Mamukkoya (1946-2023) was an Indian actor who appeared mainly in Malayalam films. He has appeared in more than 450 Malayalam films, mainly in comedy roles. He was the first person to win the National Award for Best Comedian in Malayalam Film. On April 24, 2023, he suffered a heart attack and died of cerebral hemorrhage two days later.
Wiki/Biography
Mamukkoya (also spelled Mamukoya) also known as Mamukka, was born on Friday 5 July 1946 in Palikandi, Malabar District, Madras District, British India (now Kozhikode, Kerala, India) ( Now 76 years old). His zodiac sign is Cancer. In Kerala, he studied at Palikandi Primary School, GVHSS Kutichla High School and MM High School Kozhikode. While in school, he appeared in various stage plays. After completing his studies, he started working in a lumber yard in Karaj. He worked in a lumberyard during the day and performed in stage plays and nukkad natak at night. He also sold mud, moringa leaves and wooden sticks. Later, he joined a cultural troupe called “Sehgal Art Production”.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: black (semi-bald)
Eye color: black
family
He comes from a Muslim family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Chalikandiyil Muhammed (Mammad) and mother’s name is Imbachi Ayisha. He has a brother named Koyakutty.
wife and children
On June 4, 1972, he married Suhara. His sons are Mohammad Nizar (actor) and Abdul Rashid, and his daughters are Nadia Mamukoya and Shashita Mamukoya.
Mamukoya and his wife
Mamukoya and his family
Muhammad Nizar, son of Mamukoya
Profession
theater
He started his career as a theater artist and acted in various Malayalam theater shows.
Movie
Malayalam
In 1979, he made his acting debut in the Malayalam film Anyarude Bhoomi, in which he had a cameo role.
Anyarud Bhoomi
He is popular for his comic and supporting roles in various Malayalam films such as “Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam” (1986), “Pattanapravesham” (1988), “Gajakesariyogam” (1990), ” Mullavalliyum Thenmavum” (2003), “Marakkar: Arabikadalinte” Simham” (2021) and “Kuruthi” (2021).
Stills from the movie Gajakesariyogam
tamil
In 1990, he made his debut in the Tamil film Arangetra Velai, in which he played a cameo role.
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He has also appeared in several other Tamil films such as Kasu (2006) and Cobra (2022).
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French
In 1997, he starred in the French film “Flammen im Paradies”, playing the role of Joseph.
Mamukkoya stills from the movie “Heavenly Fire”
television
Mamukkoya also acted in a few Malayalam television serials such as “Manasi” (Doordarshan), “Cinemala” (1993; Asianet), “Santhanagopalam” (2005; Asianet) and “Akkare Ikkare” (2009; Asianet). In 2012, the Malayalam animated television series “Gafoor Ka Dosth” (featuring Mamukkoya’s animated character as the protagonist) was aired on Jeevan TV.
Animated character of Mamukkoya in Gafoor Ka Dosth
short film
He has appeared in some Malayalam short films such as Zakeen TV’s “Al Moidu” and Bodhi Silent Scape’s “Funeral of Native Son”.
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Other jobs
In 2013, he appeared in the Malayalam music video “Native Bappa” produced by Mappila Lahala.
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Awards
- 2004: Kerala Film Awards – Malayalam film “Perumazhakkalam” received Special Jury Mention
- 2004: Kerala Film Critics Association Awards – 2nd Best Actor in a Malayalam Film “Perumazhakkalam”
- 2008: Kerala Film Awards – Best Comedy Actor in Malayalam Film Innathe Chintha Vishayam
- 2008: Jaihind Television Awards-Best Comedy Artist in Malayalam Film Innathe Chintha Vishayam
- 2009: Jaihind Television Awards-Kala Ratnam Award
- 2012: Asian Vision Award-Best Supporting Actor in the Malayalam film “Aunt Molly Rocks”!and Velari Pravint Changati.
- 2020: Kerala Film Critics Association Awards- Chalachitra Prathibha Various Film Awards
die
He died of cerebral hemorrhage on April 26, 2023. Earlier, on April 24, 2023, he suffered a heart attack while inaugurating the Wandoor Sevens tournament in Malappuram, Kerala. He was immediately admitted to a private hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala. Two days later, however, his health began to deteriorate and he died of a cerebral haemorrhage. After his death, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed his grief through his Twitter account. He tweeted,
For decades, Mamukoya has enthralled movie lovers across Kerala with his vivid and original screen performances. His sudden death is a huge loss to the industry, the arts community and the national public sphere. Condolences with family, friends and the film community. “
Facts/Trivia
- He has loved playing football since his school days. Even when he was older, he often participated in various football matches with his friends.
Mamukkoya during football match
- In an interview, he revealed that he was born in a poor family. On the wedding day, he didn’t even wear shoes. He borrowed shoes from a friend for the wedding.
- He had good relations with Vaikom Muhammad Basheer (writer), SK Pottekkatt (writer) and MS Baburaj (music composer).
- In the post-Babri Masjid demolition phase, some Congress leaders asked him to contest for one of their candidates in the local body elections from Wayanad in Kerala. He agreed and when he was invited to the stage to promote the Congress candidate, instead of supporting the candidate, he urged people not to vote for the Congress as the demolition of the Babri Masjid was their government’s decision. Congress leaders were shocked to see his reaction. Mamukoya then said he could not lie to others and would do whatever he thought was right. According to reports, after the incident, no political party invited him to campaign for them.
- Mamukkoya used to support various social activities. He spoke about unity and harmony among communities at various events. He has questioned the concepts of “haram” and “halal” in Islam. He said photography is considered haram in Islam but becomes halal when a passport is required to visit the holy site of hajj.
- In 2018, he made some Dubsmash videos, which were very popular.
- His unique Mappila Muslim language style in the film was loved by the audience.
- After his death in 2023, an Indian sculptor named Unni Kanayi revealed that a few days before his death, Mamukoya called Unni and asked him to create a sculpture from Wayana. Build a large sculpture of the German martyr Karinthandan. However, before his wish came true, he died.
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