Mohan Raman
Mohan Raman | |
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 Mohan Raman at an event | |
| Born | P. Venkat Raman 3 April 1956 Madras, Madras State, India |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Padma |
| Children | 2, including Vidyullekha)[1] |
| Father | V. P. Raman[2] |
Mohan Raman, also known as Mohan V. Ram (born 3 April 1956),[3] is an Indian actor[4] and writer. In 2017 and 2019, he was a Jury member for the National Film Award for Best Writing on Cinema.[5] Raman is a film historian and writes for The Hindu.[6][7][8] He has also worked on Hindi-language films including Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995) and Chennai Express (2013).[9]
Partial filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Idhayam | Doctor | |
| 1992 | Endrum Anbudan | Nandhini's father | |
| 1994 | Mahanadhi | Lawyer | |
| Sethupathi IPS | Police inspector | ||
| Honest Raj | |||
| Duet | Guna's father | ||
| Pathavi Pramanam | Governor of Tamil Nadu | ||
| 1995 | Mr. Madras | Doctor | |
| Kattumarakaran | Senthilnathan | ||
| Seethanam | |||
| 1996 | Minor Mappillai | Rajalakshmi's husband | |
| Tamizh Selvan | Collector | ||
| Sivasakthi | |||
| Senathipathi | Rangachari | ||
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Amalraj's assistant | |
| Sishya | |||
| Once More | Tension Thyagarajan | ||
| Nerrukku Ner | Anantharaman | ||
| Aahaa | Vishwanathan Iyer | ||
| 1998 | Ulavuthurai | Venkatraman | |
| Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Sripal | ||
| Harichandra | |||
| Sollamale | Vikram's father | ||
| Guru Paarvai | Pooja's father | ||
| Iniyavale | |||
| 1999 | Ninaivirukkum Varai | Aravind's father | |
| Chinna Raja | |||
| Padayappa | Lawyer | ||
| Suyamvaram | Wedding guest | ||
| Malabar Police | Raja's Father | ||
| 2000 | Kannukkul Nilavu | ||
| Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Doctor | ||
| Kakkai Siraginilae | |||
| Kandukondain Kandukondain | Parameshwaran | ||
| Sabhash | Advocate Mohan | ||
| Rhythm | Srikanth's father | ||
| 2001 | Little John | Vishwanath | |
| Asokavanam | Sadasivam | ||
| Paarthale Paravasam | |||
| 2002 | Devan | Lawyer | |
| Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Raji's father | ||
| 2003 | Magic Magic 3D | Village Head | |
| Anbe Anbe | Vishali's father | ||
| Anjaneya | Divya's father | ||
| 2004 | Udhaya | Professor | |
| Kanavu Meippada Vendum | District collector | ||
| 2005 | Kundakka Mandakka | Lawyer | |
| 2007 | Kalakkura Chandru | Advocate | |
| Naan Avanillai | Lawyer | ||
| Periyar | B. R. Ambedkar | ||
| Puli Varudhu | Judge | ||
| 2008 | Kuselan | Ashok Kumar's P.A | |
| 2009 | TN 07 AL 4777 | P.K.V Hariharan | |
| Guru En Aalu | Sheila's Father | ||
| Enga Raasi Nalla Raasi | Police inspector | ||
| Achchamundu! Achchamundu! | Party guest | ||
| 2010 | Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam | Sheriff | |
| 2011 | Payanam | Mr. Venkat Raman | |
| Sabash Sariyana Potti | "Sabash Sariyana Potti" judge | ||
| 2013 | Sokkali | ||
| 2014 | Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaniyum | Kundalakesi | |
| Ramanujan | |||
| Poriyaalan | Shastri | ||
| 2015 | Sandamarutham | Subramani | |
| 36 Vayadhinile | Nalabagam Chellur Pichai | ||
| Andhadhi | |||
| 2016 | Pichaikkaran | Audi car owner | |
| 24 | Raghu | ||
| 2017 | Si3 | Judge | |
| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy | ||
| 60 Vayadu Maaniram | Balachadran (Balu) | ||
| Kaatrin Mozhi | Viji's father | ||
| 2019 | Thanimai | ||
| Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 | Doctor | ||
| 2020 | Ka Pae Ranasingam | Judge | |
| 2021 | Cinderella | Advocate | |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Udupi Ramachandra Rao | |
| Laththi | Police inspector | ||
| Ponniyin Selvan: I | Aniruddha Brahmarayar | ||
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | ||
| Pichaikkaran 2 | Lawyer | ||
| Sarakku | Advocate Mohan Raman | ||
| 2024 | Rathnam | Rathnam's uncle | |
| Maharaja | Doctor | ||
| 2025 | Test | Venkataraman | |
| Red Flower |
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Hindi films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi | Defense Lawyer |
| 2005 | White Rainbow | TV Presenter Balaji |
| 2009 | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | Seshadri |
| 2013 | Chennai Express | Village Priest |
| 2017 | Golmaal Again | Ram Krishna Iyer (Ghost) |
| 2022 | Rocketry: The Nambi Effect | Udupi Ramachandra Rao |
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Ashok Kumar's P.A |
| 2011 | Gaganam | Mr. Venkat Ram |
| 2017 | Kaadhali | Bandhavi's father |
English films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ele, My Friend | ||
| 2011 | Help | Airport security officer | short film |
Dubbing artist
- Raghuvir Yadav (Uyire)
- Girish Karnad (Amirtham)
- Tanikella Bharani (Dhoni, Vaikuntapuram)
- Suresh Krishnamoorthi (Pulan Visaranai 2)
Television
| Television series | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmadesam – Ragasiyam | 1995 | Dr. Vishwaram (Jr. Psychiatrist) | |
| Marmadesam – Vidathu Karuppu | 1997 | Dr.Nanda (Reena & Rathna's Superstitious Mentor) | |
| Kadhal Pagadai | 1997–1998 | Ramany | |
| Premi | 1997 | second hand car dealer and anonymous caller | |
| Mr. Brain | 1997 | Nagarajan | |
| Nimmathi Ungal Choice - 3 | 1999 | Balachadran | episode 11[10] |
| Chithi | 1999–2001 | Prabhavathy's Lawyer Manickavelu | |
| Gopi | 2000–2001 | Naatamai | |
| Nambikkai | 2001–2002 | Advocate Krishna | |
| Chinna Papa Periya Papa | 2002–2004 | Vasudevan (Loosu Devan) | |
| Aasai | 2003 | Rajan, Kannan's father | |
| Anandham | 2003–2009 | Srinivasan | |
| Janaki | 2003–2004 | Rathnam, Janaki and Nandini's father | |
| Chidambara Rahasiyam | 2004–2006 | Kumaraguru | |
| Alli Raajiyam | 2005–2006 | Gulabi Seth | |
| Chellamadi Nee Enakku | 2006–2008 | Subramani | |
| Vaira Nenjam | 2007–2009 | Manicka vinayagam (dubbed as aadajanma on Star Maa and Swarna Manasu on Asianet) | |
| Arasi | 2008–2009 | Senthilnathan | |
| Mama Mappla | 2010–2011 | Rajasekhar | |
| Karthigai Deepam | 2023 | Chidhambaram |
References
- ^ "Comedienne can be sexy too, says Tamil actor Vidyullekha Raman". Manorama Online. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ Elias, Esther (18 August 2014). "Opening new doors". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Drama awards 2004". The Hindu. 18 November 2005. Archived from the original on 27 April 2006.
- ^ "Mohan Raman joins Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan!". Times of India. 24 December 2019.
- ^ "66th National Film Awards for 2018 announced" (Press release). Press Information Bureau. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ "City of stars: Mohan V Raman on how cinema evolved in Chennai over the years". The New Indian Express.
- ^ Raman, Mohan (3 January 2015). "KB: Kollywood's Discovery Channel" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (25 December 2019). "Mohan Raman reveals his look in Ponniyin Selvan". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Mohan Raman lauds SRK as superstar sans stardom". News18.
- ^ https://www .youtube.com/watch?v=NCuc9xSReq8?si=pwzLDq7fZID9wkab
External links
- Mohan Raman at IMDb