Mamukkoya
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Mamukkoya is a popular Malayalam
comedian actor. His unique usage of 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 State award
for Best Comedian in malayalam films, the category introduced in 2009
's Mohanlal
- Sreenivasan starrer Nadodikkattu (1987) carved a niche for him in Malayalam cinema. His award winning performance in Perumazhakkalam (2004) proved that he can handle non-comedy roles as well with ease. He did the title role in the film Korappan, the great (2001) which depicted him as a forest brigand like Veerappan
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Publisher: DC Books, Kottayam Pages: 102 Paperback
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
comedian actor. His unique usage of Mappila dialect
Mappila dialect of Malayalam
The Malayalam language spoken mostly by Mappila Muslim community of Kerala state, India is called Mappila dialect of Malayalam or simply as Mappila Malayalam...
and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and is the first winner of State award
Kerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy since 1998 on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, India....
for Best Comedian in malayalam films, the category introduced in 2009
Career
Mamukkoya started his career as a theatre actor. He got his chance in the film industry through Anyarude Bhoomi (1979). His portrayal of Gafoor in Sathyan AnthikkadSathyan Anthikkad
Sathyan Anthikad is an Indian film director and screenwriter known primarily for his family based Malayalam films.He has created many critical and commercially successful films, especially when working with Sreenivasan as the scriptwriter...
's Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
- Sreenivasan starrer Nadodikkattu (1987) carved a niche for him in Malayalam cinema. His award winning performance in Perumazhakkalam (2004) proved that he can handle non-comedy roles as well with ease. He did the title role in the film Korappan, the great (2001) which depicted him as a forest brigand like Veerappan
Veerappan
Koose Muniswamy Veerappan commonly known as Veerappan, was a notorious dacoit, or robber bandit, of India. He was active for a period of years in a broad swath of land covering 6,000 km² in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu...
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Kerala State Film Award
- 2004 - Special Jury AwardKerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)Winners of Kerala State Film Award :-References:**...
- PerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalamPerumazhakkalam is a 2004 Malayalam film directed by Kamal. The film stars Meera Jasmine, Kavya Madhavan, Dileep and Vineeth. The film was adapted to Hindi by Nagesh Kukunoor as Dor.... - 2008 - Best Comedy Artist - Innathe Chintha VishayamInnathe Chintha VishayamInnathe Chintha Vishayam is an Malayalam film directed by Satyan Anthikad. It stars Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine in the lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Ilayaraja...
Books
Memoirs written by Film Star Mamukkoya with Thaha MadayiPublisher: DC Books, Kottayam Pages: 102 Paperback