Mansoor Ali Khan | |
---|---|
Born | Mansoor Ali Khan February 22, 1961 |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation(s) | Film actor, producer, music director, politician |
Years active | 1990-present |
Mansoor Ali Khan is an Indian actor, music composer, writer and producer. He has predominantly appeared in Tamil films, mostly in antagonistic and supporting roles.
He got a breakthrough role as an antagonist in Captain Prabhakaran (1991). After the success of this film, he got a lot of acting opportunities. He has acted in over 250 films and has produced and directed numerous films. He has also acted in some Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. [1]
Mansoor Ali Khan was born in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. His parents are Meesaikaara Abdul Salam Rowther and Sagorammal. [2]
Khan has often played antagonist roles and a few lead roles. He got a breakthrough role as an antagonist in Tamil cinema industry with the R.K. Selvamani directorial Captain Prabhakaran (1991) which became a blockbuster, fetching him a lot of acting opportunities. He did an acting course in Anupam Kher's acting school in Mumbai. [3]
In his early career, Mansoor Ali Khan tried his hand at politics by supporting the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). At the 1999 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, he contested from Periyakulam as a candidate of the Puthiya Tamilagam (PT), he secured about one lakh votes and finished at the third position. [4] [5] At the 2009 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, he stood as an independent candidate and the opposition pressed criminal charges against him for moving around in a vehicle with a propaganda banner breaching the moral conduct code. [6] [7] At the 2019 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, he contested from Dindigul as a candidate of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK). [8] He quit the party later and formed his own political party 'Tamil Desiya Puligal'.
Khan was arrested in July 1998 for causing a roadblock and obstructing traffic while protesting against the pirate showings of his film Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu (1998) on cable television. His activity led to film distributor Chinthamani Murugesan releasing a press statement condemning the television's actions and prompted a shut down of cinema halls across Pondicherry for one day. [9]
Khan was convicted on the charge of rape and awarded seven years of imprisonment on 27 March 2001 by a Sessions court. Later, in 2012, the Madras High court found the woman had made false accusations against him and ordered her to pay Rs 50 lakh as damages to the actor for malicious prosecution and defamation. [10] [11]
Khan was arrested in January 2012 on land grabbing charges after it was alleged that he had illegally constructed a 16-storeyed property in Arumbakkam. [12] [13]
Khan was arrested on 17 June 2018, along with environmentalist Piyush Manush, while protesting the proposed 270-kilometre superhighway connecting Salem and Chennai. [14]
Khan was arrested in April 2021 for spreading rumours about COVID-19 vaccination and ordered to pay 2 lakhs to the health secretary. [15]
In 2023, Khan said in an interview that he expected to do a rape scene with actress Trisha in Leo movie but didn't get a chance to share the screen with her. The statement was criticized by social media commentators. Trisha replied to his statement, "I strongly condemn this and find it sexist, disrespectful, misogynistic, repulsive and in bad taste. He can keep wishing but I am grateful never to have shared screen space with someone as pathetic as him and I will make sure it never happens for the rest of my film career as well. People like him bring a bad name to mankind.” [16] [17] [18] He then apologized to Trisha and she responded by saying "To err is human,to forgive is divine". [19]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1990 | Velai Kidaichuduchu | Maari | |
1991 | Thangamana Thangachi | ||
Captain Prabhakaran | Veerabhadran | ||
Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum | Moses | ||
Rudhra | Kedi Mayandi | ||
1992 | Chembaruthi | Kumar | |
Therku Theru Machan | Devaraj | ||
Idhuthanda Sattam | Kaali | ||
Chinna Poovai Killathey | |||
Magudam | |||
Pandithurai | Narasimma | ||
Thai Mozhi | Mariyaraj | ||
Pangali | Abdul Khidr | ||
Samundi | Rajangam | ||
Deiva Kuzhanthai | |||
Naalaiya Theerpu | Inspector | ||
1993 | Kadal Pura | ||
Ezhai Jaathi | Rajarathinam's son | ||
Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | Kulothungan | Also producer, music director | |
Thalattu | Jeeva | ||
Moondravadhu Kann | Subbarayan | ||
Sabash Babu | |||
1994 | Ravanan | Ravanan | Also producer |
Athiradi Padai | Selva | ||
Uzhiyan | Govindaraj | ||
Kanmani | |||
1995 | Gangai Karai Paattu | ||
Raja Muthirai | |||
Deva | Periyavar | ||
Sandhaikku Vantha Kili | |||
Asuran | Veerabhadran | ||
Gandhi Pirantha Mann | |||
Sindhu Bath | Mayilsamy | ||
Makkal Aatchi | Valaiyapathi | ||
Seethanam | Marimuthu | ||
1996 | Thayagam | Snobir (Snow Bear) | |
Musthaffaa | Kaalaiya | ||
Vaazhga Jananayagam | Bhagat Singh | Also producer, music director | |
Vasantha Vaasal | Ganesh | ||
Maanbumigu Maanavan | Politician | ||
Rajali | Rani's uncle | ||
Manikkam | Karuvayan | ||
Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale | Prabhakaran | ||
1997 | Pistha | Adv. Adhimoolam | |
Kadavul | K. Shanmugam | ||
Arasiyal | Venkatraman (R. K. V) | ||
Pagaivan | Dharman | ||
1998 | Maru Malarchi | Mannaru | |
Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu | |||
Jolly | Chakravarthy's father | ||
Natpukkaga | Perusu | ||
Dharma | Daas | ||
Urimai Por | Balu | ||
Cheran Chozhan Pandian | Police Inspector | ||
1999 | Padayappa | Krishnasamy Mudaliar | |
Suyamvaram | Kabilan | ||
Antahpuram | Shekhar | ||
Minsara Kanna | Vedhachalam | ||
Jayam | Anand | ||
Kanmani Unakkaga | Karan | ||
2000 | Vallarasu | Politician | |
Kannaal Pesavaa | |||
Unnai Kann Theduthey | |||
Puratchikkaaran | |||
Krodham 2 | Selvakumar | ||
2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | ||
Seerivarum Kaalai | |||
Ponnana Neram | |||
2002 | Raajjiyam | ||
Kadhal Virus | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
En Mana Vaanil | |||
Andipatti Arasampatti | Arasampatti | ||
2003 | Parasuram | Home Minister Vishwanathan | |
Paarai | |||
Thennavan | |||
Anjaneya | Contractor | ||
Oru Thadava Sonna | |||
2004 | Maanasthan | ||
Arasatchi | |||
Neranja Manasu | Masanam | ||
Arumugaswamy | |||
2005 | Aayudham | Minister Andiappan | |
Chinna | Chinna's friend | ||
2006 | Sudesi | ||
Perarasu | Sivapprakasam | ||
Varalaru | Divya's brother | ||
2007 | Ennai Paar Yogam Varum | Jaga | Also producer, storywriter |
Kuttrapathirikai | Sivarasan | ||
Rasigar Mandram | Rameshkanth, Peethamparam | ||
2008 | Thithikkum Ilamai | Inspector Dharma | |
2009 | Kanthaswamy | Police Inspector | |
Aadatha Aattamellam | Police Inspector | ||
2010 | Thillalangadi | Police Inspector | |
Virudhagiri | Police Inspector | ||
2011 | Puli Vesham | Govindan | |
2012 | Kadhal Paathai | Drunkard | |
Mirattal | Shankar's father | ||
2013 | Lollu Dhadha Parak Parak | Also music director [20] | |
Singam II | Sub Inspector Karim Bhai | ||
2014 | Tenaliraman | Cannibal tribe leader | |
Kaaviya Thalaivan | Contract Kannaiah | ||
2015 | Pulan Visaranai 2 | ||
Athiradi | Also producer, writer, music director | ||
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Mansoor | ||
Vedalam | Manimaran | ||
2016 | Unnodu Ka | Kasi | |
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku | Cameo Appearance | ||
Adra Machan Visilu | |||
Veera Sivaji | |||
2017 | Bruce Lee | Minister Mansoor Ali Khan | |
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Veerasingam | ||
Velaikkaran | Kennedy | ||
Konjam Konjam | Kodumudi Babu | ||
2018 | Gulaebaghavali | Nambi | |
Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | |||
Semma | 'Attack' Balu | ||
Itly | Kalluthu | ||
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Khalid | ||
Evanukku Engeyo Matcham Irukku | Sengalvaraayan | ||
Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Nilakkottai Narayanan | ||
Inba Twinkle Lilly | Kalluthu | ||
2019 | Pottu | Swami | |
Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma | |||
Jackpot | Bhai | ||
2022 | The Legend | Politician | |
2023 | Bakasuran | ||
Pichaikkaran 2 | ACP Gopal | ||
Kick | |||
Leo | Hridayaraj D'Souza | ||
80s Buildup | |||
Sarakku | |||
2024 | Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha | [21] | |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1990 | Shubhayathra | Uncredited role | |
1993 | Ponnu Chami | Ratnam | |
1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | ||
1995 | Hijack | Vishwanathan | |
1996 | Kinnam Katta Kallan | Bindran Billa | |
Man of the Match | Udumbu Rajappan | ||
1999 | Jananaayakan | ||
Red Indians | Vayanadan | ||
2000 | Sathyam Sivam Sundaram | Andra Ponnan | |
2001 | Soothradharan | Zamindar | |
2024 | Aavesham | Reddy | [22] |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1996 | Boss | ||
1997 | Yuva Shakthi | ||
Lady Commissioner | |||
2001 | Diggajaru | Muscular man | [23] |
2007 | Masti | ||
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1993 | Vaasthavam | ||
Mutha Mestri | Inspector | Dubbed into Tamil as Manbhumigu Maistri | |
2004 | Samba | McDowell Mani | |
2006 | Naayudamma | ||
Year | Film | Song | Composer | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1993 | Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan | "Mama Mama" | himself | Tamil | |
1996 | Vaazhga Jananayagam | "Kodambakkam" | |||
1996 | Rajali | "Wrong Route" | Aravind | ||
1998 | Maru Malarchi | "Rettakili Rettakili" | S. A. Rajkumar | ||
2007 | Ennai Paar Yogam Varum | "Koyambedu" | A. K. Vaasagan | ||
2015 | Athiradi | "En Kathirikka", "Edho Paarka", "Thanniyadichu", "Yenda Thenna" | himself | ||
Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK), literally meaning Hindu People's Party, also pronounced as Indu Makkal Katchi (IMK), is a right-wing, Hindu nationalist party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Dinamalar is an Indian Tamil daily newspaper. It was founded in 1951 by T. V. Ramasubba Iyer. Dinamalar has an average circulation of 689,773.
Sarathkumar Ramanathan is an Indian actor, politician, filmmaker and former bodybuilder who works predominantly in Tamil cinema in addition to Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. He has acted in more than 145 films and won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.
Ghilli (transl. Gutsy) is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic sports action film directed by Dharani and produced by Sri Suriya Movies. The film stars Vijay in the titular role, alongside Trisha, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Dhamu, Mayilsamy, Janaki Sabesh, Nancy Jennifer, Nagendra Prasad, Ponnambalam, and Pandu. It is a remake of the Telugu-language 2003 film Okkadu. The film follows Saravanavelu "Velu", an aspiring Kabaddi player, who goes to Madurai to participate in a match and instead rescues Dhanalakshmi from Muthupandi, who forces her to be with him.
S.S. Manivannan, better known by his mononym Manivannan, was an Indian film director, actor and activist who worked in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning three decades, he went from being a story and dialogue writer for director Bharathiraja from 1980–82 to a successful director who thrived in experimenting with different genres, before becoming an actor. With over 400 films to his name, Manivannan was one of the most experienced actors in the field and directed exactly 50 films. Manivannan was mainly a supporting actor in films and often played the comedian, supporting character and villainous roles.
Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam or TMMK is a Muslim non-governmental organisation established in the state of Tamil Nadu in India in 1995. The TMMK has described itself in news releases as "a mass based" organisation.
Senthamizhan Seeman is an Indian politician, filmmaker and the chief-coordinator of the political party Naam Tamilar Katchi in Tamil Nadu. He is an advocate of the creation of vote bank for Tamils.
Captain Prabhakaran is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by R. K. Selvamani. It stars Vijayakanth in the lead role. It also features Mansoor Ali Khan, Rupini, Livingston and Ramya Krishnan, while R. Sarathkumar appears in a cameo role. It was Vijayakanth's 100th film, after which he earned the sobriquet "captain".
Ranjith is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil and Malayalam language films.
Arasiyal (transl. Politics) is an 1997 Indian Tamil-language political drama film directed by R. K. Selvamani. The film stars Mammootty, Shilpa Shirodkar and Roja. It was released on 12 December 1997.
Naam Tamilar Katchi is a Tamil nationalist party in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Cheran Chozhan Pandian is a 1998 Indian Tamil language comedy film directed by Senthamizhan, who had previously directed the film Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994). The film stars Ranjith, Anand Babu and Vadivelu. It was released on 25 December 1998. Two years after release, the producers were given a ₹5 lakh subsidy by the Tamil Nadu government along with several other films.
Kadavul (transl. God) is a 1997 Indian Tamil language film directed by Velu Prabhakaran. The film stars Velu Prabhakaran, Manivannan, Arun Pandiyan, Mansoor Ali Khan and Roja. It was released on 5 December 1997. Despite having controversial themes, the film was well received.
V. Gowthaman is a Tamil film director and actor. He has directed few Tamil films. These include Magizhchi, Kanave Kalaiyadhe. He has also directed the famous thriller biography serials of Auto Shankar and Veerappan in the name of Auto Sankar and Santhanakkaadu in Makkal TV. He is preparing to direct a new film based on Neela Padmanaban's novel. He has participated in Jallikatu demonstration in Chennai.
Aavathum Pennale Azhivathum Pennale is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars C. Arunpandian, Mansoor Ali Khan and Jayabharathi. It was released on 17 May 1996.
Purathcikkaaran (transl. Revolutionary) is a 2000 Tamil-language drama film directed by Velu Prabhakaran and scripted by P. Jayadevi. The film stars the director himself in the lead role with Sathyaraj, Radhika, Arun Pandian, Khushbu and Roja in other pivotal roles.
Tamil Prabhakaran is an Indian Tamil journalist and documentary film maker.
Jayam is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language horror film directed and produced by the duo Ravi-Raja, making their directorial debut. The film stars Sangita, Mansoor Ali Khan, Ishaq Hussaini and Vichithra, with Bhavana, Ragul, Rocky, Karikalan, Shanmugasundaram and Vadivukkarasi playing supporting roles. It was released on 15 October 1999.
Meera Mitun is an Indian model and actress, who has appeared in Tamil language movies. After beginning her career as a model, she became an actress, making her debut in the movie 8 Thottakkal (2017). Meera is known for her extensive controversies and allegations.
Vettu Onnu Thundu Rendu is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Mansoor Ali Khan, Ponnambalam and Keerthana. It was released on 1 May 1998.