Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair, known professionally as Mohanlal, is an Indian actor, producer, and singer who works primarily in Malayalam cinema. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema and has won numerous awards for his performances.
Mohanlal was born on May 21, 1960, in Kerala, India. He made his acting debut in 1978 with the film "Thiranottam" and went on to become one of the most successful actors in the Malayalam film industry.
Throughout his career, Mohanlal has appeared in over 300 films, spanning multiple languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Bengali. He is known for his versatility as an actor and has played a wide range of roles, from dramatic to comedic.
Some of Mohanlal's notable films include "Kireedam," "Vanaprastham," "Narasimham," "Drishyam," and "Pulimurugan." He has won several awards for his performances, including five National Film Awards, nine Kerala State Film Awards, and several Filmfare Awards.
Mohanlal is also involved in philanthropic work, and has founded the "ViswaSanthi Foundation," which provides aid to underprivileged people in the areas of healthcare, education, and housing. He is a trained singer and has sung several songs for films.
In addition to his acting career, Mohanlal has also produced several films under his production company, Pranavam Arts, and has served as a goodwill ambassador for various social and environmental causes.
