Mamukkoya
Mamukkoya (born 5 July 1946) is an Indian film actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema, and has also appeared in French film Flammens of Paradise.[1] 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 films and is the first winner of the State award for best Comedian in Malayalam cinema.[2]
Mamukoya | |
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| Born | 5 July 1946 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Mamukka |
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| Years active | 1979 – present |
| Spouse(s) | Suhara |
| Children | 4 |
Family
He is born to Chalikandiyil Muhammed and Imbachi Ayisha on 5 July 1946.[3] He has a brother Koyakutty. He had his primary education from MM High School, Calicut.[4]
He is married to Suhara. The couple has four children, Muhammed Nisar, Shahitha, Nadiya and Abdul Rasheed.[5] 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 cult following in Kerala. An animation series was later released based on this character.[6] 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 Byari, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film.[7] 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 Special Mention in the Kerala State Film Award for the movie Perumazhakkalam.[8]
Awards
- 2004 – Special Mention – 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
| Year | Title | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Arangetra Velai | Fazil | |
| 2006 | Kasu | Taxi driver | Gowri Manohar |
| 2022 | Cobra[9] | R. Ajay Gnanamuthu | |
Television
- Manasi (Doordarshan)
- 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
References
- "മാമുക്കോയക്ക് പിറന്നാള്".
- "Gafoor Ka Dosth". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
- http://www.mangalam.com/mangalam-varika/203720
- http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=1&no_of_displayed_rows=31&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=
- "Mamukkoya Interview by TN Gopakumar"-On Record 26,December 2012 Part 1. asianetnews. 26 December 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- "'Pavanayi shavamaayi': Why we love the evergreen characters of 'Nadodikattu'". The News Minute. 11 November 2017. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- "Happy Birthday Mamukkoya | കേരളക്കരയെ സലാം പറയിച്ച 'ഗഫൂർക്കാക്ക്' ഇന്ന് ജന്മദിനം". News18 Malayalam. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- M, Athira (30 August 2012). "Measure of success". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2021.
- https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/mamukkoya-to-make-his-tamil-debut-with-cobra/amp_articleshow/75230904.cms
- Native Bapa Official Full Video (HD). Mappila Lahala. 31 December 2012. Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- അൽ മൊയ്തു - A Man with a Mission ! Al Moidu Malayalam Shortfilm 2014 HD. ZakeenTV. 21 January 2014. Archived from the original on 27 December 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2021 – via YouTube.
- Funeral Of A Native Son | Official Video | Bijibal | Muhsin Parari | Ft Mamukkoya, Resmi, Haris. Bodhi Silent Scape. 20 May 2016. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 19 September 2021 – via YouTube.
External links
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