Mansoor Ali Khan
Born: 1961-11-15
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Mansoor Ali Khan is a prominent Indian actor, producer, and music director in the Tamil film industry. Known for his intense villainous roles and powerful screen presence, he made his breakthrough with the action film Captain Prabhakaran (1991) and went on to appear in over 250 films, including notable titles like Singam 2, Leo, and Naanum Rowdydhaan. Born on 15 November 1961 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Mansoor has also worked as a music director, writer, and producer, contributing to films such as Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993) and Ennai Paar Yogam Varum (2007). With a career spanning more than three decades, he remains one of the most recognizable faces in Tamil cinema’s action and character-driven genres.
Mansoor Ali Khan is a prominent Indian actor, producer, and music director in the Tamil film industry. Known for his intense villainous roles and powerful screen presence, he made his breakthrough with the action film Captain Prabhakaran (1991) and went on to appear in over 250 films, including notable titles like Singam 2, Leo, and Naanum Rowdydhaan. Born on 15 November 1961 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Mansoor has also worked as a music director, writer, and producer, contributing to films such as Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993) and Ennai Paar Yogam Varum (2007). With a career spanning more than three decades, he remains one of the most recognizable faces in Tamil cinema’s action and character-driven genres.
Mansoor Ali Khan is a veteran Indian actor, producer, and music director who primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born on 15 November 1961 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Mansoor developed an early interest in cinema, which led him to pursue a career in acting. He made his breakthrough with the action-packed film Captain Prabhakaran (1991), where his intense performance as a villain earned him widespread recognition. Over the next three decades, he acted in over 250 films, establishing himself as one of the most recognizable character actors in Tamil cinema. Apart from acting, Mansoor Ali Khan explored music direction and film production, contributing to films like Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993) as a composer and Ennai Paar Yogam Varum (2007) as a producer. Known for his powerful dialogue delivery, unique style, and commanding screen presence, he has worked across multiple South Indian languages, including Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Mansoor Ali Khan is a veteran Indian actor, producer, and music director who
primarily works in the Tamil film industry. Born on 15 November 1961 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, Mansoor developed an early interest in cinema, which led him to pursue a career in acting. He made his breakthrough with the action-packed film Captain Prabhakaran (1991), where his intense performance as a villain earned him widespread recognition. Over the next three decades, he acted in over 250 films, establishing himself as one of the most recognizable character actors in Tamil cinema. Apart from acting, Mansoor Ali Khan explored music direction and film production, contributing to films like Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993) as a composer and Ennai Paar Yogam Varum (2007) as a producer. Known for his powerful dialogue delivery, unique style, and commanding screen presence, he has worked across multiple South Indian languages, including Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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- Alternative names Mansoor
- Height 5′ 9″
- Born November 15, 1961 · · Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India
- Other works
- Actor, Director, Music Director
Parents
Meesaikaara Abdul Salam Rowther
Sagorammal
FAQ
Mansoor Ali Khan is a veteran Tamil actor, producer, and music director, best known for his villainous and supporting roles in Tamil cinema.
He is known for films like Captain Prabhakaran (1991), Singam 2, Leo, Naanum Rowdydhaan, and Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha.
Yes, he has also worked as a producer, music director, and writer, contributing to films like Ennai Paar Yogam Varum (2007) and Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993).
He was born on 15 November 1961 in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India.
Yes, Mansoor Ali Khan has contested multiple elections in Tamil Nadu, including as an independent candidate and with regional parties.
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Trivia
Mansoor Ali Khan is best known for his villainous and supporting roles in Tamil cinema.
He made his breakthrough in Captain Prabhakaran (1991) and has acted in over 250 films.
Apart from acting, he has worked as a producer, music director, and writer.
He has contested multiple elections in Tamil Nadu, including as an independent candidate.
Quotes
“I like to play characters that leave a lasting impression.”
“Villains are the soul of a film; without them, heroes cannot shine.”
Trademarks
Intense and larger-than-life villain roles.
Powerful dialogue delivery and unique style.
Contributions to multiple aspects of filmmaking—music, production, writing.
Cult following among 90s and early 2000s Tamil action film fans.
Nicknames
Meesaikaaran Mansoor Ali Khan
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