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]
Mohan Raman | |
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Born | P. Venkat Raman 3 April 1956 Madras, Madras State, India |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse | Padma |
Children | 2, including Vidyullekha)[1] |
Father | V. P. Raman[2] |
Partial filmography
editTamil films
editYear | Title | Role | Notes |
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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 | Job officer | ||
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 | Anbe Anbe | Vishali's father | |
Anjaneya | Divya's father | ||
2004 | Udhaya | Professor | |
Kanavu Meippada Vendum | District collector | ||
2005 | Kundakka Mandakka | ||
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 | |
Ponniyin Selvan: I | Aniruddha Brahmarayar | ||
Laththi | Police inspector | ||
2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Aniruddha Brahmarayar | |
Pichaikkaran 2 | Lawyer | ||
Sarakku | Advocate Mohan Raman | ||
2024 | Rathnam | Rathnam's uncle | |
Maharaja | Doctor |
† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Hindi films
editYear | Title | Role |
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1995 | Sabse Bada Khiladi | Defense Lawyer |
2005 | White Rainbow | TV Presenter |
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
editYear | Title | Role |
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2008 | Kathanayakudu | Ashok Kumar's P.A |
2011 | Gaganam | Mr. Venkat Ram |
2017 | Kaadhali |
English film
editYear | Title | Role |
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1992 | Ele, My Friend |
Dubbing artist
edit- Raghuvir Yadav (Uyire)
- Girish Karnad (Amirtham)
- Tanikella Bharani (Dhoni, Vaikuntapuram)
- Suresh Krishnamoorthi (Pulan Visaranai 2)
Television
editTelevision series | Year | Role | Notes |
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Marmadesam – Ragasiyam | 1995 | Dr. Vishwaram (Jr. Psychiatrist) | |
Marmadesam – Vidathu Karuppu | 1997 | Dr.Nanda (Reena & Rathna's Superstitious Mentor) | |
Kadhal Pagadai | 1997–1998 | ||
Premi | 1997 | second hand car dealer and anonymous caller | |
Mr. Brain | 1997 | Nagarajan | |
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 | kannan's father | |
Anandham | 2003–2009 | Srinivasan | |
Janaki | 2003–2004 | Janaki and Nandini's father | |
Chidambara Rahasiyam | 2004–2006 | ||
Alli Raajiyam | 2005–2006 | Gulabi Seth | |
Chellamadi Nee Enakku | 2006–2008 | ||
Vaira Nenjam | 2007–2009 | Manicka vinayagam (dubbed as aadajanma on Star Maa and Swarna manasu on Asianet) | |
Arasi | 2008–2009 | ||
Mama Mappla | 2010–2011 | ||
Karthigai Deepam | 2023–present | Chidhambaram |
References
edit- ^ "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.
External links
edit- Mohan Raman at IMDb