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India.com
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet 70-Year-Old Top Indian Actor Who Did Hollywood Legend Sylvester Stallones Make-Up For Rambo 3, Today Charges Rs 100 To Rs 150 Cr Per Film
photoDetails english 2910045 Updated:Jun 03, 2025, 08:00 AM IST Meet Indian Actor Who Did Sylvester Stallone's Make-Up For Rambo 3 1 / 7 He is a legendary Indian actor who made his acting debut as a child artist in the 1960 Tamil film Kalathur Kannamma for which he won a President's Gold Medal. Parthasarathy Srinivasan is hailed as the one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian Cinema. Besides Tamil films, he has also appeared in some Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali films. Can you guess who are we talking about? Meet Parthasarathy Srinivasan 2 / 7 Parthasarathy Srinivasan, famously known by his stage name Kamal Haasan has starred in over 230 movies in career spanning several decades. His 1975 drama Apoorva Raagangal, directed by K Balachander earned him his first Filmfare Award. He debuted in the Malayalam film industry with Kannum Karalum (1962). He has been honoured with several awards and accolades. The 70-year-old icon also formed the centrist party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), a regional political party in Tamil Nadu. He formally announced the party's formation on 21 February 2018 in Madurai. Kamal Haasan did Rambo's make-up 3 / 7 On the episode of The Kapil Sharma Show, Kamal Haasan said, 'I was working in the backlot. I made all the bumps on Mr Stallone's face. I was learning makeup then and I was there for a month-and-a-half, learning prosthetic makeup." "I wanted to learn the art because nobody wanted to learn that. It was such a pleasure because nobody knew me. I stopped at shops, drank cold drinks and I was walking in the street.' He continued. Kamal worked on Sylvester Stallone's Rambo III and later contributed to the iconic Star Trek franchise—an endeavour that eventually earned an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup. India's First Actor to learn this technique 4 / 7 Kamal Haasan's movies like Dasavathaaram, Indian, and Avvai Shanmugi showcase mind-blowing make-up transformation - all thanks to his make-up learnig skills he picked up from Hollywood. His willingness to understand the nuances of the technique make up the first Indian actor to master this skill for the love of movie-making. Kamal Haasan's personal life 5 / 7 In 1978, Kamal Haasan married dancer Vani Ganapathy, who acted with him in the 1975 movie Melnaattu Marumagal. After marriage, Vani worked as Haasan's costume designer for several movies. They divorced ten years later. Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika began living together in 1988, marrying after the birth of their first child, Shruti (born 1986). In 2002, the couple filed for divorce, which became final in 2004. Kamal Haasan's Political Career 6 / 7 The actor formed the centrist party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), a regional political party in Tamil Nadu. He formally announced the party's formation on 21 February 2018 in Madurai. He began his political journey from late President APJ Abdul Kalam's residence and his memorial at Rameswaram. His party contested in 37 seats in 2019 Indian general election and lost. Kamal Haasan's Awards 7 / 7 He received the Padma Shri in 1990, the Padma Bhushan for his contributions to Indian cinema in in 2014. At 6, he won the President's gold medal for Best Child Actor for his debut film, Kalathur Kannamma. He is tied with Mammootty for the second most Best Actor National Film Awards with three. He won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for producing the 1992 Tamil film, Thevar Magan. He has a record 20 Filmfare Awards in five languages; after his last award, in 2000, he wrote to the organisation requesting no further awards.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
186 Naval cadets graduate from INA
A total of 186 trainees passed out from the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, in a grand passing-out parade (POP) held on Saturday, marking the completion of their ab-initio training in the Spring Term 2025. The graduates included midshipmen from the 107th and 108th Indian Naval Academy courses, trainees of the 38th and 39th naval orientation courses (extended), 40th naval orientation course (regular), and the 41st naval orientation course (Coast Guard). Cadets from four friendly foreign nations were among the graduating officers. Vice Admiral V. Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, reviewed the ceremonial parade, attended by senior officers including INA Commandant Vice Admiral C.R. Praveen Nair and other dignitaries. Midshipman Nakul Saxena received the President's Gold Medal for standing first in the course. The Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet was awarded to Tanzanian trainee Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence. Midshipman Nithin S. Nair won the FOC-in-C (South) Trophy for topping the ex-National Defence Academy trainee list. Cadet Pawar Rohit Prakash received the CNS Gold Medal for best performance in the Naval Orientation Course (Extended), while Cadet Rajnish Singh received the same honour for the (Regular) course. Cadet Kommu David won the Director General Coast Guard Trophy. The Cheetah Squadron was adjudged the Champion Squadron for overall excellence. Vice Admiral Srinivas lauded the cadets for their military bearing and smart turnout, congratulating medal winners and the Champion Squadron. He emphasised the value of integrating foreign trainees as a means of fostering international naval cooperation and underlined India's growing stature in global naval training. Following the parade, the dignitaries shipped stripes on the graduates and interacted with their families. The new officers will now move on to various naval establishments and ships to continue their specialised training.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
Passing out Parade held at Indian Naval Academy in Kerala's Ezhimala
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The Passing Out Parade (POP) of Spring Term 2025 was conducted at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on Saturday, said a statement from the Ministry of Defence. 186 trainees, comprising Midshipmen of the 107th and 108th Indian Naval Academy Course, and the 38th Naval Orientation Courses (NOC) (Extended), and cadets of 39th NOC (Extended), 40th NOC (Regular) and 41st NOC (Coast Guard), graduated with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training. The passing out trainees included cadets from four friendly foreign countries. Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command reviewed the parade. The event was attended by VAdm CR Praveen Nair, Commandant, INA, other senior officers and distinguished guests. The President's Gold Medal for standing first in the Indian Naval Academy B. Tech Course was awarded to Midshipman Nakul Saxena. Rajya Raksha Mantri Trophy for the Most Promising Cadet was awarded to Midshipman Kiondo Michael Florence, a trainee from Tanzania. This significant achievement by a foreign cadet stands testament to the inclusive and world-class training environment at the Indian Naval Academy. Midshipman Nithin S Nair was awarded the FOC-in-C (South) Trophy for standing first in the order of merit among ex NDA trainees while the CNS Gold Medal for best in Naval Orientation Course (Extended) and for the Naval Orientation Course (Regular) were awarded to Cadet Pawar Rohit Prakash and Cadet Rajnish Singh respectively. The Director General Coast Guard trophy was awarded to Cadet Kommu David. On this occasion, the Commandant's Champion Squadron Banner was awarded to Cheetah Squadron for displaying excellence across a wide spectrum of training activities including academic, service subjects, outdoor training, drill, sports, and extracurricular activities throughout the term. The FOCINC SNC complimented the trainees on parade for their impeccable turnout, good military bearing and smart drill. He congratulated the passing out trainees, medal winners and the Champion Squadron for their hard work and outstanding performance. The Reviewing Officer acknowledged the training faculty's efforts and the parents' support. He highlighted the importance of integrating foreign trainees, which not only strengthens international cooperation but also showcases India's Naval training excellence on the global stage. On the completion of the parade, FOCINC SNC, the Commandant, INA, and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of passing out trainees. They interacted with the proud families who had gathered to witness the successful culmination of the rigorous training. These officers will now proceed to various Naval training establishments and ships of the Indian Navy, to consolidate their training in specialised fields. (ANI)
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy holds fifth convocation in Visakhapatnam
The Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy (IIPE), Visakhapatnam, held its fifth annual convocation at a hotel here on Saturday. A total of 51 degrees were awarded, including 2 15 in Applied Geology, and 34 degrees (eight in Petroleum Engineering and 26 in Chemical Engineering). Hindustan Zinc Limited CEO & whole-time director Arun Misra was the chief guest. IIPE Board of Governors president P.K. Banik presided over, while IIPE Director Shalivahan and Register Ram Phal Dwivedi among others were present. Albert Izack Mohanty ( Chemical Engineering) was awarded the President's Gold Medal for academic excellence and all-round merit. Gold and silver medals for academic excellence were presented to Chemical Engineering students Ahjoliya Nandish Amitkumar (gold) and Ayush Gupta (silver), Petroleum Engineering students Biswajit Pati (gold) and Bokam Srirama Manikanta Ganesh (silver), and Applied Geology students Debasis Sahu (gold) and Sujata Majhi (silver). A new medal recognising gender diversity, titled Outstanding Girl Student medal, was introduced and awarded to Sujata Majhi. Prof. Shalivahan spoke on the institute's major milestones, including the launch of the ₹150 crore worth IIPE-Magnivia Business & Energy Research Park among others. He noted the IIPE's growing international footprint, with 15% international projects and global electives, establishing it as a rising thought leader in the energy domain. Prof. Paritosh K. Banik emphasised the country's need for a green energy transition and IIPE's pivotal role in driving sustainable innovation. He urged graduates to work with industry and policy stakeholders to address critical energy challenges. Mr. Arun Misra, in his keynote adress, encouraged students to stay curious and think differently. Citing examples from Hindustan Zinc's innovation journey, he emphasised the role of technologies like AI and hydrogen in shaping a sustainable energy future.
