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Hometown: Kochi, Kerala
Wife: Suchithra Balaji
Age: 64 Years

Mohanlal

Bio/Wiki
Birth NameRoshan Lal
Other Name(s)Universal Star, The Complete Actor
Full NameMohanlal Viswanathan Nair
Nickname(s)Lalettan, Laalu, Lal
Profession(s)Actor, Film Producer, Playback Singer, Film Distributor, Film Director
Physical Stats
Height 5’ 7¾” (172 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (Malayalam; As an actor): Thiranottam (1978) as Kuttappan
A still from the film Thiranottam (1978)
Film (Tamil; As an actor): Gopura Vasalile (1991) as Accordionist
Gopura Vasalile
Film (Hindi; As an actor): Company (2002) as IG Veerappalli Srinivasan IPS
Company
Film (Kannada; As an actor): Mythri (2015) as Mahadev Godke
Mythri
Film (Telugu; As an actor): Gandeevam (1994) as Captain
Gandeevam
Film (Malayalam; As a producer): Adiyozhukkukal (1984)
Adiyozhukkukal
Film (Malayalam; As a playback singer): "Sindhoora Megham" (1985) from Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
Film (Malayalam; As a director): Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure (2024)
Barroz- Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure
Short Film (Silent; As an actor): Reflections (2005) as a loner
A still from the short film Reflections
TV (Malayalam; As a host): Lal Salam (2017); aired on Amrita TV
Lal Salam
Awards, Honours, Achievements Awards
National Film Awards
• 1989: Special Mention for the Malayalam film Kireedam
• 1991: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Bharatham
• 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham
Mohanlal on receiving National Film Award for Best Actor 1999
• 1999: Best Feature Film for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham
Mohanlal on receiving National Film Award for Best Feature Film 1999
• 2016: Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Janatha Garage
• 2016: Special Jury Award for the Malayalam film Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol
• 2017: Special Jury Award for the Malayalam film Pulimurugan
Mohanlal with his 64th National Film Award
Kerala State Film Awards
• 1986: Best Actor for the Malayalam film T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
• 1988: Special Jury Awards for the Malayalam films Padamudra, Chithram, Ulsavapittennu, Aryan, Vellanakalude Nadu
• 1991: Best Film (producer) for the Malayalam film Bharatham
Abhimanyu, Kilukkam, Ulladakkam Best Actor
• 1995: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Spadikam, Kaalapani
• 1995: Best Film (producer) for the Malayalam film Kaalapani
• 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham
• 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Thanmathra
• 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi

Filmfare Awards South
• 1986: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam
• 1988: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Padamudra
• 1993: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Devaasuram
• 1994: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pavithram
• 1995: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Spadikam
• 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham
• 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Thanmathra
• 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi
• 2009: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Special Award for acting for the Malayalam film Bhramaram

South Indian International Movie Awards
• 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pranayam
• 2012: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Spirit
• 2013: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pulimurugan
• 2018: Most Popular Star in the Middle East
• 2019: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Lucifer

Kerala Film Critics Awards
• 1988: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Paadha Mudra, Chithram
• 1991: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Bharatham, Ulladakkam
• 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham
• 2001: Natana Ratna Award
• 2003: IIFA for Best Supporting Actor
Mohanlal on receiving IIFA Award
• 2005: Most Popular Actor for the Malayalam films Naran, Thanmathra
• 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi
• 2008: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Kurukshetra, Pakal Nakshatrangal, Aakashagopuram
• 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pranayam
• 2013: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Drishyam
• 2016: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Oppam
• 2018: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Odiyan

Asianet Film Awards
• 2003: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Balettan
• 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Thanmathra, Udayananu Tharam
• 2006: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Kirtichakra
• 2007: Most Popular Actor for the Malayalam films Hallo, Chotta Mumbai
• 2008: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Madampi
• 2009: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Bhramaram, Evidam Swargamanu
• 2010: Golden Star Award
• 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Pranayam, Snehaveedu
• 2012: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Spirit, Grandmaster, Run Babby Run
• 2013: Millennium Actor Award
• 2014: Special Commemoration for '35 years in Malayalam Film Industry'
• 2015: Crowned as "Superstar of the Millennium"
• 2016: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Oppam, Pulimurugan
• 2018: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Odiyan, Kayamkulam Kochunni
• 2019: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Lucifer

Other Recoginisations
• 1977: Kerala State Wrestling Champion
• 2003: Honoured by Indian Medical Association
• 2009: Kerala State Athletics – Goodwill Ambassador
• 2009: Limca Book of Records "People of the year" Award
• 2010: "100 Most Trusted Indians” by Reader’s Digest
• 2010: Kerala Handloom Industry – Goodwill Ambassador
• 2011: Deccan Chronicle Survey – Most Popular Keralite
• 2011: Nana Film Awards Special Jury Mention – Pranayam
• 2011: Reporter TV Film Awards for Best Actor – Pranayam
• 2013: Outlook India – "Most Influential Indian from Kerala"
• 2013: Forbes India included his 1991 role in Bharatham as one of the "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema"
• 2013: CNN-IBN survey on "100 years of Indian cinema" – 3rd position as India's Great Actors
• 2015 All-Kerala Advertisers Agencies Association honoured him with the title "Brand Icon of Kerala" for his contributions to advertising world.[104]
• 2017: Indian Icon 2017" Award by Friends of Bahrain
• 2019: Pranavapadmam Puraskar
• 2021: Goodwill Ambassador of Tuberculosis eradication campaign by health department of the Government of Kerala

Honours
• 2001: Padma Shri by the Government of India
Mohanlal on receiving Padma Shri Award in 2001
• 2009: Honorary Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army
Mohanlal on becoming Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of Territorial Army
• 2010: Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) by the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
Mohanlal on receiving Honorary Doctorate 2010
• 2013: Honorary Black Belt in Taekwondo by the World Taekwondo Headquarters, South Korea
Mohanlal on receiving Honorary Black Belt In Taekwondo
• 2018: Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) by the University of Calicut
• 2019: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India
Mohanlal being honoured with Padma Bhushan
Achievements
• Guinness Book of World Record for World's largest charity box by World's first fans association
Mohanlal's Guiness World Record
• Voice given to the longest documentary made in the world (as of 2023)

Note: He has many more awards and accolades to his name.
Personal Life
Date of Birth21 May 1960 (Saturday)
Age (as of 2024) 64 Years
BirthplaceElanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Zodiac signTaurus
SignatureMohanlal's signature
NationalityIndian
HometownKochi, Kerala
School(s)• GLPS Mudavanmugal Primary School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
• Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram
College/UniversityMahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram
Educational QualificationBachelor of Commerce
ReligionHinduism
CasteNair
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
TattooOn his right upper arm
Mohanlal's tattoo
HobbiesCooking, Collecting Antiques & Artifacts, Listening to Music, Reading Books
Mohanlal while cooking food
ControversiesElephant Tusks Seized
In June 2012, during an Income Tax raid at Mohanlal's house, four elephant tusks were seized. However, Mohanlal claimed that he legally bought the tusks. Later, Kerala Government issued a certificate of ownership to him. [1]The News Minute
Case Filed for Promoting Smoking
In 2012, the Health Department filed a case against him for holding a cigar and promoting smoking in the poster of the film Karmayodha. [2]The Times of India
Karmayodha
Criticsed for Lip-Syncing
In 2021, his music band 'Lalisom-The Lal Effect' performed poorly at the opening ceremony of the 35th National Games. The audience present at the event said that Mohanlal lip-synced recorded songs for which he was criticised by the audience. Reportedly, he charged Rs 2 crore for the show. [3]The Hindu
Social MediaInstagram
Facebook
YouTube
Official Website
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSuchithra Balaji
Marriage Date28 April 1988
Mohanlal's wedding picture
Family
Wife/SpouseSuchithra Balaji (film producer, businesswoman)
Mohanlal with his wife and children
ChildrenSon- Pranav Mohanlal (actor, playback singer)
Daughter- Vismaya Mohanlal (author)
Mohanlal with his children
ParentsFather- Vishwanathan Nair (lawyer, former bureaucrat, retired Law Secretary from the Kerala State Government; died in 2007 due to age-related diseases)
Mother- Santhakumari (homemaker)
Mohanlal with his parents
SiblingsBrother- Pyarelal (actor; died in 2000 during a military exercise)
Mohanlal with his brother
Other Relative(s)Father-in-Law- K. Balaji (film producer, actor)
Brother-in-Law- Suresh Balaje (film producer)
Mohanlal's father-in-law and brother-in-law
Favourites
Actor(s)Kamal Haasan, Robert De Niro
ActressSridevi
FilmUnnaipol Oruvan (Tamil, 2009)
Author(s)Osho, Jiddu Krishnamurti, Aurobindo, Ramana Maharshi
CuisineJapanese
FoodOmlette, Nadan Thattudosa-Chutney
ColourBrown
Style Quotient
Car Collection• Range Rover
Mohanlal with his Range Rover
• Kia EV6
Mohanlal with his Kia car
• Hindustan Ambassador
Mohanlal with his Hindustan Ambassador
• Mitsubishi Pajero
Mohanlal with his Mitsubishi Pajero
• GLS Mercedes
• Landcruiser
• Toyota Vellfire
Mohanlal with his Toyota Vellfire
• Lamborghini
Bike Collection, Other Vehicle• Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500
Mohanlal riding his motorcycle
• BMW M Series Bicycle
Mohanlal riding his BMW cycle
Watch Collection• GMT-Master
• Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time
• Richard Mille 11-03 McLaren
• Breguet tradition automatic
• Rolex Yacht-Master
• Montblanc Orbis Terrarum World Time
• Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diver Black
A collage of Mohanlal wearing watches from his collection
Money Factor
Salary/Fees (approx.)Rs 8 crore-Rs 17 crore
Assets/Properties• An apartment on the 29th floor of Bhurj Khalifa, Dubai
• A luxurious duplex apartment in Kundanoor in Kochi
• A house in Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Ooty, Mahabalipuram
• A villa in Arabian Ranches
Net Worth (approx.)Rs 376 crore

Mohanlal

Some Lesser Known Facts About Mohanlal

  • Mohanlal grew up in his maternal house in Mudavanmugal, Thiruvananthapuram.

    Mohanlal's childhood picture with his parents and brother

    Mohanlal’s childhood picture with his parents and brother

  • His father did not want him to use their caste Nair as Mohanlal’s surname, so he kept his name only Mohanlal.
  • While he was in class 6, for the first time he acted in his school’s stage play ‘Computer Boy’ in which he played the role of a 90-year-old man. He also won Best Actor for his role.

    Mohanlal during his school days

    Mohanlal during his school days

  • At a very young age, he started his training in wrestling and martial arts. From 1977-1978, he was Kerala state wrestling champion. In 2013, he received a blackbelt in the Korean martial art Taekwondo.

    Mohanlal in Kerala State Wrestling Championship

    Mohanlal in Kerala State Wrestling Championship

  • In 1997, the Malayalam film ‘Guru’ was sent as India’s official entry to the Oscars starring Mohanlal. It was the first Malayalam film sent to the Oscars.
  • While he was in college, Mohanlal, along with his friends, started Bharath Cine Group and started shooting a film titled ‘Thiranottam.’ However, due to censorship, the film was delayed for 25 years.
  • In the 1980s, he appeared in many Malayalam films like ‘Thenum Vayambum’ (1981), ‘Guru Dakshina’ (1983), Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986; 100th film), ‘T. P. Balagopalan M.A.’ (1986), and ‘Kireedam’ (1989). By the 1990s, he had become a well-known actor in the Malayalam film industry.

    Ninnishtam Ennishtam

    Ninnishtam Ennishtam

  • In 1980, he played the role of antagonist in the Malayalam film ‘Manjil Virinja Pookkal.’

    Mohanlal in a still from Manjil Virinja Pookkal

    Mohanlal in a still from Manjil Virinja Pookkal

  • He donated his first salary of Rs. 2,000 to the nearby St. Antony’s orphanage; the salary was given by Malika C Devi, the retired Corporation Council Secretary for the Malayalam film ‘Manjil Virinja Pookkal’ (1980).
  • In 1987, he appeared in the radio drama Jeevanulla Prathimakal, broadcasted on All India Radio. The show was re-broadcasted on 27 September 2010.
  • Mohanlal has produced many Malayalam films like ‘Nadodikkattu’ (1987), ‘His Highness Abdulla’ (1990), ‘Mithunam’ (1993), ‘Harikrishnans’ (1998), and ‘Kandahar’ (2010).

    Kandahar

    Kandahar

  • He then appeared in many Malayalam films including ‘Gandharvam’ (1993; 200th film), ‘Vanaprastham’ (1999), ‘Snehaveedu’ (2011; 30th film), ‘Drishyam’ (2013), ‘Pulimurugan’ (2016), ‘Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol’ (2017), and ‘Drishyam 2’ (2021).

    Drishyam 2

    Drishyam 2

  • He has acted in various Tamil films like ‘Iruvar’ (1997), ‘Pop Carn’ (2003), ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’ (2009), ‘Jilla’ (2014), and ‘Kaappaan’ (2010).

    Unnaipol Oruvan

    Unnaipol Oruvan

  • As a narrator/voice-over artist, he has worked in various Malayalam films such as ‘Kallu Kondoru Pennu’ (1998), ‘Ennum Eppozhum’ (2015), ‘C/O Saira Banu’ (2017), ‘Pathonpatham Noottandu’ (2022), and ‘King of Kotha’ (2023).
  • He is the only South Indian actor who got the Mother Teressa Charity Award in 2000.
  • Mohanlal has also acted in a few Hindi films such as ‘Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag’ (2007), ‘Halla Bol’ (2008), and ‘Tezz’ (2012).

    Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag

    Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag

  • He has performed in various theatre plays like ‘Karnabharam’ (2001; Sanskrit), ‘Kadhayattam’ (2003; Malayalam), Maya Ravan (2008; English), ‘Vikramōrvaśīyam’ (2010; Sanskrit), and ‘Naga’ (2015; Malayalam).

    Mohanlal in the theatre play Karnabharam

    Mohanlal in the theatre play Karnabharam

  • He has endorsed various brands. In 2001, he became the first film actor to endorse common dhotis of the MCR brand.

  • Mohanlal has been appointed as the goodwill/brand ambassador of various government organisations and NGOs such as the AIDS awareness campaign by Kerala AIDS Control Society 2007, Kerala Athletics 2009, Subhayatra 2015, Mrithasanjeevani 2016, and the tuberculosis eradication campaign by the Kerala government’s health department in 2021.

    Mohanlal as Goodwill Ambassador of Kerala Athletics 2009

    Mohanlal as Goodwill Ambassador of Kerala Athletics 2009

  • In 2008, he underwent 18 months of escape artist training under the Magician Gopinath Muthukad. He planned to perform a stunt Burning Illusion in Thiruvananthapuram, but later it was cancelled as it was considered dangerous. Magician Samraj protested against the act and later it got shelved.

    Mohanlal performing magic act

    Mohanlal performing a magic act

  • In 2009, he co-founded an arts centre for performing arts and music named Jose Thomas Performing Arts Centre (JTPAC) in Thrippunithura, Kochi.
  • He wrote the screenplay of the Malayalam film ‘Swapnamalika’ in 2011.
  • He was captain of the Kerala Strikers team in the CCL (Celebrity Cricket League), held in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

    Mohanlal with Kerala Strikers team

    Mohanlal with Kerala Strikers team

  • In 2013, he was appointed as one of the brand ambassadors of Kochi International Half Marathon.
  • He started his music band Lalisom-The Lal Effect in 2014.

    Lalisom-The Lal Effect

    Lalisom-The Lal Effect

  • Mohanlal has appeared in a few Malayalam short films like ‘Punchirikku Parasparam’ (2015), ‘Lodal Loda Lodalu’ (2016), ‘Amar Jawan Amar Bharath’ (2017), and ‘Family’ (2020).

    Lodal Loda Lodalu

    Lodal Loda Lodalu

  • In 2015, he worked as a reporter in the inauguration episode of Sanskrit News which aired on the news channel Janam TV.

    Mohanlal reporting for a Sanskrit news channel

    Mohanlal reporting for a Sanskrit news channel

  • Some of his Telugu films are ‘Manamantha’ (2016) and ‘Janatha Garage’ (2016).

    Janatha Garage

    Janatha Garage

  • In 2016, his blog titled ‘How can we live after the death of India,’ received huge criticism from the JNU students for talking about the issue of nationalism instead of talking about problems in JNU at that time. The students of the university protested against him.
  • He has hosted various Malayalam TV shows such as ‘Top Singer Season 1’ (2019), ‘Onavillu’ (2021), ‘Top Singer Season 2’ (2021), and ‘Top Singer Season 2’ (2023).

    Mohanlal in Top Singers

    Mohanlal in Top Singers

  • He has hosted six seasons of the reality TV show Bigg Boss Malayalam.

    Mohanlal in Bigg Boss Malayalam

    Mohanlal in Bigg Boss Malayalam

  • In 2018, he was appointed the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
  • He received UAE’s Golden Visa in August 2021.

    Mohanlal receiving UAE's Golden Visa

    Mohanlal receiving UAE’s Golden Visa

  • He owns a few private firms such as:
  1. Max Lab Cinemas and Entertainment LLP
  2. Dreamstreams LLP
  3. Uniroyal Marine Exports Ltd
  4. Earthstar Hotels and Holiday Homes Priva Te Limited
  5. Visual Magic AVGC Private Limited
  6. Vismayasmax Animations Academy and Studios Private Limited
  7. Santham Retirement Villages (India) Private Limited
  8. Navarasa Creations Private Limited
  9. Laab M Screens Private Limited
  10. Vismayas Multiplex Private Limited
  11. Vismayas Multiplex (Shornur) Private Limited
  • He is an avid animal lover. He once had more than 30 pet animals at his home. One of his pet dogs’ names is Bailey.

    Mohanlal with his pet dog

    Mohanlal with his pet dog

  • Before he got married, his wife was one of his fans. When they decided to get married, initially, their horoscope did not match, but later, it was found that there was some human error in matching their horoscopes.
  • Some of his autobiographies are Mohanlal Kayarivanna Padavukal, Mukharagam, Mohanlal- The Versatile Genius, and Messenger of Love.

    Mukharagam

    Mukharagam

  • He has authored a few books like Gurumukhaṅṅaḷ, ദൈവത്തിനുള്ള തുറന്ന കത്തുകള്‍ (Open Letters to God), മോഹന്‍ ലാലിന്റെ യാത്രകള്‍ (Travels of Mohanlal), and Mohanlal An Actors Blog Book.

    Mohanlal An Actor's Blog Book

    Mohanlal An Actor’s Blog Book

  • He is the first Indian actor to become the honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Territorial Army.
  • He has his official blog site, and an Android app as well.

    Mohanlal's blog site

    Mohanlal’s blog site

  • He is the owner of Pranavam Arts (Film Production Company) and Pranamam (Film Distribution Agency).
  • He is the director of a major Kozhikode-based seafood export company named Uni Royal Marian Exports.
  • He has a collection of exclusive paintings.
  • He owns many restaurants such as Mohanlal’s Tastebuds in Dubai, Travancore Court in Kochi, and The Harbour Market in Bangalore.
  • He is a big fan of cricket.
  • He is a religious person. He has travelled to various countries to visit various religious places.

    Mohanlal with idols of lord Krishna and lord Ganesha

    Mohanlal with idols of lord Krishna and lord Ganesha

  • He is an independent director of Clenergen India Private Limited.
  • He once shared that he wanted to start a few schools.
  • In 2024, his intentions were questioned for not attending the opening ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Later, Mohanlal said that he was occupied with his film promotions, so he could not attend the event.
  • Mohanlal has been featured on the cover of various magazines like Kerala Kaumudi, Spring, and Star & Style.

    Mohanlal featured on a magazine cover

    Mohanlal featured on a magazine cover

  • In August 2024, Mohanlal resigned as the president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) following a series of sexual misconduct allegations by Malayali actresses against several well-known actors. The governing committee was also dissolved.

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