Mohanlal is a gifted and versatile actor who has essayed a variety of roles in his over thirty years of celluloid life. I can't imagine the Malayalam films like 'Kamaladalam' , 'Kilukkam', 'Bharatham' or 'Kireedom' - to name just a few, there are very many more - without him. His effortless acting had brought out his histrionic abilities to the fore and mallus, the world over, have given him their overwhelming love.
For me, he's a personal favourite and I don't miss any chance that I get, to see his movies and here's wishing that we'd be able to see more of him in the coming years, in roles that we've never seen.
But what baffles me is the way some quarters are trying to deify him. I happened to read an article this morning about a non issue, if you please. It went on and on about the way he was preparing to play an exhibition cricket match that's to be played shortly. It describes the way as to how he grasped the tips given by the coach at hand in a jiffy and went on to bat, bowl and field in an unmatched manner! MS Dhoni beware, you've a serious challenger and need to have sleepless nights!!
Reminds me of an incident that had raked in a lot of controversy in the recent past and thankfully, it was abandoned at the last moment. He was slated to perform the mother of all magic tricks which could have even endangered his life! What were the organisers wanting to prove? That, Mohanlal, once he decides to take on anything, can beat the best guy in that field? And to cite yet another aspect, him having been conferred the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, has not seen an avalanche of youngsters wanting to join the armed forces, either!
Come on, give us a break and take a walk!!
For me, he's a personal favourite and I don't miss any chance that I get, to see his movies and here's wishing that we'd be able to see more of him in the coming years, in roles that we've never seen.
But what baffles me is the way some quarters are trying to deify him. I happened to read an article this morning about a non issue, if you please. It went on and on about the way he was preparing to play an exhibition cricket match that's to be played shortly. It describes the way as to how he grasped the tips given by the coach at hand in a jiffy and went on to bat, bowl and field in an unmatched manner! MS Dhoni beware, you've a serious challenger and need to have sleepless nights!!
Reminds me of an incident that had raked in a lot of controversy in the recent past and thankfully, it was abandoned at the last moment. He was slated to perform the mother of all magic tricks which could have even endangered his life! What were the organisers wanting to prove? That, Mohanlal, once he decides to take on anything, can beat the best guy in that field? And to cite yet another aspect, him having been conferred the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, has not seen an avalanche of youngsters wanting to join the armed forces, either!
Come on, give us a break and take a walk!!
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