Mammootty

Mammootty is a renowned Indian actor who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema. With a career spanning over four decades, Mammootty has appeared in more than 400 films and has won several awards for his exceptional acting skills.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Born on September 7, 1951, as Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil, Mammootty hails from the town of Chempu in Kottayam district, Kerala. After completing his graduation in law, he worked as a journalist for a brief period before entering the film industry in the late 1970s.

Mammootty made his acting debut with the film "Anubhavangal Paalichakal" in 1971, but it was his role in the film "Devalokam" (1979) that earned him recognition as an actor. He then went on to star in several films, including "Yavanika" (1982), "Oru CBI Diary Kurippu" (1988), "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar" (2000), "Pazhassi Raja" (2009), and "Mamangam" (2019).

Notable Films and Achievements

Mammootty has won several awards throughout his career, including three National Film Awards, seven Kerala State Film Awards, and thirteen Filmfare Awards South. In 1998, he was awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Some of his notable performances include his portrayal of an honest police officer in "Oru CBI Diary Kurippu" (1988) and its sequels,  and his portrayal of the titular character in "Pazhassi Raja" (2009). He also played the lead role in the critically acclaimed films "Mathilukal" (1989), "Vidheyan" (1993), and "Amaram" (1991).

Mammootty has also acted in a number of Bollywood films, including &