Crazy Mohan, Humorist & Playwright, Passes Away in Chennai

Crazy Mohan, a humourist breathed his last at 2pm on Monday at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai after he suffered a massive cardiac arrest. He was an engineer by qualification but his interest in writing during his school days and hence started his own troupe—Crazy Creations—in 1979 and since then they have had audience in splits through their plays.

Crazy thieves in Palavakkam, Chocolate Krishna have been some of the famous plays written by Crazy Mohan. He has also written for films including ten of Kamal Haasan’s films starting with Apoorva Sagodharargal. His latest was Devi 2 which was released on May 31. The first film for which he wrote dialogues was Poikkal Kudhirai directed by K Balachander.

The 67 year old’s sudden demise has left his fans shocked.

Actor Siddharth tweeted: “#CrazyMohan sir is no more. What a sad day for cinema, theatre, laughter and life. There will never be another like him. Prayers for his soul.Deepest condolences to the family. He was a huge part of our collective #Tamil consciousness and our ability to make or laugh at a joke (sic)."

Actor Prasanna tweeted: “Even few days back when I met my friend dir @rs_prasanna we were talking about #CrazyMohan sir and how he added value to our film #KSS his writings and performances have always been top notch. His comedy sense non stop. A fantastic human. RIP Crazy sir. Will miss u (sic).”

Crazy Mohan had in interviews to dailies said he hated being sad or serious. He was and will remain an inspiration to many in Tamil Nadu. His plays were for all age groups as he had the ability to make everyone laugh through his sense of humour.

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