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Choosing it right (Article on Times of Oman )

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:54:00 +0000

Popular south Indian actress Mamta Mohandas says Bollywood films are an absolute “no-no” for her. The Kerala state award winner of 2011 said no to a project by Bollywood director Kunal Kohli recently.

The actress has acted with all the leading south Indian filmmakers and actors.

“Bollywood is something I would put away for now because it is an ocean and beside am doing the best films in the South Indian film industry especially Malayalam from which I am reaping the best out of,” she said speaking to Times of Oman.

She was in Oman as chief guest for the sixth anniversary celebration of Sky Jewellery. “Bollywood would require me to start my career from scratch. I don’t want to invest three or four more years in acting. Probably by next year I may slowly start applying breaks,” she said.

The actress is undergoing treatment for cancer. “I need to conserve my energy. That is why I am choosing what is right, good and healthy for me,” she said.

The actress however doesn’t mind trying a hand at parallel cinema. “If there is something interesting I would certainly do it. I worked with Shyam Benegal’s associates recently and they were keen on me entering Bengali films,” she said. She also informed that she has many Malayalam films lined up.

“I will be acting in Mammooty’s first production Mathilukalil Apurath, director Jayaraj’s Nayika, a mega project Leela by Ranjith, Soumyam Deeptham by T. A. Razaq. These are projects that are immediately in the pipeline,” said the actress who has done hits films with actors like Mammootty, Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Dileep and Prithviraj.

She has acted in the top stars of the Telugu,Tamil and Kannada film industry. A trained Carnatic and Hindustani vocalist, Mamta has lent her voice to many film songs too.

“I would continue with my experiments in singing,” she says. Elated with her 2011’s Kerala State Award, she says, “it brought me immense happiness. I have previously got commercial awards, but the state award was very special.”

Bahrain-born Malayalee was also awed by the beauty of Oman.
“This is my first visit and I can see what a beautiful place this is,” she said.

Source : Times of Oman

Donning varied roles with panache (Article in Deccan Herald )

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:48:00 +0000

When things get going, the good ones, it seems, prefer to go their own way.At the peak of her career, Mamta Mohandas has decided to let the philanthropist have her way. Mamta has finally decided to quit acting, maybe in a year’s time, and get into some serious social work, something that she has always wanted to do. And perhaps, give the singer in her a chance to come out into the open.
Besides, like all 26-year-olds, Mamta too has marriage on her mind. She is also all set to tie the knot with her childhood friend currently living in Bahrain.

Mamta may not have a long list of films to show off but the ones that she has done were all strong characters and she is popular for the controversial roles she played.

Mamta will soon be playing the character of Leela in director Ranjith’s ‘Leela’. “It’s a double role and both the characters are polar opposites. I have to play two different people altogether,” she says.

In Soumyam Deeptham, a thriller in Malayalam, Mamta dons the role of a witness who gets involved in the aftermath of the tragedy and the character of Soumya is played by a newcomer. “Soumya is brutally raped in a train and is later thrown off the train. I play the character who witnesses the whole thing. While the others on the train actually steer of clear any controversy, I come forward to talk about the murder. It’s a real story and my role is a bold one,” she explains.

She has also been offered the lead role in Mammootty’s first home production, Mathilukalkkapuram, which is a sequel to Adoor’s famous Mathilukal.

“It’s prestigious film and my role is exciting,” she says. Mamta was offered a glamourous role in Bila 2 in Tamil. “I don’t want to commit to any movies right now. My role in Bila... was said to be a glamourous one and I don’t want to trigger anything new in my career by taking up that role,” she reasons.

And Bollywood too came knocking on her doors but the young lass is staying away from taking up a role that’s a little out of the way.

Mamta has sung for a couple of movies and she’s contemplating a career in the music industry, for a change.

Mamta was struck by cancer a year ago and fought through it. She confesses that she has only emerged stronger. “I never shied away from talking about my illness to anyone. I was open about it and that really help. Even during my illness, I would still wear my make-up and go to work and would shoot like normal,” she says.

“I am glad God chose me for the illness. Anybody else would have broken down,” Mamta adds.

Sourcce : Deccan Herald

Mamta Mohandas in TA Razak's Soumyam Deeptham

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 03:03:00 +0000

Scriptwriter TA Razak, who has signed to direct Malayalam superstar in his maiden directorial venture, has taken up his second directorial venture even before starting the first film. Razak's latest film titled Soumyam Deeptham is based on a real-life incident and actress Mamta Mohandas will appear in an important role.

TA Razak has reportedly completed the script work for Soumyam Deeptham. The movie revolves around the story of Soumya, who was brutally pushed off a running train and later raped and murdered by a vagabond, Govindachami. The scriptwriter says that this movie will have a fictionalised version of the real incident.

The debut director is very sad over the tragic death of Soumya. He thinks that her death could have been avoided if her co-passengers had reacted to her murderer. Now, Razak wants to send out a strong message to the society through Soumyam Deeptham and bring a transformation in the viewers.

A newcomer will play Soumya, while Mamta Mohandas appears as a witness in Soumyam Deeptham. Sreenivasan will enact a police officer and Tamil actor Samudrakkani plays a lawyer, who defends the man accused of raping and murdering her. Asif Ali will reprise the role of Soumya's fianc

Mamata Mohandas - Brand ambassador for the ‘Kochi International Fashion Week’

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 08 May 2011 02:42:00 +0000

Celebrated actress and singer Mamta Mohandas signed as the brand ambassador for KFW
The venue at at Casino Hotel, Kochi will include a Collection Show Area, a Media Centre, a dedicated Buyer’s Lounge, a Sponsor Zone and a VIP Hospitality Lounge.

The Collection Show Area features a 30m long catwalk with a total of 600 numbered seats, in 3 tiers divided equally on either side of the catwalk. There is a separate section for Buyers, and Media have a dedicated entrance leading to the media pit for crew as well as seating for editorial staff.

The Buyer’s Lounge is an area where the designer’s collection is taken and displayed after the show. Buyers can relax, interact with designers and conduct business in an environment conducive to business. Access to the lounge is available to accredited buyers only.

The Sponsor Zone, will feature sponsors displaying their products in an innovative manner, like the CHAMBOR make-overs and the quick hair fixes, etc.

The VIP Hospitality lounge provides a favourable environment for sponsors, designers and other VIP guests, to interact with and create potential business associations. Don’t miss the at Casino Hotel Bar where specially concocted brews will be served

The Media Centre is set up for the exclusive use of accredited media representatives. It will comprise a fully equipped media lounge, a post-show conference room and several areas where media can conduct interviews, etc.

Kochi International Fashion Week 2011 is produced by Storm fashion company, In association with Kingfisher, Lawman PG3
For more details Kochi International Fashion Week

Films are more important to me: Mamta Mohandas

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:34:00 +0000

Mamta Mohandas has been coming to Bangalore often and BT caught up with the actress when she was in the city over the weekend.

But contrary to the reports of her doing a Kannada film after four years, her trips have been more personal in nature. "I am not doing an Upendra film and have not replaced Bhavana. But that's not true. I'm loaded with Kannada offers, but I've not found a project that has interested me. Moreover, I don't think that I need to do a Kannada film to graduate in films," says the actress, who may soon foray into Bollywood.

"I've got offers from Feroze Nadiadwala productions and another big production house as well. Both are still in the narration stage. I want to be part of the right project. There are auditions left and only after that I will know," says the actress, who's currently enjoying a month off from work, given the delay with a Malayalam project she's been signed up. The project in question, meanwhile, is superstar Mammootty's first home production Mathilukalkappuram. "Again, contrary to reports, I have not replaced Nayanthara. She was never approached. The makers did want Vidya Balan, but that didn't work out. I take on the role of Narayani, who was just a voice in the original, Mathilukal. We were to start shooting this month, but Mammootty is waiting for cameraman Ravichandran and sound engineer Resul Pookutty's dates. That will happen in April," she says.

Now that she's working in the extension of a national award-winning film, has she seen the original? "Unfortunately no. I have not seen the film and don't have access to a print because Doordarshan holds the rights to the film. I'd love to see it, but right now, I will have to make do with the narrations that I am getting about Mathilukal," she adds.

The actress, whose career graph has been rising steadily, has a jam-packed schedule in the coming months. "In May I may do an offbeat Telugu film, Maidanam, which has a heroine-oriented script. Then there's a Malayalam project by director Joshi. I'll also be doing Singaravelan opposite Prithviraj, an as-yet-untitled film with Dileep and a film opposite Indrajith." She's also just had the dubbed version of her hit Malayalam film Anwar, release in Tamil. How come she isn't doing more Kollywood film? "I did have exciting offers last year, but could not do them due to health issues. Interesting stuff may come my way now. But it will have to be worthy of me. I've to make sure I get a bang-on film to come back to Tamil," she asserts.

And with so many films happening, music is definitely not top priority for Mamta, who sings playback occasionally. "I have a versatile way of singing, which music directors are discovering. I love to sing, but my films are more important to me. At this stage, I need to set my film career on a roller coaster. Singing is secondary and can take a backseat," she says.

Mamta with a campaign for Sabarimala tragedy.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 11:14:00 +0000

Mamta Mohandas has been busy taking part in many charity activities and now it is heard that she has been affected greatly by the Sabarimala tragedy. It is heard that Mamta is now spreading a campaign wherein she is recommending the use of a safe walk-way for the devotees just like the way it is in Tirumala. Sources say that her move has been getting a decent response from her fans and others.

Source: Metromatinee

There's no stopping Mamta!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:28:00 +0000

Actor Mamta Mohandas bounces back after grappling with health issues

dual act Mamta Mohandas wants to focus on both acting and singing
It's not a laid-back Sunday for Mamta Mohandas. She has three story sessions for prospective Malayalam films, yet agrees for an interview during the lunch break.
“I am in talks for two Telugu films too, one starring Pawan Kalyan and the other Balakrishna. But Malayalam films are keeping me busy,” she says cheerily. Her recent release, Anwar, has fetched her good reviews. “I started off with Malayalam films, but, frankly, I didn't get great roles in the beginning. After I worked for four years in Tamil and Telugu and became a known face, the Malayalam industry welcomed me back with good offers.”
Nagarjuna's Kedi was her last Telugu release. The film brings back memories that are hard to forget. “Nagarjuna was the first and the only actor who personally called me to ask if I would have dates to do the film. I've never been recommended by any hero. That was also the day I got my biopsy results. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. I broke down as I told him the news. He insisted that I do the film. Nagarjuna, producer Siva Prasad Rao and the unit were so supportive,” she recalls. A one-month break was all that Mamta took while battling lymphoma. “I was undergoing chemotherapy in between schedules. I would work eight days in two weeks and then go for chemo. It was tough. I would have severe bouts of nausea one day, and be normal the next.” Though eager to return to Telugu films, Mamta wants a substantial role for a comeback. “I missed out on Simha since I didn't have dates.”
In the meantime, she has been approached by composers to sing Telugu songs. “I want my acting and singing careers to progress simultaneously. I don't want to be a playback singer and be active only in the audio circuit,” she emphasises. Her songs from Rakhi, Shankardada MBBS, Jagadam, Yamadonga and Tulasi continue to be popular on the air waves. Backed by her seven-year training in Carnatic and Hindustani music, she says, “I've had some memorable songs in Telugu. The Tamil song I sang for Silambarasan's Kaalai was my favourite until I sang for Anwar and Thriller (Malayalam).”
In the few years she's been acting, she's juggled Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. “I think I would have done better if I had a good PR person. I can speak fluently in Tamil but I don't have anyone to guide me.”
With an air of optimism, she looks at the Om Ganeshaya Namaha tattoo on her left arm and says she hates to use the ‘C' word. “Lymphoma is one of the mildest conditions in the C family. The chance of relapse is close to zero. I want to do a lot of things that will help other patients. But right now, I'll focus on my work so that I could be heard better in future. I need to be more powerful to make a difference.”

Karayilekkoru Kadaldooram Malayalam Movie Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:23:00 +0000

'Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram' is a film directed by Vinod Mankara in which Mamta Mohandas gets to play yet another strong role after Sathyan Anthikkad's 'Katha Thudarunuu' and 'Anwar'.

Indrajith plays the male lead in the film. He dons the role of Anoop Chandran, a famous writer. Prone to seeing future events that turn out to be real, Anoop one days sees his own death in a trance. He decides to write one final novel before death comes visiting.

Besides Indrajith and Mamta, the film also has a huge supporting cast with such names as Sarayu, Dhanya Mary Varghese, Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu, Devan, Sreeraman, Bijukuttan, Anoop Chandran, Sudheesh, T P Madhavan, Salu Menon and Sreedevi Unni.

M Jayachandran has compose the music, and the lyrics have been written by ONV. The audio tracks of the film have been brought out by Sathyam Audios.

'Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram' has been produced by Siddiq Mankara under the banner of ITL Productions.

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"RACE" ready for race

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:14:00 +0000

Mamta Mohandas,Kunchacko Boban, Indrajith, and Gowri Munjal play the lead in director Kukku Surendran’s Race. The shooting of the film is currently going on at Kochi.

The film, scripted by Robin Tirumala and based on Kukku Surendran’s story, talks about the race for money.

Kunchcacko Boban plays a cardiac surgeon, who makes money in a good way, while Indrajith is a baddie who resorts to ransom to earn a quick buck.

Mamta, who is back with a bang in Malayalam after the success of Passenger and Anwar, is playing Kunchacko Boban’s wife in the film. Gowri Munjal, who acted with Mammootty in Paleri Manikyam: Oru pathira kolapathakathinte kadha, has been paired opposite Indrajith.

Kukku Surendran has directed Oraal with Mukesh and Shriya Reddy, and Veeralippattu with Prithviraj and Padmapriya in the lead.

Mamtha Interviews

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Photo Gallery

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MAMTHA MOHANDAS PHOTO GALLERY

Mamta Mohandas at JFW Magazine Cover Page Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:43:00 +0000

Mamta Mohandas at JFW Magazine Cover Page

Actress and Playback Singer Mamta Mohandas posed for the JFW (Just For Women) Magazine Cover Page of the November Issues Photos

In this issue of the JFW magazine Mamta Mohandas bares all about her battle with cancer. Recently she cut hair and it give her new look and she appeared to be more beautiful than the older look with hair. But the fact is that Mamata isn’t making any fashion with this new look, actually she is survived from cancer and has cut the hair for the cancer treatment.

“It makes me feel reborn. I’m sporting this new look as I’m a cancer survivor,” that is what Mamta told in an interview while speaking about her short hair cut. Mamata is right now fighting Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She said that “I didn’t over-react and took the diagnosis bravely. The tough part is over; now I have to fight it. For chemotherapy and radiation, I had to cut my hair,”. Everyone will be sad to hear this , let’s pray for her and wish her to overcome the disease.

Mamta Mohandas - HQ Stunning Posters

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Mamta Mohandas Stunning Photos in Saree

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Beautiful Mamtha

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Nirakazhcha to be dubbed in Italian

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:58:00 +0000

Malayalam movie Nirakazhcha, written and directed by debutant Aneesh J. Karanad, is going to be dubbed in Italian language and will be screened at 600 theaters all over Italy. The director informed that he got the offer following the recent screening of the movie at the ‘Maratea International Film Festival’ in Italy.

Nirakazhcha will also be dubbed in other Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. It is also set to be dubbed in Spanish, German, Russian and Arabic.

The story of the movie revolves around an Italian painter and the role is played by an Italian television actresses Mamta Mohandas.

The director was quoted saying that he would start work on the dubbing of the film in Italian language. Aneesh wants to add some more passionate scenes in the movie to make it more palatable for the Italian audience. When the film gets totally ready, it will be screened in 600 theaters in Italy and it will also be aired on a television channel there.

Nirakazhcha, which was released in the Indian theaters on 27th August, 2010, is now running successfully in theaters. It is expected to offer the much needed financial support to the new filmmaker Aneesh.

The director revealed that the film has been received well in Italy. ‘Global Moviemakers’ has produced Nirakazhcha, which also stars Rahima, Millinniala, Manoj K Jayan, Nicole, Libin and Daisy Chacko. M Jayachandran has composed the music of the film and stage actor named Vincenzo Bocciarelli. The painter comes to Kerala to recreate the wonderful Raja Ravi Varma paintings. He falls in love with a model, played by

MAMTHA Intervied by INDIA -TIMES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:50:00 +0000

I'm a cancer survivor: Mamta

Your new look with short hair has become the talk of the town. You are looking even more beautiful.

It makes me feel reborn. I'm sporting this new look as I'm a cancer survivor. I sported this look in the last song of Anwar, a song that I have also sung. Not many people noticed it, as I had worn wigs for some other scenes in the film.

So was it a major upheaval in your life that you came out of smiling?

I didn't over-react and took the diagnosis bravely. The tough part is over; now I have to fight it. For chemotherapy and radiation, I had to cut my hair. I always wanted to cut my hair and sport a new look. Earlier this year, I was in New York, where I got a tattoo done on my upper arm that says 'Om Sri Ganeshaya Nama', which indicates I'm positive about life.

Anwar is a hit and you are now hot property in Malayalam cinema. You've proved that you are a fine performer and have a great voice.

After Passenger, it was a kind of rebirth for me as Ayesha of Anwar — a change in look and a modern, edgy character. It also gave me a break as a singer. I'm now doing a music video for Prithviraj's Thriller. In another film, Mohabbath, I'm singing a classical song and making a special appearance with Hariharan. At the moment, I have signed up to do four films in Malayalam.

Your birthday's on Sunday. What are your plans?

It's going to be a very special birthday for me. I'm doing a charity dream flight accompanying 430 underprivileged children who've never flown in a plane. I will have the opportunity to cut my birthday cake on the flight with these children. It's Children's Day in every sense.

Mamta Mohandas Celebrates Her Birthday On A Flight

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:42:00 +0000

Actress Mamta Mohandas celebrated her birthday, which falls today, in a purposeful manner. She usually celebrates her birthday with family and relatives. But this time around, Mamta celebrated it on a jumbo aircraft with 360 special kids and their teachers, most of whom were on their maiden flight. The trip was organised by Air India in association with the Rotary Club Aluva.

During her short career of five years in films, Mamta Mohandas has done 30 films spanning all the South Indian languages. Presently, she is busy with a handful of assignments in Malayalam. She didn't sign a movie in Telugu after the disastrous Kedi. When asked about it, she says, "I'm carefully going through a couple of scripts. I want to make a comeback with a unique role. I feel more responsible now and am waiting for the right script."

Mamtha Mohandas Gallery-2

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Mamta Mohandas Rocks

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Mamta Mohandas is getting very popular in Kerala and among malayalees across the world. With an impressive audience and witty one liners, is in top 10 for year 2010 and even in 2009, 2008, 2007. They are quite attractive for the general masses in Kerala. Malayalees around the world says we love Mamta Mohandas!!

Mamtha Picture Gallery-1

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Here you can see the beautiful pictures of our Beauty Queen