Mamukkoya (born 5 July 1946) is an Indian actor known for his work in

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, and has also appeared in

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film ''Flammens of Paradise''. He has mostly appeared in comedic roles. His unique usage of the Mappila dialect and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450

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s and is the first winner of the

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for best Comedian in Malayalam cinema.

Early and personal life

He is born to Chalikandiyil Muhammed and Imbachi Ayisha on 5 July 1946. He has a brother Koyakutty. He had his primary education from MM High School, Calicut. He is married to Suhara. The couple has four children, Muhammed Nisar, Shahitha, Nadiya and Abdul Rasheed. He is residing in Kozhikode near Beypore.

Career

Mamukkoya started his career as a theatre actor. He got his chance in the film industry through ''Anyarude Bhoomi (1979)''. His second entry to Malayalam cinema was through S. Konnanatt's '' Surumaitta Kannukal''. After this film, he was introduced to Sathyan Anthikkad by scriptwriter and actor Sreenivasan. He landed a role in Gandhinagar Second Street. His portrayal of ''Gafoor'' in Sathyan Anthikkad's Mohanlal – Sreenivasan starring '' Nadodikkattu'' (1987) carved a niche for him in Malayalam cinema. The character ''Gafoor'' now enjoys a

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following in Kerala. An animation series was later released based on this character. His award-winning performance in '' Perumazhakkalam'' (2004) proved that he can handle non-comedy roles as well with ease. He again did a similar role in

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, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. He did the title role in the film ''Korappan, the great'' (2001), which depicted him as a forest brigand like Veerappan. In 2004, he received a

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in the Kerala State Film Award for the movie '' Perumazhakkalam''.

Awards

; Kerala State Film Award * 2004 –

– '' Perumazhakkalam'' * 2008 – Best Comedian – '' Innathe Chintha Vishayam'' ;Jaihind TV Award * 2008 – Best Comedy Artist – '' Innathe Chintha Vishayam'' * 2009 – Kala Ratnam Award of KALA Abu Dhabi

Filmography

Malayalam

Tamil

Television

* ''Manasi'' (

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) * ''Chiri Arangu'' ( Surya Comedy Channel) * ''Cinemala'' ( Asianet) as Gafoor (recreation of Nadodikkattu character in one of the episode) * ''Akkare Ikkare'' (2009) Asianet) *''Santhanagopalam'' (2005) Asianet) *'' Badai Bungalow'' ( Asianet) as Guest *''Star Magic'' (2021) ( Flowers) as Guest

Short Films

* Native Bappa by Mappila Lahala * Al Moidu by Zakeen TV * Funeral of Native Son by Bodhi Silent Scape

References

External links

* * Memoirs written by Film Star Mamukkoya with Thaha Madayi Publisher: DC Books, Kottayam Pages: 102 Paperback
Jeevitham: Mamukkoya/Kozhikode കല്ലായിക്കൂപ്പില്‍ അളവുകാരന്‍, നാടക നടന്‍, സിനിമാ നടന്‍ ഇങ്ങനെ ജീവിതത്തില്‍ വ്യത്യസ്‌ത റോളുകള്‍ ചെയ്‌ത മാമുക്കോയയുടെ ജീവിതകഥയുടെ രണ്ടാം ഭാഗം. പഴയ കോഴിക്കോടന്‍ ജീവിതത്തിലെ ചില സംഭവങ്ങളെയും വ്യക്‍തികളെയും ഓര്‍ത്തെടുക്കുകയാണ് മാമുക്കോയ ഇതില്‍.
{{authority control Indian male film actors Male actors from Kozhikode Kerala State Film Award winners 1946 births Living people Male actors in Malayalam cinema Malayalam comedians Indian male comedians Indian Muslims 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Malayalam television Indian male television actors