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

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' ...

, and has also appeared in French 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

Malayalam film Malayalam cinema is an Indian cinema, 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, ...

s and is the first winner of the State award 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 Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second la ...

near

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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 ''

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''. After this film, he was introduced to

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by scriptwriter and actor

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. He landed a role in

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. His portrayal of ''Gafoor'' in

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–

starring ''

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'' (1987) carved a niche for him in Malayalam cinema. The character ''Gafoor'' now enjoys a

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following in

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. An animation series was later released based on this character. His award-winning performance in ''

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'' (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

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. He did the title role in the film ''Korappan, the great'' (2001), which depicted him as a forest brigand like

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. In 2004, he received a Special Mention in the

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for the movie ''

''.

Awards

;

* 2004 – Special Mention – ''

'' * 2008 – Best Comedian – ''

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'' ;Jaihind TV Award * 2008 – Best Comedy Artist – ''

'' * 2009 – Kala Ratnam Award of KALA Abu Dhabi

Filmography

Malayalam

Tamil

Television

* ''Manasi'' (

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) * ''Chiri Arangu'' (

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) * ''Cinemala'' (

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) as Gafoor (recreation of

character in one of the episode) * ''Akkare Ikkare'' (2009)

) *''Santhanagopalam'' (2005)

) *''

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'' (

) as Guest *''Star Magic'' (2021) (

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) 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