Salim Kumar | |
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 Salim Kumar receiving Kerala State Film Award in 2011 | |
| Born | 10 October 1969 |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse | Sunitha |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | National Film Awards (2010) Kerala State Film Awards (2005, 2010, 2013, 2016) Filmfare Awards South (2011) |
Salim Kumar (born 10 October 1969) is an Indian actor, comedian, director and writer in Malayalam cinema.[1] Mostly known for his comic and comedy roles, Salim Kumar is considered one of the best and most prominent comedians in the history of Malayalam cinema.[2]
In his later career, Salim Kumar also found success in playing character roles and won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his role in Adaminte Makan Abu (which also won the year's Kerala State Film Award). His directorial film Karutha Joothan won the 2017 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story. He has also won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for Achanurangatha Veedu (2005) and a Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor (2013).[3]
- ^ "Co-passengers made disgusting faces when they saw me reading Shakeela's biography: Salim Kumar - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ^ "Best Comedians of Mollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2 July 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
- ^ Jebaraj, Priscilla (19 May 2011). "South hogs limelight at 58th National Film Awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2011.