Salim Kumar

10 Oct, 1969 | North Paravoor, Chittatukara, Kerala

Actor/Singer/Producer

Biography

Salim Kumar is a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He mainly handles comedy roles, but has acted in character roles in films such as Achanuranghatha Veedu, Gramophone, and Perumazhakkalam. He won the Kerala State Film Award for the second best actor in 2005 for his role as Samuel in Achanurangatha Veedu. Early Life He attended the Govt LP School, N Paravoor and later enrolled into the Govt. Boys High School, North Paravoor, Chittatukara. Later he graduated with a BA from Maharajas College, Ernakulam. He won the University title in mimicry three times. He chose Cochin Kalabhavan, and later moved on to Cochin Sagar to further cultivate his skills in mimicry. He was also a performer in Comicola, a hit comedy program on Asianet. Film Career Salim Kumar's first film was Ishtamaanu Nooru Vattam, a family entertainer directed by Sidhik Shameer. Further, he got numerous opportunities. After establishing himself as an essential part of Malayalam comedy film, he earned the reputation of a character actor by becoming a hero in Achanurangatha Veedu, directed by Lal Jose. For his performance in this film, he won the Kerala State Film Award for the second best actor in 2007. He has also handled serious roles in films such as Gramophone and Perumazhakkalam. For about four years, he was associated with professional drama in Arathi Theatres, Cochin. Personal Life He has written his memoirs in a book form named 'Ishwara Vazhakhillelo'. He is married to Sunitha and the couple has two sons, Chandu and Aromal.