Lal (actor)
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| Born |
M.P. Michael 2 December 1958 Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, actor, director, producer, distributor |
| Years active | 1984 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy |
| Children |
Jean Paul Lal Monika |
| Parent(s) | M. A. Paul, Philomina |
| Awards |
National Film Awards Special Jury – Actor (2012) Kerala State Awards: Best Popular Film (1991) Best Actor (2008, 2013) |
M. P. Michael (2 December 1958), better known by his stage name Lal, is an Indian film director, actor, script writer, producer, and film distributor widely known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan, along with his childhood friend Siddique, who would later team up as Siddique-Lal to make many films. Lal and Siddique joined as assistant directors to Fazil in 1984.
After that, both decided to part ways as a director pair and Lal turned producer with the Siddique-directed Mammootty-starrer Hitler. Lal debuted in acting with a villain role as Paniyan in Suresh Gopi-starrer Kaliyattam, directed by Jayaraj. Kaliyattam was a new take on Othello, where Lal played Paniyan, the character standing for Iago.
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