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Crazy Mohan

Born: October 16, 1952
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FAN SCORE
75
POPULARITY
70

Crazy Mohan was a legendary Indian actor, writer, and playwright in the Tamil film industry. Renowned for his clever wordplay and clean humor, he founded the theatre troupe Crazy Creations and penned... Read more

Crazy Mohan was a legendary Indian actor, writer, and playwright in the Tamil film industry. Renowned for his clever wordplay and clean humor, he founded the theatre troupe Crazy Creations and penned iconic plays like Crazy Thieves in Palavakkam and Chocolate Krishna. In cinema, he became famous for his collaboration with Kamal Haasan, writing dialogues for classics such as Michael Madana Kamarajan, Avvai Shanmughi, and Vasool Raja MBBS. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Mohan Rangachari, popularly known as Crazy Mohan, was an engineer by training before dedicating his life to theatre and comedy, leaving an enduring legacy in Tamil entertainment. Show less

ROLES
Actor, Producer, Writer, Director
HEIGHT
5′ 9″
BIRTH PLACE
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Quick Info

Born October 16, 1952
Birth Place Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Height 5′ 9″
Fan Score 75
Popularity 70
Roles Actor, Producer, Writer, Director

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Personal Details

Alternative Names Crazy Mohan, Mohan Rangachari, Maadhu Mohan
Spouses Geetha Mohan
Parents Rangachari, Rangachari
Relatives Maadhu Balaji (brother), Radha Mohan (co-worker in theatre/films occasionally)

Did You Know

Trivia
  • Crazy Mohan was originally a mechanical engineer before pursuing theatre and comedy.
    He founded the theatre troupe Crazy Creations, which produced over 30 successful plays.
    His stage play Crazy Thieves in Palavakkam gave him the nickname “Crazy Mohan.”
    He was a frequent collaborator with Kamal Haasan and wrote dialogues for many classic Tamil comedies.
Quotes
  • “Laughter is the best service you can render to God.”
    “Comedy should make you think, not cringe.”
Trademarks
  • Pun-filled, witty dialogues and situational comedy.
    Clean, intelligent humor suitable for family audiences.
    Strong collaboration with Kamal Haasan in Tamil cinema.
Nicknames
  • Crazy Mohan, King of Tamil Comedy Writing

Frequently Asked Questions

01

What was Crazy Mohan’s real name?

Crazy Mohan’s real name was Mohan Rangachari.

02

How did he get the nickname “Crazy Mohan”?

He earned the nickname after the success of his stage play Crazy Thieves in Palavakkam.

03

Which are some famous films written by Crazy Mohan?

He wrote dialogues for iconic Tamil films like Michael Madana Kamarajan, Avvai Shanmughi, Sathi Leelavathi, Pammal K. Sambandam, and Vasool Raja MBBS.

04

What was Crazy Mohan’s contribution to Tamil theatre?

He founded Crazy Creations, producing over 30 plays, including Chocolate Krishna and Maadhu +2, entertaining audiences worldwide.

05

Did Crazy Mohan act in films?

Yes, he acted in several films, often in witty supporting roles, and his comic timing was widely appreciated.

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