Mohan Babu
| Mohan Babu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Modhugulapalem, Madras State, India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Residence | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Alma mater |
Madras Film Institute YMCA College of Physical Education |
| Occupation | Actor director producer Educationalist politician Social Worker Philanthropist |
| Years active | 1975 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Manchu Vidya Devi (late) Manchu Nirmala Devi |
| Children |
Manchu Lakshmi Manchu Vishnu Manchu Manoj |
| Parent(s) | Manchu Narayanaswamy Naidu Manchu Lakshmamma |
| Awards | Padma Shri 2007 |
| Website | Mohan Babu |
Mohan Babu (born Manchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu) is an Indian film actor, director, and producer, known for his works predominantly in Telugu Cinema and few Tamil films. An alumnus of the Madras Film Institute, Mohan Babu has acted in more than five hundred feature films in lead, supporting and a variety of roles. In 1995, He has received Filmfare Best Actor Award, for his work in the multi-starrer Pedarayudu, which also starred Rajnikanth in a pivotal role. In 2007, He has received the CineMAA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his work in Yamadonga. Mohan Babu was awarded an honorary doctorate from University of California, Berkeley for his contribution to the field of cinema and education. He is the co-owner of production companies such as Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures, 24 Frames Factory and Manchu Entertainment. In 2016, He has garnered the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South.
A former Physical Education Instructor, Mohan Babu is a noted educationalist, and operates Sri Vidya Niketan Educational Institutions, and is the founder of Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust. In the year 2007, he received Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of Arts and education. He is a former Member of Parliament – Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh after being elected in the year 1995. He was also elected a Deputy into the International Parliament for Safety and Peace, an intergovernmental organization based in Italy. He is referred to in the media as Dialogue King, Collection King, Nataprapoorna, and Natavachaspathi.
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