| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Muhammad Kutty Ismail Paniparambil |
| Nickname | Mammootty, Big M and Mammukka |
| Profession | Actor and Producer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 10” |
| Weight | in Kilograms- 85 kg in Pounds- 188 lbs |
| Body Measurements | – Chest: 44 Inches – Waist: 36 Inches – Biceps: 14Inches |
| Eye Colour | Ligh Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 7 September 1951 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 72 Years |
| Birth Place | Chandiroor, Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Chempu, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| School | Govt. High School, Kulasekharamangalam, Kottayam St. Albert’s School and Government School, Ernakulam |
| College | Sacred Heart College, Thevara Government Law College, Ernakulam |
| Educational Qualifications | LLB |
| Debut | Film Debut: Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971) |
| Family | Father– Ismail Panaparambil (Farmer) Mother– Fatima Panaparambil Sister– 3 (All Younger) • Ameena (also known as Naseema) (passed away in 2023) • Sauda • Shafina Brother– 2 (Both Younger) • Ibrahim • Zakariah |
| Religion | Islam |
| Hobbies | Writing |
| Controversies | • In a TV award function he was the chief guest, and when was called upon stage to give the award, he said “Has everyone got an award today? On what basis is this award being given? It is to make everyone happy, right?.” • Once director Ram Gopal Varma commented about him that Mammootty’s acting is less realistic than his son Dulquer Salmaan. |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food | Chicken biryani |
| Favourite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Favourite Actress | Lakshmi Rai |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Sulfath Kutty |
| Children | Daughters– Kutty Surumi Son– Dulquer Salmaan (Actor) |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary | 3 Crore/film (INR) |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
Some lesser known facts about Mammootty
- Does Mammootty smoke?: No
- Mammootty does not consume alcohol.
- With over 330 films under his belt, Mammootty has held the title of the busiest actor in Mollywood, the Malayalam film industry, for over four decades.
- Initially, his true aspiration was to pursue a career in law, and he dedicated two years to practicing it at Manjeri Court. However, after securing a role as part of the crowd in the movie “Anubhavangal Paalichakal,” he became captivated by the art of acting.
- In addition to Malayalam, he ventured into various other languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, and Kannada to create films.
- The prestigious Padma Shri Award was bestowed upon him in 1998.
- He has been awarded the National Film Award three times as well.
- During the late 1970s, he embarked on a quest for a major success. In 1981, he decided to adopt his official name, Sajin, for a film in hopes of attracting good fortune.
- Initially, he was hesitant to portray the character of B. R. Ambedkar in the English film Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar released in 2000, as he had reservations about shaving his moustache.
- McAfee, an American computer security software company, designated him as the “Most Dangerous Celebrity” due to cyber criminals targeting his searches, potentially leading to virus infections on computers.
- He has a deep passion for writing and has authored a book titled “Kaazhchappadu” (perspective). Additionally, he had a regular column in Malayalam Manorama where he shared his personal experiences through his writing.
- He has portrayed dual characters in over 15 films.
- In his younger days, he used to play Kerala Volleyball League and now serves as its brand ambassador.
- He actively engages in charitable endeavors, lending his support to organizations like Street India Movement and Pain and Palliative Care Society.
- His distribution company is named Mammootty Technotainment.
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