Published 14:45 IST, December 27th 2020
Mammootty's most memorable performances in biopics; see full list
Mammootty has, over the years, essayed a wide range of roles in Indian cinema. Here's a list of his most acclaimed performances in biopics.
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Actor Mammootty has been a part of quite a few biopics in his almost 50-year-old career in film industry so far. actor has received critical acclaim for his performances in biopics and has even received awards for a few. Re about his most memorable performances in biopics
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Mammootty’s best performances in biopics
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Mammootty plays titular role of Ambedkar in this Hindi - English Jabbar Patel directed bilingual biopic. actor went on to win National Film Award for Best Actor for this movie. movie revolves around life of BR Ambedkar and his contributions in freedom of oppressed classes in India. film was screened at Independence Day Film Festival on 70th Indian Independence day on August 15, 2016.
Mathilukal
This 1989 film which was written, directed as well as produced by oor Gopalakrishnan was based on autobiography of Vaikom Muhammed Basheer. Mammootty plays le role of Vaikom in movie opposite KPAC Lalitha who voices Narayani. movie went on to win several awards including four awards at National Film Awards in 1990 with Mammootty winning Best Actor Award. In 2013, Forbes included Mammootty’s performance in ir "25 Greatest Acting Performances of Indian Cinema" on occasion of Indian Cinema’s centenary. It is considered one of Mammootty's most acclaimed performances
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Yatra
Yatra, which released in 2019, featured Mammootty in role of YS Rajasekhara Reddy, while Mahi Raghav directed project. movie follows life of Reddy who was Chief Minister of Andhra Presh from May 2004 to June 2009. movie was highly acclaimed by critics but did t man to perform well at box-office. Mammootty, however, received widespre acclaim for his performance.
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Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
This was a 2009 Hariharan directed biographical action film which revolved around life of Pazhassi Raja, a Hindu king who fought against British in 18th century. Mammootty played le role, alongside an ensemble cast that included Sarathkumar, Kanika Subramaniam, Maj K Jayan, Pmapriya, Thilakan, Peter Handley Evans, Harry Key, Linda Arsenio and Jagathi Sreekumar. actor won a Vanitha Film Award, Surya Film Award and a Kalakerala Film Award for Best Actor.
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14:45 IST, December 27th 2020