Dulquer Salmaan
- Born:
- 28 July 1986, Kochi, Kerala, India
- Nationality:
- Indian
- Profession(s):
- Actor, Producer, Playback Singer
Early Life and Education
- Dulquer Salmaan is the son of actor Mammootty and Sulfath.
- He studied at Toc-H Public School, Kochi, and later at Sishya School in Chennai.
- He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Purdue University in the United States.
Career and Major Achievements
- Made his acting debut in 2012 with the film "Second Show".
- Has received several awards including four Filmfare Awards South.
- Known for his versatility in portraying diverse characters across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
- Became a prominent figure in the New Generation movement in Malayalam cinema.
- Established Wayfarer Films production company.
Notable Works
Filmography (Selected)
Year | Title | Language | Role |
---|---|---|---|
2012 | Second Show | Malayalam | Harilal "Lalu" |
2014 | Bangalore Days | Malayalam | Arjun "Aju" |
2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Tamil | Aditya Varadarajan |
2018 | Mahanati | Telugu | Gemini Ganesan |
2018 | Karwaan | Hindi | Avinash Rajpurohit |
2018 | The Zoya Factor | Hindi | Nikhil Khoda |
2022 | Sita Ramam | Telugu | Lieutenant Ram |
The year 2018 was particularly significant, with dulquer salmaan movies 2018 including prominent roles in Telugu and Hindi cinema, showcasing his pan-Indian appeal.
Discography (Selected)
Year | Song | Film |
---|---|---|
2013 | "Johnny Mone Johnny" | ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi |
2015 | "Rockaaankuthu" | OK Kanmani |
Legacy and Impact
Dulquer Salmaan has established himself as a leading actor in Indian cinema, known for his diverse roles and significant contributions to the film industry. He has expanded his influence by acting in multiple languages, solidifying his position as a prominent figure in Indian entertainment.