Mamukkoya

05 Jul, 1946 | Kozhikode

Actor

Biography

Mamukkoya is a popular Malayalam comedian actor. His unique usage of Malabar dialect and style mark his presence in the industry. Mamukkoya was born on July 5, 1946, in Kozhikode to Chalikkandiyil Muhammed and Imbichiyisha. He completed his school education in M. M. High school, Kozhikode. He was obsessed with soccer in his childhood, just like most Malabar people. Mamukkoya started his career as a theatre actor, much like other people of his age who later became film actors. Mamukkoya got his chance in the film industry through Anyarude Bhoomi (1979). His portrayal of Gafoor in Sathyan Anthikkad's Mohanlal - Sreenivasan starrer Nadodikkattu (1987) carved a niche for him in Malayalam cinema. His award-winning performance in Perumazhakkalam (2004) proved that he can handle non-comedy roles as well with ease. He did the title role in the film Korappan the great (2001), which depicted him as a forest brigand like Veerappan. Mamukkoya is married to Suhra. They have 4 children: Nisar, Sahida, Nadiya and Abdul Rasheed.   Mamukkoya Death   Mamukkoya joined the Poongod Janakeeya Sevens Football Tournament's inaugural celebration on April 24, 2023. Fans jammed over him to snap selfies after he fainted on the football field and was rushed away to a private hospital in Kozhikode. He was held in a ventilated room for two days and was in stable condition. Mamukkoya, a veteran performer, died on April 26 , 2023, without the help of doctors.