Mohan (director)
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Mohan is an India
n director of Malayalam films. Mohan has done several critically acclaimed films including Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu, Pakshe
, Isabella
, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha, Idavela
, Vida Parayum Mumbe and Shalini Ente Koottukari
. He has scripted five films, Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu, Mukham, Sruthi, Alolam and Vida Parayum Mumbe , and wrote the story of two films, Ithile Iniyum Varu and Kathayariyathe. He himself produced his film Upaasna.
His association with screenwriter John Paul has always spawned critically and commercially successful films. He has also associated with master writer Padmarajan
in the films Idavela
, Kochu Kochu Thettukal and Shalini Ente Koottukari
. He is widely considered to be one of the major directors during the 80s, the golden era of Malayalam cinema
.
India
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n director of Malayalam films. Mohan has done several critically acclaimed films including Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu, Pakshe
Pakshe
Pakshe is a 1994 Malayalam romantic drama film written by Venu Nagavally and directed by Mohan. It stars Mohanlal and Shobhana in the lead roles. Though a usually repeated story in Malayalam films, the director is successful in saying the story in the most heart-touchable way...
, Isabella
Isabella (1988 film)
Isabella is a 1988 Malayalam–language romantic drama film directed by Mohan and starring Sumalatha in the lead, who played the role of Isabella, a tour guide. It also stars Balachandra Menon, Nedumudi Venu etc.-Plot:...
, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha, Idavela
Idavela
Idavela is a 1982 Malayalam teen film written by Padmarajan and directed by Mohan. It stars Ashokan, Idavela Babu and Nalini in lead roles. It was the debut film of Idavela Babu, who got his screenname through this film.-Plot:...
, Vida Parayum Mumbe and Shalini Ente Koottukari
Shalini Ente Koottukari
Shalini Ente Koottukari is a 1978 Malayalam film about the friendship between two young women named Shalini and Ammu.-Plot:The film follows the life of a young woman named Shalini. Shalini is in love with her classmate, but with the suicide of her brother, her life becomes painful; this leads her...
. He has scripted five films, Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu, Mukham, Sruthi, Alolam and Vida Parayum Mumbe , and wrote the story of two films, Ithile Iniyum Varu and Kathayariyathe. He himself produced his film Upaasna.
His association with screenwriter John Paul has always spawned critically and commercially successful films. He has also associated with master writer Padmarajan
Padmarajan
P. Padmarajan was an Indian author, screenwriter, and film director who contributed in Malayalam language. Padmarajan was the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam, along with Bharathan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely received while also being critically acclaimed...
in the films Idavela
Idavela
Idavela is a 1982 Malayalam teen film written by Padmarajan and directed by Mohan. It stars Ashokan, Idavela Babu and Nalini in lead roles. It was the debut film of Idavela Babu, who got his screenname through this film.-Plot:...
, Kochu Kochu Thettukal and Shalini Ente Koottukari
Shalini Ente Koottukari
Shalini Ente Koottukari is a 1978 Malayalam film about the friendship between two young women named Shalini and Ammu.-Plot:The film follows the life of a young woman named Shalini. Shalini is in love with her classmate, but with the suicide of her brother, her life becomes painful; this leads her...
. He is widely considered to be one of the major directors during the 80s, the golden era of Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
.
Filmography
- The CampusThe Campus (film)The Campus is a 2005 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(2005) - Angene Oru AvadhikkalathuAngene Oru AvadhikkalathuAngene Oru Avadhikkalathu is a 1999 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1999) - SakshyamSakshyamSakshyam is a 1995 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1995) - PakshePakshePakshe is a 1994 Malayalam romantic drama film written by Venu Nagavally and directed by Mohan. It stars Mohanlal and Shobhana in the lead roles. Though a usually repeated story in Malayalam films, the director is successful in saying the story in the most heart-touchable way...
(1994) - MukhamMukhamMukham is a 1990 Malayalam language thriller film directed by Mohan and starring Mohanlal, Nassar and Ranjini in the lead roles.-Plot:The film is about a police officer who tries to uncover and stop an unknown serial killer who sniped three victims and plans for a fourth one.-Cast:* Mohanlal as...
(1990) - IsabellaIsabella (1988 film)Isabella is a 1988 Malayalam–language romantic drama film directed by Mohan and starring Sumalatha in the lead, who played the role of Isabella, a tour guide. It also stars Balachandra Menon, Nedumudi Venu etc.-Plot:...
(1988) - SruthiSruthi (film)Sruthi is a 1987 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1987) - TheerthamTheerthamTheertham is a 1987 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1987) - Oru Katha Oru NunnakkathaOru Katha Oru NunnakkathaOru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha is a 1986 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1986) - Mangalam NerunnuMangalam NerunnuMangalam Nerunnu is a 1984 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan.-Soundtrack:Soundtrack and the Background music of this film was composed by music maestro Ilaiyaraja. Lyrics was written by M. D. Rajendran....
(1984) - RachanaRachana (film)Rachana is a 1983 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1983) - AlolamAlolamAlolam is a 1982 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1982) - IdavelaIdavelaIdavela is a 1982 Malayalam teen film written by Padmarajan and directed by Mohan. It stars Ashokan, Idavela Babu and Nalini in lead roles. It was the debut film of Idavela Babu, who got his screenname through this film.-Plot:...
(1982) - IlakkangalIlakkangalIlakkangal is a 1982 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1982) - Niram Marunna NimishangalNiram Marunna NimishangalNiram Marunna Nimishangal is a 1982 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1982) - KathayariyatheKathayariyatheKathayariyathe is a 1981 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1981) - Vida Parayum Mumbe (1981)
- Kochu Kochu ThettukalKochu Kochu ThettukalKochu Kochu Thettukal is a 1979 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1979) - Surya DahamSurya DahamSurya Daham is a 1979 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1979) - Randu Pen KuttikalRandu Pen KuttikalRandu Pen Kuttikal is a 1978 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1978) - Shalini Ente KoottukariShalini Ente KoottukariShalini Ente Koottukari is a 1978 Malayalam film about the friendship between two young women named Shalini and Ammu.-Plot:The film follows the life of a young woman named Shalini. Shalini is in love with her classmate, but with the suicide of her brother, her life becomes painful; this leads her...
(1978) - Vadaka VeeduVadaka VeeduVadaka Veedu is a 1978 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
(1978)
External links
- Mohan at the Malayalam Movie Database
- Mohan's profile at Cinemaofmalayalam.net