Mohanlal flying high

The latest news is that Malayalam actor Mohanlal has purchased an apartment in the world's tallest tower, Burj Khalifa, in Dubai as a birthday present for himself. The 940 square-foot apartment, which is estimated to have cost nearly 2.8 million dirhams ( 3.5 crores), is said to be on the 29th floor and has a picturesque view of the dancing fountain . 

Mohanlal to act in a documentary 'Yatra'

Mohanlal is all set to act in a 45 minutes documentary named 'Yatra' for Kerala State Womens Development Corporation (KSWDC). The documentary will demonstrate girls the tips to take care of themselves in public life.

The managing director of KSWDC, P T M Sunish told "The aim of the film is to convey to the girls about everything they need to know to tackle issues. We will screen this film in all the rural schools in the state starting next month. We will also give out CDs to all those who need it,".

The video will be shown in all schools across Kerala.

Jai Hind Film Award 2010

Jai Hind film award 2010 announced yesterday, 'Pazhassi Raja' is the best film and Mammootty the best actor for Pazhassiraja. Mohanlal bagged the 'Chalachitra Ratna Award' Sarath Kumar bagged 'Jai Hind Patriotic Pride Award'.

The other awards and winners are:

Best Actress- Swetha Menon (Palery Manickyam)
Best Director- Blessy (Bramaram)
Best Scriptwriter- Renjith (Palery Manickyam)
Best Lyricist- Vayalar Sarathchandra Varma (Neelathamara)
Best Music Director - Mohan Sitara (Bramaram)
Second Best Actor - Manoj K Jayan (Pazhassi Raja)
Second Best Actress- Samvritha Sunil
Chalachithra Prathiba Award - Sreenivasan
Special Jury Award - Kalabavan Mani
Youth Icon- Prithviraj
Best Emerging Actor- Kailash (Neelathamara)
Best Emerging Actress - Archana Kavi (Neelathamara)
Popular Actor - Dileep
Best Male Singer - V. Sreekumar (Song: Anuraga... [Neelathamara])
Best Female Singer - K. S. Chithra (Song: Kunnathe Konnaykum.... [Pazhassi Raja])
Best Character Actor - Harisree Ashokan

Mohanlal is now on Twitter

The Malayalam film legend Mohanlal now joined in Twitter and his id is: Lal_Mohanlal. On the location of 'Kandahar' Big B persuaded him to join Twitter and by taking Big B's word Mohanlal joined and he started to tweet to Amithabh. His first tweet is "@SrBachchan Thank you very much Sir, for the inspiration, not only to join twitter but also in every walk of life..."

Mohanlal made goodwill ambassador of handloom textiles

Mohanlal has been made the goodwill ambassador of handloom textiles in kerala. Appointment of Mohanlal assumes significance as an earlier move by the state government to make him the brand ambassador of 'Khadi' had drawn flak from cultural leaders.

Former Pro Vice-Chancellor of Calicut University and renowned pro-Left critic Sukumar Azhikode had objected to the appointment of Mohanlal as 'Khadi' ambassador as the actor had appeared in a liquor advertisement earlier. However the government maintained that they had not taken the step to make the actor a khadi ambassador.

Real Action Time for Mohanlal

Hey I am not talking about any film, but our Mohanlal is going to undergo 3 day post-commission training at the 122 TA Battalion, Kannur. Today i.e on 25th March night he will join the team.

He has acted as 'Major' in two super hit Malayalam movies, "Keerthi Chakra" and "Kurukshetra" directed by Major Ravi, which lead him to get the honor Lt.Col with his name.