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Mohanlal is a legendary Indian actor, producer, and playback singer predominantly known for his work in Malayalam cinema. With a career spanning over four decades and 340+ films, he is celebrated for his natural acting, versatility, and iconic roles.
Mohanlal is a legendary Indian actor, producer, and playback singer predominantly known for his work in Malayalam cinema. With a career spanning over four decades and 340+ films, he is celebrated for his natural acting, versatility, and iconic roles.
Mohanlal (Mohanlal Viswanathan) is an Indian actor and filmmaker mainly works in Malayalam Cinemas infrequently appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telgu, and Kannada films. Mohanlal Viswanathan was born in the village of Elanthoor Pathanamthitta, Kerala on 21 May 1960. Mohanlal is also known by his pet name "Lalettan". He acted in more than 360 films. He started his cinema career from Thirunottam in 1978. Mohanlal made his acting beginning in 1978 with the film Thiranottam. He owns Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, a film distribution company. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, Padma Bhushan in 2019. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army.
Mohanlal (Mohanlal Viswanathan) is an Indian actor and filmmaker mainly works
in Malayalam Cinemas infrequently appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telgu, and Kannada films. Mohanlal Viswanathan was born in the village of Elanthoor Pathanamthitta, Kerala on 21 May 1960. Mohanlal is also known by his pet name "Lalettan". He acted in more than 360 films. He started his cinema career from Thirunottam in 1978. Mohanlal made his acting beginning in 1978 with the film Thiranottam. He owns Maxlab Cinemas and Entertainments, a film distribution company. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri in 2001, Padma Bhushan in 2019. In 2009, he became the first actor in India to be awarded the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Lalettan
- Born May 21, 1960 · Elanthoor Pathanamthitta, Kerala
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Elanthoor Pathanamthitta, Kerala
21 May 1960
2 Children 1. Pranav Mohanlal and Vismaya Mohanlal
He acted in more than 360 films.
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Trivia
Mohanlal holds a black belt in Taekwondo, becoming the first South Indian actor to receive it.
Honored with Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, India’s third and fourth highest civilian awards.
He was commissioned as an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Territorial Army in 2009.
Quotes
Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.
Trademarks
Natural acting style with subtle expressions
Known for unique voice modulation and diction
Nicknames
Lalettan
Salaries
4–8 crore per film (depending on budget)
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