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Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006

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Get to know Mohanlal closely

UP, CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Get to know the superstar at the click of a mouse

Film buffs are always keen to know what the superstars are doing in the industry. `Dhyanam,' a interactive CD-Rom on Mohanlal, has evoked considerable interest among the cine-goers.

Lal, who has celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his career, is one of the most sought-after artistes and the CD too gives one a lot of information about his life and career.

The CD-Rom, brought out by `Vellinakshatram,' includes almost all aspects of Lal - starting from his childhood.

Prominent public personalities can never hide anything from public glare. Right from the horoscope to many interesting details about the family history of Lal have been included in the CD.

Born and brought up in Thiruvananthapuram, many of his prominent colleagues in the industry, including Priyadarsan and Raju, were his schoolmates too.

After making debut through `Thiranottam,' there was a lull in his career till the big break came in `Manjil Virinja Pookkal,' directed by Fazil. The soaring career graph of the superstar is one of the main attractions.

Starting from his childhood, it unfolds like a film.

The career of Lal as a seasoned actor, the films and roles that helped him carve a niche, his musical talent, his celluloid heroines, captivating scenes, impressions of his colleagues, outstanding stage performances, a vivid photo gallery, the interviews he had given at various stages of his career, 50 striking faces, the accolades he has won and some interesting movie clippings have all been included in the CD, which is indeed a collector's delight.

N.J. NAIR

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