Even as news of the tragic demise of legendary comedian and writer Crazy Mohan plunged the Tamil film fraternity and fans into sadness, many celebrities recalled his invaluable contribution to cinema. Mohan Rangachari, fondly known to the world as Crazy Mohan, was declared dead on Monday after he could not be revived following an acute heart attack.
The death of the 66-year-old actor, director, dialogue writer and comedian leaves a void in the heart of Tamil cinema, especially in the genre of humour. He is best remembered for his quick-witted one-liners and Tamil wordplay in films and plays over the years, a brand of comedy in which he ruled the roost among Tamil audiences.
Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu O Panneerselvam took to Twitter to express his condolences to the family and fans of the comedian. He said that Crazy Mohan had captured a special place in the hearts of Tamil audiences.
தமிழ் திரையுலகில் தனக்கென தனி இடம் பிடித்த கதை, வசன கர்த்தாவும் நகைச்சுவை நடிகருமான #CrazyMohan அவர்கள் உடல்நலக் குறைவால் காலமானார் என்ற செய்தி மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சியும் மனவேதனையும் அளிக்கிறது. அன்னாரை இழந்து வாடும் அவர்தம் குடும்பத்தினருக்கும் ரசிகர்களுக்கும் எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்! pic.twitter.com/0qH7MefS2F
— O Panneerselvam (@OfficeOfOPS) June 10, 2019
#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.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) June 10, 2019
You were a part of growing up for an entire generation and you made millions laugh and think too. A part of so many of us bid goodbye today. Legend. Rest in Peace Sir. Om Shanti. #CrazyMohan
— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) June 10, 2019
News just coming in about the demise of #CrazyMohan .. they could not revive him very unfortunately.. a genius has left behind a legacy.. deepest condolences to his family.. may his soul rest in peace..
— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) June 10, 2019
Indeed a black today for our film fraternity..To lose 2 amazing performers in one day.. they are gonna be missed terribly..it’s a huge loss for us..hope we can learn from their lineage and the abundant talent that they have shown us.. #RIPCrazyMohan sir #RIPGirishKarnad sir pic.twitter.com/7bknBZsgcG
— varalaxmi sarathkumar (@varusarath) June 10, 2019
Crazy Mohan was a becon of light. Never used cheap humour. Never body shamed anyone. Never used double entendres. Yet he made us laugh more than anybody else ever did.
— The Kaipullai (@thekaipullai) June 10, 2019
World of humour today has not only lost a legend, it has lost an example of what humour should be.
Sigh! Sad day for the stage. Two legends. #GirishKarnad and #CrazyMohan. The other side just got a lot more funnier and creative. RIP legends. You will forever be remembered through your work.
— Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli (@LakshmiPriyaaC) June 10, 2019
Daaaamn what a HUGE HUGE LOSS.!!!
— T R B Rajaa (@TRBRajaa) June 10, 2019
Majority of our hearts have been joyfully lightened by this genius who brought a fresh lease of life to timing in comedy on screen... Now those hearts are heavy with the passing of #CrazyMohan #RipCrazyMohan #CrazyLife pic.twitter.com/oWPxmzqog9
No one can ever replace you #crazymohan sir ... a legendary writer who will be missed for ever ... condolences to the family ... #RIPCrazyMohan pic.twitter.com/KoWtJr2kb9
— G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) June 10, 2019
The passing away of #CrazyMohan is a dark day for comedy, laughter and life itself. Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and the entire tamil cinema fraternity for the immeasurable loss. pic.twitter.com/0mZJouHdTy
— AGS Cinemas (@agscinemas) June 10, 2019