Mammootty (Actor) Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Biography & More

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.