiration.(I hope to live to witness that glory)
6.Rajnikanth gifted a painting for his friend ( both are students under same mentor Balanchander)
commemorating Kamal's 50 years in film industry.
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| Goddess of Art |
The
painting has Goddess of Art carrying Kamal in her arms, and superstars Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan,
Mohanlal, Kannada superstar Vishnuvaradhan and Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi as
kids who are playing and following them. Only photos of two stalwarts of Tamil
Cinema hang on Kamal's walls and they are Sivaji Ganesan and Nagesh.And this painting going to be the third and last picture .
7. click here for List of Awards and nominations.
Kamal has the highest nominations from India for Oscars . He truly deserves an Oscar- rather Oscar Deserves Him . He never gave any heck of thought or cussing as he knows he already got Indian Oscar- National Award. He proudly says that Indian Actors need not cry or crave for a foreign acknowledgement of our Indian Talent.
People often say that if Kamal were born in a foreign land like USA - he would have got International Recognition and base. I beg to differ (as Balachander said) only becuase of INDIAn diversity he developed into a Versatile actor.
8. Next Bharath Ratna- I am Sure he will be awarded the highest civilian award - Bharath Rathna. Many people would be pumping their chests with pride watching that moment in awe and admiration.(I hope to live to witness that glory)
Personal Life:
Despite his
celebrated film career, the media often exploited him for his relationships
that went sour because of promiscuity with younger actresses. I personally
believe that very talented persons have been like that for example- Charlie
Chaplin – Chaplin was married four times and had a total of 11 children
Gouthami
Sarika
Gouthami
I am for a
second neither advocating promiscuity nor indulgence. My opinion is that we
should leave the personal side of their lives and see what we enjoy most –
their artistry at work.
Rationalist
to the Core:
He
encourages debates and discussion on socially relevant issues and never shies
away to express his opinion. He is an atheist and completely rational at heart.
He always tries hard to portray the same as a writer in his works. (Anbe Sivam
is a masterpiece in that).
Viswaroop:
Iam eagerly waiting for his next film (a whopping 150 cr budget) on the cards –
“Viswaroopam”. After watching the trailer, it is amazing to see a 57 year old guy dancing as a classical dance master and at the same time playing the role of a Secret agent.And he is the producer,director ,hero and writer,lyricist all rolled into one .
Iam eagerly waiting for his next film (a whopping 150 cr budget) on the cards –
watch this Hindi Trailler -Song sung by noneother than KAMAL
“Viswaroopam”. After watching the trailer, it is amazing to see a 57 year old guy dancing as a classical dance master and at the same time playing the role of a Secret agent.And he is the producer,director ,hero and writer,lyricist all rolled into one .
Tryst
with Hollywood:
He will be
making his Hollywood debut with The Lord of the Rings producer Barrie
Osborne, who hopes to tell an Indian story in Hollywood style. The
international filmmaker says Kamal is like a cinema encyclopedia. No wonder
because Kamal has been keenly observing the trends in Hollywood from several
decades and always ready to experiment.
Kamal and
Osborne announced their tie-up at the recently held International Indian Film Academy
(IIFA) weekend in Singapore.
Hope this
project will make his title – Universal Hero – more meaningful and historic
Limitations….. No way?
He inspires
me a lot. His works -provoke us to think deeply. Artistry- titillates our
spirits of NavaRasa .Energises and entertains our souls making our hearts warm.
His intrepid themes and subjects push us to question
our limits.
It is not at all an exagerration to say -Countless artists especially film artists are inspired for a lifetime and dedicated their life for films Only becuase of Kamal .
He is well known for tweaking his body for his projects brutally and with complete dedication.
watch the Marmayogi trailer(unfortunately, the project was shelved because of budgeting reasons)....
It is not at all an exagerration to say -Countless artists especially film artists are inspired for a lifetime and dedicated their life for films Only becuase of Kamal .
He is well known for tweaking his body for his projects brutally and with complete dedication.
watch the Marmayogi trailer(unfortunately, the project was shelved because of budgeting reasons)....
After
watching kamal one can only say:
We
can achieve whatever we want .. there is
no limitation at all…. Except limitation
in our own imagination . ....
Your message is so simple and humble -
A Must Must Must Must Must Must Must Must watch below VIDEO .... Wonderful. Mind blowing....
Jaw-dropping illustration of Kama's life in his own Words. Believe me u will get astounded.
Kamal wrote these lines in his official FB page-KAMAL on FB
https://www.facebook.com/kamalhaasan.theofficialpage
