Mansoor Ali Khan (actor)
Mansoor Ali Khan | |
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| Born | Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | Actor, film producer, composer, politician |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Children | 4 |
Mansoor Ali Khan is an Indian actor, composer, screenwriter, film producer and politician. 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 in addition to producing and directing numerous films. He has also acted in some Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films.[1]
Early and personal life
Mansoor Ali Khan was born in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. His parents are Meesaikaara Abdul Salam Rowther and Sagorammal.[2] Khan has three sons and a daughter.[3]
Film career
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) starring Vijayakanth which became a blockbuster, fetching him a lot of acting opportunities. He did an acting course at Anupam Kher's acting school in Mumbai.[4]
In 1993, he took a hero avatar through the film Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan. This movie was directed by Balu Anand and Mansoor Ali Khan composed the music too.[5] He also starred in and produced the films Ravanan (1994) and Vaazhga Jananayagam (1996).
He has worked in a large number of films directed by R. K. Selvamani, such as Captain Prabhakaran (1991), Chembaruthi (1992), Athiradi Padai (1994), Kanmani (1994), Raja Muthirai (1995), Makkal Aatchi (1995), Arasiyal (1997), Kuttrapathirikai (2007) and Pulan Visaranai 2 (2015). He also collaborated with the director K. S. Ravikumar in films such as Pistha (1997), Natpukkaga (1998), Padayappa (1999), Suyamvaram (1999), Minsara Kanna (1999), Paarai (2003) and Varalaru (2006). He has been cast as a villain in most of his roles, though he has also done some character roles.
Later, he acted as lead roles in the comedy films such as Ennai Paar Yogam Varum (2007), Lollu Dha Dha Parak Parak (2013), Athiradi (2015) and Sarakku (2023). He played comedy roles with Kalyaan's directorial in Gulaebaghavali (2018), Jackpot (2019) and 80s Buildup (2023).
Political career
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.[6][7] 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 banner breaching the electoral code of conduct.[8][9] At the 2019 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu, he contested from Dindigul as a candidate of the Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK).[10]
Electoral career
Lok Sabha Elections Contested
| Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Indian general election | Periyakulam | PT | Lost | 13.1 | T. T. V. Dhinakaran | AIADMK | 45.6 |
| 2009 Indian general election | Tiruchirappalli | Independent | Lost | 0.24 | P. Kumar | AIADMK | 41.65 |
| 2019 Indian general election | Dindigul | NTK | Lost | 4.76 | P. Velusamy | DMK | 64.60 |
| 2024 Indian general election | Vellore | Independent | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections Contested
| Election | Constituency | Party | Result | Vote % | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election | Thondamuthur | Independent | Lost | 0.19 | S. P. Velumani | AIADMK | 53.89 |
Controversies
Roadblock
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.[11]
False rape accusation
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.[12][13]
Land grabbing
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.[14][15]
Khan was arrested on 17 June 2018, along with environmentalist Piyush Manush, while protesting the proposed 270-kilometre superhighway connecting Salem and Chennai.[16]
Khan was arrested in April 2021 for spreading rumours about COVID-19 vaccination and ordered to pay 2 lakhs to the health secretary.[17]
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.”[18][19][20] He then apologized to Trisha and she responded by saying "To err is human, to forgive is divine".[21]
Filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Velai Kidaichuduchu | Maari | |
| 1991 | Thangamana Thangachi | Lakshmi's brother | |
| Captain Prabhakaran | Veerabhadran | ||
| Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum | Moses | ||
| Rudhra | Kedi Mayandi | ||
| 1992 | Chembaruthi | Kumar | |
| Therku Theru Machan | Devaraj | ||
| Idhuthanda Sattam | Kaali | ||
| Chinna Poovai Killathey | |||
| Magudam | Thillainathan's brother | ||
| 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 | Sitapati | |
| Raja Muthirai | Fake Priest | ||
| 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 | Singaram | ||
| 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 | Mookiah | ||
| Unnai Kann Theduthey | |||
| Puratchikkaaran | |||
| Krodham 2 | Selvakumar | ||
| 2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | ||
| Seerivarum Kaalai | Kamakshi's brother | ||
| Ponnana Neram | |||
| 2002 | Raajjiyam | Inspector Kabilan | |
| Kadhal Virus | Himself | Cameo appearance | |
| En Mana Vaanil | Gajendran | ||
| Andipatti Arasampatti | Arasampatti | ||
| 2003 | Parasuram | Home Minister Vishwanathan | |
| Paarai | Vijayan's son | ||
| Thennavan | S. R. S. | ||
| Anjaneya | Contractor | ||
| Oru Thadava Sonna | |||
| 2004 | Maanasthan | ||
| Arasatchi | Inspector India Ganesan | ||
| Neranja Manasu | Masanam | ||
| Arumugaswamy | |||
| 2005 | Aayudham | Minister Andiappan | |
| Chinna | Chinna's friend | ||
| 2006 | Sudesi | Police inspector | |
| 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[22] | |
| Singam II | Sub Inspector Karim Bhai | ||
| 2014 | Tenaliraman | Cannibal tribe leader | Uncredited role |
| 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 | Doctor | ||
| 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 | Don | ||
| Jackpot | Bhai | ||
| 2022 | The Legend | Politician | |
| 2023 | Bakasuran | Cameo Appearance | |
| Pichaikkaran 2 | ACP Gopal | ||
| Kick | Ganesh | ||
| Leo | Hridayaraj D'Souza | ||
| 80s Buildup | Diamond Thief | ||
| Sarakku | Thirupathi | ||
| 2024 | Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha | Don Shiva | [23] |
| Vasco Da Gama | Police Inspector | [24] | |
| Kanguva | Francis's friend | Cameo Appearance | |
| 2025 | Rajaputhiran | [25] | |
| Surrender | Himself | [26] | |
| Padaiyaanda Maaveeraa | Kodukkan | ||
| 2026 | Karuppu Pulsar | Kaveri | [27] |
| Karuppu | Cold | [28] | |
| Angikaaram | [29] | ||
Malayalam films
| 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 | [30] |
Telugu films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Vaasthavam | ||
| Mutha Mestri | Inspector | Dubbed into Tamil as Manbhumigu Maistri | |
| 1994 | Samaram | ||
| 2002 | Sahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi | Pallappa | |
| 2004 | Samba | McDowell Mani | |
| 2006 | Naayudamma |
Kannada films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Boss | ||
| 1997 | Yuva Shakthi | ||
| Lady Commissioner | |||
| 2001 | Diggajaru | [31] | |
| 2007 | Masti | ||
Singer
| 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 |
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