Akshara Haasan
| Akshara Haasan | |
|---|---|
 Haasan gracing ‘Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards October 2016’ | |
| Born |
Akshara Haasan 12 October 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Parent(s) |
Kamal Haasan Sarika Thakur |
| Family | See Haasan family |
Akshara Haasan (born 12 October 1991) is an Indian film actress and assistant director. Daughter of actor Kamal Haasan and Sarika Thakur, she made her film debut with Shamitabh (2015).
Early life
Akshara Haasan was born on 12 October 1991 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu to actors Kamal Haasan and Sarika Thakur. Her father is Tamil while her mother is a half Marathi and half Rajput.[1] Shruti Haasan is her elder sister.Akshara did her schooling years in Abacus Montessori school, Lady Andal (in chennai, Beacon High in Mumbai and completed her schooling in Indus International School (Bangalore).
Career
Haasan has worked as an assistant director to Rahul Dholakia on the 2010 film Society starring her mother Sarika,[2] as well as Ram Moorthy, Uzer Khan, E. Niwas, Ruchi Narain on my many AD films in Mumbai.[3] During her stint as an assistant director, she rejected opportunities to feature as an actress, notably turning down an offer to work in Mani Ratnam's Kadal.[4]
Haasan made her debut as an actress in Shamitabh opposite Dhanush, which also has Amitabh Bachchan in the lead.[5][6][7][8]
Personal life
Haasan lives in Mumbai with her mother.[9]
Filmography
- As Actress
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Hindi | Akshara Pandey | |
| 2017 | Thala 57 | Tamil | Filming | |
| Thupparivaalan | Tamil | Filming |
- As Assistant Director
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Sabaash Naidu | Tamil Telugu Hindi | Filming[10] |
References
- ↑ Gupta, Priya (17 May 2013). "I get devastated at the idea of marriage: Shruti Haasan". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 April 2014.
- ↑ "I am leaving behind a good legacy for my children: Sarika". The Times of India. 8 December 2012. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ "Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam' will be released on October 12". CNN-IBN. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ↑ Reluctant actor Akshara Haasan gets to work : Bollywood, News - India Today. Indiatoday.intoday.in (26 February 2014). Retrieved 2015-05-10.
- ↑ "I'm Working With Dhanush-Akshara Hassan: Amitabh Bachchan". tamilwire. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ "Dhanush ecstatic to work with Amitabh Bachchan, Akshara Haasan in R. Balki's next". glamsham. 21 November 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ "Akshara Haasan to make Bollywood debut opposite Dhanush". CNN-IBN. 12 November 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ "IT'S OFFICIAL! Dhanush, Akshara, Big B In R Balki's Next". businessofcinema. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2014.
- ↑ "Shruti Haasan's sister Akshara lives in Mumbai with mom". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 May 2014.
- ↑ "Kamal Haasan to work with daughters Shruti, Akshara in Sabaash Naidu". Hindustan Times. 2016-04-30. Retrieved 2016-05-20.
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