Basic Informatio
- Full Name: Dulquer Salmaan
- Nicknames: DQ, Salu
- Date of Birth: 28 July 1986
- Birthplace: Kochi, Kerala, India
- Parents: Mammootty (legendary Malayalam actor) & Sulfath Kutty
- Education:
- Schooling in Kerala
- Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Purdue University, USA
- Worked in an IT-related business in Dubai before entering films
- Marital Status: Married to Amal Sufiya (2011)
- Children: Daughter Maryam
Film Career Highlights
- Debut Film: Second Show (2012, Malayalam) – won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (South).
- Languages Worked In: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.
- Notable Malayalam Films:
- Ustad Hotel (2012)
- Bangalore Days (2014)
- Charlie (2015) – Kerala State Film Award (Best Actor)
- Kurup (2021)
- King of Kotha (2023)
- Tamil Hits:
- OK Kanmani (2015)
- Mahanati (2018; Telugu–Tamil bilingual, National Award-winning film)
- Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020)
- Hindi Films:
- Karwaan (2018)
- The Zoya Factor (2019)
- Chup: Revenge of the Artist (2022)
Awards & Recognition
- Filmfare Awards South for Best Actor (multiple times)
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor (Charlie)
- SIIMA and Asianet Film Awards for various performances
- Known for choosing diverse roles and pan-Indian appeal.
Acting Style & Strengths
- Natural charm and subtle expressions
- Effortless bilingual performances
- Frequently experiments with romantic dramas, thrillers, and complex character-driven scripts.
Other Ventures
- Owns a car trading web portal and a film production company (Wayfarer Films).
- Active in brand endorsements and philanthropic work, including education and relief initiatives.
Fun Facts
- Passionate about cars and travel.
- Known for impeccable fashion sense, often topping style icon lists in South Indian cinema.
Dulquer Salmaan’official Instagram profile in a direct clickable:
https://www.instagram.com/dqsalmaan/
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