Veteran Malayalam Actor Mamukkoya, Aged 76, Dies In Kozhikode

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Veteran Malayalam Actor Mamukkoya, Aged 76, Dies In Kozhikode


Kozhikode: Veteran Malayalam actor Mamukkoya, recognized for his comedian roles in an appearing profession spanning over 4 many years, died at a personal hospital right here on Wednesday, movie business sources stated. He was 76. The actor was admitted to the hospital on Monday after struggling a coronary heart assault whereas attending a soccer event right here. He had just lately returned to appearing after surviving most cancers, the sources stated. 

The veteran actor was recognized for his sharp comedian timing, spontaneity and wit entwined along with his Kozhikode slang of Malayalam. Born in 1946, Mamukkoya was a theatre artist from his college days and labored as a wooden measurer and a carnival actor earlier than coming into the world of movies with Nilambur Balan’s film ‘Anyarude Bhoomi’. Subsequently, he acted in round 500 movies, together with comedies like ‘Sandesam’, ‘Nadodikkattu’, ‘Innathe Chintha Vishayam’, ‘His Highness Abdullah’, ‘Thalayanamanthram’, ‘Varavelpu’ and ‘Ramji Rao Speaking’. 

Phrases in his dialogues, like ‘Nariyal ka pani’ within the movie Sandesam and ‘Gafoor ka dost’ in Nadodikkattu, had been appreciated by audiences and are nonetheless in style amongst Malayalam movie fanatics. 

As information of Mamukkoya’s dying unfold, condolences from folks from all walks of life, together with actors and politicians, poured in on social media. 

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan condoled the actor’s dying and tweeted, “His natural humor, Malabar accent and a rural touch in acting endeared him to viewers. May his soul rest in peace.” 

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed Mamukkoya’s dying as an irreparable loss to Kerala’s cultural scene. The CM stated that the veteran comic’s Kozhikode type of appearing, dialogue supply and his sense of humour had been what set him aside. Vijayan stated that the actor’s profession might be a helpful lesson for college students of appearing. He additionally tweeted, “Mamukkoya, with his lively and novel on-screen performances, has enthralled film lovers across Kerala for decades. His sudden demise is a big loss to the industry, the world of art and the state’s public sphere. Joining the grief of family, friends, and the film world.” 

Leader of Opposition within the state meeting V D Satheesan stated that Mamukkoya performed comedian and character roles in his over 4 decade lengthy profession and but he was a easy man in actual life. Satheesan stated that the actor’s many comedian roles through the years saved folks laughing and can proceed to do in future. It was his theatre expertise that gave a naturalness to Mamukkoya’s appearing, he stated in his message condoling the actor’s dying. 

“He had an undying love for football and that is why he was at Wandoor (in Malappuram district of Kerala) for a soccer tournament inauguration,” the LoP stated in his message. From the movie business, actors, administrators and producers posted their condolence messages on Facebook, Twitter and different social media. 

“Rest in Peace,” veteran Malayalam actor Sreenivasan’s son Vineeth tweeted. 

“Bye,” actor Jayasurya tweeted together with a photograph of Mamukkoya. 

Actor Prithiviraj Sukumaran additionally took to Twitter to precise his grief. “Rest in peace Maamukkoya Sir! Had the absolute privilege of sharing screen space with you multiple times. But to see you unleash #Moosa in #KURUTHI at such close quarters will be a memory that I cherish forever! #Legend ,” he tweeted. 

“Aadaranjalikal,” actor Tovino Thomas tweeted. 

Veteran famous person Mammootty’s son Dulquer Salmaan tweeted damaged coronary heart emojis together with Mamukkoya’s {photograph} to precise his grief. Mamukkoya gained a number of awards and honours for his numerous roles throughout his intensive profession. He acquired the state authorities’s greatest comic award for his efficiency in ‘Innathe Chintha Vishayam’, a Special Mention from the State Film Awards Jury for his efficiency in ‘Perumazhakkalam’ and in addition gained the Abu Dhabi Kala Ratna award. 

The actor’s physique was dropped at the Kozhikode Town Hall for the general public to pay their final respects and the final rites are prone to be carried out on Thursday. The actor is survived by spouse and 4 kids.





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