Personal details
- Birth Date: 1960-05-21
- Height: 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
- Birth Location: Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
- Children: (2 children) Vismaya Mohanlal
- Parents: Vishwanathan Nair
- Professions: Actor, Music Department, Producer
Mohanlal, born May 21, 1960, in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, isn’t just some regular face in Malayalam cinema—he’s basically a legend at this point. His dad, Viswanathan Nair, and mom, Santhakumari, probably had no idea their kid would end up one of India’s acting giants. Dude kicked off his career playing villains (and absolutely nailed them, by the way), but then he rolled into every other genre like it was nothing. Comedy? He crushes it. Intense, serious roles? Effortless. His style—especially that dialogue delivery—totally sets him apart. It’s wild how he makes everything look so easy, like he’s not even trying. People throw around words like “most talented” and “outstanding,” but with Mohanlal, it’s not just hype. The guy’s filmography is stacked—enviable, really. He’s one of those rare actors who can switch from making you laugh to leaving you stunned with a single look. Awards? Yeah, he’s got plenty. “Padma Shri” and “Padma Bhushan” sit pretty next to his five National Film Awards. He snagged Best Actor twice, for “Bharatham” (1991) and “Vaanaprastham” (1999), both of which are basically must-watch if you care about Indian cinema. What’s even crazier is how he’s kept this level for so long. Hard work, total devotion to the craft—he’s the kind of actor everyone else looks up to. Critics, fans, fellow actors… pretty much everyone agrees: Mohanlal’s in a league of his own, and no one’s dethroning him anytime soon.
You know that line, “Endha Mone Dineshaa”? Absolute gold. It kind of exploded into this running joke in Malayalam pop culture. Everybody and their grandma drops it, especially when someone’s caught off guard or just needs to be teased a bit. The dude who said it—legendary. The scene itself? Total classic, burned into every Malayali’s brain from years of reruns and memes. What’s wild is how a single offhand dialogue can spiral into a catchphrase that just refuses to die. You’ll hear it in college canteens, WhatsApp groups, football matches—literally everywhere. Honestly, at this point, it’s right up there with the greats. Even if you haven’t seen the movie (which, come on, how?), you know that line. That’s the power of a solid punchline in Malayalam cinema. It’s not just a quote; it’s basically a personality trait now.
May 21, 1960
5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India
Yes, Vismaya Mohanlal
Vishwanathan Nair and Surekha
65 years old