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*], an Indian actor known by the nickname "Megastar"ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2013/megastar-mammootty-turns-62-119206.html|title=Megastar Mammootty Turns 62! |first=Gayathry V | last=Pillai|publisher=filmibeat.com |date=2013-09-07 |accessdate=2015-05-02}}</ref>
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| name = Mammootty
| image = Mamooty.jpg|180px|Muhammadkutty
| caption = Mammootty in 2009
| birth_name = Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil
| birth_date ={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1951|9|7}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Happy 62nd birthday Mammootty: What makes him Malayalam cinema's superstar|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/14353.html|publisher=CNN-IBN|accessdate=16 March 2014|date=7 September 2013}}</ref>
| birth_place = ], ], ]
| nationality = Indian
| other_names =
| alma_mater = ], Ernakulam<br/>] <small>(L.L.B.)</small>
| occupation = ], ]
| years_active = 1979–present
| television =
| title = ] (1998)<br />Honorary Doctorates from University of Kerala (2010),<ref>http://www.keralauniversity.ac.in/administrator/components/com_lightgallery/lightgallery/7264ddad-5a80-55c9-0a61-00004575588a_dsc_8417.jpg</ref> University of Calicut (2010)
| spouse = Sulfath (1979–present)<ref name="mangalam1">{{cite web|url=http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/latest-news/209438 |title=അഞ്ച്‌ രുചി വിശേഷങ്ങളും മമ്മൂട്ടിയും |publisher=mangalam.com |accessdate=13 August 2014}}</ref>
| children = Surumi <br /> ]
| awards = ] (1989, 1993, 1998)<br/>] (2009, 2004, 1993, 1989, 1984)
| website = {{URL|www.mammootty.com/}}
| footnotes =
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'''Mammootty''' (born '''Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil''' on 7 September 1951),<ref name="drivinglicense">https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r35BOKpUsXs/Tl55DS5x9kI/AAAAAAAAAzs/fXiHBm20VoY/w497-h373/mammukka.bmp</ref> is an Indian ] and ] who has mainly worked in ]. He has also acted in ], ], ], and ]s. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to ] in the number of lead roles in Indian films. He has also appeared in the highest number of dual roles (nine) in Malayalam films.<ref>]</ref> Mammootty is involved in more than half a dozen ] aimed at helping needy people.<ref name="Pain And Palliative Centre">. ''Mammoottylive.com''. 25 February 2007 Accessed 30 October 2007.</ref> Mammootty is the ] of the ],<ref name="Annual Report 2001">. Pain and Palliative Care Society. ''painandpalliativecare.org ''. July 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> a ] in ] formed with the aim of improving the quality of life among patients with advanced ]. He has been working with the Pain and ] Centre situated in ], India.<ref name="web.archive.org">. ''painandpalliativecare.org ''. October 2006 Accessed 30 October 2007.</ref>


He has been awarded the ] for ] three times. He has also won five ] and eleven ]. In 1998, he was awarded the ] for his contributions towards the arts.<ref>. India.gov.in. Retrieved on 10 July 2011.</ref> He was also honoured a ] by the ] in January 2010<ref name="hindu1">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/12/03/stories/2010120353000700.htm|title=Calicut University confers D.Litt. on Mammootty|work=]|date=3 December 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> and by the ] in December 2010.<ref name="hindu2">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2010/01/14/stories/2010011460540900.htm|title=D.Litt. for Adoor, Mammootty, Umayalpuram Sivaraman |work=]|date=14 January 2010|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> He is considered a ] of Indian cinema.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/news/2013/megastar-mammootty-turns-62-119206.html|title=Megastar Mammootty Turns 62! |first=Gayathry V | last=Pillai|publisher=oneindia.in |date=2013-09-07 |accessdate=2013-10-05}}</ref>
{{Disambiguation}}

Mammootty is the chairman of Malayalam Communications, which runs the Malayalam television channels ], ] and ].<ref>. Kairalitv.in. 1 November 2004. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> Mammootty is also the ] of the ].<ref name="thehindubusinessline2006">. ''The Hindu Businessline''. 26 February 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref>

==Family and early life==
Mammootty was born as Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil and raised in the village of ] near ] in the ] of the state of ], India in a middle-class, ] family. He was the eldest son. He has two younger brothers, Ibrahim and Zakariah and three younger sisters, Ameena, Sauda and Shafina.<ref name=veteran/> His father Ismail was a ] and his mother Fatima was a housewife.

Mammootty's father shifted his family to Ernakulam during the 1960s. His school life was at St. Albert's School and Government School Ernakulam. He did his ] (pre-degree) at ], ], and then graduated with a ] (Bachelor of Laws) from ] ]. He practised ] for two years in ].

He married Sulfath in 1979<ref name="mangalam1"/> and has a daughter, Surumi (born 1982), and a son, ] (born 1986). Mammootty's younger brother Ebrahimkutty is an actor in Malayalam. Ebrahimkutty's son ] is also a film actor.<ref>. ''The Times of India''. Retreieved 12 December 2012.</ref>

==Acting career==

===Early career (1971–1980)===
], who served as cinematographer in his debut film and actor ].]]
Mammootty's debut was an uncredited appearance in the 1971 film '']'' directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2011/03/25/stories/2011032550770400.htm|title=Anubhavangal Paalichakal|work=]|date=25 March 2011|accessdate=28 April 2011|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> His second film was '']'', a 1973 Malayalam film directed by K. Narayanan. In 1979, when he played his first lead role in '']'', directed by ]. However, this film was never completed.<ref name=veteran>Irene Eapen (30 March 2009). {{Wayback|df=y|date=20071019223202 |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebrities/star-profile/mammootty-profile-060907.html |title=The Veteran Hero of Malayalam Industry }}. OneIndia Entertainment.</ref> His next film was the 1980 film, '']'', directed by Azad, written by ].<ref name="Mammootty completes his 300">. Indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 10 July 2011.</ref>

Mammootty's first starring role in a released film was the 1980 film '']'', written and directed by ]

===1980–1983===
Mammootty films of the 1980s include ''Sphodanam'' (directed by ]), ''Munnettam'' (directed by ]), ''Thrishna'' (directed by ]). In 1981, he got his first state award in the ] category for his performance in '']''.{{citation needed|date=September 2014}} His performances included '']'' and '']''. He played the role of a police officer in the investigative thriller '']'' (1982) directed by K. G. George.

===1984–1993===
In a period of five years from 1982 to 1987 Mammootty acted in more than 150 films in the lead role.<ref name="Mammootty completes his 300"/> In 1986 alone, he acted in about 35 films including a glimpse appearance in '']''.<ref name="Devalokam">{{Wayback|df=y|date=20071028085912 |url=http://www.mtvasudevannair.com/php/showNews.php?newsid=43&linkid=5 |title=Mammooty introduced to films by MT Vasudevan Nair}}. mtvasudevannair.com. Retrieved 28 April 2011.</ref>

In the mid 80s he collaborated in what became known as the 'Mammootty-Kutty-Petty' films. These films had Mammootty as the protagonist, a husband and a father, with a 3–4-year old daughter, and employed in a top ranking post in a company. Mammootty made a comeback with '']'' and '']'', both released in 1987. In ''New Delhi'' he played a victimised journalist, who systematically took revenge on politicians who flattered him. He received the Kerala Film Critics Awards for Best Actor for his role as Balan Mash in ''Thaniyavarthanam'', written by ] and directed by ].<ref>. The Hindu (3 July 2009). Retrieved 15 August 2013.</ref>

In 1988 Mammootty starred in '']'' as a CBI officer. Following ''Oru CBI Diary Kurippu'', three more murder mystery sequels were produced with the same cast of characters: '']'' (1989), '']'' (2004) and '']'' (2005), all directed by ], penned by ] with Mammootty as ], an intelligent but unassuming CBI officer. Two of ]'s films with autobiographical elements were acted in by Mammootty. One was ''Aksharangal'' directed by ] and the other was '']'' directed by Harikumar.

'']'' was directed by ] and penned by M.T.Vasudevan Nair. Mammootty's depiction of a Chekavar (mercenary warrior) of distinguished valor but vilified by circumstances won him the ]. Along with the huge commercial success of the film, Mammooty was given rave reviews about his lead role in the film, which required heavy physical and psychological preparations. His role as a hunter Varunni in '']'', directed by I.V. Sasi, and another film '']'', were also scanned for the State Award. Mammootty won the Filmfare award for '']'' directed by ]. He played the role of an uneducated fisherman who dreams of making his only daughter a doctor.

During this time, Mammootty appeared in many of the films directed by ]. He starred in three of Gopalakrishnan's films, '']'' ('Thenceforth'), '']'' ('Walls') and '']'' ('The Servile'). His portrayal of the protagonist in ''Mathilukal'' (based on '']'', a novel by the Malayalam novelist Vaikom Muhammad Basheer) was instrumental in getting him his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Mammootty also portrayed the roles in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's ''Vidheyan'' and ]'s '']''. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor and State Award for his roles in both films. His performance in '']'', directed by ], was also considered for the State Award.

===1994 to 2000===
'']'', scripted by ], was released in 1995 and was directed by ]. Mammootty played the central character as a District collector.

In 1997, he won the ] for the movie '']'' directed by ].

In 1999, Mammootty won his third ] for '']'', an English language movie about the life of ], directed by ].<ref>. ambedkar.org. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> The film was sponsored by the ] and the Ministry of Social Justice.

By the end of the 1990s he acted in films such as ]'s '']'' and Fazil's '']'' in which he co-starred with ]. Due to immense popularity of both the actors, Fazil was forced to use multiple climaxes for the first time in India.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.expressindia.com/ie/daily/19980912/25550174.html|title=Hari gets Meera, so does Krishnan in Fazil's Harikrishnans|work=]|date=12 September 1998 |accessdate=28 April 2011}}</ref>

===2000–2010===
Mammootty started off the decade with ]'s '']'' in 2000. A critical and commercial success, it earned the Filmfare Best Malayalam Actor Award for Mammootty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/malayalam/topstory/flashback1.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20030406103800/http://movies.indiainfo.com/malayalam/topstory/flashback1.html|archivedate=6 April 2003|author=A. Swamy|title=Malayalam Cinema 2000: A Flashback|publisher=Indiainfo|accessdate=14 April 2011}}</ref> He portrayed Arackal Madhavanunni in ]'s ] '']'', which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.<ref>. '']''. 27 November 2000. Retrieved 14 April 2011.</ref>

In 2001 he acted in two films including '']'', one of the most expensive films ever made in Malayalam at that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screenindia.com/20020104/rmala.html|author=Unni R. Nair|title=Let down|work=]|date=4 January 2002|accessdate=28 April 2011}}</ref> In 2002, he acted in three films. ''Chronic Bachelor'' in 2003 was a romantic comedy-drama film about the life of Sathyaprathapan (known as SP). The film was written and directed by Siddique and produced by Malayalam director Fazil. The film was released as a Vishu release in 2003. It ran for more than 115 days.<ref>{{cite web|title=Malayalam Movies|url=http://www.movies-malayalam.com/2011/10/chronic-bachelor.html}}</ref>
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In 2004, the third instalment in the CBI series, '']'' marked Mammootty's comeback. Also in 2004, he won the ] for his portrayal of Madhavan in ]'s '']''. ]'s '']'' and ]'s '']'' were also successful ventures.<ref name="hinduonnet2004">{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2004/12/31/stories/2004123101620100.htm|title=Year 2004 – a flashback |author=Sreedhar Pillai|work=]|date=31 December 2004|accessdate=28 April 2011}}</ref>

Mammootty had six releases in 2005, including ]'s directorial debut '']''. He portrayed Bellary Raja, a ] based cattle dealer in the film, which was the highest grosser of the year and highest grossing Malayalam film until 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/fr/2005/12/30/stories/2005123001380100.htm|title=Boom year for mollywood |author=Sreedhar Pillai|work=]|date=30 December 2005|accessdate=28 April 2011}}</ref>

In 2006, Mammootty won the ] for the movie '']'' directed by ]. He also acted in ]'s '']'', in which he reprised his roles ] from the 1991 '']'' and ] from the 1984 '']''. It was I. V. Sasi's 144th film, and a record 35th with Mammootty.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2006/05/02/stories/2006050200940200.htm|title=A crime thriller from I.V. Sasi|work=]|date=2 May 2006|accessdate=28 April 2011|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> In 2006, Mammootty continued his success with the film '']''. Mammootty's action comedy '']'' was released in 2007. He portrayed Dr. Nathan in Shyamaprasad in '']'' (2007) . In 2007 he also acted in '']''.

In 2008, Mammootty appeared in '']''. He played a police officer for 25th time in the film '']''. He also starred in Kerala's multistarrer '']'' in 2008.

In October 2009, he acted in '']'', directed by ] and written by ], which became the highest grossing film in Malayalam.<ref>. ]. 21 October 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2009.</ref> He also acted in the short film ''Puramkazhchakal'' (directed by ]) from Malayalam's first portmanteau film '']''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/10/16/stories/2009101650920100.htm|title=A heady brew|author=Sangeeta|work=]|date=16 October 2009|accessdate=28 April 2011|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> In 2009, he won his fifth ] for his performance in ]'s '']''. He was nominated for the ] in 2009, but he lost the award in the final round of the competition to ]. The jury's decision to give the award to Bachchan was criticised by ], director of ''Kutty Srank'' (the movie which won the award for best film of 2009) and ], director of ''Paleri Manikyam''.<ref>. '']''. Retrieved 28 April 2011.</ref>

===2010–present===
In the year 2010, Mammootty acted in the films '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by R. Sukumaran, '']'' directed by ], '']'', the directorial debut of ], '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by M. A. Nishad and '']'', the debut film of Martin Prackat, of which ''Best of Luck'' featured him in a cameo role.

In 2011, his films were '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by Sohan Seenulal, '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by Babu Janardhanan and '']'' directed by ].

In 2012, his films were '']'' directed by ], the Kannada film '']'' directed by Abhay Simha, '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by Anoop Kannan, of which he himself produced the film, '']'' directed by ] and '']'' directed by G. S. Vijayan.

In 2013, his initial films were '']'' directed by Thomson and '']'' directed by ]. Later he went on to act in '']'' directed by ], which was released on Ramzan season and '']'' directed by ]. '']'' directed by G. Marthandan. {{citation needed|date=March 2014}}. His next release was '']'' directed by ].

He acted in '']'' directed by Pramod Payannur, '']'' directed by Shibu Ganghadharan and '']'' directed by ] in the initial half of 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=The 5 Worst Malayalam films so far|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-5-worst-malayalam-films-so-far/20140703.htm|publisher=]|date=3 July 2014}}</ref> He also acted in '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by ], '']'' directed by Ajai Vasudev and '']'' directed by ] . Mammootty received critical praise for his portrayal of C.K. Raghavan in ''Munnariyippu'',<ref>{{cite web|title='Munnariyippu' Review Round up: Mammootty Starrer Rated as One of the Best|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/munnariyippu-review-round-mammootty-starrer-rated-one-best-607430|work=]|date=22 August 2014}}</ref> while '']'' called ''RajadhiRaja'' "a genuine hit for Mammootty after a long time."<ref>{{cite web|title=Kerala Box-Office – September|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=15058401&cid=14625530|publisher=Sify|date=8 October 2014}}</ref> Nicy V.P of '']'' wrote, "''Varsham'' is a movie worth investing your time and money. " <ref>{{cite web|title='Varsham' Review Roundup: Ranjith's Direction and Mammootty's Performance Impress Critics|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/varsham-review-roundup-ranjiths-direction-mammoottys-performance-impress-critics-613251|work=International Business Times|date=6 November 2014}}</ref>

===Films in other languages===
Mammootty has acted in a few non-] movies and these include some ], ], ], ] and English films. In 1990, he made his Tamil debut in '']'', directed by K. Madhu. He has acted in Tamil films for directors including ] ('']''), ] ('']''), ] ('']'') and ] ('']''). ''Kilippechu Kekkavaa'' (1993), directed by ]. He played the role of Anantha Sharma in ]'s ] '']'' (1992).

He acted in the Kannada film ''Shikari'' in 2011.

He made his debut into Hindi films through ''Thriyathri'' which was released in 1989, though his first film as a leading actor was '']''. He starred in the biographical film '']'' directed by ] which was in the English language. He also appeared in ''Sau Jhooth Ek Sach'' (2004).

During the 2006 ] ceremony held at ], he openly criticised the organizers of the ] for completely ignoring South Indian film by stating that the ] film industry should stand up to competition from the South Indian film industry before calling itself international.<ref>. ''The Hindu''. Friday, 7 July 2006. Retrieved 19 June 2009.</ref>

Mammootty has had many of his ] films dubbed into ] and Tamil cinema like '']'', '']'','']'','']'','']'','']'','']'' and so on.

==Philanthropic work==
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Mammootty is the ] of the Pain and Palliative Care Society,<ref name="Annual Report 2001">{{Wayback|df=y|date=20070814234946 |url=http://www.painandpalliativecare.org/report_2001.htm |title=Annual Report 2001 }}. Pain and Palliative Care Society. ''painandpalliativecare.org ''. July 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> a ] in ] formed with the aim of improving the quality of life among patients with advanced ]. He has been working with the Pain and ] Centre situated in ], India.<ref name="web.archive.org">{{Wayback|df=y|date=20070814234946 |url=http://www.painandpalliativecare.org/aboutus.htm |title=Relevance of the Pain and Palliative Care Society}}. ''painandpalliativecare.org ''. October 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> Mammootty has now{{when|date=May 2012}} put forth a novel project to provide the pain and palliative care to those suffering from ] throughout ].<ref> ''amazon news''.</ref>

Mammootty is the ambassador of Jeevan Jothi, a ] project aimed at providing aid to people seeking treatment for any ] diseases, ] diseases, ] diseases, ], ], ], or ] disorders.{{Citation needed|date=August 2008}}

Mammootty is the ] of the charity project "Street India Movement", which is aimed at the eradication of child begging and ]. He has promoted the activities of the movement, which networks with orphanages and institutions looking after the children.<ref> ''The Hindu'' Friday, 14 July 2006. Retrieved 19 June 2009</ref>

Kazhcha is a venture to extend free eye care and treatment organised by Mammootty Fans Welfare Association and Mammootty Times, in association with Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre and the Eye Bank Association of ]. One of the major activities related to this is distribution of free spectacles to children. A special fund received from the office of the ] will be utilised{{when|date=May 2012}} for this purpose. Free eye camps will also be conducted at various places in connection to this project.<ref>{{Wayback|df=y|date=20081217194054 |url=http://www.mammootty.com/kazhcha.htm |title=Kazhcha 06-07 – free eye care & treatment }}. Mammootty.com. 13 July 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref>

], the ] dissemination project of the ], has Mammootty as its ].<ref>{{Wayback|df=y|date=20061003004119 |url=http://www.keralaitmission.org/web/newsletter/feb-ii-2006.html |title=Star shines on Project Akshaya }} KeralaITmission.org 25 February 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref><ref>. ''The Hindu''. 3 November 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> He formally took over the role on 26 February 2006 at a video networked programme which was linked to all the district headquarters of the state.<ref name="thehindubusinessline2006"/> Mammootty spearheaded the campaign by appearing in print and ] advertisements and other publicity materials that sent the message of the ] to the grassroots.

Mammootty is a patron of "Care and Share International Foundation", a charity organisation working towards removing the inequalities in society. The foundation has done many notable humanitarian works including the recent "Hridaya Sparsham project", to mobilise help for the heart surgery of children. Mammootty's plea over the social networking sites evoked aid worth about {{INR}} 1 crore within a day.<ref name="Hridayasparsham">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2011/03/02/stories/2011030261870200.htm|title=Actor wins a hundred hearts |work=The Hindu|date=2 March 2011|accessdate=4 March 2011|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>

In August 2014, Mammootty launched the ] as a response to the popularity of the ]. Its purpose is to encourage others to plant saplings, as the rules dictate they should if they are challenged.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140829/lifestyle-offbeat/article/new-challenge-my-tree-challenge | title=The new challenge, 'My Tree Challenge' | work=] | date=29 August 2014 | accessdate=30 August 2014 | author=Thomas, Elizabeth}}</ref> My Tree Challenge was kick-started by two environment lovers, Abdul Manaf, an entrepreneur, and Imthias Kadeer, a travel photographer. It was actor ] who first challenged actors ] and Mammootty to take up the challenge.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Prakash|first1=Asha|title=Mammootty takes up Fahadh’s Tree challenge, challenges Shah RuKh, Vijay and Suriya|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Entertainment/Malayalam/Movies/News/Mammootty-takes-up-Fahadhs-Tree-challenge-challenges-Shah-RuKh-Vijay-and-Suriya/articleshow/41349174.cms|work=The Times of India|accessdate=31 August 2014}}</ref>

==Television career==
As of 2010, Mammootty is the ] of Malayalam Communications,<ref name="kairalitv.in">{{Wayback|df=y|date=20100409101650 |url=http://www.kairalitv.in/tv/AboutUs.htm |title=Malayalam Communications Board of Directors }}. "kairalitv.in". 1 November 2004. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> which runs some Malayalam TV channels such as ], ] and ].

He co-owned a production company during the 1980s, Casino, along with ], ], ] and Century Kochumon. The production house produced commercially successful films such as '']'', '']'', ''Adiyozhukkukal'' and ''Karimpin Poovinakkare''.

He formed a television ], Megabytes, which produced ], the first being ''Jwalayay''<ref>. Rediff.com. 28 October 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> in the late 1990s, which was also his first project as a ].<ref>. Rediff.com. 21 December 1998. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> He also owns a distribution company named Mammootty Technotainment.<ref>{{Wayback|df=y|date=20030406122937 |url=http://movies.indiainfo.com/malayalam/movienews/morenews37.html |title=Mammootty in Wise Technotainment Trick }} Indiainfo.com March 2002. Retrieved 19 June 2009.</ref> The company distributed his Tamil film ''Karmegham'' in ].

==In the media and other activities==
In 2005, Mammootty, ], ] accounted for 97% of the box-office revenue of Malayalam cinema.<ref> (9 December 2005)</ref>

Mammootty is busy promoting the anti-drug campaign ''Addicted to Life''. He has joined hands with Kerala State Beverages Corporation to promote the campaign. The project, launched by the Government of Kerala aims to eradicate the drugs and alcohol usage among the people; especially the youth.<ref>http://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2014/mammootty-promotes-addicted-to-life-campaign-156570.html</ref>
Mammootty was appointed as the Global ] of the ]-based South Indian Bank on 16 October 2006.<ref>. SouthIndianBank.com. 16 October 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref><ref>. moneycontrol.com. 16 October 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref> He was also featured as the brand ambassador for Kerala Volleyball League.<ref>{{Wayback|df=y|date=20110102161115 |url=http://www.blonnet.com/2009/11/04/stories/2009110451451700.htm |title=Kerala Volleyball League formed – Mammootty as brand ambassador }}. ''Business Line''. 4 November 2009.</ref>

Mammootty and ]-based businessman ] met with the officials of the ] (DIC) to lobby for the proposed ] project at ].<ref>{{Wayback|df=y|date=20080512054012 |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/business/04_2007/mammootty-brings-it-park-to-kerala-38529.html |title=Mammootty brings IT park to Kerala }}. ''ibnlive.com, IANS ''. 14 April 2007. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref>

Mammootty wrote his first book ''Kazhchapadu'' (roughly translated as "Perspective", a compilation of short essays he has written in various publications over the years).<ref>. Rediff.com. 16 August 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2007.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.winkerala.com/704/kerala-state-best-actor-award-2009-for-mammootty|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120723233729/http://www.winkerala.com/704/kerala-state-best-actor-award-2009-for-mammootty|archivedate=23 July 2012|title=Kerala State Film Awards 2009 |publisher=Winkerala.com |date=6 April 2010 |accessdate=22 April 2010}}</ref>

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==Awards, honours and recognitions==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Mammootty}}
Mammootty has won three ], five ], eleven ], eleven ] and five ] (from fourteen nominations). In 1998, the government of India honoured Mammootty with its fourth highest civilian award, ] for his contribution to the Indian film industry.<ref>. India.gov.in. Retrieved 10 July 2011.</ref> He was conferred with the ] degree by ] and ] in 2010.<ref name="hindu1"/><ref name="hindu2"/>

===National Film Awards===
* 1999: ] for '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/focus/fojul99/fo1907992d.html | title=46th National Film Awards, 2000}}</ref>
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==Filmography==
{{Main|Mammootty filmography}}

==References==
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==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://www.mammootty.com/}}
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Mammootty
Mammootty in 2009
BornMuhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil
(1951-09-07) 7 September 1951 (age 73)
Chempu, Kottayam, Kerala
NationalityIndian
Alma materMaharajas College, Ernakulam
Government Law College, Ernakulam (L.L.B.)
Occupation(s)Film actor, producer
Years active1979–present
TitlePadma Shri (1998)
Honorary Doctorates from University of Kerala (2010), University of Calicut (2010)
SpouseSulfath (1979–present)
ChildrenSurumi
Dulquer Salmaan
AwardsNational Award Best Actor (1989, 1993, 1998)
State Best Actor (2009, 2004, 1993, 1989, 1984)
Websitewww.mammootty.com

Mammootty (born Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil on 7 September 1951), is an Indian film actor and producer who has mainly worked in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles in Indian films. He has also appeared in the highest number of dual roles (nine) in Malayalam films. Mammootty is involved in more than half a dozen philanthropic projects aimed at helping needy people. Mammootty is the patron of the Pain and Palliative Care Society, a charitable organisation in Kerala formed with the aim of improving the quality of life among patients with advanced cancer. He has been working with the Pain and Palliative Care Centre situated in Kozhikode, India.

He has been awarded the National Film Award for Best Actor three times. He has also won five Kerala State Film Awards and eleven Filmfare Awards. In 1998, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contributions towards the arts. He was also honoured a Doctor of Letters by the University of Kerala in January 2010 and by the University of Calicut in December 2010. He is considered a megastar of Indian cinema.

Mammootty is the chairman of Malayalam Communications, which runs the Malayalam television channels Kairali TV, People TV and WE TV. Mammootty is also the goodwill ambassador of the Akshaya project.

Family and early life

Mammootty was born as Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil and raised in the village of Chempu near Vaikom in the Kottayam district of the state of Kerala, India in a middle-class, Muslim family. He was the eldest son. He has two younger brothers, Ibrahim and Zakariah and three younger sisters, Ameena, Sauda and Shafina. His father Ismail was a farmer and his mother Fatima was a housewife.

Mammootty's father shifted his family to Ernakulam during the 1960s. His school life was at St. Albert's School and Government School Ernakulam. He did his pre-university course (pre-degree) at Maharajas College, Kochi, and then graduated with a L.L.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from Ernakulam Government Law College. He practised law for two years in Manjeri.

He married Sulfath in 1979 and has a daughter, Surumi (born 1982), and a son, Dulquer Salmaan (born 1986). Mammootty's younger brother Ebrahimkutty is an actor in Malayalam. Ebrahimkutty's son Maqbool Salmaan is also a film actor.

Acting career

Early career (1971–1980)

Mammootty with Ramachandra Babu, who served as cinematographer in his debut film and actor Saiju Kurup.

Mammootty's debut was an uncredited appearance in the 1971 film Anubhavangal Paalichakal directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. His second film was Kaalachakram, a 1973 Malayalam film directed by K. Narayanan. In 1979, when he played his first lead role in Devalokam, directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. However, this film was never completed. His next film was the 1980 film, Vilkkanundu Swapnangal, directed by Azad, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair.

Mammootty's first starring role in a released film was the 1980 film Mela, written and directed by K. G. George

1980–1983

Mammootty films of the 1980s include Sphodanam (directed by P. G. Viswambharan), Munnettam (directed by Sreekumaran Thampi), Thrishna (directed by I.V. Sasi). In 1981, he got his first state award in the Best Supporting Actor category for his performance in Ahimsa. His performances included Aalkkoottathil Thaniye and Adiyozhukkukal. He played the role of a police officer in the investigative thriller Yavanika (1982) directed by K. G. George.

1984–1993

In a period of five years from 1982 to 1987 Mammootty acted in more than 150 films in the lead role. In 1986 alone, he acted in about 35 films including a glimpse appearance in Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu.

In the mid 80s he collaborated in what became known as the 'Mammootty-Kutty-Petty' films. These films had Mammootty as the protagonist, a husband and a father, with a 3–4-year old daughter, and employed in a top ranking post in a company. Mammootty made a comeback with New Delhi and Thaniyavarthanam, both released in 1987. In New Delhi he played a victimised journalist, who systematically took revenge on politicians who flattered him. He received the Kerala Film Critics Awards for Best Actor for his role as Balan Mash in Thaniyavarthanam, written by Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil.

In 1988 Mammootty starred in Oru CBI Diary Kurippu as a CBI officer. Following Oru CBI Diary Kurippu, three more murder mystery sequels were produced with the same cast of characters: Jagratha (1989), Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004) and Nerariyan CBI (2005), all directed by K. Madhu, penned by S. N. Swamy with Mammootty as Sethurama Iyer, an intelligent but unassuming CBI officer. Two of M. T. Vasudevan Nair's films with autobiographical elements were acted in by Mammootty. One was Aksharangal directed by I. V. Sasi and the other was Sukrutham directed by Harikumar.

Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha was directed by T. Hariharan and penned by M.T.Vasudevan Nair. Mammootty's depiction of a Chekavar (mercenary warrior) of distinguished valor but vilified by circumstances won him the National Film Award for Best Actor. Along with the huge commercial success of the film, Mammooty was given rave reviews about his lead role in the film, which required heavy physical and psychological preparations. His role as a hunter Varunni in Mrigaya, directed by I.V. Sasi, and another film Mahayanam, were also scanned for the State Award. Mammootty won the Filmfare award for Amaram directed by Bharathan. He played the role of an uneducated fisherman who dreams of making his only daughter a doctor.

During this time, Mammootty appeared in many of the films directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. He starred in three of Gopalakrishnan's films, Anantaram ('Thenceforth'), Mathilukal ('Walls') and Vidheyan ('The Servile'). His portrayal of the protagonist in Mathilukal (based on Mathilukal, a novel by the Malayalam novelist Vaikom Muhammad Basheer) was instrumental in getting him his first National Film Award for Best Actor. Mammootty also portrayed the roles in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's Vidheyan and T V Chandran's Ponthan Mada. He received the National Film Award for Best Actor and State Award for his roles in both films. His performance in Valtsalyam, directed by Cochin Haneefa, was also considered for the State Award.

1994 to 2000

The King, scripted by Renji Panikkar, was released in 1995 and was directed by Shaji Kailas. Mammootty played the central character as a District collector.

In 1997, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for the movie Bhoothakannadi directed by Lohithadas.

In 1999, Mammootty won his third national award for Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar, an English language movie about the life of B. R. Ambedkar, directed by Jabbar Patel. The film was sponsored by the National Film Development Corporation of India and the Ministry of Social Justice.

By the end of the 1990s he acted in films such as Priyadarshan's Megham and Fazil's Harikrishnans in which he co-starred with Mohanlal. Due to immense popularity of both the actors, Fazil was forced to use multiple climaxes for the first time in India.

2000–2010

Mammootty started off the decade with Lohithadas's Arayannagalude Veedu in 2000. A critical and commercial success, it earned the Filmfare Best Malayalam Actor Award for Mammootty. He portrayed Arackal Madhavanunni in Shaji Kailas's action thriller Valliettan, which was one of the highest grossing films of the year.

In 2001 he acted in two films including Dubai, one of the most expensive films ever made in Malayalam at that time. In 2002, he acted in three films. Chronic Bachelor in 2003 was a romantic comedy-drama film about the life of Sathyaprathapan (known as SP). The film was written and directed by Siddique and produced by Malayalam director Fazil. The film was released as a Vishu release in 2003. It ran for more than 115 days.

Mammootty in December 2008

In 2004, the third instalment in the CBI series, Sethurama Iyer CBI marked Mammootty's comeback. Also in 2004, he won the state award for his portrayal of Madhavan in Blessy's Kazhcha. Ranjith's Black and V. M. Vinu's Vesham were also successful ventures.

Mammootty had six releases in 2005, including Anwar Rasheed's directorial debut Rajamanikyam. He portrayed Bellary Raja, a Thiruvananthapuram based cattle dealer in the film, which was the highest grosser of the year and highest grossing Malayalam film until 2008.

In 2006, Mammootty won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for the movie Karutha Pakshikal directed by Kamal. He also acted in I. V. Sasi's Balram vs. Tharadas, in which he reprised his roles Inspector Balram from the 1991 Inspector Balram and Tharadas from the 1984 Athirathram. It was I. V. Sasi's 144th film, and a record 35th with Mammootty. In 2006, Mammootty continued his success with the film Thuruppu Gulan. Mammootty's action comedy Mayavi was released in 2007. He portrayed Dr. Nathan in Shyamaprasad in Ore Kadal (2007) . In 2007 he also acted in Big B.

In 2008, Mammootty appeared in Annan Thambi. He played a police officer for 25th time in the film Roudram. He also starred in Kerala's multistarrer Twenty: 20 in 2008.

In October 2009, he acted in Pazhassi Raja, directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, which became the highest grossing film in Malayalam. He also acted in the short film Puramkazhchakal (directed by Lal Jose) from Malayalam's first portmanteau film Kerala Cafe. In 2009, he won his fifth state award for Best Actor for his performance in Ranjith's Paleri Manikyam. He was nominated for the National Award for Best Actor in 2009, but he lost the award in the final round of the competition to Amitabh Bachchan. The jury's decision to give the award to Bachchan was criticised by Shaji N Karun, director of Kutty Srank (the movie which won the award for best film of 2009) and Ranjith, director of Paleri Manikyam.

2010–present

In the year 2010, Mammootty acted in the films Drona 2010 directed by Shaji Kailas, Yugapurushan directed by R. Sukumaran, Pramaani directed by B. Unnikrishnan, Pokkiri Raja, the directorial debut of Vysakh Abraham, Kutty Srank directed by Shaji N. Karun, Pranchiyettan & the Saint directed by Ranjith, Best of Luck directed by M. A. Nishad and Best Actor, the debut film of Martin Prackat, of which Best of Luck featured him in a cameo role.

In 2011, his films were 15 August directed by Shaji Kailas, Doubles directed by Sohan Seenulal, The Train directed by Jayaraj, Bombay March 12 directed by Babu Janardhanan and Venicile Vyaapari directed by Shafi.

In 2012, his films were The King & the Commissioner directed by Shaji Kailas, the Kannada film Shikari directed by Abhay Simha, Cobra directed by Lal, Thappana directed by Johny Antony, Jawan of Vellimala directed by Anoop Kannan, of which he himself produced the film, Face to Face directed by V. M. Vinu and Bavuttiyude Namathil directed by G. S. Vijayan.

In 2013, his initial films were Kammath & Kammath directed by Thomson and Immanuel directed by Lal Jose. Later he went on to act in Kadal Kadannoru Mathukkutty directed by Ranjith, which was released on Ramzan season and Kunjananthante Kada directed by Salim Ahamed. Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus directed by G. Marthandan. . His next release was Silence directed by V. K. Prakash.

He acted in Balyakalasakhi directed by Pramod Payannur, Praise the Lord directed by Shibu Ganghadharan and Gangster directed by Aashiq Abu in the initial half of 2014. He also acted in Manglish directed by Salam Bappu, Munnariyippu directed by Venu, RajadhiRaja directed by Ajai Vasudev and Varsham directed by Ranjith Sankar . Mammootty received critical praise for his portrayal of C.K. Raghavan in Munnariyippu, while Sify called RajadhiRaja "a genuine hit for Mammootty after a long time." Nicy V.P of International Business Times wrote, "Varsham is a movie worth investing your time and money. "

Films in other languages

Mammootty has acted in a few non-Malayalam movies and these include some Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and English films. In 1990, he made his Tamil debut in Mounam Sammadham, directed by K. Madhu. He has acted in Tamil films for directors including K. Balachander (Azhagan), Mani Ratnam (Thalapathy), N. Linguswamy (Aanandham) and Rajiv Menon (Kandukondain Kandukondain). Kilippechu Kekkavaa (1993), directed by Fazil. He played the role of Anantha Sharma in K. Vishwanath's Telugu film Swathi Kiranam (1992).

He acted in the Kannada film Shikari in 2011.

He made his debut into Hindi films through Thriyathri which was released in 1989, though his first film as a leading actor was Dhartiputra. He starred in the biographical film Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar directed by Jabbar Patel which was in the English language. He also appeared in Sau Jhooth Ek Sach (2004).

During the 2006 IIFA Awards ceremony held at Dubai, he openly criticised the organizers of the IIFA Awards for completely ignoring South Indian film by stating that the Bollywood film industry should stand up to competition from the South Indian film industry before calling itself international.

Mammootty has had many of his Malayalam films dubbed into Telugu and Tamil cinema like Doubles, Chattambinaadu,Parunthu,Annan Thambi,Thommanum Makkalum,Sethurama Iyer CBI,Pazhassi Raja and so on.

Philanthropic work

Mammootty in 2007

Mammootty is the patron of the Pain and Palliative Care Society, a charitable organisation in Kerala formed with the aim of improving the quality of life among patients with advanced cancer. He has been working with the Pain and Palliative Care Centre situated in Kozhikode, India. Mammootty has now put forth a novel project to provide the pain and palliative care to those suffering from cancer throughout Kerala.

Mammootty is the ambassador of Jeevan Jothi, a social work project aimed at providing aid to people seeking treatment for any ophthalmic diseases, cardiac diseases, orthopaedic diseases, liver diseases, renal dysfunctions, haemophilia diseases, or ENT disorders.

Mammootty is the goodwill ambassador of the charity project "Street India Movement", which is aimed at the eradication of child begging and child labour. He has promoted the activities of the movement, which networks with orphanages and institutions looking after the children.

Kazhcha is a venture to extend free eye care and treatment organised by Mammootty Fans Welfare Association and Mammootty Times, in association with Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre and the Eye Bank Association of Kerala. One of the major activities related to this is distribution of free spectacles to children. A special fund received from the office of the President of India will be utilised for this purpose. Free eye camps will also be conducted at various places in connection to this project.

Akshaya, the information technology dissemination project of the Government of Kerala, has Mammootty as its Goodwill Ambassador. He formally took over the role on 26 February 2006 at a video networked programme which was linked to all the district headquarters of the state. Mammootty spearheaded the campaign by appearing in print and visual media advertisements and other publicity materials that sent the message of the Akshaya project to the grassroots.

Mammootty is a patron of "Care and Share International Foundation", a charity organisation working towards removing the inequalities in society. The foundation has done many notable humanitarian works including the recent "Hridaya Sparsham project", to mobilise help for the heart surgery of children. Mammootty's plea over the social networking sites evoked aid worth about ₹ 1 crore within a day.

In August 2014, Mammootty launched the My Tree Challenge as a response to the popularity of the Ice Bucket Challenge. Its purpose is to encourage others to plant saplings, as the rules dictate they should if they are challenged. My Tree Challenge was kick-started by two environment lovers, Abdul Manaf, an entrepreneur, and Imthias Kadeer, a travel photographer. It was actor Fahadh Faasil who first challenged actors Mohanlal and Mammootty to take up the challenge.

Television career

As of 2010, Mammootty is the Chairman of Malayalam Communications, which runs some Malayalam TV channels such as Kairali TV, People TV and Channel We.

He co-owned a production company during the 1980s, Casino, along with Mohanlal, I.V. Sasi, Seema and Century Kochumon. The production house produced commercially successful films such as Nadodikkattu, Gandhi Nagar 2nd Street, Adiyozhukkukal and Karimpin Poovinakkare.

He formed a television production company, Megabytes, which produced television serials, the first being Jwalayay in the late 1990s, which was also his first project as a producer. He also owns a distribution company named Mammootty Technotainment. The company distributed his Tamil film Karmegham in Kerala.

In the media and other activities

In 2005, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Dileep accounted for 97% of the box-office revenue of Malayalam cinema.

Mammootty is busy promoting the anti-drug campaign Addicted to Life. He has joined hands with Kerala State Beverages Corporation to promote the campaign. The project, launched by the Government of Kerala aims to eradicate the drugs and alcohol usage among the people; especially the youth. Mammootty was appointed as the Global Brand ambassador of the Thrissur-based South Indian Bank on 16 October 2006. He was also featured as the brand ambassador for Kerala Volleyball League.

Mammootty and Dubai-based businessman MA Yousuf Ali met with the officials of the Dubai Internet City (DIC) to lobby for the proposed Smart City project at Kochi.

Mammootty wrote his first book Kazhchapadu (roughly translated as "Perspective", a compilation of short essays he has written in various publications over the years).

Mammootty owns the distribution company Playhouse Entertainments. Some films distributed by the company are Chattambinadu, Ritu, Three Kings, Living Together, Neelathamara, Pranchiyettan & the Saint, The King and the Commissioner, and Cobra.

Awards, honours and recognitions

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Mammootty

Mammootty has won three National Film Awards, five Kerala State Film Awards, eleven Filmfare Awards, eleven Kerala Film Critics Awards and five Asianet Film Awards (from fourteen nominations). In 1998, the government of India honoured Mammootty with its fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri for his contribution to the Indian film industry. He was conferred with the Doctor of Letters degree by University of Calicut and University of Kerala in 2010.

National Film Awards

Filmography

Main article: Mammootty filmography

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Kerala State Film Awards
Preceded byNedumudi Venu
for Chamaram 		Best Supporting Actor
for Ahimsa
1981 		Succeeded byThilakan
for Yavanika
Preceded byBharath Gopi
for Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku 		Best Actor
for Adiyozhukkukal
1984 		Succeeded byBharath Gopi
for Chidambaram
Preceded by Special Jury Mention
for Yathra, Nirakkoottu
1985 		Succeeded byMohanlal
for T .P. Balagopalan M.A
Preceded byPremji
for Piravi 		Best Actor
for Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
Mrigaya, Mahayanam
1989 		Succeeded byThilakan
for Perumthachan
Preceded byMurali
for Aadharam 		Best Actor
for Vidheyan, Ponthan Mada, Valtsalyam
1993 		Succeeded byThilakan
for Gamanam, Santhanagopalam
Preceded byNedumudi Venu
for Margam 		Best Actor
for Kaazhcha
2004 		Succeeded byMohanlal
for Thanmathra
Filmfare Awards
Preceded by Best Actor
for Adiyozhukkukal
1984 		Succeeded byHimself
for Yathra, Nirakkoottu
Preceded byHimself
for Adiyozhukkukal 		Best Actor
for Yathra, Nirakkoottu
1985 		Succeeded byMohanlal
for Sanmasullavarkku Samadhaanam
Preceded byMohanlal
for Padamudra 		Best Actor
for Mathilukal
1990 		Succeeded byHimself
for Amaram
Preceded byHimself
for Mathilukal 		Best Actor
for Amaram
1991 		Succeeded byMohanlal
for Devaasuram
Preceded byMohanlal
for Sphadikam 		Best Actor
for Bhoothakkannadi
1997 		Succeeded byMohanlal
for Vanaprastham
Preceded byMohanlal
for Vanaprastham 		Best Actor
for Arayannangalude Veedu
2001 		Succeeded byHimself
for Kaazhcha
Preceded byHimself
for Arayannangalude Veedu 		Best Actor
for Kaazhcha
2004 		Succeeded byMohanlal
for Thanmathra
Preceded byMohanlal
for Thanmathra 		Best Actor
for Karutha Pakshikal
2006 		Succeeded byMohanlal
for Paradesi

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