New Delhi, May 26 -- After stepping into the entertainment industry at the age of six years old, many fans of Kamal Haasan wondered about the actor's childhood phase and how he stepped into the profession of acting to become a megastar.

To burst this bubble of suspense, Kamal Haasan, in a recent media interaction in Delhi to promote his upcoming film, Thug Life, recalled his childhood phase and opened up about his journey to becoming a star in the cinema industry.

During the press conference of 'Thug Life', Kamal said that he was a happy child like a "parrot" who was not "caged". He called himself lucky to become a "star" despite being surrounded by many talented and intelligent children during his theatre days.

"I was a happy child. I...