Mohanlal: From action hero to king of Mollywood

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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, whose Dadasaheb Phalke Award was recently announced at the 71st National Film Awards, has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.

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00:00Action hero, cultural icon, Padma Shri, Padma Hooshan and now Dada Sahib Falke Award winner.

00:06Yes, Mohan Lal becomes the second Malayali actor to receive the country's highest cinematic

00:11honor.

00:12But behind the legend, few know these 8 facets of the King of Mollywood.

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00:16Mr Lal Etten The nickname comes from his character Lal,

00:18in Sarva Kalashala.

00:20In Malayalam, Etten means elder brother, a title shared by only two icons, singer Yesudas

00:25and Mohan Lal.

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00:27Army Dream As a young man, Mohan Lal tried to

00:29join the Indian Army, but was rejected over a weight issue.

00:32Decades later, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, a rare achievement

00:38for any actor.

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00:40Sports Enthusiast Not just an actor, but also a trained martial

00:43artist with a black belt in Taekwondo.

00:45He's also a big sports fan, backing Kerala's indigenous sports and supporting the Kerala

00:50blasters in the early Indian Super League.

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00:53Entrepreneur Beyond cinema, he co-owns the Harbour Market,

00:56a chain of seafood restaurants in Dubai, catering to gourmet food lovers.

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01:01Versatile performer Starting as a villain in Manjal Virenja Pukal

01:05of 1980, Mohan Lal quickly became a household name.

01:09He has sung several songs in films, including hits like Aatu Manal, Paya Yil, showcasing

01:13his deep and soothing voice.

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01:16Theatre supporter, Mohan Lal co-founded the theatre company Lohitha Das Kalyala, keeping

01:21his passion for live performances alive throughout his busy film career.

01:25Cultural icon, with his realistic acting and diverse roles, Mohan Lal has redefined Malayalam

01:30cinema.

01:31He connects deeply with audiences, portraying characters that reflect Kerala society and has

01:36become an enduring symbol of the region's culture.

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