Kamal Haasan is an artist whose unique way of life and visions do not adhere to the so-called common norms of the society. Although he has been enjoying stardom right from the start of his career, he also had to go through depressing lows in a career spanning over 50 years.
On Monday, as the legend turns 62, we take a look at some of his ideals and thoughts that have inspired and influenced his countless fans and followers.
A trained dancer, a wonderful singer, an excellent poet, a compelling storyteller and what not, Kamal Haasan can be perfectly attributed as the jack of all trades and definitely the master of most of them.
Kamal Haasan, receives Padma Bhushan from President Pranab Mukherjee at
Rashtrapati BhawanAnd he remains grounded in spite of all his achievements. He says,“I am a 21st century man. I don’t believe in magic. I believe in sweat, tears, life and death.”
Kamal Hassan has left no stone unturned and for him happiness is the key to success. He once said, ''Happiness is something that you attain in cycles, and at most times, it's a vast variety of things. Happiness is very closely related to greed. Happiness is perhaps painless, a state one rarely appreciates. Happiness is very much like a great talent. It rarely gets appreciated and is taken for granted.''
Kamal Haasan and RajinikanthAnd for the people who want to scale the ladder of success, he got the perfect message,''You do not have to search for heaven - It's right here! You don’t have to wait for the doors to open. It’s already open!''
Comparing freedom of speech and love, he said “Freedom of speech is unlike love. Love as popularly quoted is never having to say that you are sorry. But in freedom of speech, you must be ready to say as many things as you want to, need to, before you say sorry. That too when you are truly convinced you are.”
Kamal Haasan with Mohanlal (R) and Mammootty (L)Need we say more? Do check out a speech by the versatile artist that is filled with many such inspiring quotes:
