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Revision as of 08:33, 20 April 2006
Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair (born May 21, 1960), simply known by the stage name Mohanlal, is an Indian actor of mainly Malayalam movies. He is enormously popular in the state of Kerala and, along with Mammootty, has had striking success in both mainstream and parallel cinema.
Career
While in college, he teamed up with his friends to establish a company called Bharath Cine Group and began shooting his first film titled Thiranottam, in which he played the role of a mentally retarded servant.The movie was directed by his close friend Priyadarshan.They were college mates in MG College Thiruvananthapuram. But the film ran into trouble with the Censor Board and was never released.
His first major breakthrough came in the film Manjil Virinja Pookal (1980), in which he played a villain. The film was a major hit, and Mohanlal followed it up with more roles as a villain, most notably in Uyarangalil.
In the meantime, he ventured into comedies as well, playing a role in his director-friend Priyadarshan's debut, Poochakkoru Mookkuthi, now a cult screwball classic.
Awards and Achievements
National Awards
- 1989 Jury's Special Award - Kireedam
- 1991 Best Actor - Bharatham
- 1999 Best Actor - Vaanaprastham
- 1999 Producer of Best Film - Vaanaprastham
State Awards
- 1986 Best Actor - T .P. Balagopalan M.A.
- 1991 Best Actor - Ulladakkam, Kilukkam, Abhimanyu
- 1995 Best Actor - Kalapani, Spadikam
- 1999 Best Actor - Vaanaprastham
- 2005 Best Actor - Thanmatra
International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA)
- 2003 Best supporting Actor - Company
Critics Award
FilmFare Awards
National Film Academy
- 2000 Best Actor - Narasimham, Life is beautiful
Criticism
Although largely unnoticed outside Kerala, Malayalam film critics and enthusiasts regard his work in the 80s and 90s to be among the very best in cinema. At its peak, his art was noted for its versatility, understated intensity, emotional depth, comedic timing, and the ability to portray characters that embodied the Malayali ethos. He has portrayed the entire gamut of human emotions and the a wide range of characters. Mohanlal is often considered to be one of the most natural actors in India. Preferring the art of restraint, probably the most under appreciated quality in Indian cinema, he tries hard his to be just another character onscreen.
His best work spans a wide range. They include:
- Comedies (Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam, Nadodikkattu, Pattana Pravesham, Kilukkam, Poochakkoru Mookkuthi, Vellanakalude Naadu, TP Balagopalan MA, Gandhinagar Second Street, Mukundetta Sumithra Vilikkunnu,Chitram and numerous others)
- Dramas
- As a romantic hero (Thoovana Thumbikal, Chithram and numerous others)
- As an intense villain (Manjil Virinja Pookkal, Uyarangalil)
- As an iconic antihero (Rajavinte Makan, Irupatham Noottandu, Devasuram)
- In parallel cinema (Vaastuhara, Vaanaprastham, Guru, Aham,Thanmathra)
- In crossover cinema (Iruvar, Kaala Paani )
- Tragedies (Sadayam, Kireedam, Chenkol, Ulsavappittennu, Kanmadam, Dasharatham)
- Musicals (His Highness Abdullah, Bharatam)
- Artistic Genre (Rajasilpi, Kamaladalam )
- Thrillers (Thazhvaram, Manichitrathazhu, Season, Kariyilakkattu Pole, Mukham, Nirnayam,Yodha)
In the past few years, Mohanlal has been criticized for often playing larger-than-life characters (in a series of films starting with Aaram Thampuran)
Productions
Mohanlal has also produced films under his Pranavam Arts banner (Pranav is his son's name). Some films produced by Mohanlal: His Highness Abdullah, Bharatham, Kala Pani, Vaanaprastham. Producer Antony Perumbaavoor (originally Mohanlal's Chauffer) is a trusted aide of Mohanlal and most of Mohanlal's current movies are produced by him.
He also acted in Iruvar in Tamil, directed by famous Director Mani Ratnam and Company (in Hindi) directed by Ram Gopal Varma.
Partial Filmography
For a complete list, click [HERE|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Mohanlal_films]
- Thanmathra (2005)
- Naran (2005)
- Narasimham (2000)
- Vaanaprastham (1999)
- Ayal Kadhayezhuthukayaanu (1998)
- Kalapani (1996)
- Sphadikam (1995)
- Thenmavin Kombathu (1994)
- Manichitrathazhu (1993)
- Rajashilpi (1992)
- Bharatham (1991)
- Ulladakkam (1991)
- No: 20 Madras Mail (1990)
- Akkare akkare akkare (1990)
- His Highness Abdullah (1990)
- Dasaradham (1989)
- Kireedam (1989)
- Vandanam (1989)
- Chithram (1988)
- Kilukkam (1988)
- Mukundetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988)
- Irupatham Nootandu (1987)
- Nadodikkattu (1987)
- Thoovanathumbikal (1987)
- Rajavinte Makan (1986)
- T.P. Balagoplan M.A. (1986)
- Gandhinagar Second Street (1986)
- Namukku Parkkan Munthiri Thoppukal (1986)
- Thalavattam (1986)
- Boeing Boeing (1985)
- Poochakkoru Mookuthi (1984)
- Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980)
(all the movies are in malayalam language, except indicated otherwise).