Mohan is an Indian film and television actor, film producer, director and screenwriter, who works in South Indian films. He has produced more than 15 films in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada. He became noted through his role in Chattakari (1974).
Mohan | |
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| Born | Mohan Sharma 1947 (age 76–77) |
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| Years active | 1972–1985 1998–Present |
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Background edit
Mohan Sharma was born in Thathamangalam in Palakkad district, Kerala. His education was completed at Thathamangalam and Chitoor of Palaghat. Afterwards, he joined the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune and graduated in the acting course. He was the first South Indian to get that qualification in acting from the institute. He served three times as National Film Jury member and once as Indian Panorama Jury member.
He fell in love with co-star Lakshmi on the sets of Chattakari and married her in 1975, but it ended in divorce in 1980. Later, he married in 1982 and has a son through his second marriage.Then he got divorced and remarried for the 3rd time to Shanthi, a bharatnatyam dancer in Chennai.
Awards edit
Kerala State Film Awards edit
- 2010 Best Story – Gramam
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards edit
- 2017 Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize – Best Film
Filmography edit
As an actor edit
Malayalam edit
- Forensic (2020) as Abraham
- Mamangam (2019) as Zamorin
- Aakashamittayi (2017) as Swami
- Red Rain (2013)
- Mayamohini (2012) as Rajkumar Patala
- Gramam (2012) as Mani Swami
- Kalabham (2006)
- Chithariyavar (2005)
- Basket (2002)
- Kuberan (2002)
- Dada Sahib (2000)
- Kaanthavalayam (1980)
- Pratheeksha (1979)
- Kaayalum Kayarum (1979)
- Mathalasa (1979)
- Vyaamoham (1978)
- Agninakshathram (1977)
- Snehayamuna (1977)
- Saritha (1977)
- Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha (1977)
- Priyamvada (1976)
- Paalkkadal (1976)
- Njavalppazhangal (1976)
- Surveykkallu (1976)
- Muthu (1976)
- Missi (1976)
- Udyaanalakshmi (1976)
- Theekkanal (1976)
- Chuvanna Sandhyakal (1975)
- Thomasleeha (1975)
- Chalanam (1975)
- Prayanam (1975)
- Raagam (1975)
- Jeevikkaan Marannu Poya Sthree (1974)
- Chattakari (1974)
- Ashwathi (1974)
- Nellu (1974)
- Brahmachaari (1972)
- Panimudakku (1972) as Venu
Tamil edit
- Akkarai Pachai (1974)
- Nadakame Ulagam (1977)
- General Chakravarthi (1978)
- Enippadigal (1979)
- Thoondil Meen (1980)
- Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru (1980)
- Uyirodu Uyiraga (1998)
- Kannedhirey Thondrinal (1998)
- Suyamvaram (1999)
- Appu (2000)
- Dosth (2001)
- Friends (2001)
- Raajjiyam (2002)
- Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! (2002)
- Parthiban Kanavu (2003)
- Sachien (2005)
- Thavam (2019)
Hindi edit
- Wafadaar (1985)
- Sur Sangam (1985)
- Dream Girl (1977)
Telugu edit
- Saagara Sangamam (1983)
- Veta (1986)
Kannada edit
- Sedina Hakki (1985)
- Ibbani Karagithu (1983)
Direction edit
- Gramam (Malayalam) 2012
- Namma Gramam (Tamil) 2012
Production edit
- Sedina Hakki (1985) (Kannada)
- Ivide Thudangunnu (1984) (Malayalam)
- Bandham (1983) (Malayalam)
Screenplay edit
- Graamam (2012) (Malayalam)
Story edit
- Graamam (2012) (Malayalam)
- Bandham (1983) (Malayalam)
Dialogue edit
- Graamam (2012) (Malayalam)
As a playback singer edit
- "Munnil Njaaninmel" ... Bandham 1983
- "Janichappozhe" ... Bandham 1983
- "Ennomal sodarikku" ... Ivide Thudangunnu 1984
- "Thaanaaro thannaaro" ... Ivide Thudangunnu 1984
- "Etho swapnam pole" ... Ivide Thudangunnu 1984
- "Neeyente jeevanaanomale" ... Ivide Thudangunnu 1984
Television edit
| Serial | Year | Role | Channel | Language |
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| Appa | 2003 | Bommi Appan (Appa) | Sun TV | Tamil |
| Kolangal | 2004–2009 | Eshwaramoorthy | ||
| Raja Rajeshwari | 2005 | Manthiravaathi (Cameo) | ||
| Varam | 2006 | DD Malayalam | Malayalam | |
| Velutha Kathrina Kanalpoovu | 2006–2007 | Varghese | Kairali TV | |
| Lucky | 2006–2007 | Gyan Prakash Sharma | Star Plus | Hindi |
| Daya | 2007 | Major | Kairali TV | Malayalam |
| Arasi | 2008–2009 | Judge Mohan Sharma | Sun TV | Tamil |
| Lakshmi | 2007-2008 | |||
| Mudhanai Mudichu | 2010–2012 | Annamalai | ||
| Sree Padmanabham | 2013–2014 | Thiruvithamkoor Raja | Amrita TV | Malayalam |
| Sakthi | 2014 | Rajagopal | Sun TV | Tamil |
| Vani Rani | 2015 | Vishwanathan | ||
| Celebrity Kitchen | 2015 | Guest | Puthuyugam TV | |
| Mahalakshmi | 2017-2018 | Vishwanathan | Sun TV | |
| Maya | 2018 | Minister Thangapaandi | ||
| Thalattu | 2021–2023 | Advocate Easwaramoorthi |