Haasan

Haasan is a surname found among Tamil-speaking communities in India and among the Tamil diaspora. Spelling variants include Haasan, Hassan, and Hasan, reflecting different transliterations of similar names in South Asia and the broader Indian subcontinent. In Tamil usage, Haasan can function as a family name or a patronymic, and it is associated with several figures in Tamil cinema and public life.

Notable bearers of the surname include Kamal Haasan, a prominent Indian actor, filmmaker, and political figure known for his work across Tamil cinema as well as in Hindi and other Indian film industries. He has received multiple National Film Awards and has played a leading role in contemporary Indian cinema. In 2019, he founded the political party Makkal Needhi Maiam.

Charuhasan, Kamal Haasan’s elder brother, is an actor and lawyer who has appeared in Tamil and Kannada films and has been active in public life through his varied career in cinema and advocacy.

Suhasini Maniratnam, daughter of Charuhasan, is a noted actress and filmmaker. She is closely associated with Tamil cinema and is married to director Mani Ratnam; she has contributed to cinema as both performer and filmmaker.

The Haasan surname is particularly prominent in Tamil cinema through the activities of these and related family members, and it is often recognized in discussions of Indian film and cultural life. See also Hassan (name) and Hasan (disambiguation) for related spellings and broader usage.