Abdul Salam (9 October 1946 – 19 December 2018) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema known by his stage name Geetha Salam,[1][2] known for Malabar Wedding, Jalolsavam (2004) and Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu (2014). He lived in Krishnapuram, Alappuzha, Kerala. He performed in about 82 Films and some TV series.[3]
Geetha Salam | |
|---|---|
 Geetha Salam | |
| Born | Abdul Salam 9 October 1946 |
| Died | 19 December 2018 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Salam |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1979 – 2018 |
| Spouse | Rahmath |
| Children | 2 |
Personal life
He was married to Rahmath, and was survived by two sons, Shan and Shafeer.[4]
Career
He started his career as a Dramatist artist with the drama group Geetha. He started his film career in the Malayalam film Mani Koya Kurup (1979), directed by S. S. Devadas and produced by P. P. Jose. His second movie was Megasandesam (Horror movie), directed by Rajasenan and produced by K. Radhakrishnan. He performed in about 82 films[5][6][7] and some TV series.[8] He received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 2010.[9]
Filmography
- Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikal
- To Let Ambadi Talkies
- David and Goliath
- Outsider
- Ee Thirakkinidayil
- Vellaripravinte Changathi
- Roudram
Television series
- Grand Kerala Circus (Media One TV) 2014
- Akkamma Stalinum Pathrose Gandhiyum (Asianet) 2015
- Eeran Nilav (DD Malayalam) 2014
- Amala (Mazhavil Manorama) 2013
- Ammakilli (Asianet) 2011
- Kuttichatan (Surya TV) 2008
- Ellam Mayajalam (Asianet) 2005
- Aa Amma (Kairali TV) 2007-2008
References
External links
- Geetha Salam at IMDb
- Geetha Salam on moviebuff.com
- Geetha Salam on filmibeat.com
- "നടന് ഗീഥാ സലാം അന്തരിച്ചു" [Actor Geetha Salam passed away]. www.mathrubhumi.com. Retrieved 24 May 2024.