K. Mohan
K. Mohan | |
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Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | 14 March 1926
Died | 24 August 2014 | (aged 89)
Other names | Pasamalar Mohan |
Occupation(s) | Art director, film producer |
Years active | 1950–2014 |
Spouse | Shanthakumari |
Children | 8 |
K. Mohanakrishnan (14 March 1926 – 24 August 2014) also known as Pasamalar Mohan, or simply K. Mohan, was an Indian film producer and art director. He entered the movie industry in 1951, and worked mainly in Tamil cinema.[1] He was the producer for the Tamil film Pasamalar (1961).[2]
Family and early life
Mohan was born into a
Career
While still a student, Mohan created banners for the film Kulaebagavali. In 1950, he established Mohan Arts, a firm that specialized in the creation of promotional materials for films such as banners and cut-outs. A 80-foot (24 m) cutout that Mohan designed for
Personal life
Mohan died on 24 August 2014, three years after his wife. The couple had five sons, three daughters and thirteen grandchildren. Two of Mohan's sons, Harinath Kumar and Narendran, inherited and continue to run Mohan Arts.[2]
References
- ^ Menon, Nitya (10 September 2014). "Chennai, once a city of hoardings". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 21 December 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ a b "Producer 'Pasamalar' Mohan Passed Away". tamilcinema.com. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ "'Pasamalar' Mohan passes away". nikkilcinema.com. 3 September 2014. Archived from the original on 25 December 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2016.
- ^ "Pasamalar producer passes away". The Times of India. 4 September 2014. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2016.