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{{Infobox person
| name = Dr. M. M. Alex
| image = Dr. Alex attending a function at Citi Centre Chennai.JPG
| caption = Dr. Alex attending a function at Citi Centre Chennai
| birth_name = Mathew Mullasseril Alex<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Actor-M-M-Alex-Passes-Away/2015/06/24/article2883219.ece |title=Actor M M Alex Passes Away |newspaper=The New Indian Express |date=2015-06-24 |accessdate=2015-12-24}}</ref>
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1959|05|25|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Kottayam district|Kottayam]], [[Kerala]], India
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2015|06|23|1959|05|25|df=y}}
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
|alma_mater ={{ubl|[[CMS College Kottayam|CMS College, Kottayam]]|[[Michigan State University College of Human Medicine]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor |Human Life Scientist}}
| spouse = Anitha
| children = 2
|website = {{URL|www.drmmalex.com}}
| honorific suffix =
}}

'''Mathew Mullasseril Alex''' (25 May 1959 – 23 June 2015), popularly known as '''Dr. M. M. Alex ''' was an Indian actor and a Human Life Scientist.<ref name=":3"/> He was known for starring in blockbuster Malayalam films, ''[[Rajavinte Makan]]'' (1986) and ''[[Thoovanathumbikal]]'' (1987)<ref>{{cite news|url=http://archives.mathrubhumi.com/movies/flash_back/555622/|title=തൂവാനത്തുമ്പികൾ കണ്ടവർ മറക്കില്ല അലക്സ് മാത്യുവിനെ|newspaper=[[Mathrubhumi]]|date=2015-06-24|accessdate=2016-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920034702/http://archives.mathrubhumi.com/movies/flash_back/555622/|archive-date=20 September 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title = Actor Alex Passed Away {{!}} Thoovanathumbikal movie actor|url = http://www.vinodamelam.com/2015/06/actor-alex-mathew-passed-away.html|website = VINODAMELAM|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref> A career actor turned scientist, Alex had produced more than 220 documentaries and digitisations on World Peace, Religion, Tourism, Health Systems and Human Rights. He was also the founder of Vedik India Society and The Institute of Ancient Integrative Therapies Research.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title = Actor M M Alex Passes Away|url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Actor-M-M-Alex-Passes-Away/2015/06/24/article2883219.ece|website = The New Indian Express|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref> He also served as the jury member for the [[National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|title = Prakash Jha to head National Awards' jury|url = http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-07-09/news/27526319_1_indian-panorama-prakash-jha-feature|website = timesofindia-economictimes|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>

Alex was honoured with the "Ambassador of Peace Award" by [[List of Unification Church affiliated organizations|Universal Peace Federation]] and "Samskrita Mitra" award by the Government of India.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title = 'Thoovanathumbikal' Actor Alex Mathew aka Dr MM Alex Passes Away|url = http://www.ibtimes.co.in/thoovanathumbikal-actor-alex-mathew-aka-dr-mm-alex-passes-away-636813|website = International Business Times, India Edition|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref> He was also the president of [[Samskrita Bharati|Samskrita Bharathi]] – Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{cite web|title = alex {{!}} Search Results {{!}} संस्कृतभारती Samskrita Bharati India|url = http://samskritabharati.in/?s=alex|website = samskritabharati.in|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>

Dr. M. M. Alex died from a [[cardiac arrest]] on 23 June 2015, aged 56.

== Early life ==
Dr. Alex was born in Kottayam, [[Kerala]]. He was the son of M. M. Alexander, a Health officer and Ammini Alex, a panchayat officer.<ref>{{cite web|title = Mullasseril {{!}} Mullasseril Kudumbayogam Kollad|url = http://mullasserilkudumbayogamkollad.com/?page_id=5|website = mullasserilkudumbayogamkollad.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151223052021/http://mullasserilkudumbayogamkollad.com/?page_id=5|archive-date = 23 December 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref> He grew up in Kottayam with his elder brother Shaji M Alex and younger sister Saji M Alex. He graduated from [[CMS College Kottayam]], before starting his career as an actor.

== Career ==

=== Early career ===
[[File:23-1435052721-thoovanathumbikal-alex.jpg|thumb|Alex as Babu in Thoovanathumbikal]]

Alex debuted in the Malayalam Blockbuster "[[Rajavinte Makan]] (1986)", as a student leader.<ref>{{cite web|title = Actor Alex Mathew dead|url = http://kaumudiglobal.com/innerpage1.php?newsid=66072|website = kaumudiglobal.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref> The film starred [[Mohanlal|Mohan Lal]] and [[Suresh Gopi]]. It was directed by [[Thampi Kannanthanam]]. He continued to reprise the same role in its remake, [[Makkal En Pakkam]] (Tamil – 1987). His flair for playing a villain bagged him roles in more than 60 films. He was well noted for his role as "Babu" in the successful film, "[[Thoovanathumbikal]] (1987)" starring Mohan Lal and directed by [[Padmarajan]].<ref name=":2">{{cite web|title = Imprints on Indian Film Screen: M.M.Alex Mathew|url = http://imprintsonindianfilmscreen.blogspot.in/2015/07/alex-mathew-became-familiar-to.html|website = imprintsonindianfilmscreen.blogspot.in|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref> His role as an antagonist gained him wide publicity.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGrvhEROIH8|title = Alex Mathew as Babu in Thoovanathumbikal (1987)}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcTP90ZuXZQ|title = Alex with Mohan Lal as Babu, Thoovanathumbikal}}</ref> He concluded his acting career with the Malayalam film "[[Parampara (1990 film)|Parampara]] (1990)" directed by [[Sibi Malayil]]. Though it was at the peak of his acting career, Alex decided to quit and enter the field of science, research and spirituality.<ref>{{cite web|title = Mathrubhumi Interviews Dr.M.M. Alex|url = http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/Programs/Episode/6971/show-guru/E|website = mathrubhuminews.in|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>

=== Science and research ===

[[File:Dr. Alex with Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam at a conference, IIT Madras.jpg|thumb|Dr. Alex with Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam at a conference, IIT Madras.]]
Dr. M. M. Alex received an honorary doctorate in [[Indology]] and [[alternative medicine]] from the [[Michigan State University College of Human Medicine]].<ref name="ukmalayalee1">{{cite web|title = 'Thoovanathumbikal' Actor Alex Mathew aka Dr MM Alex Passes Away|url = http://www.ukmalayalee.com/movie-news/news.php?id=MjA5NQ==|website = www.ukmalayalee.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150706090358/http://www.ukmalayalee.com/movie-news/news.php?id=MjA5NQ==|archive-date = 6 July 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref> He founded the Non- Profit Organisations Vedik-India Society (2000),<ref name=":0" /> E-Ducatus Foundation, Institute of Ancient Integrative Therapies and Research<ref name=":3">{{cite web|title = When ancient therapies meet modern medicine – Life Positive|url = https://www.lifepositive.com/when-ancient-therapies-meet-modern-medicine/|website = Life Positive|accessdate = 2015-12-21|language = en-US}}</ref> with his wife, Anitha Alex.<ref>{{cite web|title = Anitha Alex {{!}} Assistant Director {{!}} Maiya|url = http://maiya-themovie.com/anitha-alex/|website = maiya-themovie.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He travelled extensively and digitized India district wise to promote Indian culture around the world. He also developed a massive database on 250 common ailments and therapies from eastern disciplines like [[Ayurveda]], [[Yoga]], [[Mantra]], [[Tantra]], Sangeetha Sastra, Manas Ayurveda and Gandharva Veda.<ref name=":4">{{cite web|title = TEDxDelhi {{!}} TED.com|url = https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/318|website = www.ted.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref> He worked on merging modern and ancient medical therapies by creating a digital database on medical aspects of various alternative forms of treatment.<blockquote>"When it comes to health and health care, we are ignorant. Self realisation about the ancient systems of healing and good living combined with contemporary medicines can help improve the quality of life."<ref>{{cite news|title = An alternative route to good health|url = http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-newdelhi/an-alternative-route-to-good-health/article333476.ece|newspaper = The Hindu|date = 2009-03-17|access-date = 2015-12-21|issn = 0971-751X|language = en-IN}}</ref></blockquote>His work involved a comprehensive and integrated understanding of many systems and modules that operate in the fields of -<ref>{{cite web|title = Dr. M. M. Alex {{!}} Mediander {{!}} Connects|url = http://www.mediander.com/connects/47744276/dr.-m.-m.-alex/#!/video/|website = Mediander|accessdate = 2015-12-21|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151223052902/http://www.mediander.com/connects/47744276/dr.-m.-m.-alex/#!/video/|archive-date = 23 December 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref>

# Western medical care and research (e.g. diagnostics, current pharmacological/surgical therapies and clinical discovery/trials methodology.
# Life sciences ([[biology]], [[biochemistry]] and [[genetics]]).
# Traditional Indian medical therapies.
# Astrophysics and their impact on human biology.
# Current high-impact lifestyle/psychological/psycho-social/environmental issues (e.g. Aging, stress, sleep, [[circadian rhythm]]s, [[infertility]] and [[electromagnetic field]] effects/nutrition from GM crops).

== Tourism and religion ==
With the craft and credibility from the film industry, Alex produced more than 220 documentaries ranging from [[Major religious groups|World religion]], education, tourism, Health systems and many other titles. He continued to work on projects for the [[Kerala Tourism Development Corporation|Tourism of Kerala]] and other states during the 1990s. His notable works include the documentaries ''A Vision'' and ''Mission to Tirupati'',<ref>{{cite web|title = Profiles of Murukan Conference Participants: First International Conference on Skanda-Murukan|url = http://murugan.org/events/98_participants.htm|website = murugan.org|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://drmmalex.com/mission.html|title = drmmalex|last = M.M|first = Alex|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151223064954/http://drmmalex.com/mission.html|archive-date = 23 December 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref> 'Alphabet of life' and 'A Pilgrimage to Holy Sabarimala'.<ref>{{cite web|title = Filmmaker with a divine mission|url = http://www.thehindu.com/lf/2003/10/20/stories/2003102001430200.htm|website = [[The Hindu]]|date = 2003-10-20|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> It was one of the few documentaries screened in association with the [[National Film Development Corporation of India]] (NFDC) festival. Alex conducted a global tour with the support of the Union Department of Tourism. He helped organise the Nishagandhi Dance Festival, Kerala in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|title = Nishagandhi Dance and Music Festival 2015|url = https://www.keralatourism.org/nishagandhi|website = www.keralatourism.org|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>

=== Culture ===
Apart from research and tourism, Alex was a propagator of the [[Sanskrit]] language. He was the president of [[Samskrita Bharati]], Tamil Nadu (2005–2015).<ref>{{cite web|title = Samskrita Bharati's answer to Discrimination against Sanskrit in TN|url = http://www.haindavakeralam.com/samskrita-bharatis-answer-hk16330|website = Haindava Keralam|accessdate = 2015-12-21|language = en-US}}</ref> The organisation aims to democratize and popularize Sanskrit language by encouraging the use of simple Sanskrit in everyday conversational texts. Alex was also the Head of Sanskrit Academies and Research Institutes for the World Samskrit Book fair.<ref>{{cite web|title = National Advisory Board @ World Samskrit Book Fair विश्व संस्कृत पुस्तक मेला|url = http://www.samskritbookfair.org/about/national-advisory-board|website = www.samskritbookfair.org|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>

=== Alexonics ===

[[File:Dr.Alex giving a talk at TEDx Delhi.jpg|thumb|Dr.Alex giving a talk at TEDx Delhi]]

Dr. Alex had invented a unique custom made audio module called 'Alexonics'.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlrn2AhcMcc|title = Dr.M.M. Alex at TED.x Delhi|publisher = TED.xDelhi}}</ref> Each module is produced according to an individuals' [[Astrology|astrological]] profile resulting in a 93,312 file database. The repeated listening to its vibrations can enhance and regulate the physiological as well as the psychological self. He had worked on this project with Late. Dr. Solomon Victor, [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam|Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam]], Dr. B.M. Hegde and Dr. Sandeep, over a span of 25 years. With the ambition to spread world peace, Alex disseminated 'Alexonics' to a few world leaders and world pioneers.<ref>{{cite web|title = TEDxDelhi MM Alex Alexonics|url = http://autoutline.ru/watch/Tlrn2AhcMcc-tedxdelhi-mm-alex-alexonics.html|website = autoutline.ru|accessdate = 2015-12-21|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151223044422/http://autoutline.ru/watch/Tlrn2AhcMcc-tedxdelhi-mm-alex-alexonics.html|archive-date = 23 December 2015|url-status = dead}}</ref> He was invited to deliver a talk on Alexonics for Ted.x at Delhi in 2010. The product will be available to the public soon.

=== Nakshatra paintings ===
Dr. Alex conceived a unique ideology to depict the 27 [[Nakshatra]]s as the wives of the moon ([[Chandra|Lord Chandra]]) in a set of 30 paintings, including those of the [[Solar deity|Sun god]], Moon god and the Cosmic Serpent ([[Nāga|Naga]]). The paintings are based on the Samhitas, [[Shastra]]s, [[Vedas]], [[Physics]], [[Metaphysics|Meta-physics]], [[Astrophysics]] and Bio- physics. These are to be auctioned soon.

== Events ==
* He was the Judge for the [[Malayala Manorama|Malayala Manorama's]] 3rd Annual [[Pookalam]] Festival along with his wife, Anitha Alex September 2005<ref>{{cite web|title = Tamil Nadu / Chennai News : Coming out with their creative best for Onam|url = http://www.thehindu.com/2005/09/10/stories/2005091006290200.htm|website = [[The Hindu]]|date = 2005-09-10|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
* Chief guest of the World Sanskrit Day Function held in August 2008.<ref name=":5">{{cite web|title = Aum: Dr M. M. Alex|url = http://blog.bhadesia.com/2008/08/dr-m-m-alex.html|website = blog.bhadesia.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>
* Delivered a lecture on 'Good Health Today with Modern and Ancient Therapies' at the [[India Habitat Centre]], May 2009<ref name=":3" />
* Conducted a 28-day [[Agnihotra]] [[Yajna|Yagna]] for [[World peace|World Peace]] in July 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title = The triple eclipse and you|url = http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/article98770.ece?service=print|website = www.newindianexpress.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>
* Delivered a lecture on 'Impact of Triple Eclipses- Reality or Myth?’ at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi. The event was organised by the Foundation of Peace, September 2009.<ref>{{cite web|title = FGG Events|url = http://fggprogrammes.blogspot.in|website = fggprogrammes.blogspot.in|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>
* Was invited as a speaker for [[TED (conference)|TEDx.Delhi]] to talk on his custom made device "Alexonics" August 2010.<ref name=":4" />
* Helped organise the World Samskrit Book Fair (Head of Sanskrit Academies and Research) in January 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title = 02 World Samskrit book Fair|url = http://issuu.com/swamijyoti/docs/02-world-samskrit-book-fair/1|website = Issuu|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
* Jury for the [[50th National Film Awards]], India (2003)<ref>{{cite web|title = PIB Press Releases|url = http://pib.nic.in/archieve/lreleng/lyr2003/rjul2003/09072003/r0907200316.html|website = pib.nic.in|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>
* Jury for the [[58th National Film Awards]], India (2011)<ref>{{cite web|title = Notes For – 58th National Film Awards – Notesok.In – Student – Study – School – Notes – Free|url = http://notesok.in/answer.php?id=58th+National+Film+Awards|website = notesok.in|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}{{Dead link|date=September 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Recipient of the 'Ambassador of Peace' award from the [[List of Unification Church affiliated organizations|Universal Peace Federation]]<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{cite web|title = TEDxDelhi – MM Alex – Alexonics|url = http://www.up-date-me.com/frame/viewonline.htm?onlineId=20i14863&term=|website = www.up-date-me.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}{{Dead link|date=May 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Recipient of the 'Samskrita Mitra' award from the Government of India.<ref name=":2" />

== Death ==
Dr. Alex died in Chennai on 23 June 2015, following a cardiac arrest.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="ukmalayalee1"/><ref>{{cite web|title = Malayalam actor Alex Mathew died – Thoovanathumbikal, Babu|url = http://www.topmovierankings.com/news/malayalam-actor-alex-mathew-died|website = www.topmovierankings.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref> The Funeral was held at St.Paul's Orthodox Church at Kollad near Kottayam on 25 June.<ref>{{cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsaN53Ab3kk|title = Dr.M.M. Alex Funeral at Kollad|publisher = Youtube}}</ref> He is survived by his wife Anitha Alex<ref>{{cite web|title = Sign Up {{!}} LinkedIn|url = https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=AAEAAAH509ABSWaWTEP6MYoHXdbFk7miIa3mi0I&authType=name&authToken=rxYy&trk=prof-sb-browse_map-name|website = www.linkedin.com|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref> and sons Dr. Alexander Mathew and Basil Mathew (Actor Tejas)<ref name=":0"/><ref>{{cite web|title = A Venkatesh to direct a youth Tamil movie|url = http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/a-venkatesh-to-direct-a-youth-tamil-movie-469146.html|website = IBNLive|accessdate = 2015-12-21}}</ref>

== Filmography (partial) ==
* 1986-[[Rajavinte Makan]]
* 1986-[[Rareeram]]
* 1987-[[Thoovanathumbikal]]
* 1987-[[Kanikanum Neram]]
* 1988- [[Witness (1988 film)|Witness]]
* 1988- August 1
* 1990- [[Randam Varavu]]
* 1990- [[Parampara (1990 film)|Parampara]]
* 1990- [[Vyooham]]

== References ==
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== External links ==

* {{official website|http://www.drmmalex.com/}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20151222232524/http://www.filmyfriday.com/bollywood-news/thoovanathumbikal-actor-alex-mathew-aka-dr-mm-alex-passes-away Article by FilmyFriday]
* [http://www.m3db.com/artists/35768 Article by M3DB, Malayalam]
* [http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/actor-alex-mathew-died.html Malayalamanorama]
* [http://malayalam.oneindia.com/news/kerala/thoovanathumbikal-actor-alex-mathew-passes-away-135300.html One India Malayalam]
* Indian Habitat Centre – [http://www.indiahabitat.org/download/publication/annual_report/ihc_annual_report_2008-09.pdf Annexure 1 March 28] | Programs: Jan 2009 – December 2009
* {{IMDb name|7424222|name=Alex Mathew}}

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