Mohan Babu
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Mohan Babu (born Manchu Bhakthavatsalam on March 19th, 1950) is an Indian film actor, director, and producer best known for his work in Telugu cinema.
Mohan Babu, a Madras Film Institute alumnus, has appeared in more than five hundred feature films, including starring Rajinikanth in a pivotal role.
He was named Best Supporting Actor for his efforts in Yamadonga in 2007.
Mohan Babu was lauded at the University of California, Berkeley, for his contributions to the field of cinema and education.
He is the co-owner of production firms, including Sree Lakshmi Pictures, 24 Frames Factory, and Manchu Entertainment.
He was given the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 – South.
At the 6th South Indian International Movie Awards in 2017, he received the "Special Appreciation Award" for his completion of "forty years in cinema," as the founder of Sree Vidyan Educational Institutions.
He was given the Padma Shri in 2007 for his contribution to the field of Arts and Education.
After being elected in 1995, Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh is a former Member of Parliament.
He was also elected a Deputy into the International Parliament for Safety and Peace, an intergovernmental group headquartered in Italy.
In the media, he is referred to as Dialogue King, Collection King, Nataprapoorna, and Natavachaspathi. He received a deserved mention for his antagonist roles in films including Alluri Seetha (1980), Servantha Muzi (1978), and Sri Jagadguru Aadi Sankara (2013). On the other hand, he appeared in films including Alludugaru (1990), Assembly Rowdy (1991), Veedevady (1994), Pandavulu Thummeda (2014), and Rowdy (2014).
Early life
In the Modhugulapalem village near Tirupati, Mohan Babu was born to Manchu Narayanaswamy and Manchu Lakshma. Ranganatha Chowdary, Ramachandra Chowdary, Krishna, and his sister Vijaya joined him as a youth. He attended the S. P. J. N. M High School in Tirupati after completing primary schooling from Yeru village. Mohan Babu, as a child, became interested in theater and began participating in school plays from the age of 14. His father, a headmaster, was keen on his son's academic career. Mohan Babu moved to Chennai and obtained a degree in Physical Education from the YMCA College of Physical Education at this time.
Education Business
In 1993, Mohan Babu founded the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust. Sree Vidyanikethan International School, Sree Vidyanikethan Graduate College, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing, Sreet
Personal life
Mahan Babu was married to Vidya Devi, with whom he has a son Manchu Vishnu and a daughter Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna, both actors in film. After her death, he married Nirmala Devi, with whom he has a son Manchu Manoj, also an actor.
Career
Mohan Babu began his work as a physical education instructor at the YMCA college of physical education for many years. Mohan Babu, who was attracted to the arts as a youth and convinced that the film industry was the place meant for him, began heading to many studios based in Chennai in search of new opportunities. He had the opportunity to work with director Lakshmi Deepak as an apprentice for the first time in 1969, marking his debut in the film industry. He spent many years behind the camera before his desire for acting and expression led him on screen with the 1974 films Kannavari Kalalu and Alluri Seetha Raju as actors.
Mohan Babu was introduced to Dasari Narayana Rao, who was then a script writer in Tollywood, during this period. This is supposed to be his most significant case of his career. With the 1975 film Swargam Narakam, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao, Mohan Babu's first big breakthrough as an actor. Dasari came out as a villain in the film and went on to have a blast. It was after this film that Bakthavatsalam Naidu's birth name was changed to Mohan Babu. After appearing in many films as a comedy villain, he went on to appear in Khaidi, Ketugadu, Gruhapravesham, Assembly Rowdy, Allari modu, and many others. Mohan Babu, a lover of the arts who had been successful in Telugu Cinema, was attracted to Tamil Cinema's happenings. After being introduced to Tamil film by Sivaji Ganesan, he went on to appear in over 20 Tamil films in Mohan Babu's filmography, playing a number of roles to his credit.
Mohan Babu burst out as the best actor of his generation from the late 1970s and early 1980s. He's no different from many of his contemporaries in his first films. It is a well known fact that late veteran director Dasari Narayana Rao noticed something about him and claimed that Mohan Babu had a fire to succeed in his eyes. He was given a negative role in the film Swargam Narakam, in which he played a wealthy boy and Mohan Babu's career took off. He portrayed villain roles alongside Telugu cinema legends such as NTR, ANR, etc. He began to appear in more violent roles, and it was in the 1980s that Mohan Babu's uniqueness came into play. He was known in Tollywood for playing the hero of many films.
With Sivaranjani, a blockbuster hit at the box office in 1978, a change in Mohan Babu's career began. The 'villain' was the movie's heralded, and there were also some of the demeanors. He had an outstanding mentor in the form of Dasari Narayana Rao, who led him in the right direction and gave him the first foundation subtum he needed to do well. Mohan Babu continued his success by playing several parts in his forthcoming films, including Simha Balu (1978), Ramakrishnulu (1978), Shokilla Rayu (1979), and Ramude Ravanu (1979). Despite often portraying the villain, Patnam Valiant (1982), Billa Ranga (1978), Dharma Poratam (1983), Padmavyooham (1984), and Sanchalanam (1985), demonstrated a variety of roles, including Billa Parma (1981).
Mohan Babu gained modest success in films including Triloka Sundari (1980), Taxi Driver (1981), Sawadari (1984), Viswana Nayakudu (1988), and Prananiki Pranam (1990). Mohan Babu continued to act in films including Detective Narada (1992), Veedevadja (1997), Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2002), and Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda (2013).
Mohan Babu was a big topic in the film industry by 1990. Assembly Rowdy (1991) launched him into superstardom. He constantly assesses himself and focuses on his strengths to invent himself, which allowed his fame to soar even more. From the 1990s to 1990s, films like Alludugaru (1990) and Assembly Rowdy (1991) portrayed him as a dialogue king, who could say convincing dialogues in a variety of roles, including Rowdy Gari Pellam (1991), Alludu (1990), and Pedarayudu (1995), which listed him as the collection king in the film industry.
He came after Rayalaseema Chowdary (2000), Adhipa (2006), Krishnarjuna (2008), Jhummandy (2014), Yamaleela 2 (2014), and Mama Manchu (2015).
On February 9, 2018, the family sentiment film 'Gayatri' was released. The critics have praised Mohan Babu's double role as a major highlight of the film. In this film, which is Mohan Babu's own film, his Son Vishnu Manchu played the role of youthful Mohan Babu, and he did a good job in enacting the histrionics of his father.
In Mahanati, a biographical film based on actress Savitri's life, Mohan Babu appeared in a special role. In the film, he portrayed legendary S. V. Ranga Rao.
Aakaasam Nee Haddhu Raa's next film, Soorarai Pottru (2020), was released on OTT platform Amazon Prime and Telugu as Aakaosam Nee Haddhu Raa.
As of October 20, he directed Son of India, a Telugu film directed by Diamond Ratnababu and produced by Vishnu Manchu. Mohan Babu wrote the screenplay for the film.
Though not revealed explicitly, Mohan Babu has announced that his next films will be Ravana Brahma and historical film Bhakta Kannappa.
Awards and nominations
- In 2007, he was awarded Padma Shri for his outstanding contribution to Art and Education.
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (2016).
- Filmfare Best Actor Award (Telugu) – Peddarayudu (1995)
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- SIIMA Special Appreciation Award (2017)
- CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor – Yamadonga (2008)
- Honorary doctorate at the 26th convocation of the Dr. MGR University. in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 5 October 2017. He has bestowed the award for his notable contribution to the Telugu film industry. Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao, who took additional charge of the governor of Tamil Nadu, presented the PhD degree to the actor. Mohan Babu, who created waves in the showbiz world with this matchless dialogue delivery, is one among few Telugu actors who received the honorary doctorate.
- TSR Kalaparishath honoured him with the title Natavachaspathi for his valuable contribution to the Tollywod.
- The Glory of India International Award.
- Special Appreciation Award from SIIMA in 2017 at 6th South Indian International Movie Awards.
- ‘Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma’ title at Shilpakala Vedika in Hyderabad by Former Union Minister and filmmaker T. Subbarami Reddy. The ceremony, which was held on 17 January 2018, was organized by TSR Kakatiya Lalitha Kala Parishath. T Subbarami Reddy presented him a citation, shawl, and Saraswati Veena, and Bracelet Kankanam.