Mamukkoya

Mamukkoya
മാമുക്കോയ
Born(1946-07-05)5 July 1946
Calicut, Malabar District, Madras Presidency, British India
(present day Kozhikode, Kerala, India)
Died26 April 2023(2023-04-26) (aged 76)
Kozhikode, Kerala, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesMamukka
Occupations
  • Actor
  • comedian
Years active1979–2023
SpouseSuhara
Children4

Mamukkoya (5 July 1946 – 26 April 2023) was an Indian actor known for his work predominately in Malayalam cinema.[1] He mostly appeared in comedic roles. His unique usage of Malappuram dialect and style marked his presence in the industry. In a career spanning over four decades, Mamukkoya acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and was the first winner of the State award for best comedian in Malayalam cinema.[2]

  1. ^ "മാമുക്കോയക്ക് പിറന്നാള്‍".
  2. ^ "Gafoor Ka Dosth". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 August 2015.