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Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
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Malayalam superstar Mohanlal celebrated his 65th birthday on Wednesday, receiving warm wishes from fans and industry peers, including Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Mohanlal, known for his roles in over 400 films, marked the occasion by announcing charitable initiatives through his ViswaSanthi Foundation, including subsidized liver transplant surgeries for children and an anti-drug campaign titled 'Be a Hero.'
The Hindu
21-05-2025
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Mohanlal turns 65, announces liver transplant aid, anti-drug drive
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal turned 65 on Wednesday (May 21), with social media flooded with heartfelt greetings and birthday wishes from fans and industry colleagues. Actors, directors, and technicians from the Malayalam film industry shared photos of the 'Kireedam' actor on their social media handles, extending birthday greetings. 'Lalettan', as fans affectionately call him, is celebrating his 65th birthday while basking in the success of his recent films 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum', both reportedly entering the Rs 200 crore club. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wished the actor via his 'X' handle, posting a photo with the caption, "Happy birthday dear @Mohanlal." Superstar Mammootty also extended his wishes, posting, "Happy birthday dear Lal," and a photo of the two sitting together. "Happiest birthday, dear Laletta! Love and respect always and forever," actress Manju Warrier wrote on Instagram. The 'Aadujeevitham'-fame Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nivin Pauly, producer Antony Perumbavoor, and several others also wished Mohanlal on his special day. Born on May 21, 1960, Mohanlal has had an illustrious film career spanning over four decades, featuring in more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. A five-time National Award winner and recipient of several state honours, Mohanlal was conferred the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2019. To mark his birthday, the actor announced two noble initiatives through his ViswaSanthi Foundation. In a video message posted on Facebook, he said the Foundation, in collaboration with Baby Memorial Hospital, would offer liver transplant surgeries at significantly subsidised rates for deserving children from economically weaker sections. "Many children in Kerala suffer from liver ailments and need transplants. This initiative aims to extend a helping hand to their families," he said. He also launched a year-long anti-drug campaign titled 'Be a Hero' under the aegis of the Foundation. Established by Mohanlal in 2015, the ViswaSanthi Foundation implements focused programmes in healthcare, education, and socio-economic development for the underprivileged.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mohanlal turns 65; announces liver transplant aid, anti-drug drive
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal turned 65 on Wednesday, with social media flooded with heartfelt greetings and birthday wishes from fans and industry colleagues. Actors, directors, and technicians from the Malayalam film industry shared photos of the 'Kireedam' actor on their social media handles, extending birthday greetings. 'Lalettan', as fans affectionately call him, is celebrating his 65th birthday while basking in the success of his recent films 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum', both reportedly entering the Rs 200 crore club. Mohanlal cooks for his buddies Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wished the actor via his 'X' handle, posting a photo with the caption, "Happy birthday dear @Mohanlal." Superstar Mammootty also extended his wishes, posting, "Happy birthday dear Lal," and a photo of the two sitting together. "Happiest birthday, dear Laletta! Love and respect always and forever," actress Manju Warrier wrote on Instagram. The 'Aadujeevitham'-fame Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nivin Pauly, producer Antony Perumbavoor, and several others also wished Mohanlal on his special day. Born on May 21, 1960, Mohanlal has had an illustrious film career spanning over four decades, featuring in more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These Are The Most Beautiful Women In The World Undo A five-time National Award winner and recipient of several state honours, Mohanlal was conferred the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2019. To mark his birthday, the actor announced two noble initiatives through his ViswaSanthi Foundation . In a video message posted on Facebook, he said the Foundation, in collaboration with Baby Memorial Hospital, would offer liver transplant surgeries at significantly subsidised rates for deserving children from economically weaker sections. "Many children in Kerala suffer from liver ailments and need transplants. This initiative aims to extend a helping hand to their families," he said. He also launched a year-long anti-drug campaign titled 'Be a Hero' under the aegis of the Foundation. Established by Mohanlal in 2015, the ViswaSanthi Foundation implements focused programmes in healthcare, education, and socio-economic development for the underprivileged. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
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- Hindustan Times
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal turns 65; announces liver transplant aid, anti-drug drive
Thiruvananthapuram, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal turned 65 on Wednesday, with social media flooded with heartfelt greetings and birthday wishes from fans and industry colleagues. Actors, directors, and technicians from the Malayalam film industry shared photos of the 'Kireedam' actor on their social media handles, extending birthday greetings. 'Lalettan', as fans affectionately call him, is celebrating his 65th birthday while basking in the success of his recent films 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum', both reportedly entering the ₹200 crore club. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wished the actor via his 'X' handle, posting a photo with the caption, "Happy birthday dear @Mohanlal." Superstar Mammootty also extended his wishes, posting, "Happy birthday dear Lal," and a photo of the two sitting together. "Happiest birthday, dear Laletta! Love and respect always and forever," actress Manju Warrier wrote on Instagram. The 'Aadujeevitham'-fame Prithviraj Sukumaran, Nivin Pauly, producer Antony Perumbavoor, and several others also wished Mohanlal on his special day. Born on May 21, 1960, Mohanlal has had an illustrious film career spanning over four decades, featuring in more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. A five-time National Award winner and recipient of several state honours, Mohanlal was conferred the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2019. To mark his birthday, the actor announced two noble initiatives through his ViswaSanthi Foundation. In a video message posted on Facebook, he said the Foundation, in collaboration with Baby Memorial Hospital, would offer liver transplant surgeries at significantly subsidised rates for deserving children from economically weaker sections. "Many children in Kerala suffer from liver ailments and need transplants. This initiative aims to extend a helping hand to their families," he said. He also launched a year-long anti-drug campaign titled 'Be a Hero' under the aegis of the Foundation. Established by Mohanlal in 2015, the ViswaSanthi Foundation implements focused programmes in healthcare, education, and socio-economic development for the underprivileged.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Malayalam superstar, Mohanlal, makes two big announcements on his 65th birthday
Malayalam legend Mohanlal turned 65 on Wednesday, and while fans across the world showered him with love, the superstar had two special surprises of his own. Celebrating his birthday with family in Thailand, Mohanlal announced Mukharagam and a heartwarming health initiative for underprivileged children. The first major announcement was Mukharagam, a nearly 1,000-page biography written by Balu Prakash and published by Mathrubhumi Books. Mohanlal revealed that the book will be released on December 25, 2025, to mark 47 years of his acting career. With a foreword by iconic writer M.T. Vasudevan Nair, the book promises to delve deep into the many layers of the actor's journey, from a shy debutant to a national treasure. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cara Membantu Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma Limfoma Pelajari Undo The second announcement touched hearts. Mohanlal shared a new collaborative initiative between his ViswaSanthi Foundation and Baby Memorial Hospital , aimed at providing affordable liver transplants to children from economically weaker sections. The project is designed to support families who often can't afford such life-saving surgeries, proving once again that the actor's off-screen legacy is as impactful as his on-screen stardom. Social media reaction Fans flooded social media with heartfelt birthday wishes and admiration for Mohanlal. Many celebrated him not just as an iconic actor but as a deeply respected figure in every Malayalee's heart. His fans expressed excitement for the upcoming release of his biography Mukharagam, calling it a long-awaited tribute to his incredible journey. The announcement about the liver transplant initiative also drew widespread praise. Social media users lauded the ViswaSanthi Foundation and Baby Memorial Hospital for taking a noble step towards helping underprivileged children access life-saving treatment. Many hoped the initiative would bring much-needed relief to families in need and applauded the superstar for using his platform to create meaningful change. Mohanlal's work As he inches closer to 50 years in cinema, Mohanlal's legacy continues to grow. A five-time National Award winner, recipient of Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, the actor shows no signs of slowing down. Fittingly, his birthday arrives at a time when two of his films, Empuraan, the most expensive Malayalam film ever made, and Thudarum, a nostalgic drama, are enjoying successful theatrical runs, reinforcing why Mohanlal remains a force in Indian cinema. From blockbuster films to social impact, the veteran actor's birthday reflected not just his cinematic legacy but also his deep-rooted commitment to giving back.
