Kamal Hasan, one of the most successful actors from the South to make it big in Bollywood, turns 53 today.

His most memorable Bollywood films, include Ek Duje Ke Liye, Sanam Tere Kasam and Abhay.

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Recently, the actor bagged the best actor award for his contribution to Kollywood along with another superstar, Rajnikanth [Images].

After the Rajnikanth's super-duper Sivaji: The Boss, it's Hasan's latest film, Dasavatharam, starring Mallika Sherawat [Images], which is the next most-awaited Tamil film.

And as he turns a year older, let us wish the four-time National Award-winner a very Happy Birthday!