Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/11/1955 |
| Age | 68 years (died on 03, Oct, 2024) |
| Birthplace | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Date of Death | 03/10/2024 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mohanarajan |
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| Other Name | Keerikkadan Jose |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" (188 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | PKS Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram |
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| College/University | Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts (Economics) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Sukumaran Nadar |
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| Mother | Pankajakshi |
| Siblings | 4 Brothers (Chandran, Sivaprasad, Jayakumar, Premlal) |
| Spouse | Usha |
| Children | 2 Daughters (Jaishma, Kaaviya) |
Career
| Debut |
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| Last Film | Rorschach (2022) as Sujatha's father | ||||||||
| Notable Works |
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| Legal Battle | He faced a lengthy legal battle after being suspended from government service for acting in Kireedam. Eventually reinstated in 2010, he opted for voluntary retirement in 2015. | ||||||||
| Total Films | Over 300 films including Tamil, Telugu, and two Japanese films | ||||||||
| Government Service | Assistant Enforcement Officer in the Enforcement Directorate |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mohan Raj had a strong interest in sports and was a national-level athlete during his youth. | |
| 2. He began his career in the Indian Army at the age of 20 but left due to a leg injury after five years. | |
| 3. He received martial arts training including kung fu, karate, and boxing during his military service. | |
| 4. Although he excelled in competitive exams, he decided to work in the customs department and later joined the Enforcement Directorate (ED). | |
| 5. His portrayal of the character Keerikkadan Jose in the film Kireedam marked a significant milestone in his acting career. | |
| 6. After 2015, he rarely acted due to ailments including pain from varicose veins in his legs. | |
| 7. He settled in Chennai with his family. |