Mohanlal Biography: Movies, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Height, Parents, Wife, Children, Controversy

Mohanlal Viswanathan, widely known as Mohanlal, is a prominent Indian actor and producer primarily associated with Malayalam cinema.

His versatility has allowed him to excel in various roles across genres. Mohanlal‘s portrayal of the antagonist Narendran in the 1980 film “Manjil Virinja Pookkal” brought him into the limelight.

Profile

• Full name: Mohanlal Viswanathan
• Nickname: Lalettan
• Date of birth: May 21, 1960
• Age: 64 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
• State of origin: Kerala
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actor, Producer, Playback Singer, Film Distributor, Director
• Height: 5 feet 8½ inches (174 cm)
• Parents: Father: Viswanathan Nair
• Mother: Santhakumari
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Suchitra Mohanlal
• Children: Son: Pranav Mohanlal, Daughter: Vismaya Mohanlal
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism
• Ethnicity: Malayali
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

At 64 years old, Mohanlal Viswanathan was born on May 21, 1960, in Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta district of Kerala, India. His father, Viswanathan Nair, was a lawyer and government employee, and his mother, Santhakumari, was a homemaker. The family later moved to Mudavanmugal in Thiruvananthapuram, where Mohanlal spent his formative years.

He attended Thiruvananthapuram Model School for his schooling and later pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Mahatma Gandhi College in Thiruvananthapuram.

During his school days, Mohanlal showcased his acting skills by participating in a stage play titled “Computer Boy,” where he portrayed a 90-year-old man and received the Best Actor award for his performance.

Personal Life

Mohanlal is married to Suchitra Mohanlal, the daughter of renowned Tamil film producer K. Balaji.

The couple has two children: a son named Pranav Mohanlal, who has followed in his father’s footsteps into the film industry, and a daughter named Vismaya Mohanlal.

Career

Mohanlal‘s acting career began with a brief role in the unreleased film “Thiranottam” (1978). He made his official screen debut in 1980, portraying the antagonist Narendran in “Manjil Virinja Pookkal.” This role garnered significant attention and set the stage for his future in the industry.

Throughout the 1980s, Mohanlal took on a variety of roles, showcasing his range as an actor. Films like “Rajavinte Makan” (1986), where he played an underworld don, and “Chithram” (1988), a tragicomedy, were both commercial successes and demonstrated his versatility.

In the 1990s, he continued to deliver critically acclaimed performances in films such as “Bharatham” (1991) and “Vanaprastham” (1999).

His portrayal of a Kathakali dancer in “Vanaprastham” was particularly lauded, earning him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Beyond Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal has appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films.

Notable among these are the Tamil political drama “Iruvar” (1997) and the Hindi crime drama “Company” (2002). In addition to acting, Mohanlal has ventured into film production, playback singing, and has hosted television shows, including multiple seasons of “Bigg Boss Malayalam.”

Awards

• Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2001
• Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2019
• National Film Award for Best Actor for “Bharatham” in 1991
• National Film Award for Best Actor for “Vanaprastham” in 1999
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for “T. P. Balagopalan M.A.” in 1986
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for “Kireedam” in 1989
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for “Bharatham” in 1991
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for “Vanaprastham” in 1999
• Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for “Thanmathra” in 2005

Net Worth

Mohanlal‘s net worth is estimated around $5 million. His wealth primarily stems from his career in the film industry, encompassing acting, production, and other related ventures.

Controversy

Mohanlal has faced several controversies throughout his career. In 2011, he was embroiled in a tax evasion case when the Income Tax Department conducted raids on his residences and offices, suspecting undisclosed income.

Authorities seized documents and assets, including ivory artifacts, leading to allegations of illegal possession.

Mohanlal maintained that the ivory was legally acquired, but the case attracted significant media attention and legal scrutiny.

Another notable controversy arose in 2018 when Mohanlal, as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), was criticized for reinstating actor Dileep, who was accused in a high-profile assault case involving a female colleague.

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Filmography

• “Manjil Virinja Pookkal” (1980)
• “Rajavinte Makan” (1986)
• “Chithram” (1988)
• “Kireedam” (1989)
• “Bharatham” (1991)
• “Iruvar” (1997)
• “Vanaprastham” (1999)
• “Narasimham” (2000)
• “Company” (2002)
• “Drishyam” (2013)
• “Pulimurugan” (2016)
• “Lucifer” (2019)