Mamukkoya (born 5 July 1946) is an Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema, and has also appeared in French film Flammens of Paradise. He has mostly appeared in comedic roles. His unique usage of the Mappila dialect and style marks his presence in the industry. He has acted in more than 450 Malayalam films and is the first winner of the State award for best Comedian in Malayalam cinema. Early and personal life He is born to Chalikandiyil Muhammed and Imbachi Ayisha on 5 July 1946. He has a brother Koyakutty. He had his primary education from MM High School, Calicut. He is married to Suhara. The couple has four children, Muhammed Nisar, Shahitha, Nadiya and Abdul Rasheed. He is residing in Kozhikode near Beypore. Career Mamukkoya started his career as a theatre actor. He got his chance in the film industry through Anyarude Bhoomi (1979). His second entry to Malayalam cinema was through S. Konnanatt's Surumaitta Kannukal. After this film, he was introduced to Sathyan Anthikkad by scriptwriter and actor Sreenivasan. He landed a role in Gandhinagar Second Street. His portrayal of Gafoor in Sathyan Anthikkad's Mohanlal – Sreenivasan starring Nadodikkattu (1987) carved a niche for him in Malayalam cinema. The character Gafoor now enjoys a cult following in Kerala. An animation series was later released based on this character. His award-winning performance in Perumazhakkalam (2004) proved that he can handle non-comedy roles as well with ease. He again did a similar role in Byari, which won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. He did the title role in the film Korappan, the great (2001), which depicted him as a forest brigand like Veerappan. In 2004, he received a Special Mention in the Kerala State Film Award for the movie Perumazhakkalam. Awards Kerala State Film Award 2004 – Special Mention – Perumazhakkalam 2008 – Best Comedian – Innathe Chintha Vishayam Jaihind TV Award 2008 – Best Comedy Artist – Innathe Chintha Vishayam 2009 – Kala Ratnam Award of KALA Abu Dhabi Filmography Malayalam Tamil French Television Manasi (Doordarshan) Chiri Arangu (Surya Comedy Channel) Cinemala (Asianet) as Gafoor (recreation of Nadodikkattu character in one of the episode) Akkare Ikkare (2009) Asianet) Santhanagopalam (2005) Asianet) Badai Bungalow (Asianet) as Guest Star Magic (2021) (Flowers) as Guest Short films Native Bappa by Mappila Lahala Al Moidu by Zakeen TV Funeral of Native Son by Bodhi Silent Scape