Mohanlal

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.