Mammootty (Actor) Biography, Age, Height, Wife

Last updated on November 29th, 2023 at 04:51 am

Some exciting and lesser-known facts about Mammootty

• ‘Kaithal – The Core’ is set to make its big screen debut on November 23, starring Mammootty and Jyotika in the lead roles. As the buzz grew, Mammootty did not hold back from praising Jyothika, which added fuel to the fire of excitement for the launch of the film.
• Mammootty made a name for himself as one of the hardest-working actors in Malayalam cinema. He appeared in over 330 movies throughout a career lasting more than 40 years.
• Mammootty started off aiming to be a lawyer and worked in the legal field for two years at Manjeri Court. He found his true calling in acting after playing a small part in the movie “Anubhavangal Paalichakal”.
• Mammootty isn’t just limited to Malayalam; he’s also acted in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, and Kannada films, showing off his language skills.
• Mammootty was awarded the Padma Shri in 1998. This is a big deal in India, honoring his contributions to the arts.
• He’s won the National Film Award three times, proving he’s a master at his craft.
• In search of a hit film in the late ’70s, Mammootty tried using his real name, Sajin, for a 1981 movie, hoping it would change his fortunes.
• He played B. R. Ambedkar in the 2000 English movie “Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar”, even though he hesitated to shave off his iconic mustache for the part.
• Mammootty was named by McAfee as the “Most Dangerous Celebrity” on the internet because criminals used his name to trick people into online threats.
• Apart from acting Mammootty also enjoys writing. He’s penned down a book called “Kaazhchappadu (Perspective)” and writes a weekly article for Malayalam Manorama to share his stories.
• Mammootty doesn’t just stick to acting and writing – he’s also big on charity work with groups like Street India Movement and Pain and Palliative Care Society.
• Mammootty has taken on the role of the brand ambassador for the Kerala Volleyball League. This shows his passion for volleyball, which dates back to his childhood when he was an active player.
• Operating a distribution company known as Mammootty Technotainment, Mammootty illustrates his business acumen.
• In October 2023, Mammootty’s international stature was celebrated when personalized postage stamps with his image were released by the Australian Parliament in partnership with the Australia India Business Council (AIBC). This was a nod to his widespread influence in the film industry.