Mohanlal Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
Mohanlal Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Kochi, Kerala
Age: 65 Years
Wife: Suchithra Balaji
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Birth Name | Roshan Lal |
| Other Name(s) | Universal Star, The Complete Actor |
| Full Name | Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair |
| Nickname(s) | Lalettan, Laalu, Lal |
| Profession(s) | Actor, Film Producer, Playback Singer, Film Distributor, Film Director |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height | 5ā 7Ā¾ā (172 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Malayalam; As an actor): Thiranottam (1978) as Kuttappan  Film (Tamil; As an actor): Gopura Vasalile (1991) as Accordionist  Film (Hindi; As an actor): Company (2002) as IG Veerappalli Srinivasan IPS  Film (Kannada; As an actor): Mythri (2015) as Mahadev Godke  Film (Telugu; As an actor): Gandeevam (1994) as Captain  Film (Malayalam; As a producer): Adiyozhukkukal (1984)  Film (Malayalam; As a playback singer): "Sindhoora Megham" (1985) from Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil  Film (Malayalam; As a director): Barroz: Guardian of D'Gama's Treasure (2024)  Short Film (Silent; As an actor): Reflections (2005) as a loner  TV (Malayalam; As a host): Lal Salam (2017); aired on Amrita TV  |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | Awards National Film Awards ā¢ 1989: Special Mention for the Malayalam film Kireedam ā¢ 1991: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Bharatham ā¢ 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham  ā¢ 1999: Best Feature Film for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham  ā¢ 2016: Special Jury Award for the Telugu film Janatha Garage ā¢ 2016: Special Jury Award for the Malayalam film Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol ā¢ 2017: Special Jury Award for the Malayalam film Pulimurugan  Kerala State Film Awards ā¢ 1986: Best Actor for the Malayalam film T. P. Balagopalan M.A. ā¢ 1988: Special Jury Awards for the Malayalam films Padamudra, Chithram, Ulsavapittennu, Aryan, Vellanakalude Nadu ā¢ 1991: Best Film (producer) for the Malayalam film Bharatham Abhimanyu, Kilukkam, Ulladakkam Best Actor ā¢ 1995: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Spadikam, Kaalapani ā¢ 1995: Best Film (producer) for the Malayalam film Kaalapani ā¢ 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham ā¢ 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Thanmathra ā¢ 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi Filmfare Awards South ā¢ 1986: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam ā¢ 1988: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Padamudra ā¢ 1993: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Devaasuram ā¢ 1994: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pavithram ā¢ 1995: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Spadikam ā¢ 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham ā¢ 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Thanmathra ā¢ 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi ā¢ 2009: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Special Award for acting for the Malayalam film Bhramaram South Indian International Movie Awards ā¢ 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pranayam ā¢ 2012: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Spirit ā¢ 2013: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pulimurugan ā¢ 2018: Most Popular Star in the Middle East ā¢ 2019: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Lucifer Kerala Film Critics Awards ā¢ 1988: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Paadha Mudra, Chithram ā¢ 1991: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Bharatham, Ulladakkam ā¢ 1999: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Vanaprastham ā¢ 2001: Natana Ratna Award ā¢ 2003: IIFA for Best Supporting Actor  ā¢ 2005: Most Popular Actor for the Malayalam films Naran, Thanmathra ā¢ 2007: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Paradesi ā¢ 2008: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Kurukshetra, Pakal Nakshatrangal, Aakashagopuram ā¢ 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Pranayam ā¢ 2013: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Drishyam ā¢ 2016: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Oppam ā¢ 2018: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Odiyan Asianet Film Awards ā¢ 2003: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Balettan ā¢ 2005: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Thanmathra, Udayananu Tharam ā¢ 2006: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Kirtichakra ā¢ 2007: Most Popular Actor for the Malayalam films Hallo, Chotta Mumbai ā¢ 2008: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Madampi ā¢ 2009: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Bhramaram, Evidam Swargamanu ā¢ 2010: Golden Star Award ā¢ 2011: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Pranayam, Snehaveedu ā¢ 2012: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Spirit, Grandmaster, Run Babby Run ā¢ 2013: Millennium Actor Award ā¢ 2014: Special Commemoration for '35 years in Malayalam Film Industry' ā¢ 2015: Crowned as "Superstar of the Millennium" ā¢ 2016: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Oppam, Pulimurugan ā¢ 2018: Best Actor for the Malayalam films Odiyan, Kayamkulam Kochunni ā¢ 2019: Best Actor for the Malayalam film Lucifer Other Recoginisations ā¢ 1977: Kerala State Wrestling Champion ā¢ 2003: Honoured by Indian Medical Association ā¢ 2009: Kerala State Athletics ā Goodwill Ambassador ā¢ 2009: Limca Book of Records "People of the year" Award ā¢ 2010: "100 Most Trusted Indiansā by Readerās Digest ā¢ 2010: Kerala Handloom Industry ā Goodwill Ambassador ā¢ 2011: Deccan Chronicle Survey ā Most Popular Keralite ā¢ 2011: Nana Film Awards Special Jury Mention ā Pranayam ā¢ 2011: Reporter TV Film Awards for Best Actor ā Pranayam ā¢ 2013: Outlook India ā "Most Influential Indian from Kerala" ā¢ 2013: Forbes India included his 1991 role in Bharatham as one of the "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema" ā¢ 2013: CNN-IBN survey on "100 years of Indian cinema" ā 3rd position as India's Great Actors ā¢ 2015 All-Kerala Advertisers Agencies Association honoured him with the title "Brand Icon of Kerala" for his contributions to advertising world.[104] ā¢ 2017: Indian Icon 2017" Award by Friends of Bahrain ā¢ 2019: Pranavapadmam Puraskar ā¢ 2021: Goodwill Ambassador of Tuberculosis eradication campaign by health department of the Government of Kerala Honours ā¢ 2001: Padma Shri by the Government of India  ā¢ 2009: Honorary Lieutenant Colonel by the Indian Territorial Army  ā¢ 2010: Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) by the Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit  ā¢ 2013: Honorary Black Belt in Taekwondo by the World Taekwondo Headquarters, South Korea  ā¢ 2018: Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) by the University of Calicut ā¢ 2019: Padma Bhushan by the Government of India  Achievements ā¢ Guinness Book of World Record for World's largest charity box by World's first fans association  ā¢ 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 Birth | 21 May 1960 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 65 Years |
| Birthplace | Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Kochi, Kerala |
| School(s) | ā¢ GLPS Mudavanmugal Primary School, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala ā¢ Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram |
| College/University | Mahatma Gandhi College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Nair |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Tattoo | On his right upper arm  |
| Hobbies | Cooking, Collecting Antiques & Artifacts, Listening to Music, Reading Books  |
| Controversies | ā¢ Elephant 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. check sources The News Minute ā¢ 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. check sources The Times of India  ā¢ 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. check sources The Hindu |
| Social Media | ā¢ check sources ā¢ Facebook ā¢ YouTube ā¢ Official Website |
| Relationships & More ADVERTISEMENT |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Suchithra Balaji |
| Marriage Date | 28 April 1988  |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Suchithra Balaji (film producer, businesswoman)  |
| Children | Son- check sources (actor, playback singer) Daughter- check sources (author)  |
| Parents | Father- Vishwanathan Nair (lawyer, former bureaucrat, retired Law Secretary from the Kerala State Government; died in 2007 due to age-related diseases) Mother- Santhakumari (homemaker)  |
| Siblings | Brother- Pyarelal (actor; died in 2000 during a military exercise)  |
| Other Relative(s) | Father-in-Law- K. Balaji (film producer, actor) Brother-in-Law- Suresh Balaje (film producer)  |
| Favourites | |
| Actor(s) | Kamal Haasan , Robert De Niro |
| Actress | Sridevi |
| Film | Unnaipol Oruvan (Tamil, 2009) |
| Author(s) | Osho , Jiddu Krishnamurti , Aurobindo, Ramana Maharshi |
| Cuisine | Japanese |
| Food | Omlette, Nadan Thattudosa-Chutney |
| Colour | Brown |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | ā¢ Range Rover  ā¢ Kia EV6  ā¢ Hindustan Ambassador  ā¢ Mitsubishi Pajero  ā¢ GLS Mercedes ā¢ Landcruiser ā¢ Toyota Vellfire  ā¢ Lamborghini |
| Bike Collection, Other Vehicle | ā¢ Royal Enfield Classic Chrome 500  ā¢ BMW M Series Bicycle  |
| Watch Collection | ā¢ GMT-Master ā¢ Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time ā¢ Richard Mille 11-03 McLaren ā¢ Breguet tradition automatic ā¢ Rolex Yacht-Master ā¢ Montblanc Orbis Terrarum World Time ā¢ Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Diver Black  |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary/Fees (approx.) | Rs 8 crore-Rs 17 crore |
| Assets/Properties | ā¢ An apartment on the 29th floor of Bhurj Khalifa, Dubai ā¢ A luxurious duplex apartment in Kundanoor in Kochi ā¢ A house in Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, Ooty, Mahabalipuram ā¢ A villa in Arabian Ranches |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs 376 crore |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mohanlal
Mohanlal grew up in his maternal house in Mudavanmugal, Thiruvananthapuram.
Mohanlalās childhood picture with his parents and brother
His father did not want him to use their caste Nair as Mohanlalās surname, so he kept his name only Mohanlal.
While he was in class 6, for the first time he acted in his schoolās stage play āComputer Boyā 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
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
In 1997, the Malayalam film āGuruā was sent as Indiaās 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 āThiranottam.ā However, due to censorship, the film was delayed for 25 years.
In the 1980s, he appeared in many Malayalam films like āThenum Vayambumā (1981), āGuru Dakshinaā (1983), Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986; 100th film), āT. P. Balagopalan M.A.ā (1986), and āKireedamā (1989). By the 1990s, he had become a well-known actor in the Malayalam film industry.
Ninnishtam Ennishtam
In 1980, he played the role of antagonist in the Malayalam film āManjil Virinja Pookkal.ā
Mohanlal in a still from Manjil Virinja Pookkal
He donated his first salary of Rs. 2,000 to the nearby St. Antonyās orphanage; the salary was given by Malika C Devi, the retired Corporation Council Secretary for the Malayalam film āManjil Virinja Pookkalā (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 āNadodikkattuā (1987), āHis Highness Abdullaā (1990), āMithunamā (1993), āHarikrishnansā (1998), and āKandaharā (2010).
Kandahar
He then appeared in many Malayalam films including āGandharvamā (1993; 200th film), āVanaprasthamā (1999), āSnehaveeduā (2011; 30th film), āDrishyamā (2013), āPulimuruganā (2016), āMunthirivallikal Thalirkkumbolā (2017), and āDrishyam 2ā (2021).
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Drishyam 2
He has acted in various Tamil films like āIruvarā (1997), āPop Carnā (2003), āUnnaipol Oruvanā (2009), āJillaā (2014), and āKaappaanā (2010).
Unnaipol Oruvan
As a narrator/voice-over artist, he has worked in various Malayalam films such as āKallu Kondoru Pennuā (1998), āEnnum Eppozhumā (2015), āC/O Saira Banuā (2017), āPathonpatham Noottanduā (2022), and āKing of Kothaā (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 āRam Gopal Varma Ki Aagā (2007), āHalla Bolā (2008), and āTezzā (2012).
Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag
He has performed in various theatre plays like āKarnabharamā (2001; Sanskrit), āKadhayattamā (2003; Malayalam), Maya Ravan (2008; English), āVikramÅrvaÅÄ«yamā (2010; Sanskrit), and āNagaā (2015; Malayalam).
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 governmentās health department in 2021.
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 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 āSwapnamalikaā 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
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
Mohanlal has appeared in a few Malayalam short films like āPunchirikku Parasparamā (2015), āLodal Loda Lodaluā (2016), āAmar Jawan Amar Bharathā (2017), and āFamilyā (2020).
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
Some of his Telugu films are āManamanthaā (2016) and āJanatha Garageā (2016).
Janatha Garage
In 2016, his blog titled āHow can we live after the death of India,ā 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 āTop Singer Season 1ā (2019), āOnavilluā (2021), āTop Singer Season 2ā (2021), and āTop Singer Season 2ā (2023).
Mohanlal in Top Singers
He has hosted six seasons of the reality TV show 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 UAEās Golden Visa in August 2021.
Mohanlal receiving UAEās Golden Visa
He owns a few private firms such as:
- Max Lab Cinemas and Entertainment LLP
- Dreamstreams LLP
- Uniroyal Marine Exports Ltd
- Earthstar Hotels and Holiday Homes Priva Te Limited
- Visual Magic AVGC Private Limited
- Vismayasmax Animations Academy and Studios Private Limited
- Santham Retirement Villages (India) Private Limited
- Navarasa Creations Private Limited
- Laab M Screens Private Limited
- Vismayas Multiplex Private Limited
- 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 dogsā names is Bailey.
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
He has authored a few books like Gurumukhaį¹ į¹ aįø·, ą“¦ąµą“µą“¤ąµą“¤ą“æą“Øąµą“³ąµą“³ ą“¤ąµą“±ą“Øąµą“Ø ą“ą“¤ąµą“¤ąµą“ą“³ąµā (Open Letters to God), ą“®ąµą“¹ą“Øąµā ą“²ą“¾ą“²ą“æą“Øąµą“±ąµ ą“Æą“¾ą“¤ąµą“°ą“ą“³ąµā (Travels of Mohanlal), and Mohanlal An Actors Blog Book.
Mohanlal An Actorās 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.
Mohanlalās 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 Mohanlalās 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
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
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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