Dulquer Salmaan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dulquer Salmaan
Dulquer in 2018
Born	(1983-07-28) 28 July 1983 (age 41) Kochi, Kerala, India
Other names	DQ, Kunjikka
Alma mater	Purdue University (BBM)
Occupation	Actor playback singer film producer
Years active	2012–present
Organization	Wayfarer Films Motherhood Ultraviolette Automotive
Works	Filmography
Spouse(s)	Amal Sufiya ​ (m. 2011)​
Children	1
Parent(s)	Mammootty (father)
Family	Mammootty family
Awards	Full list

Dulquer Salmaan (born 28 July 1983) is a popular Indian actor, singer, and film producer. He mainly works in films made in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. Before becoming an actor, he studied business management at Purdue University in the USA. He even worked as a business manager in Dubai.

Dulquer Salmaan has won many awards for his acting. These include five Filmfare Awards South and a Kerala State Film Award. He is known for his great acting skills and for choosing interesting movie roles. He is also seen as a style icon and loves cars. He runs his own businesses and supports different social causes. He also started his own film production company called Wayfarer Films. In 2021, he received the UAE Golden Visa.

Early Life and Family

Dulquer Salmaan was born on 28 July 1983 in Kochi, India. He is the youngest son of the famous actor Mammootty. He went to school in Kochi and Chennai. After school, he went to Purdue University in the United States. There, he earned a degree in Business Management.

After college, he worked for an IT company in Dubai. But he soon found corporate life boring. He then decided to try acting. He took a three-month acting course at the Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai.

On 22 December 2011, Dulquer Salmaan married Amal Sufiya. She is an architect. They have one daughter, who was born on 5 May 2017.

Acting Career

Dulquer Salmaan started his acting journey in 2012. He quickly became a leading actor in Indian cinema. He has starred in many successful films.

Starting Out (2012–2013)

In 2011, Dulquer Salmaan signed his first film, Second Show (2012). In this movie, he played a gangster. He chose this role because he wanted to earn his place as a hero. The film was a success.

His next film was Ustad Hotel (2012). This movie won a National Film Award. It was also a big hit at the box office. Dulquer played a chef and received much praise for his acting. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this role.

Dulquer Salmaan at the 60th Filmfare Awards South in 2013

In 2013, he starred in the comedy-drama ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi. In this film, he also sang his first song, "Johnny Mone Johnny." Both the song and the movie became very popular. His performance was well-liked by critics. He also appeared in the road film Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013).

Becoming a Star (2014–2017)

In 2014, Dulquer Salmaan made his debut in Tamil films. He starred in Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014). He even spoke flawless Tamil in the film. This movie was a big success and he won an award for his performance.

He then starred in Bangalore Days (2014). This romantic comedy was a huge hit. It became one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films ever. Later, he acted in Njaan (2014), which he called his "most challenging film." His acting in this movie was highly praised.

In 2015, he acted in two films with actress Nithya Menen. These were 100 Days of Love and the Tamil romantic drama O Kadhal Kanmani. He then played the main character in Charlie (2015). This film won eight Kerala State Film Awards, including Best Actor for Dulquer Salmaan.

His first film in 2016 was Kali. This movie had the highest opening day earnings for a Malayalam film at the time. He also starred in the action drama Kammatipaadam (2016). His acting in both films was highly appreciated.

Expanding to Other Languages (2018–Present)

In 2017, Dulquer Salmaan appeared in the family drama Jomonte Suvisheshangal. He also starred in the action-adventure film Comrade in America. He then played four different roles in the film Solo (2017).

In 2018, he made his debut in Telugu films with Mahanati. This movie was about the life of actress Savitri. The film was a big success, and Dulquer's portrayal of Gemini Ganesan was highly praised. He also made his Hindi film debut with Karwaan. He acted alongside Irrfan Khan in this movie. His performance was well-received.

In 2019, he starred in the Malayalam romantic comedy Oru Yamandan Premakadha. He also appeared in his second Bollywood film, The Zoya Factor. Dulquer's acting in this film was appreciated.

In 2020, his production company, Wayfarer Films, was launched. His first film as both producer and actor was Varane Avashyamund. This family drama received good reviews. He also produced Maniyarayile Ashokan.

In 2021, he starred in the crime-thriller Kurup. He played the main role in this film. It was also his third movie as a producer. Kurup became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2021. It was also the highest-grossing film of his career.

In March 2022, his film Salute was released. He then starred in the Telugu romantic drama Sita Ramam. Even though he is from Kerala, he dubbed his own voice in all the languages the film was released in. This made him a popular actor across India. The film and his performance received great reviews and it was a major success.

His Hindi psychological crime thriller Chup: Revenge of the Artist was released in September 2022. Dulquer Salmaan continues to work on exciting new projects.

Discography

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  Dulquer Salmaan in 2018