Mohan Sharma 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).

Background

Mohan Sharma was born in Thathamangalam in

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district,

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. His education was completed at Thathamangalam and Chitoor of Palaghat. Afterwards, he joined the

Film and Television Institute of India The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is a film institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of India and aided by the Central Government of India. It is situated on the premises of the erstwhile ...

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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

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on the sets of '' Chattakari'' and married her in 1975, but it ended in divorce in 1980. Later, he married Shanthi in 1982.

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards

* 2010 Best Story – ''

Gramam ''Gramam'' (''Namma Gramam'') is an Indian bilingual film written, directed and produced by actor-producer Mohan Sharma. It was simultaneously made in Malayalam and Tamil languages under the titles ''Gramam'' and ''Namma Gramam'', respectively. ...

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

* 2017

Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize Recipients Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won. * The year mentioned refers to the year in which the films released. This is the list of Winners of Jury's Special Award See also * Tamil cinema * Cinema of Indi ...

– Best Film

Filmography

As an Actor

Malayalam

*''

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'' (2020) as Abraham * '' Mamangam'' (2019) as Zamorin * '' Red Rain'' (2013) * ''

Mayamohini ''Mayamohini'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and written by Udayakrishna and Siby K. Thomas, starring Dileep in the title role with Biju Menon, Mohan Sharma, Baburaj, Mythili and Spadikam George ...

'' (2012) as Rajkumar Patala * ''

'' (2012) as Mani Swami * ''Kalabham'' (2006) * '' Chithariyavar'' (2005) * ''Basket'' (2002) * ''Kuberan'' (2002) * ''

Dada Sahib ''Dada Sahib'' is a 2000 Malayalam-language action-drama film co-written and directed by Vinayan and starring Mammootty in dual role. He played the roles of Dada Sahib, an old freedom fighter of the Indian independence movement and Abubacker, an ...

'' (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 ''Chuvanna Sandhyakal'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Lakshmi, Mohan Sharma and Sam in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. ...

'' (1975) * '' Thomasleeha'' (1975) * ''Chalanam'' (1975) * '' Prayanam'' (1975) * ''Raagam'' (1975) * ''Jeevikkaan Marannu Poya Sthree'' (1974) * '' Chattakari'' (1974) * ''Ashwathi'' (1974) * '' Nellu'' (1974) * ''Brahmachaari'' (1972) * ''

Panimudakku ''Panimudakku'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. N. Menon. The film stars Madhu, Ammini, Maya and Mohan Sharma. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast * Madhu * P. R. Varalakshmi *Mohan Sharma ...

'' (1972) as Venu

Tamil

* '' Akkarai Pachai'' (1974) * ''Nadakame Ulagam'' (1977) * ''

General Chakravarthi ''General Chakravarthi'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by Chinna Annamalai. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 16 June 1978, and emerged a success. Plot Cast * ...

'' (1978) * ''

Enippadigal ''Enippadigal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by P. Madhavan and produced by K. S. Sethumadhavan. It is a remake of the 1978 Telugu language, Telugu film ''Seetamalakshmi''. The film stars Sivakumar and Shoba ...

'' (1979) * ''Thoondil Meen'' (1980) * ''Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru'' (1980) * ''

Uyirodu Uyiraga ''Uyirodu Uyiraga'' is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sushma Ahuja starring Ajith Kumar and Richa Ahuja in the main roles. The film which told the tale of a couple's struggle to deal with terminal illness, had a su ...

'' (1998) * '' Kannedhirey Thondrinal'' (1998) * ''

Suyamvaram ''Suyamvaram'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film starring an ensemble cast from actors in the Tamil film industry and shot by a large technical team from the industry. The film was planned by Giridharilal Nagpal who produced ...

'' (1999) * '' Appu'' (2000) * '' Dosth'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''

Raajjiyam ''Raajjiyam'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action film directed and produced by Manoj Kumar (Tamil film director), Manoj Kumar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Dileep (Malayalam actor), Dileep, Shamita Shetty and Priyanka Trivedi ...

'' (2002) * ''

Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! ''Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey!'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film written and directed by Vasanth. Starring Shaam, Sneha, Rajiv Krishna and Jaya Re.The film narrates the story of four youngsters who go through unrequ ...

'' (2002) * ''

Parthiban Kanavu '' Parthiban Kanavu '' ( ta, பார்த்திபன் கனவு, , lit. Parthiban's dream) is a Tamil novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. Details Adapted in 1960 into a film of the same name, starring Gemini Ganesan and Vyjaya ...

'' (2003) * ''

Sachien ''Sachein'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by John Mahendran, and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, starring Vijay, Genelia and Bipasha Basu in lead roles, with Santhanam, Vadivelu and Raghuvaran appearing in pivo ...

'' (2005) * ''

Thavam ''Thavam'' () is a 2007 Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sakthi Paramesh, written by Puri Jagannadh, and produced by Arjun Sarja, who also has a cameo appearance in the film. A remake of the Telugu film ''Itlu Sravani Subramanya ...

'' (2019)

Hindi

* ''

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'' (1980) * '' Sur Sangam'' (1980) * '' Dream Girl'' (1977)

Telugu

* '' Saagara Sangamam'' (Jaya Pradha's husband) * ''Bava Bhakti'' * ''Hima Bindu'' * ''Mantra Sakti'' * ''

Veta ''Veta'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language period action film starring Chiranjeevi, Jaya Prada and Sumalatha. It was released on 28 May 1986. The film was made by Samyuktha Movies, whose earlier blockbuster was '' Khaidi''. The movie is based ...

Kannada

* ''Sedina Hakki'' * ''Ibani Karagithu''

Direction

* ''

'' (Malayalam) 2012 * ''Namma Gramam'' (Tamil) 2012

Production

* ''

Ivide Thudangunnu ''Ivide Thudangunnu'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language crime thriller film directed by J. Sasikumar, written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and produced by Mohan Sharma. It is a remake of the 1983 Kannada film '' Aasha'', and stars Mohanlal, ...

'' (1984) * ''Bandham'' (1983) * ''

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'' (1985)

Screenplay

* ''Graamam'' (2012)

Story

* ''Graamam'' (2012) * ''Bandham'' (1983)

Dialogue

* ''Graamam'' (2012)

As a playback singer

* "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

References

*http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/frames-of-memory/article3580841.ece *http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/mohan-sharma.html *http://indianscreenstars.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/mohan-sharma.html *http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=882

External links

Mohan Sharma at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sharma, Mohan Male actors from Kerala Malayalam film directors Malayalam screenwriters Kerala State Film Award winners Male actors in Malayalam cinema Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Telugu cinema Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Male actors in Kannada cinema Living people 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Film and Television Institute of India alumni Non-Malayali Keralites People from Palakkad district Indian male television actors Male actors in Malayalam television Male actors in Hindi television Tamil male television actors 1947 births