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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Mohanlal lost his cool; Slapped someone for insulting a Malayalam superstar
Mohanlal, the legendary actor known for his calm and collected public persona, once made headlines for an incident that starkly contrasted his usually zen-like demeanor. In a rare throwback revelation, the 'Lucifer' star admitted to slapping someone—not out of rage, but as a reflex to a situation that tested his patience beyond limit. In an old interview with Kairali TV, Mohanlal spoke about the incident that led him to take an uncharacteristically aggressive step. Without naming names, he recalled, 'You hit someone only when you have no other option, right? Even now, if such a situation arises, I will do the same. It's a reflex action, isn't it? He continuously ridiculed this certain star for two to three hours.' The actor went on to say, 'Everything has a pinnacle and a zenith, right? You can't go beyond that. At that time, I did it. Even now, that will probably be my reaction if a similar situation arises.' While Mohanlal did not mention who the insult was directed at, it is widely believed that the person being defended was none other than Prem Nazir —the late legend fondly remembered as the 'Evergreen Hero' of Malayalam cinema. Prem Nazir wasn't just an icon; he was someone who played a pivotal role in Mohanlal's early career. The two have shared screen space in several iconic films such as Lal Americayil, Aattakalasam, Sanchari, Padayottam, and Attimari. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Despite being known for his grace under pressure, this moment revealed Mohanlal's unwavering loyalty and deep respect for the legends who shaped Malayalam cinema. On the work front, Mohanlal was last seen in 'Thudarum', a gripping revenge drama that premiered on JioCinema. Up next, he'll star in 'Hridayapoorvam', a feel-good film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and co-starring Malavika Mohanan . He also has a packed slate ahead with films like 'Vrusshabha', 'MMMN', 'Ram', and cameo appearances in 'Kannappa' and possibly 'Bha Bha Ba'.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Throwback: When Mohanlal slapped a person for badmouthing THIS veteran Malayali superstar
Mohanlal is often known for being a calm, composed, and zen person in public interactions. While most of the time, he does not engage in violence, there was an instance where he revealed his state of aggression, which led him to slap a person. In an old interview with the news channel Kairali TV, the Lucifer actor discussed how he had slapped a person for badmouthing a former superstar in the Malayalam cinema industry. As per his words, the actor said, 'You hit someone only when you have no other option, right? However, even now, if such a situation arises, I will do the same. It's a reflex action, isn't it? He continuously ridiculed this certain star for two to three hours.' The actor added, 'Everything has a pinnacle and a zenith, right? You can't go beyond that. At that time, I did it. Even now, that will probably be my reaction if a similar situation arises.' While Mohanlal did not mention the name of the star, it is believed that he was referring to the former Malayali superstar Prem Nazir. For those unaware, the late actor is still considered an irreplaceable part of Malayalam cinema culture, often dubbed as the 'Evergreen Hero.' Moreover, the veteran star played an integral part in Mohanlal's career, sharing the screen in films like Lal Americayil, Aattakalasam, Sanchari, Padayottam, Marakkillorikkalum, Attimari, and many more. Coming to Mohanlal's work front, the superstar was last seen playing the lead role in Thudarum, directed by Tharun Moorthy. The film, which was released on JioHotstar for streaming recently, was a thriller drama featuring the tale of a father and his revenge against the men who caused his son's death. The film featured an ensemble cast of actors, including Shobana, Prakash Varma, Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, Irshad Ali, Aarsha Chandini, Baiju, and many more in key roles. Moving ahead, the actor will be seen in the lead role for the feel-good film Hridayapoorvam, directed by Sathyan Anthikad with Malavika Mohanan as the co-lead. Furthermore, he has films like Vrusshabha, MMMN, Ram, and more in his lineup. Besides the same, he also has a cameo appearance in Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa and is even speculated to appear in Dileep starrer Bha Bha Ba.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
When Mohanlal slapped a man for ridiculing one of Malayalam cinema's greatest superstars: ‘I would still do the same'
Although Mohanlal has always projected himself as a peace-loving, calm and composed person, who is not easily swayed or disturbed by life's outcomes, and often appears to be in a near-constant state of zen, there have been instances when the actor lost his cool. In fact, he once admitted to flying into a rage and slapping someone for allegedly badmouthing one of Malayalam cinema's all-time greatest superstars. Mohanlal explained that he endured the person's rambling for as long as he could, but eventually reacted after reaching his tipping point. 'Things like that happen. You hit someone only when you have absolutely no other option, right? However, even now, if such a situation arises, I will do the same,' Mohanlal once shared during an appearance on Kairali TV's JB Junction, a talk show that was hosted by John Brittas, who is now a parliamentarian who represents the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in the Rajya Sabha. He further stated that he resorted to this extreme step because the person, whose identity neither of them disclosed, persistently disparaged legendary actor Prem Nazir for a long time. 'It's a reflex action, isn't it? When someone keeps saying something like that for a long time… He continuously ridiculed that person (Prem Nazir) for two to three hours. Everything has a pinnacle and a zenith, right? You can't go beyond that. At that time, I did it. Even now, that might be my reaction if a similar situation arises,' Mohanlal added. For the uninitiated, Prem Nazir is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the history of Indian cinema and is often referred to as Nithyaharitha Nayakan (Evergreen Hero). Besides appearing in as many as 720 films as a lead actor, Nazir also acted opposite the same heroine (Sheela) in 130 films, thus Guinness World Record for 'longest screen partnership'. Mohanlal and Prem Nazir shared the screen in several films, including Lal Americayil (1989), Thenum Vayambum (1981), Aattakalasam (1983), Sanchari (1981), Padayottam (1982), Marakkillorikkalum (1983), Attimari (1981), Ente Katha (1983) and Kadathanadan Ambadi (1990), among others.
Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mohanlal on romance in films: 'Feel some kind of love towards the heroine'
In today's throwback, we revisit the time when Mohanlal was asked about his feelings while performing romantic scenes. The veteran actor was candid and shared his genuine emotions. This was around the time his film with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Iruvar, was the talk of the town. During a TV show aired on Kairali TV, actor Mukesh spoke to Mohanlal about his onscreen chemistry with heroines. The Malayalam star mentioned that he had romanced several leading ladies in many films. Mukesh said that viewers often asked him whether filming such romantic scenes was a pleasant experience. He pointed out that most people didn't realize these scenes were shot in front of large crews with many people watching. Mukesh then added that whenever he saw Mohanlal performing romantic scenes, he noticed a certain sincerity in his approach. He admitted to being surprised by how genuine the actor appeared in those moments. Curious, Mukesh asked whether the Drishyam actor had ever developed real feelings for any of his co-stars during filming. Responding to the question, Mohanlal said, "Love is a very beautiful emotion. To be frank, we are loving everyone at every time. But we are giving this love to only a selected number of people. When we shoot romantic song sequences, we usually feel some kind of love towards the heroine, and that is an obvious fact." The Thudarum star also shared that the feelings he developed for his heroines were not lasting. He explained that the emotional connection usually faded once the song sequence was completed. Mohanlal further mentioned that the bond existed only during the shoot and did not continue beyond that. Now, coming to his work front, Mohanlal has several projects in his pipeline, including MMMN, Hridayapoorvam, Drishyam 3, L3: The Beginning and more. Currently, his film Thudarum is doing wonders at the box office. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, the movie has become a massive success. Apart from this, Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan also performed exceptionally well in theaters. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more such stories!
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Indian Express
‘My world has changed; if I go out, I'll get lost': Stranded abroad for 42 years, Kerala man finally back home
After he flew to Bahrain in 1983 with dreams of becoming another Gulf-Malayali success story, Chandran Gopalan is finally back home — for the first time in 42 years. Three years after reaching Bahrain, Thiruvananthapuram-native Chandran's life turned upside down. With the death of his employer, Chandran lost his passport and other travel documents, making him an undocumented immigrant. His focus then turned to keeping away from the eyes of the law. His plight became known to the public in Kerala in 2020 when he was detained by Bahrain police following a tiff with another expatriate from Kerala. He has finally returned home on Wednesday, following the intervention of the Pravasi Legal Cell and with the support of the Indian Embassy and Bahrain's Ministry of Interior. Now 64 years old, Chandran says, 'I have returned empty-handed. Even the air ticket was arranged by the embassy. The only relief was that I could meet my mother, Sanchalakshi, now 95. My father, Gopalan, died in 1985 — two years after I left for Bahrain to work as a mason.' He says the future is bleak and that 'health is not on my side'. 'Back home, I have to track down my relatives and friends. While I remain a bachelor, two generations have been born in my family. The world I had left behind in Kerala has changed. If I go out, I will get lost,' said Chandran. Pravasi Legal Cell's Bahrain chapter president Sudheer Thirunilath said Chandran's case came to their attention in 2020. 'It was Chandran's first tryst with police since he landed in Bahrain and remained elusive after all documents were lost. Some such people, with no valid documents, land up with the police very soon. For Chandran, it took decades. He was jailed for three months.' He said that Chandran's deportation was made difficult due to his lack of documents. At the same time, Chandran's mother's wait for her son was telecast on Malayalam channel Kairali TV's popular 'Pravasalokam' programme about Keralites abroad. 'After watching the TV programme, someone informed Chandran that his mother is still alive. For the first time, he expressed a wish to return home to unite with his family,' said Sudheer. Pravasi Legal Cell and other well-wishers then took up the matter. As Chandran had no documents to prove his identity, they tracked down his family in Thiruvananthapuram and collected the required documents that allowed him to go through the long-winding legal procedure to head back home. 'His journey from despair to dignity is a testament to the power of community support, dedicated humanitarian effort, and the benevolence of the Kingdom of Bahrain's authorities,' said Sudheer. Chandran had left Kerala at the age of 22 and worked as a mason at a company in Bahrain for three years. But with the death of his employer, he lost both his job and his documents. 'Since then, I worked as a painter and moved from one place to another looking for work. For several years, I lived on the outskirts of Manama. I used to write letters to my family in the beginning, but a few years later, that stopped — from both sides. I had to remain in Bahrain as a person without any documents or an address of my own,' Chandran says. He now lives with the family of his elder brother, Mohanan. Mohanan's son-in-law, Suresh, says, 'When nothing was heard from Chandran, our family had approached many people. But he could not be tracked down.'
