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Mohan (actor)
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| Born | Mohan Rao 10 May 1956 |
| Other names | Kokila Mohan, Mic Mohan, Silver Jubilee Star,[1] |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1977–1991 2008–2016 |
| Spouse(s) | Gowri (m.1987-present) |
| Children | Aakash (b.1989) |
Mohan Rao, known mononymously as Mohan or Mic Mohan[2][3] is an Indian film actor, known for his works predominantly in Tamil cinema, and a few Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam films. He is also known as "Kokila Mohan" after his debut film Kokila (1977),[4][5][6] and "Mic" from numerous roles playing singers using microphones.[7] In 1982, he received the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for his work in Payanangal Mudivathillai.[6][8]
Career[edit]
Mohan was introduced to the world of theatre by B. V. Karanth, who spotted him at a restaurant. Mohan's first stage play was praised by critics from places like Delhi. Mohan was introduced to the cinema in Kannada by Balu Mahendra in his movie Kokila in 1977 alongside Tamil actor Kamal Haasan. Kokila was a hit and Mohan was catapulted into the limelight; since release of Moodu Pani in 1980 he became one of the biggest stars of the Tamil cinema industry. Mohan was called in the industry as the 'silver jubilee hero' in the 1980s for almost all movies featuring the actor that witnessed a fantastic run.[9]
After Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Madaalasa (1978). Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film titled Thoorpu Velle Railu (1979), which was a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakke Pogum Rail. The Telugu version was directed by Bapu. After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe (1980) by director Mahendran.[10] The film ran for a year and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[11] After his films began to be either silver jubilee or over 200 days most of the time. He became a big star in Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982) winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil.[12]
He was best known for his stage singer roles and people had a general thought that he was not versatile. At the peak of his career, he was not afraid to take up challenging negative roles in films like Vidhi (1984), Nooravathu Naal (1984)[13] and comedies like Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987),[14] Sahadevan Mahadevan (1988).
In 1985 he created a record of releasing 3 films in a span of 2 days. In Chennai Devi theatre complex, 3 screens filmed his three movies simultaneously and all were huge success. So far no actor can replace his record.
Mohan played a major role in the lifetime of production company Motherland Pictures and its producer Kovaithambi. He donned his best performance in the critically acclaimed Mouna Ragam (1986), winning the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil and gave recognition to the director Mani Ratnam.[15][16]
Almost all his films were good musical albums (Ilaiyaraaja), which feature songs that are still remembered after 25 years. Mohan is still talked about every time a conversation springs up for 80s films or Ilaiyaraaja's songs.
He tried hard to stage a comeback by producing, directing besides playing the lead role in a movie titled Anbulla Kadhalukku (1999). Unfortunately, his bad luck continued and the movie disappeared from the box office without any trace. Mohan stated that when not acting, he is busy producing television serials like Acham Madam Nanam, Selvangal, Hasiyaramayana and Brindavanam. Aside from that, he is also doing charity works and spends time with his family.
He declined to do the role of Jayam Ravi's father in Unakkum Enakkum (2006), which was later played by K. Bhagyaraj. Mohan again played the hero after a hiatus of 9 years in Sutta Pazham released in 2008.[17] The film was a low budget fare which helped the producer and distributors enjoy the profit.
Mohan's Civic Cinema has already produced Thalappavu (2008), the Prithviraj-Lal starrer, the debut directorial venture of popular actor Madhupal.[18]
Personal life[edit]
Mohan married Gowri in 1987. The couple have a son, Aakash, born in 1989.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Kokila | Baskar | Kannada | |
| 1978 | Aparichita | Shamu | Kannada | |
| 1978 | Madaalasa | Chandru | Malayalam | |
| 1979 | Toorpu Velle Railu | Raamanna | Telugu | |
| 1979 | Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja | Suresh | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Nammammana Sose | Nataraj | Kannada | |
| 1980 | Moodu Pani | Bhaskar | Tamil | |
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Ram | Tamil | |
| 1981 | Gaali Maathu | Chintamani | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Muniyana Madari | Maara | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Hennina Sedu | Guru | Kannada | |
| 1981 | Kilinjalgal | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Ravi Kumar | Tamil | Won - Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 1982 | Thambathyam Oru Sangeetham | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Njan Onnu Parayatte | Madhavankutty | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Gandaragolam | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Kaatrukkenna Veli | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Ponmudy | Raju | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Kannan / Sekhar | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Lottery Ticket | Vasu | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Iniyavale Vaa | Prabhu | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Kadhalithu Paar | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Murali | Tamil | |
| 1982 | Chinnan Chirusugal | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Archanai Pookal | Karthik | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Haavada Hoovu | Mohan | Kannada | |
| 1983 | Antha Sila Naatkal | Gopi | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Jothi | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Thoongadha Kannendru Onru | Ravi | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Nenjamellam Neeye | Mohan | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | Raghu | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Saranalayam | Prabhu | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Thyagu | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Naalu Perukku Nandri | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Mohan | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
| 1984 | Vidhi | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Ramkumar | Tamil | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 1984 | Vengaiyin Mainthan | Radha's husband | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | Anand | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Sattathai Thiruthungal | Chiranjeevi | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Shanthi Muhurtham | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1984 | 24 Mani Neram | Raj | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Magudi | Amavasai | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Anbe Odi Vaa | Mahesh | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Rusi | Ravi | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Nirabarathi | Inspector Raja | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
| 1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Ravi | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Oh Maane Maane | Mahesh | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Osai | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Vai Pandal | Dhivakar | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Vijay | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
| 1984 | Nenjathai Allitha | Venghu | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Sravanthi | Chiranjeevi | Telugu | |
| 1985 | Anbin Mugavari | Balu | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Thendrale Ennai Thodu | Raghunath | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Anni | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Maappillai Singam | Dancer | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | Arun | Tamil | 13 April 1985 (150 days) |
| 1985 | Deivapiravi | Raja | Tamil | 14 April 1985 (100 days) |
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | Mohan | Tamil | 14 April 1985 (commercial sucess) [19] |
| 1985 | Kunguma Chimil | Ravi | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Disciple | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | Shankar | Tamil | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 1985 | Unakkaga Oru Roja | Balu | Tamil | |
| 1985 | Naan Ungal Rasigan | Subramani | Tamil | |
| 1986 | December Pookal | Chandru | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Aalapana | Sivudu | Telugu | |
| 1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | Balumurali | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Arun | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Mouna Ragam | Chandrakumar | Tamil | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 1986 | Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | Subramani | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Paru Paru Pattanam Paru | Mohanraj | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Unnai Ondru Ketpen | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Gopi | Tamil | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil |
| 1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | Mohan | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Ravi | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Paadu Nilave | Balakrishnan | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Krishnan Vandhaan | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Theertha Karaiyinile | Ganesan (Raja) | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Ninaikka Therintha Manamey | Babu | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Ramu | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela | Anand Mohan | Telugu | |
| 1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | Dr. Shankar | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Mappillai Sir | Driving Master | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Sahadevan Mahadevan | Sahadevan | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Vasanthi | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Aathma Katha | Ravi | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Naalaiya Manithan | Host | Tamil | Guest Appearance |
| 1989 | Police Report | Srinivas | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Sondham 16 | Varudhu | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Oru Ponnu Nenacha | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Siva | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Manidhan Marivittan | Viswanathan | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Idhaya Dheepam | Madhan | Tamil | |
| 1989 | Paasa Mazhai | Ashok | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Saradamba | Srikanth | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Valiba Vilayattu | Raja | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Jagathalaprathapan | Prathap | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Uruvam | Mohan | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Prem | Tamil | Also director |
| 2008 | Sutta Pazham | Nandakumar (Nandu) | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Ghauttham | Raghuram | Kannada | |
| 2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | Abhi's father | Telugu |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Mohan: The unsung phenomenon". S.Shiva Kumar. The Hindu. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
- ↑ "Mike Mohan to make a comeback". The Times of India. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ↑ "'Mike' Mohan still in demand". Subha J Rao. The Hindu. 25 December 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ↑ Mohan. Archived 23 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine Freebase. Retrieved on 17 February 2016.
- ↑ Mohan's loss. Indiaglitz.com (24 March 2006). Retrieved on 2016-02-17.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 28 December 2007.
- ↑ Arvind, T. (2 November 2017). "The numbers game: Tamil cinema's numerical titles". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ↑ "Grill Mill: S. N. Surendar". thehindu. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2015.
- ↑ "Kollywood Movie Actor Mohan Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u.
- ↑ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2007). "Mr. Simple is back". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ↑ "28th National Film Awards (1980)" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ↑ Ashok Kumar, S. R. (28 December 2007). "Back to acting, again!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 February 2019. Retrieved 31 May 2016.
- ↑ Bhama Devi Ravi (22 July 2008). "Now, a film on the Vadapalani murders". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 April 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
- ↑ Rajendran, Sowmya (11 April 2017). "From 'Sakalakala Vallavan' to 'Kaatru Veliyidai': Tracing Kollywood's portrayal of abusive love". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ↑ "34th National Film Festival 1987" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. p. 62. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 October 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2011.
- ↑ India Book of the Year. Encyclopædia Britannica. 2003. p. 113. ISBN 81-8131-000-4.
- ↑ "Kokila back in Kannada". Bangalore Mirror. 21 September 2008.
- ↑ "Thalappavu,' 'Thirakkatha' best films". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ ராம்ஜி, வி. (19 April 2020). "'உதயகீதம்', 'பிள்ளைநிலா', 'தெய்வப்பிறவி'; ஒரேநாளில் ரீலீஸ்; மூன்றுமே செம ஹிட்டு; 35 வருடங்களாச்சு!" [Udaya Geetham, Pillai Nila and Deivapiravi released on the same day; all three were big hits; 35 years have passed!]. Hindu Tamil Thisai. Archived from the original on 14 July 2020. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
Bibliography[edit]
- Balabharathi (2012). தமிழ் சினிமா 80 பாகம்-2 [Tamil Cinema 80 Part-2] (in தமிழ்). Chennai: Nakkheeran Publications. ISBN 978-93-81828-41-0.
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