Actor Salim Kumar’s son Chandu asks paparazzi to step back from father’s funeral
Malayalam actor Salim Kumar was cremated with state honors at his Ernakulam residence on Sunday. During the funeral, his son Chandu asked the paparazzi to step back as the family performed the last rites.
National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar was cremated with state honors at his North Paravur residence in Ernakulam on Sunday. During the funeral, his son Chandu was seen urging the paparazzi to step back and give the family space to mourn, with videos of the emotional moment being widely circulated on social media.
Chandu is seen clearly upset in the viral video as media personnel gathered near the area where family members were paying their last respects. He was seen asking the camera crew to step back as the crowd grew around the actor’s mortal remains.
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The funeral was attended by a large number of mourners, including members of the Malayalam film fraternity. Actors Mira Jasmine and Sandeep Pradeep were among those who attended to bid farewell to the veteran artiste.
Salim Kumar passed away on Saturday, leaving the Malayalam film industry and his fans in mourning. The Kerala government later confirmed the news and expressed its condolences in an official statement.
The state government described him as an iconic figure in Malayalam cinema and highlighted his achievements as an actor.
His many accolades included the National Film Award for Best Actor, which he won for his performance in Adaminte Makan Abu. Earlier he had received the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor achanurangatha vidu.
Known for moving effortlessly between comedy and serious roles, Salim Kumar carved a career that spanned decades and earned him a special place in Malayalam cinema. His performances have resonated with audiences across generations, making him one of the most recognized and respected actors in the industry.