Bio/Wiki | |
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Nickname(s) | Salu, DQ |
Profession(s) | Actor, Singer, Entrepreneur |
Famous Role | ‘Charlie’ in the Malayalam film “Charlie” (2015) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet inches– 5’ 9” |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Debut | Film (Malayalam): Second Show (2012) as Harilal “Lalu” Film (Tamil): Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014) as Aravind Film (Bollywood): Karwan (2018) as Avinash |
Awards, Honours | • Asiavision Award for Best Newcomer for the film “Second Show” (2012) • Filmfare Award South for Best Debut- Male for the film “Second Show” (2013) • Asianet Film Award for Star of the Year (2014) • South Indian International Movie Award for Best Debut (Male) for the film “Vaayai Moodi Pesavum” (2015) • Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for the film “Charlie” (2016) • Behindwoods Gold Wall of Famers for Best Performer for the film “Kali” and “Kammatipaadam” (2017) |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 28 July 1986 (Monday) |
Age (as of 2023) | 37 Years |
Birthplace | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Kochi, Kerala, India |
School | • Toc-H Public School, Kochi • Sishya School, Chennai |
College/University | • Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA • Barry John Acting Studio, Mumbai |
Educational Qualification(s) | •Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) •3 Months acting course |
Religion | Islam |
Hobbies | Singing, Watching Films, Travelling |
Tattoo | On Left Forearm: Black Stripes |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Marriage Date | 22 December 2011 |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | Amal Sufiya (architect) |
Children | Son– None Daughter– Maryam |
Parents | Father– Mammootty (Actor, Producer) Mother– Sulfath Kutty (Homemaker) |
Siblings | Brother– None Sister– Kutty Surumi (elder) |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Food | Biryani |
Favourite Actors | Rajinikanth, Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu |
Favourite Director | Mani Ratnam |
Favourite Superheros | Ironman, Batman |
Favourite App | |
Favourite Holiday Destination | London |
Favourite Films | Manam (2014), Magadheera (2009) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dulquer Salmaan
- Dulquer Salmaan, the son of renowned actor Mammootty and Sulfath Kutty, was born in Kochi. Here is a childhood picture of Dulquer Salmaan.
- Dulquer harbored a profound passion for film direction since his early years. At the tender age of 12, he would seize his father’s camera to create short films.
- Once Dulquer finished his graduation, he secured a position as a Business Manager at a prestigious firm in the United States.
- Afterwards, he moved to Dubai and engaged in an IT-related business for a period of time.
- Afterward, he came back to India and enrolled in a three-month acting course at the Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai.
- In 2012, he embarked on his acting journey with the portrayal of Harilal/Lalu in the Malayalam movie “Second Show.” His exceptional performance in the film earned him the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.
- Dulquer made his appearance in the romantic drama “Bangalore Days” in 2014, which remains one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films to this day.
- Dulquer Salmaan made his acting debut in Bollywood in 2018 with the film “Karwan,” in which he portrayed the character of Avinash.
- Salmaan, in 2019, played a leading role in the Bollywood movie “The Zoya Factor” alongside Sonam Kapoor.
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Hard work will always yield results, while luck is fleeting. Don’t miss the clash between luck and hard work in the movie “The Zoya Factor” starring Zoya and Nikhil, releasing on 20th Sep. @sonamkapoor #AbhishekSharma @pooja__shetty @aartishetty @foxstarhindi @ad_labsfilms @angadbedi @sanjaykapoor2500 @sikandarkher
On September 12, 2019 at 7:42am, Dulquer Salmaan shared a post on Instagram.
- As part of the safe riding campaign by the Kerala Motor Vehicle department, he participated in a short film.
- Dulquer also participated in the Chennai Gives initiative, contributing 150 items which encompassed clothing, shoes, books, school supplies, and crockery items.
- In addition to his acting career, he is a talented singer who has performed in several songs, including “Johnny Mone Johnny” from the Malayalam movie ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013).
- In Chennai, he is the proprietor of both a car-trading website and a chain of dental businesses.
- Additionally, ‘Motherhood Hospital’ situated in Bangalore is under his directorship.
- Since he was a child, Dulquer has always had a deep passion for cars and bikes. Now, we see Dulquer Salmaan enjoying a ride on his motorcycle.
- As a child, he harbored a deep fear of dogs; however, his feelings gradually transformed as he matured, leading him to develop a fondness for them. Now, he proudly owns a pet dog named Honey. Accompanied by his cherished canine companion, Dulquer Salmaan entered the room.
- During an interview, Salmaan disclosed that even though he had graduated in Business Management, he opted for a career in acting. He explained that after experiencing the monotony and routine of working as a Business Manager, he decided to pursue his passion in the performing arts.
- In an interview, he mentioned that his name is a fusion of two warrior names. It is believed that his name pays homage to Alexander the Great.
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