Mohan Babu Age, Wiki and Bio

Mohan Babu

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Politician, Businessman
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/03/1952
Age72 years
BirthplaceModugulapalem, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh

Bio/Wiki

Real NameManchu Bhakthavatsalam Naidu
Other NameDr M. Mohan Babu
NicknameCollection King, Natavaachaspathi
Zodiac signPisces

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 1" (185 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai
  • Adyar Film Institute, Chennai
Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in Physical Education

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Political InclinationYuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party
AddressManchu House, Jalpalli Village, R. R. District, Telangana

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date29 July
Wife
  • Vidya Devi (deceased)
  • Nirmala Devi Manchu

Family

FatherManchu Narayanaswamy Naidu
MotherManchu Lakshmamma
SiblingsManchu Rangaswamy Naidu
Spouse
  • Vidya Devi (deceased)
  • Nirmala Devi Manchu
Children
  • Manchu Vishnu
  • Manchu Manoj
  • Manchu Lakshmi

Career

Debut
Telugu FilmAlluri Seetarama Raju (1974)
Tamil FilmAnnan Oru Koyil (1977)
Telugu ProducerPratigna (1982)
Telugu WriterPapikondalu (1986)
Awards & Honours
  • 1995: Filmfare Award - Best Actor for Peddarayudu
  • 2007: Padma Shri Award for contribution to the film industry
  • 2007: CineMAA Award - Best Supporting Actor for Yamadonga
  • 2015: Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South
  • 2016: Navarasa Nata Tilakam title for 40 years in the Telugu film industry
  • 2017: Special Appreciation Award at the 6th South Indian International Movie Awards
  • 2017: Honorary Doctorate from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
  • 2017: Glory of India International Award
  • 2018: Viswa Nata Sarvabhouma title by TSR Kakatiya Lalitha Kala Parishad
  • Honorary Doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley
Professional Milestones
  • Founded production house Sree Lakshmi Prasanna Pictures in 1982
  • Co-owner of 24 Frames Factory and Manchu Entertainment
  • Founded Sree Vidyanikethan Educational Trust in 1993, now known as Mohan Babu University
  • Served as Member of Rajya Sabha from 1995 to 2000

Favourites

ActorN. T. Rama Rao
Net WorthRs 589 crore

Some Lesser Known Facts

Mohan Babu showcased an early interest in film and theatre but initially worked as a physical education trainer.
He formed a significant partnership with filmmaker Dasari Narayana Rao, starting with the film Swargam Narakam.
His diverse filmography includes appearances in both Telugu and Tamil cinema, with notable works alongside Rajinikanth and Sivaji Ganesan.
Mohan Babu founded his production house in 1982, which produced several successful films.
He was involved in politics as a member of the Upper House and has navigated various political affiliations.
Survived a deadly bomb blast in 1997 that claimed numerous lives.
His book launch event took place at the House of Commons in the UK Parliament.