Mohanlal, happy birthday! On this day, May 21, Mohanlal, one of the best performers in Indian movie history as well as Malayalam cinema, turns 64. This is a fascinating special collection of his today’s cinematic voyage.
Actor Mohanlal is one of the top stars in Malayalam cinema till date. Even after 40 years in the film industry, he has joined hands with new directors and is adapting himself with the times. Malayalam superstar and actor Mohanlal celebrates his 64th birthday today (May 21).
Wrestler
In 1977-78, Mohanlal won the wrestling champion title in Kerala. He was selected for the National Wrestling Champion Tournament to be held in Delhi. But he was unable to participate in the competition as he went to audition for the film ‘Manjil Virinjna Pooke’ directed by Faasil. That was Mohanlal’s first entry. He used to play villain and supporting characters first. After that he gradually rose to the status of hero.
First National Award
Whenever you watch any film starring Mohanlal, you will feel that he is living the character. He will give such emotional performance. In 1989, ‘Kreedam’, written by Lokitadas and directed by CP Malayalam, became one of the most important films not only in Mohanlal’s film career but also in the history of Malayalam cinema. He won the National Award for Special Appreciation for Acting in this film. This is Mohanlal’s first national award.
Mohanlal Bharathan, who gave many hits in succession, won the National Award for Best Actor for Vanaprastam. In this ‘Vanaprastam’ also won the National Award for Best Film.
Mohanlal also made a mark in Tamil
Mohanlal’s performance resonated beyond Malayalam cinema and among Tamil fans as well. He has also acted in Tamil films including ‘Iruvar’, ‘Siraichalai’, ‘Zilla’, ‘Unnaip Pol Oruvan’ and ‘Kaappan’ along with leading Tamil actors. He has given his full contribution in all the films. It is no exaggeration to say that Anandan, especially in ‘Iruvar’, based on MGR, who became a top star in Tamil cinema, the dawn of the poor and an unfailing prime minister in politics, performed so well and vividly in the role of Anandan. Telugu, Kannada. He is also acting in Hindi language films.
40 years in the film industry
Even after 40 years in the film industry, he has joined hands with new directors and is adapting himself with the times. The 2013 movie ‘Drishyam’ directed by Jeethu Joseph is a good example of that. ‘Trishyam’ was one of the biggest hits in the history of Malayalam cinema and was remade in several languages including Tamil. The film’s success restored Mohanlal’s star status.
Malayalam superstar and actor Mohanlal celebrates his 64th birthday today (May 21). All the film celebrities are wishing him a happy birthday. In that way we also wish our heartfelt birthday wishes. Happy Birthday Mohanlal..!
