Muhammad Kutty Panaparambil Ismail also known as Mammootty and lovingly referred to by his admirers/fans as Mammokka, has appeared in more than 400 films throughout the course of his five-decade acting career. He is one of the busiest performers, and his roles in interesting and difficult productions have frequently shown his talent. Mammootty is an unusual actor in the Indian film industry. His personality and skills set him apart from many other prominent people in the world.
Mammootty has appeared on screen in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English, and Kannada, six different languages. Mammootty effortlessly inhabits the role that has been given to him when he performs, and the audience frequently forgets that they are merely watching a performance for at least a brief while.
You must know these lesser-known facts if you’re a Mammootty fan.
Extremely particular about his diet and personal hygiene
Wherever he goes, the actor always has a chef who prepares special meals. When filming in the great outdoors or abroad, he travels with the chef.
Gives all of his money to his wife
In an interview, Mammootty revealed that he is not good with money and relies on his wife to handle their income. The decisions about investments and expenditures are made by his wife.
He changed his name to Sajin
After a succession of flops, Mammootty desperately needed a hit film to keep him afloat. At this point, Mammootty made the decision to change his name from Mammootty to Sajin. He is portrayed by Sajin in the 1981 film “Sphodanam.”
Professional volleyball player
Before entering films, Mammootty played volleyball for a very long time. Additionally, he represents the Kerala Volleyball League as its brand ambassador, supporting and developing young and talented volleyball players.
Mammootty was not ready to shave off his moustache
Mammootty got the National Award in 1999 for Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, but he wasn’t ready to cut off his moustache. It’s astonishing that he first turned down the project because he didn’t want to lose his moustache for the part. The director had to convince him repeatedly before he ultimately agreed to the assignment.
Lawyer by profession
He spent two years practising law there after receiving his LLB from Ernakulam Law College. But fate had something in store for him. He supposedly made his acting debut in the “Anubhavangal Paalichakal” movie’s uncredited surging mob scene.
He is a passionate philanthropist
Mammootty has always been involved in humanitarian endeavours and has a heart of gold, making him a passionate philanthropist. He has acted as the goodwill ambassador for a number of charitable causes, including the Street India Movement. The organisation strives to help street children by providing them with better living. Mammootty also contributes to the Kozhikode, Kerala-based Pain and Palliative Care Society. This organisation assists cancer patients in revitalising their lives.
