Malayalam cinema’s beloved icon Mohanlal celebrated his 65th birthday on Wednesday, with an outpouring of love and admiration lighting up social media platforms. Affectionately known as ‘Lalettan’ by fans, the superstar received heartfelt greetings from colleagues, friends, and fans alike.
Mohanlal rings in his 65th year while basking in the success of his latest releases, L2: Empuraan and Thudarum, both of which have reportedly crossed the ?200 crore mark at the box office.
Born on May 21, 1960, Mohanlal’s illustrious career spans over four decades and includes more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. A five-time National Film Award winner, he was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2019 for his contributions to Indian cinema.
In a heartwarming gesture, Mohanlal announced two noble initiatives through his ViswaSanthi Foundation to mark his birthday. In a Facebook video message, the actor shared that, in collaboration with Baby Memorial Hospital, the Foundation would offer liver transplant surgeries at significantly subsidised rates for underprivileged children.
“Many children in Kerala suffer from liver ailments and need transplants. This initiative aims to extend a helping hand to their families,” he said.
Additionally, he launched a year-long anti-drug awareness campaign titled Be a Hero, also under the aegis of the ViswaSanthi Foundation.
Founded in 2015, the Foundation works in the areas of healthcare, education, and socio-economic upliftment for the underprivileged.
