Manobala (1953-2023) was an Indian actor, film director, producer, comedian and YouTuber. He mainly does Tamil films. He died at his residence in Chennai on May 3, 2023 due to liver-related ailments.
Wiki/Biography
Manobala Mahadevan was born as Balachander on Tuesday, December 8, 1953, in Marungoor, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu ) (age 69 at the time of death). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. He graduated in Painting from Government College of Arts, Tamil Nadu.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′10″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Not much information is available about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
He is married to Usha Mahadevan. His son Harish Mahadevan works in the United States.
Manobala and his wife
Manobala and his son
sign
Manobala’s signature
Profession
actor
Movie
Manobala has appeared in more than 350 films.
tamil
He made his acting debut in the 1979 Tamil film “Puthiya Vaarpugal”, playing the role of a panchayat member.
Putya Walpurgarh
His Tamil films of the 1990s include Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982), Gangai Karai Paattu (1995), Swarnamukhi (1998), Minsara Kanna (1999) and Sethu (1999 Year).
Old photo of Manobala on the set of one of his movies
Gradually, he started gaining popularity as a comedian in Tamil films. He subsequently starred in Tamil films such as Nala Damayanthi (2003), Ethir Neechal (2013), Aranmanai (2014), Ghajinikanth (2018) and Murungakkai Chips (2021) language movies.
Alain Manet
His last film to release was the Tamil film Ghost (2023).
spooky
telugu
In 2008, he made his acting debut in the Telugu film Kathanayakudu, playing the role of a sub-inspector.
Katanayakudu
His other Telugu films include Punnami Naagu (2009), Manasunu Maaya Seyake (2014), Dega (2016), Rajadhi Raja (2016) and Mahanati (2018 Year).
Mahanati
Malayalam
In 2018, he made his Malayalam film debut with the movie “B”. Tech’, in which he plays the role of Mano.
B. Technology
He has also appeared in several other Malayalam films such as Jomonte Suvissheshangal (2017) and Viddikalude Mash (2022).
Jomont Suveshshangar
TV drama
Manobala made his television debut as an actor, playing the role of Namachivayam in the Tamil drama series “Alli Rajjiyam” (2005; Sun TV).
Ali Rajyaam
Some of his other Tamil television series include “Maya” (2018; Sun TV) and “Sembaruthi” (2020; Zee Tamizh).
Manobala of Sambaruti
director
Movie
tamil
In 1978, he made his debut as an assistant director in the Tamil film Kizhakke Pogum Rail.
Kzakbogum Railway
He directed many Tamil films such as “Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru” (1986), “Dhoorathu Pachai” (1987), “Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum” (1991), “Annai” (2000) and “Naina” (2002) .
other languages
In 1986, he acted as director in the Kannada film 31st December.
December 31
In 1990, he directed the Hindi film “Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai”.
Meera Patty Surf Meera Hai
TV drama
He has directed several Tamil television series such as “Panchavarnam” (1999; Sun TV), “Punnagai” (2007; Sun TV) and “777” (2009; Polimer TV).
YouTuber
In 2019, he started the YouTube channel “Manobala’s Waste Paper” where he uploaded interviews with various South Indian celebrities. His channel has approximately 449,000 subscribers.
Manobala’s YouTube channel
Other jobs
In 2001, he directed the Tamil television movie “Siragugal”. The TV series is broadcast on Sun TV. In 2019, he voiced the animated character Zazu (originally dubbed by John Oliver) in the Tamil version of the Hollywood animated film “The Lion King”. In 2022, he participated as a contestant in the Tamil reality show Cooku with Comali Season 3. The show airs on Star Vijay.
Manobala as a contestant on Cooku and Comali Season 3
Awards
- 2015: SIIMA Tamil Best Newcomer Producer
- 2019: MG Ramachandran Award for Best Comedy Actor
Manobala wins best comedian award
- 2021: Jananaayakan Pride of Tamil Cinema
Manobala wins award
- 2022: Honorary Doctorate for Global Achievers
Manobala receives honorary doctorate
- 2022: Subaskaran Udhayanidhi Stal Sivakarthikeyan Award
Manobala’s Subaskaran Udhayanidhi Stal Sivakarthikeyan Award
Note: He has also received many awards.
Manobala’s award-winning old photos
Manobala’s award-winning old photos
Manobala wins best comedian award
die
Manobala passed away on May 3, 2023 due to liver-related diseases. Fifteen days before his death, he felt unwell and was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Later, he was shifted to his residence in Saligramam, Chennai. In January 2023, he underwent vascular treatment. After his death, legendary South Indian actor Rajinikanth tweeted:
I am deeply saddened by the passing away of my dear friend, renowned director and actor Manobala. My condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace. “
Facts/Trivia
- His family and friends affectionately called him Mano.
- Manobala is a member of South Indian actor-director group ‘Azhwarpet’, which includes Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam and Santhana Bharathi. During hard times, members of the group often stayed at Kamal’s home.
- In an interview, he revealed that he was once a smoker. His friends used to call him “Chimney” because he smoked about 200 cigarettes a day, which adversely affected his health. He also suffered from breathing problems, which affected his work. He said,
When I was at my peak as a director, I had a terrible smoking habit. They called me “Chimney” because I smoked all the time. Hindi actress Rekha tied two panparak pockets and hung them around my neck. This is done by knocking cigarette ashes into it. I smoke 200 cigarettes a day. That’s why all my bones are fragile. In fact, doctors once said that if I smoked one cigarette, I would die. That’s when I stopped. “
- Manobala was a spiritual person who often visited various temples.
Manobala of Hanuman Temple
- He enjoys traveling, dancing, listening to music and reading.
- In 2020, he was appointed president of Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam.
- In 2021, he was selected as a member of the Blacksheep Digital Awards jury.
Manobala serves as a member of the jury
- On February 27, 2022, he was appointed as one of the members of the Tamil Nadu Film Directors Association.
Manobala – Member of Tamil Nadu Film Directors Guild
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education