With over five decades of hits and acclaimed performances behind him, Kamal Haasan is an acting powerhouse. Kamal Hassan is not only known for his eccentric and unique roles but also for his expertise in all aspects of cinema including writing, playback singing, writing and directing. The actor worked in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi film industries. From his power-packed dialogues to his stunts and his dancing, he created a name of his own in the books of Indian cinema. He is also the man who wears a thousand masks -- he has played a man, a woman, a transgender, dwarf... what have you.