Family stands by Mammootty during the special occasion
The memorable moment became even more special as Mammootty was joined by his family. His wife Sulfath, daughter Surumi, and actor-son Dulquer Salmaan accompanied him to the national capital for the ceremony. Photos of the family arriving in Delhi had already gone viral on social media a day earlier. Fans were delighted to see the superstar sharing the honour with his loved ones. The warmth and simplicity displayed by the family received appreciation from people across the country.
Recognition for five decades of outstanding contributions
Mammootty receives the Padma Bhushan because of the tremendous contributions he has made to Indian cinema and arts. The versatile artist who has made millions of people happy for over five decades because of his fantastic roles in various languages should be awarded for making tremendous contributions to Indian cinema. Mammootty was honored with the Padma Shri in 1998, and receiving the Padma Bhushan almost thirty years later proves how important his contributions are to Indian cinema.
From humble beginnings to becoming a cinema legend
Mammootty’s journey has become one of the most inspiring success stories in the history of Indian cinema. He began as an actor who performed small roles in his early career days, but gradually rose to become a cinema legend. He has earned himself a reputation not only in Malayalam films but also won accolades from fans in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada cinemas. Each generation of film enthusiasts has seen him reinvent himself through superb performances. The latest addition to his many laurels is the Padma Bhushan award.
