Mammootty reveals his wife’s initial hesitation towards his acting career
Mammootty, the legendary actor of Indian cinema, has appeared in numerous films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. He is also known for being a devoted family man who prioritizes his wife and children above all else. While the actor has always attributed his success to his wife, Sulfath Kutty, did you know that she was initially hesitant about Mammootty pursuing acting? In a throwback interview, Mammootty revealed that his wife was initially reluctant but ultimately supported his ambitions out of love.
Speaking to Khalid Al Ameri on his YouTube channel, Mammootty shared, “Initially, she was a little hesitant. But she loves me and eventually supported my dreams. I’ve been in the film industry for 42 years, and she has always been by my side.”
In the same interview, Mammootty disclosed that his passion for acting started in childhood. “I wanted to be an actor when I was 7 or 8 years old,” he said. Despite this passion, he originally pursued law and was working as a lawyer before returning to acting. Following his marriage in 1979, he began his career as a leading actor in films.
Mammootty and Sulfath were married through an arranged marriage in 1979 and have two children, Surumi and Dulquer Salmaan, who is now a popular actor in India.
Recently, Mammootty appeared in the ZEE5 anthology series Manorathangal and will also star in Bazooka, directed by Deeno Dennis, featuring Gayathiri Iyer, Bhama Arun, and Gautham Menon.
The teaser for Bazooka, released on August 15, showcased Mammootty alongside Gautham Vasudev Menon. Additionally, there are rumors of Mammootty starring in an investigative thriller directed by Gautham Menon, playing a private investigator akin to Sherlock Holmes. There is also speculation about a big-budget project with Mahesh Narayanan, director of Malik, potentially co-starring Fahadh Faasil and Suresh Gopi alongside Mammootty.
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