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- India.com
Meet actor, who is the son of superstar, left his IT job, became overnight star with his second film, worked with Sunny Deol in..., his name is...
He's not just a performer, but a blend of charm, grace, and quiet intensity. Fondly called 'Kunjikka' by admirers, his journey didn't begin with glitz but with grounded ambition far from the arc lights. He didn't rely on a towering legacy alone; he earned his stripes with nuanced roles, linguistic versatility, and a magnetic screen presence. Be it a poetic, romantic, or a layered anti-hero, he becomes the character and shines on the big screen, whose shine will never fade away because he is not just an artist, but a blend of art and masterful craft. Who is this actor This remarkable actor is none other than Dulquer Salmaan, the son of legendary Malayalam icon Mammootty, who is currently celebrating his 43rd birthday. Born in 1986, in Kochi, he spent his early years studying in Chennai and then earned a business degree from Purdue University in the USA. After a stint in the IT business in Dubai, feeling uninspired, he enrolled in a three‑month acting course at Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai and embraced cinema as his sacred profession. How did Dulquer Salmaan establish himself as an artist? Dulquer debuted with the gritty Malayalam crime drama Second Show (2012), playing a gangster, a role he chose deliberately to earn respect as a hero rather than rely on legacy. But it was Ustad Hotel later that same year where he played a chef named Faizy, garnering wide acclaim and a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut alongside his first Best Actor nomination. Bold choices in diverse roles from ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi to Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi helped build his reputation as a soulful entertainer. Notable works of Dulquer Salmaan By year 2014-15, Dulquer had exploded onto the pan‑Indian stage. He starred in Bangalore Days, one of Malayalam cinema's biggest hits, and ventured into Tamil with Vaayai Moodi Pesavum, winning a debut award. His performance in Charlie not only won him a Kerala State Film Award but also cemented his place as a charismatic lead across industries. He later appeared in O Kadhal Kanmani, Kurup, and debuted in Bollywood with Karwaan alongside Late Irrfan Khan and Mithila Palkar, The Zoya Factor with Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and critically acclaimed Chup with Shreya Dhanwanthary and Sunny Deol. Later, Dulquer reached new heights with the Telugu hits Sita Ramam and Lucky Baskhar, a smart black‑comedy crime drama, helmed by Venky Atluri. Made on a Rs 100 crore budget, the film grossed Rs 111.9 crore and made him the first Malayalam actor to win the Telangana State Film Award (Special Jury) for Best Actor. More about Dulquer Salmaan Beyond acting, he leads Wayfarer Films, his own production banner, steering Malayalam cinema toward new horizons. His upcoming slate includes Lokah – Chapter One: Chandra, a pioneering female‑led superhero film and the first 'superhero cinematic universe' in Malayalam, now in post‑production. On the personal front, he married Chennai‑based architect Amal Sufiya in 2011 through a quiet arranged wedding. Their daughter Maryam Ameerah, born in May 2017, is the pride of the family.
Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Udumbanchola Vision brings Salaam Bukhari's 20-year directorial dream to life; Mathew Thomas promises a gripping watch
As Udumbanchola Vision gears up for release, it also marks the realisation of Salaam Bukhari's 20-year dream of donning the director's hat. At the movie's audio launch event in Kochi recently, Salaam spoke about his long journey. Mentioning that, over the years, he had narrated several stories to actor Siddique with the dream of turning at least one into a film and giving the thespian a substantial role, the filmmaker expressed his happiness at finally achieving that with Udumbanchola Vision, featuring Mathew Thomas and Sreenath Bhasi in the lead roles. Recalling narrating the story to actor Mathew Thomas, Salaam said that he agreed to do the movie within two days of their meeting. Stating that Udumbanchola Vision is a special project for him and he's very excited for its impending release, Mathew Thomas shared that he got to work closely with the film's team, including the director, in the months leading up to the commencement of the filming, thus getting the absolute taste of the pre-production experience. 'Before we began the shoot, I got to sit with the director and discuss the project in-depth for almost a year. Spending all that time with the director and the remaining members of the crew proved helpful during the filming. As a result, I had no confusion once the shooting began,' he said. Renowned Malayalam actor Asif Ali with director Salaam Bukhari and others at the audio launch of Udumbanchola Vision. Actor Mathew Thomas with renowned directors Amal Neerad and Anwar Rasheed at the audio launch of Udumbanchola Vision. Besides Mathew Thomas, Udumbanchola Vision also features Sreenath Bhasi in a key role. Stating that Udumbanchola Vision has been conceived in a very fun manner, Mathew Thomas revealed that his character's name is Mithun. However, he refrained from revealing more details about his role or the project, thus leaving the anticipation high. 'The movie won't disappoint anyone. It features a lot of different moments. Hence, it won't be easy to predict how the movie is going to unfold. You can rest assured that Udumbanchola Vision will offer an exciting, edge-of-the-seat experience,' he added. Actors Asif Ali and Joju George were also present during the audio launch event. A former associate of acclaimed filmmaker Anwar Rasheed – known for helming movies such as Rajamanikyam (2005), Chotta Mumbai (2007), Ustad Hotel (2012) and Trance (2020) – Salaam Bukhari has also worked as an actor in movies such as Chaappa Kurish (2011), Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014), Iyobinte Pusthakam (2014), Aadu (2015) and Bro Daddy (2022). Besides Mathew and Sreenath Bhasi, the film also stars Milind Soman, Dileesh Pothan, Siddique, Ashokan, Babu Antony, Sudev Nair, Jinu Joseph, Abhiram Radhakrishnan, Hasli, Chaitanya Prakash, Jijina Radhakrishnan, Srindaa and Neena Kurup in key roles. Penned by Alan Rodney, Udumbanchola Vision boasts cinematography by Vishnu Thandassery, editing by Vivek Harshan and music by Gopi Sundar. Meanwhile, ahead of the release of the movie, its makers unveiled 'Jodi No 1', the first track from the Udumbanchola Vision on Saturday.
