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.

Business ventures

  • Vismayas Max, Film post production studio and College for Dubbing artists at Kinfra film and Video Park, Kazhakoottam, Trivandrum
  • 'Pranavam Arts, Film Production Company (Currently inactive)
  • Pranamam, Film Distribution Company (Currently inactive)
  • MaxLab Entertainments - A joint film distribution company of some friends and Mohanlal
  • Partner and Director of Uni Royal Marine Exports, a major Kozhikode-based seafood export company
  • Restaurant chain in Dubai called Mohanlal's Tastebuds
  • Restaurant in Bangalore named The Harbour Market
  • Partner of Mohanlal's Tastebuds, a pickles and curry powder production company[15]
  • JT PAC (Jose Thomas Performing Art Center), world class Art performance centre, Kochi. Mohanlal is the chairman of the center.
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