Author: Roopa Swaminathan
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 62
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129103036
Description
Kamalahasan began his journey as a child artist in Kalathur Kannamma. Since then, he has worked in over two hundred films and won umpteen awards. In spite of having been exposed to formal education only till standard IX, Kamal is a creative genius. A superb dancer, a brilliant actor, and an original writer cum director, Kamal excels in all aspects of filmmaking. Fiercely proud of his Tamil identity, and extremely protective of his colourful personal life, Kamal knows how to put in that extra bit in order to give a stellar performance and make even the most insipid characters come alive. Lights, camera, action-presenting the inimitable Kamalahasan.
THE CHARITAVALI SERIES
Charitavali is a series of biographies dedicated to the legendary figures of India. The series presents the lives of great kings, freedom fighters, political thinkers, social reformers, pioneers of industry, eminent scientists, philosophers, artists, musicians, dancers and film stars, writers and sports people. These biographies have been written for the reader who is curious about the life, achievements and character of these legends. Full of fascinating stories and facts, written in an easy, story telling style, these biographies will make these great Indians and their times come alive for the reader.
Contents
CHAPTER 1
Child Star
CHAPTER 2
The Adolescent Years
CHAPTER 3
The Emergence of a Hero
CHAPTER 4
16 Vayathinile - The Breakthrough Role
CHAPTER 5
Kamal's Acting Methodology
CHAPTER 6
Nayagan to Aalavandan
CHAPTER 7
Kamal's Person