Birthday Bumps: Megastar Mammootty turns 61
Sep 05, 2012 18:32pm
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Born in a farmer's family on September 7, 1951, Mammootty is known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
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He started his career as a supporting actor with the film 'Anubhavangal Paalichakal'. His first film as a lead actor was 'Devalokam', but this film was never completed. His popular films include 'Sphodanam', 'Sphodanam', 'Ahimsa' and others.
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Mammootty married Sulfath in 1980 and has a daughter, Surumi and a son Dulquar Salman.
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He has acted in more than 360 films in a career of more than three decades.
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He has won numerous awards in his career, including three National Film Awards as Best Actor and eleven Filmfare Awards.
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Mammootty is the first Malayali actor to be honoured with the Padma Shri (1998) for his contribution to cinema.
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His role of a police officer in 'Yavanika' got him praises from critics and audiences. The film turned out to be a commercial success.
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He impressed everyone with his films like 'Aalkkoottathil Thaniye' and 'Adiyozhukkukal', 'Bhoothakannadi', 'Mathilukal'.
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1986 film 'Oru CBI Diary Kurippu' is one of his biggest hits till now. He played a CBI officer in the film.
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Mammootty has also acted in a Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and English films.
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He made his bollywood debut in 1989 with 'Thriyathri', though his first film as a leading actor was 'Dhartiputra'.
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Mammootty is also active in many philanthropic projects aimed at helping people in need.
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He was conferred with Doctor of Letters degree by University of Calicut and University of Kerala in the year 2010.
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We wish good health to the actor on his 61st birthday.
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