Mohan, popularly known as Mic Mohan, is a celebrated Indian film actor who rose to fame in the Tamil film industry during the 1980s and early 1990s. Renowned for his romantic roles, charming screen pr... Read more
Mohan, popularly known as Mic Mohan, is a celebrated Indian film actor who rose to fame in the Tamil film industry during the 1980s and early 1990s. Renowned for his romantic roles, charming screen presence, and musical films often set to Ilaiyaraaja’s tunes, he became a cultural icon of that era. He made his acting debut in Balu Mahendra’s Kokila (1977) but attained stardom with films like Nenjathai Killathe (1980), Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982), Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986), and Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989). Born in Bangalore, Karnataka, Mohan earned the nickname “Mic Mohan” for his frequent portrayal of music-loving characters holding a microphone on-screen. With over 80 films to his credit, he remains one of Tamil cinema’s most beloved romantic heroes, remembered for his soulful performances and evergreen musical classics. Show less
Mohan, popularly known as Mic Mohan, is a celebrated Tamil actor famous for his romantic and musical films during the 1980s and early 1990s.
He earned the nickname “Mic Mohan” because he frequently portrayed music-loving characters on screen, often seen holding a microphone in song sequences.
Mohan made his debut in the Tamil film industry with Balu Mahendra’s Kokila in 1977.
Some of his iconic films include Nenjathai Killathe (1980), Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982), Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu (1986), and Idhayathai Thirudathe (1989).