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{{Short description|Indian actress and singer (born 1984)}}
{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1984)}}
{{Indian name|Mamta|Mohandas}}
{{Indian name|Mamta|Mohandas}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
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| caption            = Mamta in 2020 during a radio station interview at [[Red FM (India)|Red FM]] [[Malayalam]]
| caption            = Mamta in 2020 during a radio station interview at [[Red FM (India)|Red FM]] [[Malayalam]]
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|11|14}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1984|11|14}}
| birth_place        = [[Manama, Bahrain]]
| birth_place        = [[Manama]], [[Bahrain]]
| spouse = {{marriage|Prajith Padmanabhan|2011|2012|end=div}}
| nationality        = Indian
| nationality        = Indian
| alma_mater        = [[Mount Carmel College, Bangalore]]
| alma_mater        = [[Mount Carmel College, Bangalore]]
| occupation        = {{Flatlist|
| occupation        = {{Flatlist|
* Actress
* [[Actress]]
* Playback singer
* [[Playback singer]]
* Producer
* [[Film producer|Producer]]
}}
}}
| years active      = 2005–present
| years active      = 2005–present
}}
}}
'''Mamta Mohandas''' is an Indian film actress, film producer and playback singer who predominantly works in [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam films]] along with [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] productions. She has won several accolades including two [[Filmfare Awards South]], for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu|Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu]] in 2006 and for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam|Best Actress in Malayalam]] in 2010 and also [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress]] in 2010. She has launched her film production company under the banner [[Mamta Mohandas Productions]].
'''Mamta Mohandas''' is an Indian actress, film producer, and playback singer who predominantly works in [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam films]] along with [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] and [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]] productions.<ref>{{cite news |title=Courageous star |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/south-indian-actress-mamta-mohandas-music-video-shot-in-dubai-garners-fans-1.73664052 |quote="Bahrain-born and raised Indian actress" |website=Gulf Weekly |date=August 24, 2011 }}</ref><ref name="gulf" /><ref name="gulf2" /> She has acted in more than 50 films and won several accolades including two [[Filmfare Awards South]], for [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu|Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu]] in 2006 and for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam|Best Actress in Malayalam]] in 2010 and also [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress]] in 2010. She has launched her own film production company under the banner [[Mamta Mohandas Productions]].


==Early life and background==
==Early life and background==


Mamta was born on 14 November 1984 to Mohandas and Ganga into a [[Malayali]] family which originally hails from [[Kannur district|Kannur]]. She attended the [[Indian School, Bahrain]] until 2002 and is an alumna of the school. She pursued a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[computer science]] at [[Mount Carmel College Bangalore]]. She modeled for print ads for companies such as [[IBM]] and Kalyan Kendra, and modeled on the ramp for the [[Mysore]] Maharajah and Raymonds. Mamta is trained in [[Carnatic music|Karnatic]] and [[Hindustani music]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.deepthi.com/malayalam/actress/mamta-mohandas.html |title=Mamta Mohandas – Malayalam celebrities the stories and the gossips |publisher=Movies.deepthi.com |access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref>  
Mamta was born on 14 November 1984 to Mohandas and Ganga into a [[Malayali]] family which originally hails from [[Kannur district|Kannur]]. She attended the [[Indian School, Bahrain]] until 2002.<ref name="gulf1" /><ref name="gulf2" >{{cite news |title=Mamta Signs Up |url=https://www.bahrainthismonth.com/magazine/business/mamta-signs-up |website=Bahrain This Month |date=January 2, 2018 }}</ref> She pursued a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[computer science]] at [[Mount Carmel College Bangalore]]. She modeled for print ads for companies such as [[IBM]] and Kalyan Kendra, and modeled on the ramp for the [[Mysore]] Maharajah and Raymonds. Mamta is trained in [[Carnatic music]] and [[Hindustani music]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.deepthi.com/malayalam/actress/mamta-mohandas.html |title=Mamta Mohandas – Malayalam celebrities the stories and the gossips |publisher=Movies.deepthi.com |access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref><ref>http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQCo8JF0aqtag5UBNrB-KN6ElgLas1jfw857N68tgL5C4aJauXPgg {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>
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==Film career==
==Film career==
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Subsequently, she acted alongside [[Mammootty]] in ''[[Bus Conductor (2005 film)|Bus Conductor]]'', with [[Suresh Gopi]] in the films ''Adbutham'' (2006) and ''[[Lanka (2006 film)|Lanka]]'' (2006), and alongside [[Jayaram]] in ''[[Madhuchandralekha]]'' (2006). She also played the female lead in ''[[Baba Kalyani (film)|Baba Kalyani]]'' with [[Mohanlal]]. Later that year, she débuted in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]], starring in the [[Karu Pazhaniappan]] directed film ''[[Sivappathigaram]]'' opposite [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]], which turned out to be an average grosser.
Subsequently, she acted alongside [[Mammootty]] in ''[[Bus Conductor (2005 film)|Bus Conductor]]'', with [[Suresh Gopi]] in the films ''Adbutham'' (2006) and ''[[Lanka (2006 film)|Lanka]]'' (2006), and alongside [[Jayaram]] in ''[[Madhuchandralekha]]'' (2006). She also played the female lead in ''[[Baba Kalyani (film)|Baba Kalyani]]'' with [[Mohanlal]]. Later that year, she débuted in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]], starring in the [[Karu Pazhaniappan]] directed film ''[[Sivappathigaram]]'' opposite [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]], which turned out to be an average grosser.


In 2007 she acted with Mammootty in the film ''[[Big B (film)|Big B]]''. She eventually stepped into the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film industry]] as well, when she appeared in a supporting role in the film ''[[Yamadonga]]'', directed by [[SS Rajamouli]]. The film became one of the biggest hits of the year. She had lent her voice for a couple of songs in this film too. In 2008, she appeared in 7 films, predominantly in Telugu-language films. Her first release was her début [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada film]] ''[[Gooli (film)|Gooli]]''. She then starred in the film ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'', playing the lead female role, which did not do well at the box office. ''[[Victory (2008 film)|Victory]]'' was her next assignment as lead actress, but that film also failed at the box office, following which she appeared in a [[cameo role]] in her only Tamil release that year, ''[[Kuselan]]'', alongside Tamil superstar [[Rajinikanth]]. Three more Telugu releases featured Mamta, including ''[[Homam (film)|Homam]]'', directed by [[JD Chakravarthy]] and [[Srinu Vaitla]]'s ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]'' opposite [[Nagarjuna]]. In both these films she also performed as a playback singer in several songs.
In 2007 she acted with [[Mammootty]] in the film ''[[Big B (film)|Big B]]''. She eventually stepped into the [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu film industry]] as well, when she appeared in a supporting role in the film ''[[Yamadonga]]'', directed by [[SS Rajamouli]]. The film became one of the biggest hits of the year. She had lent her voice for a couple of songs in this film too. In 2008, she appeared in 7 films, predominantly in Telugu-language films. Her first release was her début [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada film]] ''[[Gooli (film)|Gooli]]''. She then starred in the film ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'', playing the lead female role, which did not do well at the box office. ''[[Victory (2008 film)|Victory]]'' was her next assignment as lead actress, but that film also failed at the box office, following which she appeared in a [[cameo role]] in her only Tamil release that year, ''[[Kuselan]]'', alongside Tamil superstar [[Rajinikanth]]. Three more Telugu releases featured Mamta, including ''[[Homam (film)|Homam]]'', directed by [[JD Chakravarthy]] and [[Srinu Vaitla]]'s ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]'' opposite [[Nagarjuna]]. In both these films, she also was a playback singer for several songs.


In 2009, she starred in the comedy film ''[[Guru En Aalu]]'' alongside [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]], and the thriller ''[[Passenger (2009 film)|Passenger]]'', sharing screen space with [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] and [[Sreenivasan]], respectively. While the former had an average run at the box office, the latter was declared a surprise [[sleeper hit]] in Malayalam. The film ''Passenger'', in which she played the role of a television reporter, became a turning point in Mamta's career. She was initially approached to play the lead role in the 2009 Telugu dark fantasy ''Arundathi''. She refused the offer, and the movie went on to become one of the highest grossers that year. In 2010, she worked with [[Jayaram]] in the critically acclaimed ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/23/stories/2011052363130700.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110528064024/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/23/stories/2011052363130700.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 May 2011 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Artistes' welfare priority: Ganesh |date=23 May 2011}}</ref> directed by [[Sathyan Anthikkad]], for which she won her first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam|Best Actress Award from Filmfare]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/vedam-wins-big-at-filmfare-awards-2011/20110704.htm |title=Vedam wins big at Filmfare Awards (South) 2011 |work=Rediff.com |date=4 July 2011 |access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> This film also won her the [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress]], the Vanitha award for best actress – Malayalam, the Mathrubhumi award for best actress – Malayalam and the Asianet award for the best actress- Malayalam. Other projects in 2010 included ''[[Musafir (2010 film)|Musafir]]'' with [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]], ''[[Anwar (2010 film)|Anwar]]'' with [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithiviraj]], and ''[[Kedi (2010 film)|Kedi]]'' with [[Nagarjuna]]. Mamta's first film in 2011 was the Malayalam film ''[[Race (2011 film)|Race]]'', in which she played the role of Niya, wife of a cardio surgeon Abey (Kunchacko Boban). The film failed to do well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kochiservnet.com/movies/theatre.php?id=Race&page=0 |title=Movie Buzz – Race – Reviews, Running Theaters, Show Times in Kochi/Cochin |publisher=Kochiservnet.com |date=11 February 2011 |access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref> Her next release in Malayalam was ''[[Naayika]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/speednewsshow/8677435.cms |title=Mamta in Nayika |publisher=TimesofIndia |access-date=28 October 2011}}</ref> In 2012, she appeared in her third Tamil film, ''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'', directed by Magizh Thirumeni.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69987.html |title=Arun Vijay speaks on 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref> In 2013 she starred in ''[[Paisa Paisa (2013 film)|Paisa Paisa]]'' with Indrajith.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mamta-mohandas-and-indrajith-team-up-for-malayalam-film-paisa-paisa/308210-71-210.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121207150140/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mamta-mohandas-and-indrajith-team-up-for-malayalam-film-paisa-paisa/308210-71-210.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 December 2012 |title=Mamta Mohandas and Indrajith team up for Malayalam film 'Paisa Paisa' |publisher=[[IBN Live]] |date=30 November 2012 |access-date=9 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Sivalakshmi Roshith |title=Taking a reality check |date= 25 June 2013 |newspaper= [[The New Indian Express]] | url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Taking-a-reality-check/2013/06/25/article1650946.ece |access-date=28 June 2013}}</ref> In 2014 she starred in ''[[To Noora with Love]]'' as a Muslim character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Interview-with-Mamtha-Mohandas/articleshow/31581168.cms |title=Interview with Mamtha Mohandas – Times of India |access-date=11 September 2016}}</ref>
In 2009, she starred in the comedy film ''[[Guru En Aalu]]'' alongside [[R. Madhavan|Madhavan]], and the thriller ''[[Passenger (2009 film)|Passenger]]'', sharing screen space with [[Dileep (actor)|Dileep]] and [[Sreenivasan]], respectively. While the former had an average run at the box office, the latter was declared a surprise [[sleeper hit]] in Malayalam. The film ''Passenger'', in which she played the role of a television reporter, became a turning point in Mamta's career. She was initially approached to play the lead role in the 2009 Telugu dark fantasy ''Arundathi''. She refused the offer, and the movie went on to become one of the highest grossers that year. In 2010, she worked with [[Jayaram]] in the critically acclaimed ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/23/stories/2011052363130700.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110528064024/http://www.hindu.com/2011/05/23/stories/2011052363130700.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 May 2011 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=Artistes' welfare priority: Ganesh |date=23 May 2011}}</ref> directed by [[Sathyan Anthikkad]], for which she won her first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Malayalam|Best Actress Award from Filmfare]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/vedam-wins-big-at-filmfare-awards-2011/20110704.htm |title=Vedam wins big at Filmfare Awards (South) 2011 |work=Rediff.com |date=4 July 2011 |access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> This film also won her the [[Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress]], the Vanitha award for best actress – Malayalam, the Mathrubhumi award for best actress – Malayalam and the Asianet award for the best actress- Malayalam. Other projects in 2010 included ''[[Musafir (2010 film)|Musafir]]'' with [[Rahman (actor)|Rahman]], ''[[Anwar (2010 film)|Anwar]]'' with [[Prithviraj Sukumaran|Prithiviraj]], and ''[[Kedi (2010 film)|Kedi]]'' with [[Nagarjuna]]. Mamta's first film in 2011 was the Malayalam film ''[[Race (2011 film)|Race]]'', in which she played the role of Niya, wife of a cardio surgeon Abey (Kunchacko Boban). The film failed to do well at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kochiservnet.com/movies/theatre.php?id=Race&page=0 |title=Movie Buzz – Race – Reviews, Running Theaters, Show Times in Kochi/Cochin |publisher=Kochiservnet.com |date=11 February 2011 |access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref> Her next release in Malayalam was ''[[Naayika]]''.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/speednewsshow/8677435.cms |title=Mamta in Nayika |publisher=TimesofIndia |access-date=28 October 2011}}</ref> In 2012, she appeared in her third Tamil film, ''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'', directed by Magizh Thirumeni.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/69987.html |title=Arun Vijay speaks on 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=2 March 2012}}</ref> In 2013 she starred in ''[[Paisa Paisa (2013 film)|Paisa Paisa]]'' with Indrajith.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mamta-mohandas-and-indrajith-team-up-for-malayalam-film-paisa-paisa/308210-71-210.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121207150140/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mamta-mohandas-and-indrajith-team-up-for-malayalam-film-paisa-paisa/308210-71-210.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=7 December 2012 |title=Mamta Mohandas and Indrajith team up for Malayalam film 'Paisa Paisa' |publisher=[[IBN Live]] |date=30 November 2012 |access-date=9 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Sivalakshmi Roshith |title=Taking a reality check |date= 25 June 2013 |newspaper= [[The New Indian Express]] | url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/Taking-a-reality-check/2013/06/25/article1650946.ece |access-date=28 June 2013}}</ref> In 2014 she starred in ''[[To Noora with Love]]'' as a Muslim character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news-and-interviews/Interview-with-Mamtha-Mohandas/articleshow/31581168.cms |title=Interview with Mamtha Mohandas – Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=11 September 2016}}</ref>


She made a comeback to Malayalam movie industry with Ranjith Shankar's Mammooty starrer ''Varsham''. She shared her screen space again with Dileep in ''[[Two Countries]]'' after doing a box office hit movie with him named ''[[My Boss]]''.
She made a comeback to Malayalam movie industry with Ranjith Shankar's Mammooty starrer ''Varsham''. She shared her screen space again with Dileep in ''[[Two Countries]]'' after doing a box office hit movie with him named ''[[My Boss]]''.
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In 2016, she starred opposite [[Mammootty]] in ''[[Thoppil Joppan]]'', and she also signed the movie ''Baby Sitter'' alongside [[Biju Menon]]. In early 2017, she signed ''[[Crossroad (2017 film)|Crossroad]]'', an anthology film in which she plays an orthodox Muslim. She also appeared in an extended cameo in ''[[Udaharanam Sujatha]]'' with [[Manju Warrier]]. In mid-2017, she signed ''Detroit Crossing'' aka ''Ranam'' opposite Prithviraj, but had to opt out because she did not have fresh dates to allocate for the project.
In 2016, she starred opposite [[Mammootty]] in ''[[Thoppil Joppan]]'', and she also signed the movie ''Baby Sitter'' alongside [[Biju Menon]]. In early 2017, she signed ''[[Crossroad (2017 film)|Crossroad]]'', an anthology film in which she plays an orthodox Muslim. She also appeared in an extended cameo in ''[[Udaharanam Sujatha]]'' with [[Manju Warrier]]. In mid-2017, she signed ''Detroit Crossing'' aka ''Ranam'' opposite Prithviraj, but had to opt out because she did not have fresh dates to allocate for the project.


In 2020 Mamta was seen alongside Tovino Thomas in the movie Forensic (crime suspense movie) in which she played the role of Rithika Xavier IPS who is the ACP of Thiruvananthapuram.
In 2020 Mamta was seen alongside Tovino Thomas in the crime thriller feature film ''[[Forensic (2020 film)|Forensic]]'' in which she played the role of police officer Rithika Xavier IPS .


===Singing===
===Singing===
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Mamta got engaged to Prajith Padmanabhan, a Bahrain-based businessman, on 11 November 2011. They got married on 28 December 2011 in [[Thalassery]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/My-strength-comes-from-my-will-to-survive/articleshow/49154235.cms |title='My strength comes from my will to survive' – Times of India |website=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=11 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="Mamta Mohandas weds family friend">{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas weds family friend |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Mamta-Mohandas-weds-family-friend/articleshow/11280288.cms |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=28 December 2011}}</ref> On 12 December 2012, the couple applied for divorce.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-12/news-interviews/35750324_1_mamta-mohandas-marriage-highest-divorce-rates |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215011044/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-12/news-interviews/35750324_1_mamta-mohandas-marriage-highest-divorce-rates |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 December 2012 |author=Parvathy S. Nayar |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |title=Pregith and I have decided to part for good: Mamta Mohandas |access-date=24 January 2013}}</ref>


Mamta got engaged to Prajith Padmanabhan, a Bahrain-based businessman, on 11 November 2011. They got married on 28 December 2011 in [[Thalassery]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/My-strength-comes-from-my-will-to-survive/articleshow/49154235.cms |title='My strength comes from my will to survive' – Times of India |access-date=11 September 2016}}</ref><ref name="Mamta Mohandas weds family friend">{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas weds family friend |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Mamta-Mohandas-weds-family-friend/articleshow/11280288.cms |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |date=28 December 2011}}</ref> On 12 December 2012, the couple applied for divorce.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-12/news-interviews/35750324_1_mamta-mohandas-marriage-highest-divorce-rates |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215011044/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-12/news-interviews/35750324_1_mamta-mohandas-marriage-highest-divorce-rates |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 December 2012 |author=Parvathy S. Nayar |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |title=Pregith and I have decided to part for good: Mamta Mohandas |access-date=24 January 2013}}</ref>
Mamta is a cancer survivor, and has battled [[Hodgkin lymphoma]] since 2010.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Interview-with-Mamtha-Mohandas/articleshow/31581168.cms |title=Interview with Mamtha Mohandas – Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=6 November 2017}}</ref> In April 2013, she had a relapse of the cancer<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130425/entertainment-mollywood/article/cancer-returns-will-pass-mamta-mohandas |title=There is a relapse of cancer, but will pass: Mamta Mohandas |author=Rohit Raj |date=25 April 2013 |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=14 May 2013}}</ref> and underwent cancer treatment in [[University of California, Los Angeles|UCLA]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" /> Since 2014, she has resided in [[Los Angeles]].<ref name="gulf" >{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas talks 'Carbon' and a new phase in her life |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/mamta-mohandas-talks-carbon-and-a-new-phase-in-her-life-1.2167504 |website=Gulf News |last1=Radhakrishnan |first1=Manjusha |date=February 3, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=South Indian actress Mamta Mohandas' music video shot in Dubai garners fans |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/south-indian-actress-mamta-mohandas-music-video-shot-in-dubai-garners-fans-1.73664052 |website=Gulf News |last1=Radhakrishnan |first1=Manjusha |date=September 6, 2020 }}</ref><ref name="gulf1" >{{cite news |title=Courageous star |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/south-indian-actress-mamta-mohandas-music-video-shot-in-dubai-garners-fans-1.73664052 |website=Gulf Weekly |date=August 24, 2011 }}</ref>
 
Mamta is a cancer survivor, and has battled [[Hodgkin lymphoma]] from 2010.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Interview-with-Mamtha-Mohandas/articleshow/31581168.cms |title=Interview with Mamtha Mohandas – Times of India |work=The Times of India |access-date=6 November 2017}}</ref> In April 2013, she had a relapse of the cancer and underwent treatment.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130425/entertainment-mollywood/article/cancer-returns-will-pass-mamta-mohandas |title=There is a relapse of cancer, but will pass: Mamta Mohandas |author=Rohit Raj |date=25 April 2013 |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=14 May 2013}}</ref><ref>[https://www.sify.com/movies/i-got-cancer-cancer-didn-t-get-me-mamta-mohandas-news-malayalam-tcfluCjejibbb.html]</ref><ref>[https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/how-mamta-mohandas-chose-be-part-clinical-trial-rather-give-cancer-52982]</ref> As of 2014 she resides in [[Downtown Los Angeles]] as a part of her cancer treatment.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" />


==Discography==
==Discography==
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|"Olammi Tikkareginda"||''[[Yamadonga]]''||[[M. M. Keeravani]]||[[Jr. NTR]]||Telugu
|"Olammi Tikkareginda"||''[[Yamadonga]]''||[[M. M. Keeravani]]||[[Jr. NTR]]||Telugu
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|"Sakkubaayine"||''[[Chandamama (2007 film)|Chandamama]]''||[[K. M. Radha Krishnan]]<ref>[[K. M. Radha Krishnan]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=October 2020}}||[[Jassie Gift]]||Telugu
|"Sakkubaayine"||''[[Chandamama (2007 film)|Chandamama]]''||[[K. M. Radha Krishnan]]{{Circular reference|date=October 2020}}||[[Jassie Gift]]||Telugu
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|"Mia"||''[[Tulasi (film)|Tulasi]]''||[[Devi Sri Prasad]]||Naveen||Telugu
|"Mia"||''[[Tulasi (film)|Tulasi]]''||[[Devi Sri Prasad]]||Naveen||Telugu
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|"Kalai"||''[[Kaalai]]''||[[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]||[[Benny Dayal]]||[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|"Kalai"||''[[Kaalai]]''||[[G. V. Prakash Kumar]]||[[Benny Dayal]]||[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|2009||"Gundelona"||''[[Jayeebhava]]''||[[S. S. Thaman]] ||Megha, Priya, Janani||Telugu
|rowspan=2|2009||"Gundelona"||''[[Jayeebhava]]''||[[S. Thaman|S.Thaman]]||Megha, Priya, Janani||Telugu
|-
|-
|"Daddy Mummy"||''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]''||[[Devi Sri Prasad]]||Naveen||Tamil
|"Daddy Mummy"||''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]''||[[Devi Sri Prasad]]||Naveen||Tamil
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|-
|-
|"Kan Thurannoru Kalyani" ||''[[Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O.]]''||[[Ratheesh Vegha]]||Solo|| Malayalam
|"Kan Thurannoru Kalyani" ||''[[Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O.]]''||[[Ratheesh Vegha]]||Solo|| Malayalam
|-
|2013
|"Most Wanted"
|[[Bhai (2013 film)|Bhai]]
|[[Devi Sri Prasad]]
|Narendra
|Telugu
|-
|-
|2015||"Karuppana Kannazhagi" ||''[[Aadupuliyattam]]''||[[Ratheesh Vegha]]||Solo|| Malayalam
|2015||"Karuppana Kannazhagi" ||''[[Aadupuliyattam]]''||[[Ratheesh Vegha]]||Solo|| Malayalam
|-
|-
|2019|| Hei Diddle ||''Aniyan Kunjinu Thannalayathu''||M. Jayachandran||Solo with siva|| Malayalam
|2019|| Hei Diddle ||''Aniyan Kunjinu Thannalayathu''||[[M. Jayachandran]]||Solo || Malayalam
|-
|-
|2020||Thedal||''Thedal''||[[Sachin Warrier]]||[[Sachin Warrier]]||Malayalam
| rowspan="2" |2020||Thedal ||''Thedal (Music Video)''||[[Sachin Warrier]]||[[Sachin Warrier]]||Malayalam
|-
|Rumaal Ambili
|Lalbagh
|[[Rahul Raj]]
|Zia Ul Haq
|Malayalam
|}
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! Year !! Title !! Role(s) !! Language(s) !! Notes
! Year !! Title !! Role(s) !! Language(s) !! Notes
|-
|-
||2005 || ''[[Mayookham]]'' || Indira || [[Malayalam]]|| Malayalam debut
||2005 || ''[[Mayookham]]'' || Indira || [[Malayalam]]||
|-
|-
|rowspan="6"|2006 || ''[[Bus Conductor (2005 film)|Bus Conductor]]'' || Celina || Malayalam ||
|rowspan="6"|2006 || ''[[Bus Conductor (2005 film)|Bus Conductor]]'' || Celina || [[Malayalam]]||
|-
|-
| ''Adbutham'' || Maria || Malayalam ||
| ''Adbutham'' || Maria || [[Malayalam]]||
|-
|-
| ''[[Lanka (2006 film)|Lanka]]'' || Lanka Lakshmi ||Malayalam ||
| ''[[Lanka (2006 film)|Lanka]]'' || Lanka Lakshmi ||[[Malayalam]]||
|-
|-
| ''[[Madhuchandralekha]]'' || Indulekha || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Madhuchandralekha]]'' || Indulekha || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Sivappathigaram]]'' || Charulatha || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] || Tamil debut
| ''[[Sivappathigaram]]'' || Charulatha || [[Tamil language|Tamil]] ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Baba Kalyani (film)|Baba Kalyani]]'' || Madhumitha Ashokan || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Baba Kalyani (film)|Baba Kalyani]]'' || Madhumitha Ashokan || Malayalam ||
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|rowspan="2"|2007 || ''[[Big B (film)|Big B]]'' || Rimi Tomy || Malayalam ||
|rowspan="2"|2007 || ''[[Big B (film)|Big B]]'' || Rimi Tomy || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Yamadonga]]'' || Dhanalakshmi || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] || Telugu debut
| ''[[Yamadonga]]'' || Dhanalakshmi || [[Telugu language|Telugu]] ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan="7" |2008 || ''[[Gooli (film)|Gooli]]'' || Ramya || [[Kannada]] || Kannada debut
| rowspan="7" |2008 || ''[[Gooli (film)|Gooli]]'' || Ramya || [[Kannada]] ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'' || Sathya || Telugu ||
| ''[[Krishnarjuna]]'' || Sathya || [[Telugu language|Telugu]]||
|-
|-
| ''[[Victory (2008 Telugu film)|Victory]]'' || Janaki || Telugu ||
| ''[[Victory (2008 Telugu film)|Victory]]'' || Janaki || Telugu ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Kuselan]]'' ||Assistant Director|| Tamil || Cameo appearance<ref>{{cite web|year=2008|title=Rajinikant to romance 5 heroines?|publisher=Sify|access-date=2008-03-24|url=http://sify.com/movies/telugu/fullstory.php?id=14628888&cid=2364|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080329010020/http://sify.com/movies/telugu/fullstory.php?id=14628888&cid=2364|url-status=dead|archive-date=2008-03-29}}</ref>
| ''[[Kuselan]]/'' ''[[Kathanayakudu (2008 film)|Kathanayakudu]]''
| Assistant director
|Tamil/ Telugu
|Bilingual film,<br />Cameo appearance
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|-
| ''[[Homam (film)|Homam]]'' || Dr. Mahalakshmi || Telugu ||
| ''[[Homam (film)|Homam]]'' || Dr. Mahalakshmi || Telugu ||
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| ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]''|| Swapna/Pooja || Telugu ||
| ''[[King (2008 film)|King]]''|| Swapna/Pooja || Telugu ||
|-
|-
|rowspan="2"|2009 || ''[[Guru En Aalu]]'' || Seema || Tamil ||
|rowspan="2"|2009 || ''[[Guru En Aalu]]'' || Seema || [[Tamil language|Tamil]]||
|-
|-
| ''[[Passenger (2009 film)|Passenger]]'' || Anuradha Menon || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Passenger (2009 film)|Passenger]]'' || Anuradha Menon || Malayalam ||
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| ''[[Nirakazhcha]]'' || Shilpa || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Nirakazhcha]]'' || Shilpa || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Anwar (2010 film)|Anwar]]'' || Ayesha Begum || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Anwar (2010 film)|Anwar]]'' || Ayesha Begum || Malayalam||
|-
|-
| ''[[The Thriller]]'' || Herself as dancer || Malayalam || Special appearance
| ''[[The Thriller]]'' || Herself as dancer || Malayalam || Special appearance
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| ''[[Njanum Ente Familiyum]]'' || Dr. Priya || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Njanum Ente Familiyum]]'' || Dr. Priya || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Arike]]'' || Anuradha || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Arike]]'' || Anuradha || [[Malayalam]]||
|-
|-
| ''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'' || Priya || Tamil ||
| ''[[Thadaiyara Thaakka]]'' || Priya || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Forensic (2020 film)|Forensic]]''|| Rithika Xavier IPS || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Forensic (2020 film)|Forensic]]''|| Rithika Xavier IPS || Malayalam ||
|-
|-
| rowspan="10" |2021
| rowspan="5" |2021
| ''[[Sunny (2021 film)|Sunny]]''
| Dr.Anuradha
| Malayalam
| Direct OTT release [[Amazon Prime Video]]
|-
|''[[Bhramam]]'' || Simi ||Malayalam || Direct OTT release [[Amazon Prime Video]]
|-
| ''[[Enemy (2021 film)|Enemy]]''
| Anisha Rajiv
| Tamil
|
|-
| ''Lalbagh''
| ''Lalbagh''
|| Sara
|| Sara
|| Malayalam
|| Malayalam
| Post-production
|
|-
|-
| ''Rama Sethu''
|''[[Meow (2021 film)|Meow]]'' || Sulekha||Malayalam ||
| Radha Sreedharan
| Malayalam
| Pre Production
|-
|-
|''Meow'' || {{TBA}} ||Malayalam ||Post Production
| rowspan="7" |2022
|''[[Jana Gana Mana (2022 film)|Jana Gana Mana]]''
|Saba Mariyam
|Malayalam
|
|-
|-
|''[[Bhramam (2021 film)|Bhramam]]'' || {{TBA}}||Malayalam || Post Production<ref>{{Cite news |last=Soman |first=Deepa |date=20 January 2021 |title=Prithviraj, Unni Mukundan and Mamtha Mohandas in Ravi K Chandran film ‘Bhramam’ |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-unni-mukundan-and-mamtha-mohandas-in-ravi-k-chandran-film-bhramam/articleshow/80369074.cms |url-status=live |access-date=9 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123172633/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/prithviraj-unni-mukundan-and-mamtha-mohandas-in-ravi-k-chandran-film-bhramam/articleshow/80369074.cms |archive-date=23 January 2021}}</ref>
|''Unlock''
| {{TBA}}
|Malayalam
|Post Production
|-
|-
| ''[[Prabhu Deva filmography|Oomai Vizhigal]]''
| ''Oomai Vizhigal''
| {{TBA}}
| {{TBA}}
| Tamil
| Tamil
| Post Production  
| Post Production  
|-
|-
| ''[[Enemy (2021 film)|Enemy]]''
|Maheshum Maruthiyum
| {{TBA}}
|
| Tamil
|Filming<ref>{{cite news |title=Mamta Mohandas joins cast of Arya-Vishal starrer 'Enemy' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mamta-mohandas-joins-cast-arya-vishal-starrer-enemy-142634 |access-date=10 February 2021 |work=[[The News Minute]] |date=2 February 2021}}</ref>
|-
|Joothan
| {{TBA}}
|Malayalam
|Malayalam
|Announced
|Post Production
|-
|-
|Aposthalan
|Rudrangi
| {{TBA}}
|
|Malayalam
|Telugu
|Announced
|-
|''Unlock''
| {{TBA}}
|Malayalam
|Post Production
|Post Production
|}
|}
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In 2012, Mamta started working in television, hosting the quiz show ''Kayyil Oru Kodi'' on [[Surya TV]], which was later cancelled.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mamta, up close |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3425501.ece |work=The Hindu |access-date=18 May 2012}}</ref> She also judged the popular show [[D 4 Dance]].
In 2012, Mamta started working in television, hosting the quiz show ''Kayyil Oru Kodi'' on [[Surya TV]], which was later cancelled.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mamta, up close |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article3425501.ece |work=The Hindu |access-date=18 May 2012}}</ref> She also judged the popular show [[D 4 Dance]].


She was the brand ambassador of 2011 Kochi International Fashion Week (KIWF).<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/life-style/fashion/designers/Jaipurs-presence-at-Kochi-Fashion-week/articleshow/9696243.cms</ref>
She was the brand ambassador of 2011 Kochi International Fashion Week (KIWF).<ref>{{cite news |title=Jaipur's presence at Kochi Fashion week |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/fashion/designers/Jaipurs-presence-at-Kochi-Fashion-week/articleshow/9696243.cms?from=mdr |website=The Times of India |last1=Shukla |first1=Richa |date=August 22, 2011 }}</ref>


Mamta was the brand ambassador along with actress [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] for the team [[Kerala Strikers]] for the [[Celebrity Cricket League]] (CCL) held in 2013, captained by [[Mohanlal]], who is also one of the owners of the team, and vice-captain [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]. On November 14, 2020, Mamta launched her own production company Mamta Mohandas Productions.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Anand|first=Shilpa Nair|date=2020-11-17|title=Mamta Mohandas launches her production house|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-mamta-mohandas-talks-about-providing-opportunities-to-young-talent-with-her-production-house/article33117494.ece|access-date=2021-05-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
Mamta was the brand ambassador along with actress [[Bhavana (actress)|Bhavana]] for the team [[Kerala Strikers]] for the [[Celebrity Cricket League]] (CCL) held in 2013, captained by [[Mohanlal]], who is also one of the owners of the team, and vice-captain [[Indrajith Sukumaran]]. On November 14, 2020, Mamta launched her own production company [[Mamta Mohandas Productions]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Anand|first=Shilpa Nair|date=2020-11-17|title=Mamta Mohandas launches her production house|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/actor-mamta-mohandas-talks-about-providing-opportunities-to-young-talent-with-her-production-house/article33117494.ece|access-date=2021-05-28|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


;Television
==Television==
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|2017||''[[D 4 Dance]] Junior v/s Senior'' ||Judge ||Malayalam ||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]||Reality show
|2017||''[[D 4 Dance]] Junior v/s Senior'' ||Judge ||Malayalam ||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]||Reality show
|-
|-
|2017 ||''Hand of God''||Mamta||Malayalam ||Mazhavil Manorama ||Short film
|2017 ||''Hand of God''||Mamta||Malayalam ||[[Mazhavil Manorama]]||Short film
|}
|}


==Awards==
==Awards==
; [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
; [[Kerala State Film Awards]]
* 2010: Won Second Best Actress – ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''
* [[41st Kerala State Film Awards|2010]]: Second Best Actress – ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''


; [[Asianet Film Awards]]
; [[Asianet Film Awards]]
* 2010: Won Best Popular Actress – Kadha Thudarunnu
* 2010: Best Popular Actress – ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''
*
* 2010: Nominated – Best Actress – ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''
* 2012: Won Best Popular Actress – ''[[My Boss]]''
* 2013: Best Popular Actress – ''[[My Boss]]''


; [[Filmfare Awards South]]
; [[Filmfare Awards South|South Indian Filmfare Awards]]
*2006: Won- Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu – ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]''
* [[54th Filmfare Awards South|2006]]: Won- Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu – ''[[Rakhi (2006 film)|Rakhi]]''
*2009: Nominated- Best Actress – ''[[Passenger (2009 film)|Passenger]]''
* [[57th Filmfare Awards South|2009]]: Nominated- Best Actress – ''[[Passenger (2009 film)|Passenger]]''
*2010: Won- Best Actress – ''Kadha Thudarunnu''
* [[58th Filmfare Awards South|2010]]: Won- Best Actress – ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''
*2008: Nominated- Best Supporting Actress – ''[[Yamadonga]]''
* [[55th Filmfare Awards South|2008]]: Nominated- Best Supporting Actress – ''[[Yamadonga]]''
*2013: Nominated- Best Actress – ''[[Arike]]''
* [[60th Filmfare Awards South|2013]]: Nominated- Best Actress – ''[[Arike]]''
*2013: Nominated- Best Playback Singer – Female – ''Arike''
* [[60th Filmfare Awards South|2013]]: Nominated- Best Playback Singer – Female – ''Arike''
*2014: Nominated- Best Actress – ''[[Celluloid (film)|Celluloid]]''
* [[61st Filmfare Awards South|2014]]: Nominated- Best Actress – ''[[Celluloid (film)|Celluloid]]''
*2016: Nominated- Best Actress – ''[[Two Countries]]''
* [[63rd Filmfare Awards South|2016]]: Nominated- Best Actress – ''[[Two Countries]]''


;[[Vanitha Film Awards]]
;[[Vanitha Film Awards]]
* 2010: Won Best Actress – ''Kadha Thudarunnu''
* 2011: Best Actress – ''[[Kadha Thudarunnu]]''
* 2016: Won Best Star Pair – ''[[Two Countries]]''
* 2016: Best Star Pair – ''[[Two Countries]]''
* 2020: Won Special Performance Female – ''[[Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel]]'',''[[Nine (2018 film)|9]]''
* 2020: Special Performance Female – ''[[Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel]]'',''[[Nine (2018 film)|9]]''


;[[IIFA Utsavam]]
;[[IIFA Utsavam]]
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;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
;[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
*Nominated – 2013: Best Female Playback Singer – ''Arike''
* Nominated – [[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards|2013]]: Best Female Playback Singer – ''[[Arike]]''
*Nominated - 2016: Best Actress – ''Two Countries''  
* Nominated – [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards|2016]]: Best Actress – ''[[Two Countries]]''
*Nominated - 2018: Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Udaharanam Sujatha
* Nominated – [[7th South Indian International Movie Awards|2018]]: Best Actress in a Supporting Role – ''[[Udaharanam Sujatha]]''
*Nominated - [[10th South Indian International Movie Awards|2020]] : Best Actress - [[Forensic (2020 film)|Forensic]]


;'''Mathrubhumi-Kalyan Silks Chalachitra awards'''
; [[Mathrubhumi|Mathrubhumi - Kalyan Silks Chalachithra Awards]]
* 2010: Best Actress – ''Kadha Thudarunnu''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://asianbiz.blogspot.in/2011/04/mathrubhumi-kalyan-silks-chalachitra.html |title=Mathrubhumi-Kalyan Silks Chalachitra awards 2010: Mammootty and Mamta Mohandas won the best actor and actress awards respectively |access-date=11 September 2016}}</ref>
* 2010: Best Actress – ''Kadha Thudarunnu''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://asianbiz.blogspot.in/2011/04/mathrubhumi-kalyan-silks-chalachitra.html |title=Mathrubhumi-Kalyan Silks Chalachitra awards 2010: Mammootty and Mamta Mohandas won the best actor and actress awards respectively |access-date=11 September 2016}}</ref>
;'''[[Asianet Comedy Awards]]'''
*2016: Best Actress - [[Two Countries]]


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In this Indian name, the name Mohandas is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Mamta.

Mamta Mohandas
Mamta in 2020 during a radio station interview at Red FM Malayalam
Born (1984-11-14) 14 November 1984 (age 41)
Manama, Bahrain
NationalityIndian
Alma materMount Carmel College, Bangalore
Occupation
Years active2005–present
Spouse(s)
Prajith Padmanabhan
​
(
m. 2011; div. 2012)

Mamta Mohandas is an Indian actress, film producer, and playback singer who predominantly works in Malayalam films along with Tamil and Telugu productions.[1][2][3] She has acted in more than 50 films and won several accolades including two Filmfare Awards South, for Best Female Playback Singer in Telugu in 2006 and for Best Actress in Malayalam in 2010 and also Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress in 2010. She has launched her own film production company under the banner Mamta Mohandas Productions.

Early life and background

Mamta was born on 14 November 1984 to Mohandas and Ganga into a Malayali family which originally hails from Kannur. She attended the Indian School, Bahrain until 2002.[4][3] She pursued a bachelor's degree in computer science at Mount Carmel College Bangalore. She modeled for print ads for companies such as IBM and Kalyan Kendra, and modeled on the ramp for the Mysore Maharajah and Raymonds. Mamta is trained in Carnatic music and Hindustani music.[5][6]

Film career

Acting

File:Mamtha Mohandas In 2012.jpg
Mamtha in the sets of Jawan of Vellimala in 2012

Mamta debuted in the 2005 Malayalam film Mayookham, directed by Hariharan. Although the film did not do well at the box office, she attracted attention for her sensitive portrayal of Indira.[7]

Subsequently, she acted alongside Mammootty in Bus Conductor, with Suresh Gopi in the films Adbutham (2006) and Lanka (2006), and alongside Jayaram in Madhuchandralekha (2006). She also played the female lead in Baba Kalyani with Mohanlal. Later that year, she débuted in the Tamil film industry, starring in the Karu Pazhaniappan directed film Sivappathigaram opposite Vishal, which turned out to be an average grosser.

In 2007 she acted with Mammootty in the film Big B. She eventually stepped into the Telugu film industry as well, when she appeared in a supporting role in the film Yamadonga, directed by SS Rajamouli. The film became one of the biggest hits of the year. She had lent her voice for a couple of songs in this film too. In 2008, she appeared in 7 films, predominantly in Telugu-language films. Her first release was her début Kannada film Gooli. She then starred in the film Krishnarjuna, playing the lead female role, which did not do well at the box office. Victory was her next assignment as lead actress, but that film also failed at the box office, following which she appeared in a cameo role in her only Tamil release that year, Kuselan, alongside Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. Three more Telugu releases featured Mamta, including Homam, directed by JD Chakravarthy and Srinu Vaitla's King opposite Nagarjuna. In both these films, she also was a playback singer for several songs.

In 2009, she starred in the comedy film Guru En Aalu alongside Madhavan, and the thriller Passenger, sharing screen space with Dileep and Sreenivasan, respectively. While the former had an average run at the box office, the latter was declared a surprise sleeper hit in Malayalam. The film Passenger, in which she played the role of a television reporter, became a turning point in Mamta's career. She was initially approached to play the lead role in the 2009 Telugu dark fantasy Arundathi. She refused the offer, and the movie went on to become one of the highest grossers that year. In 2010, she worked with Jayaram in the critically acclaimed Kadha Thudarunnu[8] directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, for which she won her first Best Actress Award from Filmfare.[9] This film also won her the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress, the Vanitha award for best actress – Malayalam, the Mathrubhumi award for best actress – Malayalam and the Asianet award for the best actress- Malayalam. Other projects in 2010 included Musafir with Rahman, Anwar with Prithiviraj, and Kedi with Nagarjuna. Mamta's first film in 2011 was the Malayalam film Race, in which she played the role of Niya, wife of a cardio surgeon Abey (Kunchacko Boban). The film failed to do well at the box office.[10] Her next release in Malayalam was Naayika.[11] In 2012, she appeared in her third Tamil film, Thadaiyara Thaakka, directed by Magizh Thirumeni.[12] In 2013 she starred in Paisa Paisa with Indrajith.[13][14] In 2014 she starred in To Noora with Love as a Muslim character.[15]

She made a comeback to Malayalam movie industry with Ranjith Shankar's Mammooty starrer Varsham. She shared her screen space again with Dileep in Two Countries after doing a box office hit movie with him named My Boss.

In 2016, she starred opposite Mammootty in Thoppil Joppan, and she also signed the movie Baby Sitter alongside Biju Menon. In early 2017, she signed Crossroad, an anthology film in which she plays an orthodox Muslim. She also appeared in an extended cameo in Udaharanam Sujatha with Manju Warrier. In mid-2017, she signed Detroit Crossing aka Ranam opposite Prithviraj, but had to opt out because she did not have fresh dates to allocate for the project.

In 2020 Mamta was seen alongside Tovino Thomas in the crime thriller feature film Forensic in which she played the role of police officer Rithika Xavier IPS .

Singing

Mamta is an acclaimed playback singer in Indian films as well. She is trained in Carnatic and Hindustani music, and first sang playback in the Telugu film Rakhi, singing the title song under Devi Sri Prasad's direction, making her debut in the Telugu film industry as a singer before making her acting debut in Telugu. She went on to win the 2006 Filmfare Best Female Playback Singer Award for that song.[16]

Subsequently, she was asked to sing several songs for composer Devi Sri Prasad, including the chart buster "Akalesthe Annam Pedtha" for the Chiranjeevi-starrer Shankardada Zindabad (later dubbed as Daddy Mummy in the Tamil film Villu), "36-24-36" for the film Jagadam, "Mia" for Tulasi, and "Ghanana (Funny)" and the title song for the film King. Other music directors she has worked with include M. M. Keeravani (for her own films Yamadonga and Krishnarjuna, also Chandamama), R. P. Patnaik (for Andamaina Mansulo), Chakri (for Victory), Nithin Raikwar (for her own film Homam) and Thaman (for Jayeebhava).

In Tamil, she sang "Kaalai Kaalai" in the film Kaalai, which starred Silambarasan in the lead role. She sang "Idai Vazhi" for the comedy film Goa under noted composer Yuvan Shankar Raja's direction. Both songs featured her singing alongside Benny Dayal. She was heard for the first time in her mother tongue, Malayalam, in the 2010 film Anwar. She has also recorded a song for her film Thriller. In the film 'Mohabath', she sang a duet with Hariharan. She sang "Iravil Viriyum" in her 2012 film Arike. She sang "Karuppana Kannazhagi" in the film Aadupuliyattam.[17]

Personal life

Mamta got engaged to Prajith Padmanabhan, a Bahrain-based businessman, on 11 November 2011. They got married on 28 December 2011 in Thalassery.[18][19] On 12 December 2012, the couple applied for divorce.[20]

Mamta is a cancer survivor, and has battled Hodgkin lymphoma since 2010.[21] In April 2013, she had a relapse of the cancer[22] and underwent cancer treatment in UCLA.[18] Since 2014, she has resided in Los Angeles.[2][23][4]

Discography

Year Song Film Music director Co-singer Language
2006 "Rakhi Rakhi" Rakhi Devi Sri Prasad Devi Sri Prasad Telugu
2007 "Akalesthe Annam Pedtha" Shankar Dada Zindabad Devi Sri Prasad Solo Telugu
"36-24-36" Jagadam Devi Sri Prasad Solo Telugu
"Olammi Tikkareginda" Yamadonga M. M. Keeravani Jr. NTR Telugu
"Sakkubaayine" Chandamama K. M. Radha Krishnan[circular reference] Jassie Gift Telugu
"Mia" Tulasi Devi Sri Prasad Naveen Telugu
2008 "Buggalerrabada" Krishnarjuna M. M. Keeravani M. M. Keeravani Telugu
"Ghanana (Funny)" King Devi Sri Prasad Solo Telugu
"King" King Devi Sri Prasad Lesie Lewis Telugu
"Andamaina Manasulo" Andamaina Mansulo R. P. Patnaik Solo Telugu
"Sunley Zara " Victory Chakri Naveen Telugu
"Jenifer Laa" Victory Chakri Nithin, Shashank Telugu
"Yey Mister Ninne" Homam Nithin Raikwar Nihal, Shivani Telugu
"Kalai" Kaalai G. V. Prakash Kumar Benny Dayal Tamil
2009 "Gundelona" Jayeebhava S.Thaman Megha, Priya, Janani Telugu
"Daddy Mummy" Villu Devi Sri Prasad Naveen Tamil
2010 "Idai Vazhi" Goa Yuvan Shankar Raja Benny Dayal Tamil
"Njan" Anwar Gopi Sundar Prithviraj Sukumaran Malayalam
"Priyankari" The Thriller Dharan Kumar Haricharan Malayalam
"Priyankari"(Remix) The Thriller Dharan Kumar Benny Dayal Malayalam
2011 "Atharu Peyyana" Mohabath S. Balakrishnan Hariharan Malayalam
2012 "Iravil Viriyum" Arike Ouseppachan Solo Malayalam
"Kan Thurannoru Kalyani" Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. Ratheesh Vegha Solo Malayalam
2013 "Most Wanted" Bhai Devi Sri Prasad Narendra Telugu
2015 "Karuppana Kannazhagi" Aadupuliyattam Ratheesh Vegha Solo Malayalam
2019 Hei Diddle Aniyan Kunjinu Thannalayathu M. Jayachandran Solo Malayalam
2020 Thedal Thedal (Music Video) Sachin Warrier Sachin Warrier Malayalam
Rumaal Ambili Lalbagh Rahul Raj Zia Ul Haq Malayalam

Filmography

Year Title Role(s) Language(s) Notes
2005 Mayookham Indira Malayalam
2006 Bus Conductor Celina Malayalam
Adbutham Maria Malayalam
Lanka Lanka Lakshmi Malayalam
Madhuchandralekha Indulekha Malayalam
Sivappathigaram Charulatha Tamil
Baba Kalyani Madhumitha Ashokan Malayalam
2007 Big B Rimi Tomy Malayalam
Yamadonga Dhanalakshmi Telugu
2008 Gooli Ramya Kannada
Krishnarjuna Sathya Telugu
Victory Janaki Telugu
Kuselan/ Kathanayakudu Assistant director Tamil/ Telugu Bilingual film,
Cameo appearance
Homam Dr. Mahalakshmi Telugu
Chintakayala Ravi Lavanya Telugu
King Swapna/Pooja Telugu
2009 Guru En Aalu Seema Tamil
Passenger Anuradha Menon Malayalam
2010 Kedi Janaki Telugu
Kadha Thudarunnu Vidya Lakshmi Malayalam [24]
Nirakazhcha Shilpa Malayalam
Anwar Ayesha Begum Malayalam
The Thriller Herself as dancer Malayalam Special appearance
Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram Gaadha Malayalam
2011 Race Niya Malayalam
Naayika Aleena Malayalam
2012 Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar Neelima Malayalam
Njanum Ente Familiyum Dr. Priya Malayalam
Arike Anuradha Malayalam
Thadaiyara Thaakka Priya Tamil
Jawan of Vellimala Anitha Malayalam
My Boss Priya S. Nair Malayalam
2013 Celluloid Janet Daniel Malayalam
Ladies and Gentleman Anu Malayalam
Musafir Anupama Gopalakrishnan Nair Malayalam
Paisa Paisa Surya Malayalam
2014 To Noora with Love Noorjahan (Noora) Malayalam
Varsham Dr.Jayasree Malayalam
2015 Two Countries Laya Malayalam
2016 Thoppil Joppan Maria Varkey Malayalam
2017 Udaharanam Sujatha Deepa M Malayalam Extended cameo
Crossroad Badarunneesa Malayalam in the segment "Badar"
Goodalochana Padma Malayalam
2018 Carbon Sameera Malayalam
Neeli Lakshmi Malayalam
Johny Johny Yes Appa Amala Jayakumar Malayalam
2019 9 Annie Lewis Malayalam
Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel Anuradha Sudharshan Malayalam
2020 Forensic Rithika Xavier IPS Malayalam
2021 Sunny Dr.Anuradha Malayalam Direct OTT release Amazon Prime Video
Bhramam Simi Malayalam Direct OTT release Amazon Prime Video
Enemy Anisha Rajiv Tamil
Lalbagh Sara Malayalam
Meow Sulekha Malayalam
2022 Jana Gana Mana Saba Mariyam Malayalam
Unlock
TBA
Malayalam Post Production
Oomai Vizhigal
TBA
Tamil Post Production
Maheshum Maruthiyum Malayalam Post Production
Rudrangi Telugu Post Production

Other work

In 2012, Mamta started working in television, hosting the quiz show Kayyil Oru Kodi on Surya TV, which was later cancelled.[25] She also judged the popular show D 4 Dance.

She was the brand ambassador of 2011 Kochi International Fashion Week (KIWF).[26]

Mamta was the brand ambassador along with actress Bhavana for the team Kerala Strikers for the Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) held in 2013, captained by Mohanlal, who is also one of the owners of the team, and vice-captain Indrajith Sukumaran. On November 14, 2020, Mamta launched her own production company Mamta Mohandas Productions.[27]

Television

Year Title Role Language Channel Notes
2012 Kaiyil Oru Kodi Host Malayalam Surya TV Game show
2016 Kerala Cancer Singer Malayalam Manorama News Awareness program
2016 D 4 Dance Reloaded Judge Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama Reality show
2017 D 4 Dance Junior v/s Senior Judge Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama Reality show
2017 Hand of God Mamta Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama Short film

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards
Asianet Film Awards
South Indian Filmfare Awards
Vanitha Film Awards
IIFA Utsavam
Asiavision Awards
  • Nominated – 2013: Best Actress -Celluloid, My Boss[28]
  • Won – 2016: Woman of the Year
  • Won – 2017: Pride of South India
South Indian International Movie Awards
Mathrubhumi - Kalyan Silks Chalachithra Awards
  • 2010: Best Actress – Kadha Thudarunnu[29]
Asianet Comedy Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Courageous star". Gulf Weekly. 24 August 2011. Bahrain-born and raised Indian actress
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (3 February 2018). "Mamta Mohandas talks 'Carbon' and a new phase in her life". Gulf News.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Mamta Signs Up". Bahrain This Month. 2 January 2018.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Courageous star". Gulf Weekly. 24 August 2011.
  5. ↑ "Mamta Mohandas – Malayalam celebrities the stories and the gossips". Movies.deepthi.com. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
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  7. ↑ "Kerala News – Mayookham". Kerals.com. 20 November 2005. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Artistes' welfare priority: Ganesh". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 23 May 2011. Archived from the original on 28 May 2011.
  9. ↑ "Vedam wins big at Filmfare Awards (South) 2011". Rediff.com. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  10. ↑ "Movie Buzz – Race – Reviews, Running Theaters, Show Times in Kochi/Cochin". Kochiservnet.com. 11 February 2011. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  11. ↑ "Mamta in Nayika". TimesofIndia. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  12. ↑ "Arun Vijay speaks on 'Thadaiyara Thaakka' – Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  13. ↑ "Mamta Mohandas and Indrajith team up for Malayalam film 'Paisa Paisa'". IBN Live. 30 November 2012. Archived from the original on 7 December 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  14. ↑ Sivalakshmi Roshith (25 June 2013). "Taking a reality check". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
  15. ↑ "Interview with Mamtha Mohandas – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  16. ↑ Sanjith Sidhardhan (4 June 2012). "I don't want to be known as a singer: Mamta Mohandas". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 November 2012.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  17. ↑ "വിക്കുണ്ട് വിറ്റുണ്ട് വാനോളം ട്വിസ്റ്റുണ്ട്: ബാലൻ വക്കീൽ റിവ്യൂ". ManoramaOnline (in മലയാളം). Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 "'My strength comes from my will to survive' – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 September 2016.
  19. ↑ "Mamta Mohandas weds family friend". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 28 December 2011.
  20. ↑ Parvathy S. Nayar. "Pregith and I have decided to part for good: Mamta Mohandas". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  21. ↑ "Interview with Mamtha Mohandas – Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  22. ↑ Rohit Raj (25 April 2013). "There is a relapse of cancer, but will pass: Mamta Mohandas". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 14 May 2013.
  23. ↑ Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (6 September 2020). "South Indian actress Mamta Mohandas' music video shot in Dubai garners fans". Gulf News.
  24. ↑ "Jayaram, Mamta in Kadha Thudarunnu". Rediff.com
  25. ↑ "Mamta, up close". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 May 2012.
  26. ↑ Shukla, Richa (22 August 2011). "Jaipur's presence at Kochi Fashion week". The Times of India.
  27. ↑ Anand, Shilpa Nair (17 November 2020). "Mamta Mohandas launches her production house". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
  28. ↑ //www.facebook.com/asiavisionawards?fref=nf
  29. ↑ "Mathrubhumi-Kalyan Silks Chalachitra awards 2010: Mammootty and Mamta Mohandas won the best actor and actress awards respectively". Retrieved 11 September 2016.

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