Kochi, June 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the demise of veteran Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, describing him as a versatile performer whose memorable roles left a lasting impression on Indian cinema. In a condolence message posted on X, the Prime Minister said he was deeply saddened by the actor’s passing.“Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji. Over the course of a distinguished career, he made a mark with his versatility and memorable …
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Kochi, June 7 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Sunday paid an emotional tribute to veteran actor Salim Kumar, describing his death as not merely the loss of a gifted artist to Malayalam cinema, but a deeply personal loss of “a brother”.The beloved actor, who passed away late Saturday night at a private hospital in Kochi following health complications, will be laid to rest at his residence in North Paravur on Sunday evening. He was 56.In a heartfelt condolence message, CM Sathee…
Mumbai, June 7 (IANS) Padma Bhushan awardee Mammootty has mourned the demise of the Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, who passed away at the age of 56. The Malayalam cinema legend took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a picture of the late actor, and penned a long note in Malayalam.He wrote, “Salim, who laughed and made others laugh, thought and made others think, and occasionally cried and made others cry, now, all you do is make me cry. Your departure, dear brother, has become an unending s…
Kochi, May 28 (IANS) The Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) has plunged into a fresh crisis with the organisation issuing show-cause notices to key office-bearers and executive committee members amid escalating allegations, public infighting and factionalism.As part of the disciplinary proceedings, former Joint Secretary Ansiba Hassan, General Secretary Kukku Parameswaran and executive committee members Tiny Tom and Lakshmi Priya have been directed to appear before the executive commi…
Kochi, May 26 (IANS) The simmering internal feud within the Malayalam film actors’ association AMMA has exploded into a full-blown public controversy, with a section of the members openly attacking the organisation’s leadership and demanding accountability over its finances and functioning.Soon after the Hema Committee became a public document, the affairs of AMMA went into a spin and saw the team led by Mohanlal and Siddique making way for a new leadership led by women like Swetha Menon and…
Chennai, May 25 (IANS) The Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala has now presented Malayalam superstar Mammootty a Honorary D. Litt. in recognition of his immense contribution to Indian cinema. Taking to his X timeline to express his gratitude for the honour, Mammootty wrote, “Humbled to have received the Honorary D.Litt. from Mahatma Gandhi University today, presented by the Honourable Governor of Kerala.”He went on to add, “My gratitude to each and every one of you who stood by my side throughou…
Kochi, May 25 ( IANS) Over the weekend, Malayalam cinema’s two biggest superstars appeared to send out subtle political signals. While Mammootty attended a public felicitation accorded to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan in Kochi, Mohanlal, almost at the same time, reached Paravoor, Satheesan’s hometown near Kochi, to attend another function held in honour of the new Chief Minister.In Kerala, where politics is closely followed, both appearances quickly became a talking point.All along, b…
Chennai, May 22 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, who was inundated with calls, wishes and greetings on his birthday on Thursday, has now penned a note of gratitude in which he has said that “waking up to an ocean of love” had left him deeply moved. Taking to his Instagram page to pen a thank you note to everybody who had wished and greeted him on his birthday, Mohanlal wrote, ” Waking up to an ocean of love today has left me deeply moved. Every wish, every prayer, and every heartfelt message…
Chennai, May 21 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty on Thursday joined scores of others including those from other film industries in wishing his friend and the other superstar of Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal, a very happy birthday. Taking to his social media timelines, Mammootty, who is known to be close friends with Mohanlal, wrote, “Heartfelt birthday wishes to dear Lalin (smiley face).”Director Tharun Moorthy, who is now directing Mohanlal’s next film ‘Athi Manoharam’, in his birthday wish to…
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) Actor Dulquer Salmaan has penned a birthday note for his mother, whom he fondly referred to has his “beautiful ummichi” and his “first ever love”. He shared two pictures of him along with his mother on Instagram and captioned the post: “Wishing my first ever love, my beautiful ummichi the happiest birthday ! Love you forever and ever ma.”The actor is the son of Malayalam legend Mammootty, who married Sulfath Kuttyy in 1979 in an arranged marriage set up. The coup…