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Mohan Babu
Indian actor
Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu, credited and also known as Mohan Babu, is an Indian actor and film producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. An alumnus of the Madras Film Institute, Mohan Babu has acted in more than films in lead, supporting and a variety of roles.[3][4][5]
In , he received Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Telugu for his work in the multi-starrer Pedarayudu, which also starred Rajinikanth in a pivotal role.[6] In , he received the CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Yamadonga.[7] Mohan Babu fetched honorary doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley for his contribution to the field of cinema and education.[8] He is the co-owner of production companies such as Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, 24 Frames Factory and Manchu Entertainment.[9] In , he garnered the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South.[10] In , he received the "Special Appreciation Award" for completing "forty years in cinema" at the 6th South Indian International Movie Awards.[11]
A former Physical Education Instructor, Mohan Babu is an educationalist, and operates Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions, and is the founder of Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust.
Mohan babu first wife photo Tools Tools. Dasari cast him as a villain in the movie and went on to achieve great success. His film in include the crime drama Gayatri , in which Shriya Saran and his father Mohan Babu play other important characters and the comedy film Achari America Yatra ; and the political thriller Voter In other projects.Mohan Babu announces the Mohan Babu University named after himself in Tirupati at Sree Vidyanikethan Sree Sainath Nagar, formerly known as Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Institutions in January and he is the chancellor of the university.[12] In , he was awarded Padma Shri for his contribution to Film art.[13]
Early life
Mohan Babu was born to Manchu Narayanaswamy Naidu and Manchu Lakshmamma[14] in the Modhugulapalem village near Tirupati.
Career
Mohan Babu began his career as a Physical education instructor at the YMCA college[15] of physical education for many years.
During this time, Mohan Babu was introduced to Dasari Narayana Rao who was then a script writer in Telugu cinema. This would pan out to become the most significant event of his career.
Mohan Babu's first major breakthrough as an actor came with the film Swargam Narakam, directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. Dasari cast him as a villain in the movie and went on to achieve great success. It was after this movie that his birth name Bakthavatsalam Naidu was changed to Mohan Babu.
Manchu mohan babu biography definition VMAF is known for its traditional works and injection of new creative ideas and expressions. Tools Tools. Archived from the original on 9 October Manchu Vishnu photoshootAfter appearing in many films as a comedy-villain, he proceeded to star as the leading actor in Khaidi Kalidasu, Ketugadu, Gruha Pravesam, Assembly Rowdy, Allari Mogudu and many more. He appeared in a few Tamil films starring Sivaji Ganesan.[16]
In , he appeared in Sivaranjani. The movie heralded the 'villain' and also came out with many of the mannerisms.
He had an outstanding mentor in the form of Dasari Narayana Rao, who guided him in the right direction and gave him the initial foundation substratum he required to do well. Mohan Babu followed this success by portraying a variety of roles in his next films such as Simha Garjana (),[17]Simha Baludu (), Rama Krishnulu (), Padaharella Vayasu (), Nayudu Bava (), Shokilla Rayudu () and Ravanude Ramudayithe? ().
His roles in Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu (), Billa Ranga (), Dharma Poratam (), Padmavyooham (), Bhale Ramudu () and Sanchalanam (), showed a diverse range, despite often playing the villain.
Manchu manoj Activism [ edit ]. In , he received Filmfare Award for Best Actor — Telugu for his work in the multi-starrer Pedarayudu , which also starred Rajinikanth in a pivotal role. His family, deeply rooted in the film industry, continues to carry forward his legacy, making the Manchu family a significant part of Telugu cinema. Filmography [ edit ].In October , his film Son of India directed by Diamond Ratnababu was launched and was produced by Vishnu Manchu. Mohan Babu has penned screenplay for the film. The film was released in [18]
Though not announced officially, Mohan Babu declared that his next films would be mythological film Ravana Brahma[19] and historical film Kannappa.[20][21] Where has Mohan Babu and Vishnu Manchu are teaming up to produce the Kannappa film which was announced on 18 August with a crore budget.[22] Following their attendance at the premiere of Horizon: An American Saga at Cannes , Mohan Babu, accompanied by his son Vishnu Manchu, daughter-in-law Viranica Manchu, Prabhu Deva, and the 'Kannappa' team, presented a teaser of their film, garnering warm applause from the audience.[23]
Producer
As an ardent admirer of N.T.
Rama Rao, in the year , Mohan Babu produced Major Chandrakanth, starring N.T. Rama Rao and himself . The movie was directed by K. Raghavendra Rao, and went on to become a major blockbuster.
The movie also celebrated its silver jubilee and stands as the last movie in N.T. Rama Rao's film career.[24]
In his career spanning over 48 years, Mohan Babu has produced around 40 movies, with most of them turning out to be successful. He is currently producing Kannappa movie which is being mounted on over a crore budget.[25]
Contributions to education
Mohan Babu established the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust in Today, Sree Vidyanikethan runs the Sree Vidyanikethan International School, Sree Vidyanikethan Degree College, Sree Vidyanikethan Engineering College, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Nursing and Sree Vidyanikethan Institute of Management.
Mohan Babu established university in Tirupati named after him Mohan Babu University in January , encompasses the educational institutions hitherto managed by the actor under the Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust(SVET) which he had established in , and he is the founder and chancellor of the university.[26]
Activism
Political views
While serving his tenure in the Rajya Sabha,[27] he was also a member of the Committee on Human Resource Development from to , the committee on Urban and Rural Development and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
After leaving the TDP, Mohan Babu continued with his career in the film industry.
Chiranjeevi mohan babu Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj have undertaken many initiatives to improve the condition of underprivileged children who were flood victims in the past. Retrieved 19 September VMAF is a venue for art lovers and the artistic community to engage in spirited conversations with art critics and renowned academics who showcase their work at the foundation. Retrieved 2 JuneWhile in the midst of producing a movie titled Sri Ramulayya, he narrowly escaped a bomb blast which killed 23 people and injuring 35 others in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.[28]
Mohan Babu is also known to have actively participated in improving the living standards of many underprivileged artists in the South Indian Film Industry.
Mohan Babu stayed away from politics after NTR's demise. He joined YSR Congress Party in [29] and campaigned for Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy in becoming are speculations that BJP has invited Mohan Babu to join the national party as he met PM Narendra Modi[30] along with his family in the beginning of
Humanitarian work
His daughter Lakshmi Manchu was appointed as the brand ambassador of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan[31] by the Prime Minister of India.
Manchu Vishnu and Manchu Manoj have undertaken many initiatives to improve the condition of underprivileged children who were flood victims in the past.
Personal life
Mohan Babu was married to Vidya Devi, with whom he has a daughter, Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna, and a son, Manchu Vishnu, who are both actors in the film industry.[32][33][34] After her death, he married her younger sister, Nirmala Devi,[35] with whom he has a son Manchu Manoj, also an actor.[36]
Awards and nominations
Dialogue Book
As he completed 40 years in the film industry, the actor's popular dialogues were compiled in a book, named "Dialogue King".[44]
Filmography
Main article: Mohan Babu filmography
References
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