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Maqbool Salmaan | |
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| Alma mater | Oxford College, Bangalore |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Relatives | Mammootty family |
Maqbool Salmaan is an Indian actor who appears inMalayalam films.[1]
The son of television actor Ibrahimkutty and the nephew of actorMammooty, Maqbool made his acting debut by playing a short role inA. K. Saajan'sAsuravithu (2012). He later played the lead role inAneesh Upasana's directorial debut filmMatinee (2012).
Maqbool Salmaan was born inVaikom,Kottayam district,Kerala as the son of television actor P. I. Ibrahim Kutty and his wife Sameena. Maqbool has a sister, Tania Amjith. Maqbool attended theLabour India Gurukulam Public School,Marangattupilly, Kottayam. He graduated with a bachelor's degree inHotel Management from theOxford College,Bangalore. Being the nephew of film starMammootty, Maqbool had a passion towards acting since his school days.[2]
After completing his graduation, Maqbool decided to take up acting seriously. He never wanted to use his uncle's identity and fame to make his entry into cinema.[2] So, like any other actor, he began appearing for auditions. He was chosen by Ranjan Pramod for a film; however, it failed to take off.[3] He then approached directorFazil, who was looking for new faces for the filmLiving Together, but was rejected a role.[3] He struggled for over a year to finally get a chance in a film byA. K. Saajan, who cast him in the lead role. When this project shelved due to some technical reasons, Saajan approached Maqbool again with the script ofAsuravithu. who signed it without any hesitation. He was cast in a short but important role in this action flick which starredAsif Ali in the lead role.[2] The film was not a commercial success. but Maqbool's performance garnered appreciation.[4]
The acclaim Maqbool gained throughAsuravithu helped still photographer Aneesh Upasana choose him for the lead role inMatinee, which would mark the latter's directorial debut. The film was produced by AOPL Entertainment, which had earlier that year successfully launched Maqbool's cousinDulquer Salmaan throughSecond Show.[5]Matinee opened to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike and was declared a hit. Maqbool also won positive feedback for his performance, with the critic fromRediff saying: "Maqbool's 'the guy next door' look in the film lend authenticity to the character he plays."[6]
His third film wasParayan Baaki Vechathu, released in 2014, a political thriller by Karim, who had earlier directedAgni Nakshatram.Anumol was Maqbool's heroine in the film.In 2018, he acted again with Mammootty in Abrahaminte Santhathikal in which he played a negative role.[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Asuravithu | Messi | Debut |
| Matinee | Najeeb | ||
| 2014 | Parayan Baaki Vechathu | Emmanuel | |
| Hangover | Aby | ||
| Day Night Game | Arjun | ||
| Oru Korean Padam | Kishore | ||
| Kerala Today | Munna | ||
| One Day | Anil Menon | ||
| 2015 | 1000 – Oru Note Paranja Katha | Henchman | |
| 2016 | Pachakallam | Abhi | |
| Poi Maranju Parayathe | Joe | ||
| Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor | Siby | ||
| Kasaba | Jagan | ||
| Dooram | Dennis | ||
| 2017 | Masterpiece | Mahesh Raj | |
| 2018 | Abrahaminte Santhathikal | Arun | |
| 2019 | Maffi Dona | Vivek | |
| 2020 | Un Kadhal Irundhal | Tamil Cinema | |
| 2021 | Perunnalppadi | Short film | |
| Kadhal Neram | Surya | Short film | |
| 2022 | Triangle | James | Short film |
| Sethu | Vishnu | ||
| 2023 | Kirkkan | PC Maathan | [8] |
| Akasham Kadann | Fazal | ||
| Rani | [9] | ||
| 2024 | Agathokakological | Ajith Kumar | [10] |
| Gumasthan | Ravi | [11] |