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.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. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/from-ignominy-salim-kumar-took-firm-strides-to-national-acclaim/article71071007.ece 2026-06-07T00:57:22.000Z Kerala {}