By Entertainment Desk | September 7, 2024
Mammootty was born as Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil on September 7, 1951, in Chandiroor, Kerala. He pursued a degree in law before stepping into the film industry.
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Before gaining fame, Mammootty faced numerous rejections. His initial films were not commercially successful, but he persisted and eventually found his footing.
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Mammootty has acted in over 400 films across various languages including Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi, making him one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema.
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Mammootty has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Mathilukal (1990), Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (1989), and Ponthan Mada (1994).
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Besides acting, Mammootty is also a producer and owns a production company called Playhouse and Mammootty Kampany. He has produced several successful films under this banner.
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Mammootty is actively involved in philanthropic activities. He is the goodwill ambassador of the Akshaya project, aiming to end hunger in Kerala, and is also involved in several other charitable initiatives.
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Mammootty is known for his love of technology and gadgets. He was one of the first actors in the Indian film industry to have a personal website.
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Mammootty is married to Sulfath and has two children, Dulquer Salmaan, who is also a prominent actor, and Surumi. He is known for maintaining a close-knit family life.
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In recognition of his contributions to Indian cinema, Mammootty was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1998.
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