Listen to Maadhu Plus Two (Drama) by Crazy Mohan, Maadhu Balaji & Cheenu Mohan on Apple Music. Stream songs including 'Maadhu Plus Two, Pt. 1' and ”Maadhu Plus Two, Pt. Crazy Mohan (born 16 October 1949 as Mohan Rangachari) is a Tamil comedy actor, script writer and playwright. An engineer by profession, Mohan started writing plays and dramas for stage and established his own drama troupe called Crazy Creations in 1979.
| Vasool Raja MBBS | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Saran |
| Produced by | Gemini Film Circuit |
| Written by | Crazy Mohan (dialogues) |
| Story by | Rajkumar Hirani |
| Based on | Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. |
| Starring | Kamal Haasan |
| Music by | Bharadwaj |
| Cinematography | A. Venkatesh |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Distributed by | Raaj Kamal Films International |
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| 160 minutes | |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Vasool Raja MBBS (transl. Collection King MBBS) is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language comedy-drama film directed by Saran. It is a remake of the 2003 Hindi film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. The film stars Kamal Haasan in title role, while Prabhu, Sneha, and Prakash Raj, Nagesh, Rohini Hattangadi, Jayasurya, Malavika, Crazy Mohan and Karunas, plays supporting roles.The film's music was composed by Bharadwaj.[1][2]
Plot[edit]
Rajaraman, nicknamed 'Vasool Raja', is a local don in Chennai who makes a living by collecting money from people who refuse or dilly-dally in paying their debts to others, with the help of his right-hand man Vatti. Given that his father Sriman Venkataraman had wished him to be a doctor, he creates the faux Venkataraman Charitable Hospital. which is named after his father and pretends to live in accordance with this wish whenever his father and mother Kasturi visit him in Chennai.
One year later, Raja's plan goes awry when Venkataraman meets an old acquaintance, Dr. Vishwanathan. The two men decide to get Raja married to Vishwanathan's daughter Dr. Janaki aka 'Paapu', who was a childhood friend of Raja under that name. At this point, the truth about Raja is revealed. Vishwanathan insults Raja's parents and calls them 'fools' for being ignorant of Raja's real life. Venkataraman and Kasturi, who are both aghast and heartbroken, leave Raja for their village.
Raja, in grief and despair, decides that the only way to redeem himself and gain revenge for the humiliation suffered by his father at the hands of the spiteful Vishwanathan is to become a doctor. He goes to a medical college to obtain an MBBS degree, the graduate medical degree in South Asia.
With the help of Vatti and others, Raja gains admission to the SLR Institute of Medical Sciences by threatening Dr. Margabandhu, who is a faculty member of the college, where he again encounters Vishwanathan, who is the college dean. His success there becomes dependent upon the coerced help of Margabandhu. While Raja's skills as a medical doctor are minimal, he transforms those around him with the 'Kattipudi Vaithiyam' ('hugging therapy'), a method of comfort taught to Raja by his mother, and the compassion he shows towards those in need. Despite the school's emphasis on mechanical, Cartesian, impersonal, often bureaucratic relationships between doctors and patients, Raja constantly seeks to impose a more empathetic, almost holistic, regimen. To this end, he defies all convention by treating a brain-dead man as if the man were able to perceive and understand normally; intimidating Dr. Kalidas into admitting and treating a suicide patient named Neelakandan; interacting on familiar but autocratic terms with patients; humiliating school bullies; effusively thanking a hitherto-underappreciated cleaner; helping a terminally ill cancer patient named Zakir; and encouraging the patients themselves to make changes in their lives so that they do not need pharmaceuticals or surgery.
Vishwanathan, who perceives all this as symptoms of chaos, is unable to prevent it from expanding and gaining ground at his college. He becomes increasingly irritable, almost to the point of insanity. Repeatedly, this near-dementia is shown when he receives unwelcome tidings and begins laughing in a way that implies that he has gone mad. This behavior is explained early on as an attempt to practice laughter therapy, an attempt that seems to have backfired. Vishwanathan's laughing serves more to convey his anger than diffuse it. Meanwhile, Janaki becomes increasingly fond of Raja, who, in his turn, becomes unreservedly infatuated with her. Some comedy appears here because Raja is unaware that Janaki and his childhood friend 'Paapu' are one and the same; an ignorance that Janaki hilariously exploits. Vishwanathan tries several times to expel Raja, but is often thwarted by Raja's wit or the affection with which the others at the college regard Raja, having gained superior self-esteem by his methods.
Eventually, Raja is shamed into leaving the college: His guilt for not being able to help Zakir gets the better of him. In the moments immediately following Raja's departure, the bedridden man miraculously awakens from his vegetative state; at this point, Janaki gives a heartfelt speech wherein she criticizes her father for having banished Raja, saying that to do so is to banish hope, compassion, love, happiness, etc. from the college. Vishwanathan eventually realizes his folly.
Raja later marries Janaki, learning for the first time that she is 'Paapu', while also reconciling with his parents.
Cast[edit]
- Kamal Haasan as Rajaraman Venkatraman (alias 'Vasool Raja')
- Prabhu as Vatti
- Sneha as Janaki Vishwanathan (alias 'Paapu')
- Prakash Raj as Vishwanathan[3]
- Nagesh as Venkatraman
- Rohini Hattangadi as Kasturi Venkatraman
- Crazy Mohan as Professor Margabandhu[3]
- Jayasurya as Zakir[4]
- Malavika as Priya
- Karunas as Amit
- Ajay Rathnam as Medicine Professor
- Kavithalaya Krishnan as Surgery Professor
- Nithin Sathya as Neelakandan
- Chithra Lakshmanan as Dr. Kalidas
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Doctor
- Santhana Bharathi as Gangadharan
- Kaka Radhakrishnan as Margabandhu's father
- Madhan Bob as Mani Raja, Raja's client
- Vaiyapuri as Piles Patient
- E. Ramdoss as Ward Boy
- Karate Raja as Raja's sidekick
- Kadhal Sukumar as Raja's sidekick
- Sampath Ram as Raja's sidekick
- Meera Krishnan as Mani Raja's wife
- A. K. Veerasami as Hospital Cleaner
- Kaajal Pasupathi as Nurse
- Boys Rajan as Professor
- Mythili as Nurse
- Yatin Karyekar as Anand, the Coma Patient
- Ragasya as dancer in song 'Cheena Thaana'
Production[edit]
The film was initially titled Market Raja MBBS.[5][6] The project began as a bilingual venture in Tamil and Telugu, though later the Telugu version was made separately with a different cast as Shankar Dada MBBS (2004).[7]
Jyothika was initially approached to play the leading female role but her busy in another film meant that the team sought and consequently signed on actress Sneha for the film.[8] Prabhu was cast in a supporting role at the insistence of Kamal Haasan, despite Saran's desire to cast Kalabhavan Mani.[9]
Saran had hoped to sign on director K. Balachandar to play Kamal Haasan's father in the film, with the veteran director being both Kamal Haasan's and Saran's film industry mentor. However Balachandar was reluctant to act, and the team then considered both K. Viswanath and Girish Karnad for the role, before signing veteran actor Nagesh.[10]
Actor Dhanush initially agreed to play a cameo role in the film but opted out citing a busy schedule and was replaced by Malayalam actor Jayasurya.[11]
Production on the film cost a total of ₹5.5 crore rupees.[12]
Soundtrack[edit]
| Vasool Raja MBBS | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by | ||||
| Released | 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2004 | |||
| Genre | Soundtrack | |||
| Length | 28.62 | |||
| Label | Hit Musics Star Music Ayngaran Music An Ak Audio Bayshore | |||
| Producer | Bharadwaj | |||
| Bharadwaj chronology | ||||
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The soundtrack was composed by Bharadwaj, repeating his successful collaboration with director Saran. All songs were penned by Vairamuthu. The New Straits Times rated it 3.5 out of 5 and wrote, 'Bharadwaj comes up with great compositions in this outing. He introduces new singers Sathyan, Arjun, Donnan and Grace.[13]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Kalakapovathu Yaaru' | Kamal Haasan, Sathyan, VNB | 4:37 |
| 2. | 'Pathukulle Number' | KK, Shreya Ghoshal | 5:19 |
| 3. | 'Alwarpetai Aaluda' | Kamal Haasan, VNB | 5:13 |
| 4. | 'Sakalakala Doctor' | Bharadwaj, Arjun, Donan | 4:31 |
| 5. | 'Kaddu Thirande Kidakinrathu' | Hariharan, Sadhana Sargam | 4:14 |
| 6. | 'Cheena Thana (Siruchi)' | Grace Karunas | 4:38 |
| Total length: | 28:62 | ||
Box office[edit]
Made on a budget of ₹5.5 crore, Vasoolraja MBBS was sold for ₹1 crore in Coimbatore distribution territory with 20 prints.[14] The film was shown on about 285 screens worldwide to highly positive reception and box-office success.[15] Tabloid reported 10 million tickets were sold worldwide.[16]
Controversy[edit]
The film faced controversy as the petition filed by Tamil Nadu Medical Council president K R Balasubramanian stated that the film's title ridiculed the medical profession and tarnished the image of the medical fraternity. Moreover, the film title is considered to be a mockery on the medical profession which would lower dignity of the medical fraternity in eyes of public.[17]
References[edit]
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External links[edit]
- Vasool Raja MBBS at IMDb
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Mohan in the play Chocolate Krishna, 2015 | |
| Born | 16 October 1952 |
|---|---|
| Died | 10 June 2019 (aged 66) |
| Occupation | Actor Comedian Playwright Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1976–2019 |
| Family | Maadhu Balaji (brother) |
Mohan Rangachari (16 October 1952 – 10 June 2019)[2] known professionally as Crazy Mohan, was an Indian actor, comedian, screenwriter and playwright.[3] An engineer by profession, Mohan started writing plays and established his own drama troupe called 'Crazy Creations' in 1979. In addition to dramas and tele-serials, Mohan worked as a dialogue writer on a number of comedy films. Mohan had written over 30 plays, worked on over 40 films, having cameo roles in each film, and written 100 short stories.[1] He died on 10 June 2019 due to a cardiac arrest.[4] The Tamil Nadu state government in the year 2004, awarded him with Kalaimamani title for excellence in the field of arts and literature.
Career[edit]
Mohan was a student at the College of Engineering, Guindy, where he graduated as a mechanical engineer in 1973.[5][1][6] His guide was his classmate S. Ravi, who was the President of Tamil Mandram. Before becoming a full-time writer, Mohan was working at Sundaram – Clayton Limited.[7]
At the College of Engineering, Guindy, in Feb 1972, he first wrote Great Bank Robbery, a skit for an intra class contest within the Guindy Engineering college for which he received the Best Writer award.[1][8][9] It was followed by scripts for his younger brother Maadhu Balaji's drama troupe at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Chennai.[1] The first full-length play he wrote was Crazy Thieves in Paalavakkam for Natakapriya in 1976,[10] which was a runaway hit[11] and gave him the nom de plume 'Crazy' Mohan.[12][13] He also wrote scripts for Tenant Commandments and One More Exorcist.[10]
After writing for other productions, Mohan decided to start his own troupe and founded Crazy Creations in 1979.[10] The troupe has since created over 30 plays with original scripts and staged over 6,500 shows all over India and abroad.[14] His play Chocolate Krishna had been staged 500 times within three years.[15] His brother Maadhu Balaji, who is an actor, plays the hero in all his dramas.
The first feature film he worked on was K. Balachander's Poikkal Kudhirai for which he wrote the dialogues. The film itself was based on Mohan's drama Marriage made in Saloon.[11] He went on to write dialogues for several comedy films, particularly starring Kamal Haasan, which include Sathi Leelavathi, Kaathala Kaathala, Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Apoorva Sagodharargal, Indian, Avvai Shanmughi, Thenali, Panchathanthiram and Vasool Raja MBBS.[10][16] The 2006 film Jerry had a story and screenplay by Mohan and featured Mohan's entire theatre team, including its director S. B. Khanthan.[11] He has also acted in supporting or cameo roles in the films he wrote the dialogue or script for.
In 1989, he also began producing television comedy series. Serials he produced include Here is Crazy, Kalyanathukku Kalyanam with over 600 episodes and Vidathu Sirippu,[17] with the latter winning the Best Comedy Serial award from Mylapore Academy in 2005.[18] He also wrote 100 short stories.[1]
Mohan was also a distinguished artist who has sketched/painted nearly 60 aesthetic paintings, including portraits of spiritual leaders and eminent personalities, Raja Ravi Verma’s portraitures and portraits of Gods and Prophets.
Mohan penned at least one Venba every day—over 40,000 Venbas in his lifetime.
Awards[edit]
State awards[edit]
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The Tamil Nadu state government in the year 2004, awarded him with Kalaimamani title for excellence in the field of arts and literature.
International awards[edit]
Professional excellence award[19] by The Governor of Maryland, USA, for his outstanding contributions to Tamil literature, fine arts, theatres for more than 38 years.
Philanthropy[edit]
Mohan was a donor and philanthropist for over 39 years. He contributed donations towards heart surgeries, kidney transplants from the proceeds from the sale of his drama tickets.
Donations to the Cancer Institute, Adyar run by Dr. V.Shantha, since 1999.
The proceeds from the sales of his book- 'Crazy about Ramana' are re-directed towards educating Indian cultural and values to poor children studying in Government schools.
Works[edit]
Theatre[edit]
Some of his popular Tamil dramas as a dialogue writer and actor are listed below.
- Maadhu +2[20]
- Jurassic Baby[20]
- Marriage Made in Saloon
- Meesai Aanaalum Manaivi[10]
- Alaavudeenum 100 Watts Bulbum[10]
- Crazy Kishkintha[21]
- Return of Crazy Thieves[21]
- Oru Babiyin Diary Kurippu[21]
- Kathalikka Maadhu Undu[21]
- Maadhu Mirandal[22]
- Madhil Mel Maadhu[23]
- Chocolate Krishna[24]
- Satellite Saamiyaar[25]
- Crazy Thieves in Paalavaakkam[20]
- Oru Sontha Veedu Vaadagai Veedagirathu
- Ayya Amma Ammamma[26]
- Google Gadothgajan[27]
- Crazy Premier League (CPL)
- Gummaala Gokulam (Upcoming Drama)[15]
- Veetai Maatri Katti Paar
Serials[edit]
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- Aachi international (1997)
- Vidathu Sirippu (2004)
- Siri Siri Crazy (2007)
Film[edit]
- As a script and dialogue writer
- Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
- Katha Nayagan (1988)
- Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
- Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990)
- Indran Chandran (1990)
- Chinna Mapillai (1993)
- Magalir Mattum (1994)
- Vietnam Colony (1994)
- Chinna Vathiyar (1995)
- Engirundho Vandhan (1995)
- Sathi Leelavathi (1995)
- Avvai Shanmughi (1996)
- Mr. Romeo (1996)
- Arunachalam (1997)
- Sishya (1997)
- Ratchagan (1997)
- Thedinen Vanthathu (1997)
- Aahaa..! (1997)
- Kaathala Kaathala (1998)
- Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999)
- Endrendrum Kadhal (1999)
- Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
- Thenali (2000)
- Little John (2001)
- Panchathanthiram (2002)
- Pammal K. Sambandam (2002)
- Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
- Idhaya Thirudan (2006)
- Jerry (2006)
- Kola Kolaya Mundhirika (2010)
- Manmadhan Ambu (2010)
- Naan Ee (2012)
- As an actor
- Janavari Onnu (1984)
- Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) - Car customer
- Indrudu Chandrudu (1989) - Mental patient
- Michael Madhana Kamarajan (1990) - Grocery shop owner
- Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990; Telugu) - Kannada speaking tourist
- Thambi Pondatti (1992)
- Kalikaalam (1992)
- Magalir Mattum (1994) - First Doctor at Hospital
- Chinna Vathiyar (1995) - Doctor
- Indian (1996) - Parthasarathy
- Mr. Romeo (1996)
- Avvai Shanmughi (1996) - Interviewer
- Sishya (1997)
- Thedinen Vanthathu (1997) - Bank manager
- Arunachalam (1997)
- Kaathala Kaathala (1998) - Fraud Saamiyar (Anandha Vigadanandha)
- Arunachalam (1999) - Ayyasamy
- Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999)
- Endrendrum Kadhal (1999) - Astrologer
- Sigamani Ramamani (2001)
- Dosth (2001)
- Pammal K. Sambandam (2002) - ENT Specialist
- Panchathantiram (2002)
- Vasool Raja MBBS (2004) - Dr. Margabandhu
- Idhaya Thirudan (2005)
- Jerry (2006) - Rukku
- Kola Kolaya Mundhirika (2010) - Deaf Judge
- Naan Ee (2012) - Doctor
- Puthagam (2013) - Varadachari
- Kalyana Samayal Saadham (2013) - Dr. Kamlesh (final film role)
- Television plays[1]
- Here is Crazy
- Maadhu Cheenu
- Nil Gavani Crazy (Sun TV)
- Siri Gama Padhani
- Crazy Times (Vijay TV)
- Vidathu Sirippu (Jaya TV)
- Siri Siri Crazy
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Death[edit]
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Mohan complained of stomach pain and breathlessness in the morning of 10 June 2019. After he suffered a heart attack, Mohan was rushed to Kauvery Hospital by Maadhu Balaji. A team of doctors worked on Mohan for hours to revive him. All efforts to revive him failed, and Mohan was declared dead at around 2:00 PM IST the same day.[4]
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External links[edit]
- Crazy Mohan at IMDb