Salim Kumar
Indian film actor, director, and writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Salim Kumar (born 10 October 1969) is an Indian actor, comedian, director and writer in Malayalam cinema.[1] Mostly known for his comic and comedy roles, Salim Kumar is considered one of the best and most prominent comedians in the history of Malayalam cinema.[2]
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Born | (1969-10-10) 10 October 1969 (age 54) |
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Years active | 1996–present |
Spouse | Sunitha |
Children | 2 |
Awards | National Film Awards (2010) Kerala State Film Awards (2005, 2010, 2013, 2016) Filmfare Awards South (2011) |
In his later career, Salim Kumar also found success in playing character roles and won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his role in Adaminte Makan Abu (which also won the year's Kerala State Film Award). His directorial film Karutha Joothan won the 2017 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story. He has also won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for Achanurangatha Veedu (2005) and a Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor (2013).[3]