Mamukkoya (1946-2023) was an Indian actor, who worked mostly in Malayalam films. He appeared in more than 450 Malayalam films, mainly in comic roles. He was the first person to receive the State Award for Best Comedian in Malayalam cinema. On April 24, 2023, he suffered a heart attack, and two days later, he died of a brain hemorrhage.
Wiki/Biography
Mamukkoya (also spelled Mamukoya) aka Mamukka was born on Friday, 5 July 1946 (age 76 years; at death) in Pallikkandi, Malabar District, Madras Presidency, British India (now Kozhikode, Kerala, India). His zodiac sign is Cancer. In Kerala, he attended Primary School in Pallikandi, GVHSS Kuttichira Senior High School in Kuttichira, and MM High School in Kozhikode. While he was studying at school, he performed in various stage plays. After completing his schooling, he started working in a timber yard in Kallayi. He used to work in a lumber yard during the day and perform in stage plays and nukkad nataks at night. He also used to sell mud and moringa leaves and sticks. Later, he joined a cultural troupe called Saigal Arts Productions.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black (half bald)
Eye Color: Black
Family
He belongs to a Muslim family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Chalikandiyil Muhammed (Mammad), and his mother’s name is Imbachi Ayisha. He has a brother named Koyakutty.
Wife & Children
On June 4, 1972, he married Suhara. His sons are Muhammed Nizar (actor) and Abdul Rasheed, and his daughters are Nadiya Mamukkoya and Shahitha Mamukkoya.
Mamukkoya and his wife
Mamukkoya with his family
Mamukkoya Muhammed Nizar’s son
Career
Theater
He started his career as a theater artist and worked in various Malayalam theater plays.
Movie
Malayalam
In 1979, she made her debut with the Malayalam film ‘Anyarude Bhoomi’ in which she played a cameo role.
Anyarude Bhoomi
He gained immense popularity with comic roles and supporting roles in various Malayalam films such as ‘Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam’ (1986), ‘Pattanapravesham’ (1988), ‘Gajakesariyogam’ (1990), ‘Mullavalliyum Thenmavum’ (2003), ‘Marterakkar: Arabikadali’ . Simham’ (2021), and ‘Kuruthi’ (2021).
Stills from the movie Gajakesariyogam
Tamil language
In 1990, she made her Tamil film debut with ‘Arangetra Velai’ in which she did a cameo role.
Arangetra Velai
He appeared in several other Tamil films such as ‘Kasu’ (2006) and ‘Cobra’ (2022).
Cobra
French
In 1997, he appeared in the French film ‘Flammen im Paradies’ where he played the role of Joseph.
Mamukkoya still from the movie Flammen im Paradies
Television
Mamukkoya also acted in several Malayalam TV series such as ‘Manasi’ (Doordarshan), ‘Cinemala’ (1993; Asianet), ‘Santhanagopalam’ (2005; Asianet), and ‘Akkare Ikkare’ (2009; Asianet). In 2012, the Malayalam animated TV series ‘Gafoor Ka Dosth’ (with the animated character Mamukkoya in the lead role) was aired on Jeevan TV.
Mamukkoya animated character in Gafoor Ka Dosth
Short film
He appeared in several Malayalam short films like ‘Al Moidu’ by Zakeen TV and ‘Funeral of Native Son’ by Bodhi Silent Scape.
Al Moidu
Other Work
He was featured in the Malayalam music video ‘Native Bappa’ by Mappila Lahala in 2013.
Real dad
Award
- 2004: Kerala State Film Award- Jury Special Mention for Malayalam film Perumazhakkalam
- 2004: Kerala Film Critics Association Award- Best Supporting Actor for the Malayalam film Perumazhakkalam
- 2008: Kerala State Film Award- Best Comedian for the Malayalam film Innathe Chintha Vishayam
- 2008: Jaihind TV Award- Best Comedy Artist for Malayalam film Innathe Chintha Vishayam
- 2009: TV Jaihind Award- Kala Ratnam Award for various films
- 2012: Asiavision Award- Best Supporting Actress for Malayalam movie Molly Aunty Rocks! and Vellaripravinte Changathi
- 2020: Kerala Film Critics Association Award- Chalachitra Prathibha Award for various films
Death
On April 26, 2023, he died of a brain hemorrhage. Earlier, on April 24, 2023, while he was in Malappuram, Kerala, to inaugurate the sevens football tournament at Wandoor, he suffered a heart attack. He was then immediately rushed to a private hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala. However, after two days, his health began to decline, and he died of a brain hemorrhage. On his death, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan shared his grief through his Twitter account. He tweeted,
Mamukkoya, with its lively and novel performances on screen, has enthralled film buffs across Kerala for decades. His sudden passing is a great loss to the industry, the art world and the public sphere of the state. Joining the grief of family, friends, and the world of film.”
Facts/Trivia
- Since his school days, he likes to play football. Even in his old age, he used to play various football matches with his friends.
Mamukkoya during a football match
- In an interview, he shared that he was born into a poor family. On her wedding day, she had no shoes to wear. He had borrowed shoes from one of his friends for the wedding.
- He shares a good bond with Vaikom Muhammad Basheer (writer), SK Pottekkatt (writer), and MS Baburaj (music composer).
- During the post-Babri Masjid demolition phase, some Congress leaders asked him to campaign for one of their candidates for local body elections in Wayanad, Kerala. He agreed with him, and when he was invited on stage to promote the Congress candidate, instead of supporting the candidate, he urged people not to vote for the Congress, because it was their government’s decision to demolish the Babri Masjid. The Congress leader was shocked to see the answer. Mamukkoya then says that he cannot lie to people and that he will do whatever he feels is right. Reportedly, after this incident, no political party invited him to campaign for them.
- Mamukkoya used to support various social campaigns. At various events, he spoke about unity and brotherhood among the community. He once questioned the concept of haram and halal in Islam. He said, in Islam, photography is considered haram, but when the passport is required to visit the holy places of Hajj, it becomes halal.
- In 2018, he made several Dubsmash videos that became very popular.
- His unique style of speaking Mappila’s Islamic language in the films was liked by the audience.
- After his death in 2023, an Indian sculptor named Unni Kanayi shared that a few days before his death, Mamukkoya had called Unni and asked him to build a large sculpture of Karinthandan, a martyr from Wayanad. However, he died before his wish could be fulfilled.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
