Lesser Known facts of Kamal Hassan

Kamal Haasan, a name synonymous with versatility and innovation in Indian cinema, is an icon whose contributions extend far beyond his celebrated acting career. While his on-screen charisma and transformative performances are widely acknowledged, several lesser-known facets of his life and career offer a deeper appreciation for his multifaceted genius and enduring impact on the industry.

The 1981 blockbuster Ek Duuje Ke Liye was significant as it marked Kamal Haasan's successful foray into Hindi cinema and is considered to have bridged the gap between the North and South Indian film industries. ABP Live reported that despite initial skepticism from Bombay distributors, the film became a massive hit, running for fifty weeks in theaters.

Kamal Haasan holds the unique distinction of being the only Indian actor with the highest number of films (seven) submitted by India for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Academy Awards.

His 1987 silent comedy film, Pushpak (also known as Pushpaka Vimana), was inspired by the legendary Charlie Chaplin and is considered a groundbreaking silent comedy in Indian cinema. Interestingly, to release this wordless film across India, it was certified multiple times in the same year by the censor board in all Indian languages with different titles.

Beyond acting in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada films, Kamal Haasan is reportedly fluent in several other languages including Bengali and French. He has even acted in six multilingual films.

According to Hindustan Times, in 1994, Kamal Haasan became the first South Indian actor to receive a remuneration of Rs 1 crore for a single film

As Reported by Hindustan Times and The Hans India, renowned Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino was so inspired by the action sequences in Kamal Haasan's 2001 film Aalavandhan (the Hindi remake of the Tamil film) that he based an action sequence in his film Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) on it.