Maqbool Salmaan

Maqbool Salmaan
Born July 28, 1987
Vaikom, Kerala, India
Alma mater Oxford College, Bangalore
Occupation
  • Film actor
Years active 2012–present
Parent(s) P. I. Ibrahimkutty
Sameena
Relatives Mammootty (uncle)
Dulquer Salmaan (cousin)
Website www.maqboolsalmaan.com

Maqbool Salmaan is an Indian film actor who appears in Malayalam films.[1]

The son of television actor Ibrahimkutty and the nephew of actor Mammooty. Maqbool made his acting debut by playing a short role in A. K. Saajan's Asuravithu (2012). He later played the lead role in Aneesh Upasana's directorial debut film Matinee (2012).

Early life and family

Maqbool Salmaan was born in Vaikom, Kottayam district, Kerala as the son of television actor Paniparambil Ismail (P.I.) Ibrahimkutty and his wife Sameena. Maqbool has a sister, Tania Amjith. Maqbool attended the Labour India Gurukulam Public School, Marangattupilly, Kottayam. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from the Oxford College, Bangalore. Being the nephew of film star Mammootty, Maqbool had a passion towards acting since his school days.[2]

Career

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 director Fazil who was looking for new faces for the film Living Together but was rejected a role.[3] He struggled for over a year to finally get a chance in a film by A. 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 of Asuravithu who signed it without any hesitation. He was cast in a short but important role in this action flick which starred Asif Ali in the lead role.[2] The film was not a commercial success but Maqbool's performance garnered appreciation.[4]

The acclaim Maqbool gained through Asuravithu helped still photographer Aneesh Upasana choose him for the lead role in Matinee which would mark the latter's directorial debut. The film was produced by AOPL Entertainment which had earlier that year successfully launched Maqbool's cousin Dulquer Salmaan through Second 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 from Rediff saying "Maqbool's 'the guy next door' look in the film lend authencity to the character he plays."[6]

His third film was Parayan Baaki Vechathu, released in 2014, a political thriller by Karim, who had earlier directed Agni Nakshatram. Anumol was Maqbool's heroine in the film.[7]

Kerala Today is directed by debutant Kapil, who was an associate of renowned directors in malayalam.

Maqbool's upcoming release is Dhooram.Dhooram is a romantic movie by Manu Kannanthaanam. Maqbool plays the protagonist named Dennis. The twins sisters Aina and Aima are the heroines. Other cast of the movie are Bhagath Manuel, Archana Kavi, Shine Tom Chacko. Music is by Muhammad Riswan.

Filmography

Year Title Role Director Notes
2012 Asuravithu Messi A. K. Saajan
Matinee Najeeb Aneesh Upasana
2014 Parayan Baaki Vechathu Emmanuel Kareem
Hangover Aby Sreejith Sukumaran
Day Night Game Arjun Shibu Prabhakar
Oru Korean Padam Kishore Sujith S Nair
Njanara mon Thufail Ponnani
Kerala Today Munna Kapil Chazhur
2015 1 day Anil Menon Sunil V Panicker
1000 - Oru Note Paranja Katha Siby ARC Nair Guest appearance
2016 Pachakallam Prashanth Mambully
Poi Maranju Parayathe Joekuttan Martin.c.joseph
Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor Sennan
Kasaba Jagan Nithin Renji Panicker
Dooram Manu kannathanam
Love story Prasanth.M Delayed
Rich'n'famous

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