Abdul Salam (9 October 1946 – 19 December 2018) was an Indian

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Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

known by his

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Geetha Salam, known for ''

Malabar Wedding ''Malabar Wedding'' is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by the Rajesh-Faisal duo and written by Ramesh Madhavan. It has Indrajith Sukumaran and Gopika in the lead roles. The story is based on a custom called ''Sorakalyanam' ...

'', ''

Jalolsavam ''Jalolsavam'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sibi Malayil, and starring Kunchacko Boban and Navya Nair. Plot The film, set in the backdrop of watery Kuttanad, starts with the annual boat race there. Alakkal Govindan capta ...

'' (2004) and ''

Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu ''Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu'' () is a 2014 Malayalam family-drama film written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas, directed by Benny Thomas and produced by Haneef Mohammed under the banner of Red Rose Creations. It features actors Jayaram, Asif Ali, ...

'' (2014). He lived in

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. He performed in about 82

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s and some

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Personal life

He was married to Rahmath, and is survived by two sons, Shan and Shafeer.

Career

He started his career as a

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artist with the drama group ''Geetha''. He started his film career in the Malayalam film '' Mani Koya Kurup'' (1979), directed by S. S. Devadas and produced by P. P. Jose. His second movie was ''

Megasandesam ''Megasandesam'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language horror film directed by Rajasenan and starring Suresh Gopi, Rajasree Nair, Samyuktha Varma and Napoleon. The film become flopp at the box office. Plot Balagopal (Suresh Gopi) is an alum ...

'' (Horror movie), directed by

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and produced by K. Radhakrishnan. He performed in about 82 films and some

.http://mediaonegulf.com/programs/grand-kerala-circus/ He was present in

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Filmography

* ''Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikal'' * ''To Let Ambadi Talkies'' * ''David and Goliath'' * ''Outsider'' * ''Ee Thirakkinidayil'' * ''Vellaripravinte Changathi'' * ''Roudram''

Television series

*''Grand Kerala Circus'' (

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) 2014 *'' Akkamma Stalinum Pathrose Gandhiyum'' (

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) 2015 *''Eeran Nilav'' (

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) 2014 *''

Amala Amala may refer to: People * Amala Akkineni, South Indian actress * Amala Chebolu, playback singer in the Telugu film industry, also known as Tollywood * Amala Paul (born 1991), South Indian actress * Amala Shankar (1919–2020), Indian dancer * ...

'' (

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) 2013 *''Ammakilli'' (

) 2011 *''Kuttichatan'' ( Surya TV) 2008 *''Ellam Mayajalam'' (

) 2005 *''Aa Amma'' (

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) 2007-2008

References

External links

* http://www.moviebuff.com/geetha-salam * http://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/geetha-salam.html * http://www.mangalam.com/news/tag/4265-geetha-salam.html * https://www.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/veteran-actor-geetha-salam-passes-away--1.3408768 1946 births 2018 deaths Indian male film actors Male actors in Malayalam cinema Male actors from Kollam 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Indian male television actors Male actors in Malayalam television Indian male stage actors Male actors in Malayalam theatre People from Kollam district {{India-actor-stub