Musthafa (Malayalam Actor)

Musthafa (Malayalam Actor)

Views: 5394

Category: Cinema

Musthafa (Malayalam Actor) Profile

  • Name:
  • Musthafa (Malayalam Actor)

Musthafa (Malayalam Actor) Biography

Musthafa is a popular character artist associated with Malayalam cinema and television at present. He received a special mention at National award 2015 for his outstanding performance in the offbeat film – Ain, where he played male protagonist opposite Rachana Narayanankutty. The movie bagged the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam, but had a limited theatre release only. Caught attention for the first time through the reality show ‘Best Actor’ on Amrita Television, he shot to fame after portraying the role of young Sreenivasan in the highly acclaimed film –  Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha. Though associated with offbeat roles, he is equally successful in commercial films as a character artist and comedian, and handles variety of roles.  

 

He hails from Thenjipalam of Malappuram district and has a strong theatre background. He has been a shining star in the world of mimics before he entered movies. He was hooked to films during the days of Doordarshan when a single film was aired every week. He appeared in a stage play at school ‘Poocha sanyasi’ while studying at 4th standard. Later he appeared for a play while doing 10th standard. He had one friend named Vinod who recognized his talents and supported him. Musthafa started off with an amateur group Bharata Theatres near Calicut University. He received informal training from Prabhat, alumni of School of Drama. He has been a stage actor at Bharata Theatres, whose weekly shows at University Hall are mostly houseful.

 

The reality show ‘Best Actor’ on Amrita Tv gave him a proper platform to hone his acting skills, where he was extremely praised by judges. The show also helped him a lot to correct his mistakes and make improvements. As a film actor, he got recognition for the first time through - Paleri maanikyam oru paathirakolapathakathinte kadha, followed by commercial film – Penpattalam. Later he did supporting roles in movies like Snehaveedu, Veeraputran, Aakashathinum Bhoomikkumidayil, Punnyalan agarbathees, Njaan, Loham, Snehaveedu etc. Through the highly acclaimed movie - Ain, he rose to national fame.

Published: N/A

Updated: February 05, 2016

Famous People: By Profession

 
 

Suggest Alaya Furniturewala profile update

captcha image (Can't see? refresh)