Malayalam actor Salim Kumar died on Saturday night due to cardiac arrest at the age of 56. After falling unwell, he was admitted to Amrita Hospital in Kochi (Kerala), where he breathed his last. His mortal remains will be kept for last darshan at Paravur Town Hall from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday. After this, the last rites will be performed at his residence in North Paravur, Ernakulam at 3 pm. The Kerala government has expressed grief over his demise. The government has decided to bear the last rites and all expenses related to it. As a mark of respect, state honors will also be given at the funeral. The District Collector will lay wreath on behalf of the government, while the District Police Chief will arrange for police honors and bugle salute. Salim Kumar, who worked in more than 300 films, was counted among the most versatile artists of Malayalam cinema. He worked in more than 300 films in a career spanning over three decades. He mainly acted in Malayalam films, but also appeared in some Tamil and Odia films. He started his career with comic roles and became known for his comic timing, expressions and dialogue delivery. Later he established himself as a well-known character actor. Salim Kumar also received the Kerala State Film Award and the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role of Abu in ‘Aadaminte Makan Abu’ in 2010 and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor. Apart from this, he also received the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor for ‘Achanurangatha Veedu’ (2005), Best Comedian for ‘Ayalum Njannum Thammil’ (2013) and Best Story for ‘Karutha Joothan’ (2017). Salim Kumar is survived by his wife Sunitha and two sons, Chandu Salim Kumar and Aromal Salim Kumar. Chandu Salim Kumar is also an actor.
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मलयालम एक्टर सलीम कुमार का कार्डियक अरेस्ट से निधन: नेशनल अवार्ड विनर थे; 300 से ज्यादा फिल्मों में काम किया
