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From ignominy, Salim Kumar took firm strides to national acclaim

In 1997, he was dropped from a film for his lack of acting prowess. Thirteen years later, the National Film Award came his way through Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar, who has acted in 250-odd films, was a lively presence in the Malayalam film industry for three decades, switching effortlessly from comedy to character roles.

7 Jun 2026 12:29 am