I want to take Indian cinema to global arena: Kamal Haasan

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 12:54

Kamal Haasan, who has been named for a Padma Bhushan, says it is a "good fortune" that he has been chosen for India`s third highest civilian honour.

Kamal Haasan, Vidya Balan, JS Verma, Yuvraj among 127 Padma awardees

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 00:25

Noted scientist RA Mashelkar, yoga expert BKS Iyenger, actors Kamal Haasan and Vidya Balan, tennis player Leander Paes, cricketer Yuvraj Singh, and former chief justice of India, the late JS Verma were Saturday conferred the Padma awards on the eve of the 65th Republic Day.

Kamal Haasan gets Padma Bhushan

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 21:11

Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, known for his work across all southern languages, was Saturday named for the Padma Bhushan award on the occasion of the 65th Republic Day.

Kamal Haasan ropes in his mentor Balachander for next

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 14:50

K. Balachander will essay an important role in Kamal Haasan-starrer Tamil comedy ‘Uthama Villain’, which will go on floors soon after the release of ‘Vishwaroopam 2’.

Was nervous about `Kalyana Samayal Saadham`: Kamal Haasan

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 12:42

Kamal Haasan said he wanted the recent Tamil romantic-comedy ‘Kalyana Samayal Saadham’ to succeed because the makers had told him that he had been their biggest inspiration and that made him nervous.

Sakthi overwhelmed with Kamal Haasan`s gesture

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 20:40

Tamil director R.C. Sakthi is touched by his old friend actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan`s gesture to pen the lyrics as well as croon the title track of his upcoming Tamil short film `Ainthu Rojakkal` despite his busy schedule.

Shekhar Kapur has special reason to act in `Vishwaroopam 2`

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 01:18

There`s a special reason why Shekhar Kapur agreed to face the arc lights for 2013 film ‘Vishwaroopam’ as well as for its sequel.

Past 12 months life changing for Shruti Haasan

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 20:49

Actress Shruti Haasan says the year 2013 has been life changing for her in numerous ways.

Aamir Khan, Kamal Haasan give memorable start to CIFF

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 08:25

The presence of Aamir Khan and Kamal Haasan at the opening ceremony of the 11th Chennai International Film Festival, turned the evening unforgettable for the audiences.

Chennai film fest to celebrate spirit of international cinema

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 17:40

With as many as 30 impressive films from Serbia, France, Turkey, Hungary, Taiwan and Iran out of a line-up of over 163 films from 58 countries -- the 11th Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF), starting Thursday, promises to celebrate the spirit of international cinema while entertaining movie aficionados in the Tamil Nadu capital.

152 films from 45 countries to participate in sixth BIFFES

Last Updated: Sunday, December 1, 2013, 20:21

The eight-day sixth Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES), being held in the city from December 26, will see participation of 152 films from 45 countries.