Kamal Haasan, one of the golden icons of Indian cinema, had faced early struggles in his career, and he even worked as a barber in order to prove his mother wrong. One of India’s cinema icons, Kamal Haasan, is one of the veteran actors whose journey was full of certainty as well as conformity, but the actor had some humble beginnings.

The Turning Point in Kamal Haasan’s Life

In a formal conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, the filmmaker-actor spoke about his early life struggles. He shared that he once took up a job just to taunt his mother. Also, he revealed that the single piece of advice by K. Balachander changed his life.

While reflecting on his youth, Kamal said, ‘The person who told me that my best match would be Mr. Balachander was another guru of mine. He was a barber, and he taught me barbering. Also, the director told me, ‘If you become a director, you’ll be riding around in auto rickshaws for the rest of your life.’

Moreover, the actor extended his gratitude towards K. Balachander, he said, ‘Many of my friends, who were more talented than I, died on the streets. That’s why I’m grateful to Mr. Balachander. I could’ve gone down that road, and die with some unfulfilled dreams, and nobody would even notice me lying there.’

Kamal Haasan’s Work Front Update

Kamal Haasan is gearing up to reunite with another iconic filmmaker, Mani Ratnam, for the most anticipated film, ‘Thug Life’.