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Kerala Assembly Mourns National Award Winner Salim Kumar
22 Jun
Summary
- Kerala Assembly paid homage to actor Salim Kumar.
- Salim Kumar passed away at age 56 after illness.
- He won National Award for 'Adaminte Makan Abu'.
The Kerala Legislative Assembly recently paid tribute to the acclaimed Malayalam actor Salim Kumar, who passed away on June 6 at the age of 56. Members of the House observed a minute of silence to honor his memory.
Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan acknowledged Kumar's significant contributions to Malayalam cinema during his extensive career. The assembly's homage followed widespread condolences from across the nation, including from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan.
Salim Kumar began his career in mimicry before transitioning to films in 1997. He gained prominence as a popular comedian but also earned critical acclaim for his dramatic roles.
His notable accolades include the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor and the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor for his powerful performance in 'Adaminte Makan Abu,' a role widely considered a career highlight.
