Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair, Known as Mohanlal is a well-known Indian actor most popular in Malayalam cinema. His powerful talent of acting has made his adored by many and with the ability to play so versatile types of role, he has been able to maintain being one great actor even if it is for over last 40 years. Mohanlal appeared in over 340 films, which also was acted not only Malayalam but Tamil/telugu/hindi/kannada His excellent work has earned him many awards, and Katayakkaran is quite the fan favourite in his home state Kerala and beyond.
Mohanlal: A Legendary Journey in Indian Cinema
- Full Name: Mohanlal Viswanathan
- Date of Birth: May 21, 1960
- Place of Birth: Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
- Nickname: Lalettan
Early Life and Education:
- Born into a middle-class family; father Viswanathan Nair, mother Shanthakumari.
- Completed schooling at Model School, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Film Career:
- Made his acting debut in 1978 with the film Thiranottam (not released).
- Gained recognition with Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980).
- Starred in over 340 films across multiple languages, predominantly in Malayalam cinema.
- Known for versatility in roles ranging from action, comedy, drama, and psychological thrillers.
Key Films:
- Kireedam (1989)
- Bharatham (1991)
- Vanaprastham (1999)
- Narasimham (2000)
- Drishyam (2013)
- Pulimurugan (2016)
Awards and Honors:
- 5 National Film Awards, including Best Actor.
- 9 Kerala State Film Awards.
- Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2019) by the Government of India.
Personal Life:
- Married to Suchitra Mohanlal.
- Has two children: Pranav and Vismaya.
Other Contributions:
- Mohanlal is also a producer, playback singer, and film distributor.
- Involved in various philanthropic activities.
- Holds an honorary Lieutenant Colonel title in the Indian Territorial Army.
Public Image:
- Revered as the ‘Complete Actor’ by critics and fans.
- Strong fan base across India and the Indian diaspora worldwide.
- Known for his humility and down-to-earth personality.
Business Ventures:
- Owns multiple businesses, including restaurants, film production companies, and spice trading.
