Mohan (actor)
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,[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]
Mohan | |
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Born | Mohan Rao 23 August 1956 |
Other names | Kokila Mohan, Silver Jubilee Star, Mic Mohan[1] |
Occupation | Actor, producer |
Years active | 1977–1991, 1999 2008- Present |
Spouse(s) | Gowri (m.1987-present) |
Children | Aakash |
Career
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 has become one of the biggest stars of the Tamil cinema industry. He is called the "Silver Jubilee Star" and market level equal to Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, K. Bhagyaraj[7] and "Rajendra Kumar of Tamil Film Industry" since almost all movies featuring Mohan witnessed a fantastic run.
After Kokila, Mohan starred in a Malayalam movie titled Mathalasa. Furthermore, immediately after the success of the Malayalam movie, Mohan went on to sign a Telugu film titled Thoorpu Velle Railu, which was a remake of the Tamil film Kizhakkae Pogum Rail. The Telugu version was directed by Bapu. After that Mohan was introduced in the Tamil film Nenjathai Killathey by director Mahendran. Nenjathai Killathey marked the beginning of the peak of Mohan's career. Kilinjalgal, Payanagal Mudivathillai had Silver Jubilee. Mohan became a major star through Payanangal Mudivathillai (1982). Actress Poornima Bhagyaraj was favourite evergreenpair in most of the mohan films. This pair act more than 7 films
Filmography
Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
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1977 | Kokila | Kannada | Baskar | |
1978 | Aparichita | Kannada | ||
1978 | Madaalasa | Malayalam | ||
1979 | Toorpu Velle Railu | Telugu | ||
1979 | Bhoolokadalli Yamaraja | Kannada | ||
1980 | Nammammana Sose | Kannada | ||
1980 | Moodu Pani | Tamil | ||
1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Tamil | Ram | |
1981 | Gaali Maathu | Kannada | ||
1981 | Muniyana Madari | Kannada | ||
1981 | Hennina Sedu | Kannada | ||
1981 | Kilinjalgal | Tamil | Babu | |
1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Tamil | Ravi Kumar | Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor |
1982 | Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Tamil | ||
1982 | Kadhalithu Paar | Tamil | ||
1982 | Ponmudy | Malayalam | ||
1982 | Lottery Ticket | Tamil | ||
1982 | Iniyavale Vaa | Tamil | ||
1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Tamil | ||
1982 | Chinnan Chirusugal | Tamil | ||
1982 | Njan Onnu Parayatte | Malayalam | ||
1982 | Kaatrukkenna Veli | Tamil | ||
1982 | Gandaragolam | Telugu | ||
1982 | Archanai Pookal | Tamil | ||
1983 | Haavada Hoovu | Kannada | ||
1983 | Antha Sila Naatkal | Tamil | ||
1983 | Jothi | Tamil | ||
1983 | Nenjamellam Neeye | Tamil | ||
1983 | Saranalayam | Tamil | ||
1983 | Thoongadha Kannendru Onru | Tamil | ||
1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | Tamil | ||
1983 | Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Tamil | ||
1983 | Naalu Perukku Nandri | Tamil | ||
1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Tamil | Guest Appearance | |
1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Tamil | ||
1984 | Vidhi | Tamil | ||
1984 | Magudi | Tamil | ||
1984 | Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | Tamil | ||
1984 | Vengaiyin Mainthan | Tamil | ||
1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Tamil | ||
1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | Tamil | ||
1984 | Sakala Kala Priyudu | Telugu | ||
1984 | Sattathai Thiruthungal | Tamil | ||
1984 | Anbe Odi Vaa | Tamil | ||
1984 | Shanthi Muhurtham | Tamil | ||
1984 | 24 Mani Neram | Tamil | ||
1984 | Nirabarathi | Tamil | Guest Appearance | |
1984 | Vai Pandal | Tamil | ||
1984 | Oh Maane Maane | Tamil | ||
1984 | Osai | Tamil | ||
1984 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Tamil | Guest Appearance | |
1984 | Nenjathai Allitha | Tamil | ||
1984 | Rusi | Tamil | ||
1985 | Anbin Mugavari | Tamil | ||
1985 | Anni | Tamil | ||
1985 | Maappillai Singam | Tamil | Guest Appearance | |
1985 | Deiva Piravi | Tamil | ||
1985 | Udaya Geetham | Tamil | ||
1985 | Thendrale Ennai Thodu | Tamil | ||
1985 | Kunguma Chimil | Tamil | ||
1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Tamil | Guest Appearance | |
1985 | Idaya Kovil | Tamil | ||
1985 | Naan Ungal Rasigan | Tamil | ||
1985 | Unakkaga Oru Roja | Tamil | ||
1985 | Sravanthi | Telugu | ||
1985 | Pillai Nila | Tamil | ||
1986 | December Pookal | Tamil | ||
1986 | Aalapana | Telugu | ||
1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | Tamil | ||
1986 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Tamil | ||
1986 | Mouna Ragam | Tamil | ||
1986 | Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu | Tamil | ||
1986 | Paru Paru Pattanam Paru | Tamil | ||
1986 | Unnai Ondru Ketpen | Tamil | ||
1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Tamil | ||
1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | Tamil | ||
1987 | Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Tamil | ||
1987 | Paadu Nilave | Tamil | ||
1987 | Krishnan Vandhaan | Tamil | ||
1987 | Theertha Karaiyinile | Tamil | ||
1987 | Ninaikka Therintha Manamey | Tamil | ||
1988 | Choopulu Kalasina Subhavela | Telugu | ||
1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | Tamil | ||
1988 | Mappillai Sir | Tamil | ||
1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Tamil | ||
1988 | Sahadevan Mahadevan | Tamil | ||
1988 | Vasanthi | Tamil | ||
1988 | Aathma Katha | Telugu | ||
1989 | Naalaiya Manithan | Tamil | Guest Appearance | |
1989 | Police Report | Telugu | ||
1989 | Sondham 16 | Tamil | ||
1989 | Oru Ponnu Nenacha | Tamil | ||
1989 | Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Tamil | ||
1989 | Manidhan Marivittan | Tamil | ||
1989 | Idhaya Dheepam | Tamil | ||
1989 | Paasa Mazhai | Tamil | ||
1990 | Saradamba | Telugu | ||
1990 | Valiba Vilayattu | Tamil | ||
1990 | Jagathalaprathapan | Tamil | ||
1991 | Uruvam | Tamil | ||
1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Tamil | Also director | |
2008 | Sutta Pazham | Tamil | ||
2009 | Ghauttham | Kannada | ||
2016 | Abbayitho Ammayi | Telugu |
Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actor for Payanangal Mudivathillai - 1982
References
- "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.
- "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.