usual idiot-fool-illiterate comedic roles for which he seemed destined. The role won him the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor. He was then declared the winner of the National Award for Best Actor for his performance in Adaminte Makan Abu in 2010. Salim Kumar appeared in a hip-hop number in Vineeth Srinivasan's album "Coffee @ MG Road - Palavattam" (2008). It was an instant hit and developed a cult following. Salim Kumar later ventured into direction, directing documentaries and feature-length dramas that were well received by critics. Karutha Joothan (2017), which is written and directed by Salim Kumar won the award for the Best Story at the 47th Kerala State Film Awards. His next directorial effort was Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam (2018), starring Jayaram in the lead role. Personal life Kumar lives in North Paravur-Ernakulam District, in a house called "Laughing Villa". He and his wife Sunitha have two sons, Chandu and Aaromal. He is a member of Indian National Congress in Kerala. He has written a memoir called Ishwara Vazhakkillello. He conducts a mimicry troupe, Cochin Stallions, which introduced cine-serial actor Ramesh Pisharody and many other talents. Filmography Malayalam 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Other languages As director As dubbing artist Utopiayile Rajavu-Voice for Kakka(Voice For Crow) Alamara-Voice for Alamara (Voice For Wooden Wardrobe) Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan - narrator Mukundan Unni Associates - Voice for Mukundan's grandfather Television Awards and nominations Other awards 2005: Sathyan Award - Achanurangatha Veedu 2005: Bharathan Award - Achanurangatha Veedu 2010: Jaihind TV Film Award for Best Actor - Adaminte Makan Abu 2010: Amrita-FEFKA Film Award's Special Jury Award - Adaminte Makan Abu 2011: Prem Nazir Award 2012: Best Actor for Adaminte Makan Abu at Imagine India International Film Festival References External links Salim Kumar Official Website Salim Kumar at MSI Palavattam Hip-Hop single featuring Salim Kumar Male actors from Kerala Living people Kerala State Film Award winners 1969 births Best Actor National Film Award winners Male actors in Malayalam cinema Indian male film actors Maharaja's College, Ernakulam alumni 21st-century Indian male actors People from Ernakulam district 20th-century Indian male actors Indian male comedians Male actors in Malayalam television Indian male television actors