Mohanlal Viswanathan Nair (born May 21, 1960), is a four time National award winning Indian actor, producer, who works in Malayalam films, a part of Indian Cinema. He is one of the most popular actors in the Indian state of Kerala. He is noted for his versatility, effortless acting, unique body language and for his association with some of the best Malayalam directors and screenwriters. He was awarded the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honours in India, by the Indian Government in 2001.

Mohanlal became immensely popular in Kerala during the mid 80's in light hearted roles with his easy and natural acting style. The late 80's and the early 90's, known as the Golden Age of Malayalam cinema, produced some of the most creative and diverse Malayalam movies and enabled Mohanlal establish himself as one of the most talented actors in the country. He is critically acclaimed for his ability to get into the character's skin and portray their inner feelings and turmoils within a limited time-frame.

Awards and Achievements

Mohanlal was awarded the Padma Shri by the Indian Government in 2001. He was elected as the Most Popular Keralite in a survey conducted by the National news channel CNN-IBN related to the Golden Jubilee of Kerala formation in 2006.

Civilian Honours

National Film Awards

National Award Nominations (highest by any actor in Indian Cinema)

  • 1986 : Best Actor - T .P. Balagopalan M.A.
  • 1988 : Best Actor - Padamudra
  • 1989 : Best Actor - Kireedam (won Special Jury Award)
  • 1991 : Best Actor - Bharatham (won)
  • 1995 : Best Actor - Kalapani
  • 1997 : Best Actor - Iruvar
  • 1999 : Best Actor - Vanaprastham (won)
  • 2005 : Best Actor - Thanmathra
  • 2007 : Best Actor - Paradesi

Kerala State Film Awards

  • 1986 : Best Actor - T .P. Balagopalan M.A.
  • 1988 : Special Jury Award - Padha Mudhra, Chithram, Utsavappittennu, Aryan, Vellanakalude Nadu
  • 1991 : Best Actor - Abhimanyu, Kilukkam, Ulladakkam
  • 1991 : Producer of second best film (Bharatham)
  • 1995 : Best Actor - Kalapani, Spadikam
  • 1995 : Producer of second best film (Kalapani)
  • 1999 : Best Actor - Vanaprastham
  • 2005 : Best Actor - Thanmatra
  • 2007 : Best Actor - Paradesi

Kerala Film Critics Awards

  • 1988 : Best Actor - Padamudra, Chitram
  • 1991 : Best Actor - Bharatam, Ulladakkam
  • 1999 : Best Actor - Vanaprastham
  • 2005 : Best Popular Actor - Naran, Thanmatra
  • 2007 : Best Actor - Paradesi
  • 2008 : Best Actor - Kurukshetra, Pakal Nakshatrangal

Filmfare Awards

  • 1986 : Best Actor - Sanmasullavarkku Samadhaanam
  • 1988 : Best Actor - Padamudra
  • 1993 : Best Actor - Devasuram
  • 1994 : Best Actor - Pavitram
  • 1995 : Best Actor - Spadikam
  • 1997 : Best Actor - Iruvar(TAMIL)
  • 1999 : Best Actor - Vanaprastham
  • 2005 : Best Actor - Thanmathra
  • 2007 : Best Actor - Paradesi

International Indian Film Academy Awards(IIFA)

  • 2003 : Best supporting Actor- Company(Hindi)

Star Screen Awards

  • 2003 : Best supporting Actor- Company(Hindi)

Mathrubhumi Awards

  • 1999 : Best Actor - Vanaprastham
  • 2003 : Best Actor - Balettan
  • 2005 : Best Actor - Thanmathra
  • 2007 : Popular Actor - Hallo, Chotta Mumbai
  • 2008 : Best Actor - Aakashagopuram, Kurukshetra, Pakal Nakshatrangal

Asianet Film Awards

  • 2003 : Best Actor - Balettan
  • 2005 : Best Actor - Thanmathra
  • 2006 : Best Actor - Kirtichakra
  • 2007 : Popular Actor - Hallo, Chotta Mumbai
  • 2008 : Best Actor - Madampi

Vanitha Film Awards

  • 2003 : Best Actor - Balettan
  • 2005 : Best Actor - Thanmatra
  • 2007 : Most Popular Actor
  • 2008 : Best Actor - Madambi, Aakashagopuram,Twenty/20.

Other Awards

  • 1999 Prem Nazir Award
  • 2000 Mother Teresa Award
  • 2000 M. G. Soman Award
  • 2001 Natana Ratna Award - Film Critics
  • 2001 First Most Popular Actor Award
  • 2002 Film Express Award (Karnataka State Government)
  • 2003 Chalachitra Ratna Award
  • 2004 Indian Medical Association Award
  • 2005 Kala Keralam Award
  • 2005 J. C. Foundation Award
  • 2005 National Film Academy Award
  • 2005 Popular Actor - Film Critics Award
  • 2006 & 2008 Amrita TV Best Actor
  • 2006 Jeevan TV Best Actor
  • 2006 Akashavani Best Actor
  • 2006 Mathrubhumi Excellent Actor
  • 2006 Most Popular Keralite by a survey conducted by CNN IBN related to the Silver Jubilee of Kerala formation.
  • 2007 JaiHind TV Best Actor
  • 2008 Annual Malayalam Movie Awards(Dubai) Best Actor
  • 2008 KPCC Panampilli Prathibha Award
  • 2008 Pazhassi Raja Abhinaya Shreshta Award
  • 2009 People of the Year Award with other 19 legends from different fields - Limca Book of Records
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