Salim Hassan is an actor who appears in the Malayalam television and film industry. He is best known for his role as Pyarijathan or Pyari in the television sitcom, Marimayam, on Mazhavil Manorama. He had also appeared in Malayalam films, including Mera Naam Shaji (2019) and Makal (2022).
Biography Salim Hassan is a native of Mulavukad island located in Kochi, Kerala. His father Hassan was a small-scale business man while his mother, Khadeeja was a house wife. He has an elder brother. His father had been involved in stage play which led him to be active in mimicry during his school days. He married his wife Babitha in 2006 and has two daughters.
Career He marked his entry into mini screen through the family reality show, Veruthe Alla Bharya aired on Mazhavil Manorama, which he secured third position. He played the role of Pyarijathan in Marimayam, a sitcom aired on the same channel. Marimayam is the only Malayalam television show to win the 'Best Comedy Show' award at Kerala State Television Awards for five consecutive years in a row starting from 2015. Salim Hassan won the Special Jury Award in 2020. His directorial debut along with Manikandan Pattambi, the film Panchayath Jetty starring the Marimayam regular cast is awaiting theaterical release on 26 July 2024.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2019 Mera Naam Shaji 2022 Makal 2023 Pachappu Thedi 3 Days 2024 Panchayath Jetty O.K Haridas Also Co-Director Adios Amigo Bharathanatyam Henry Samuel 2026 Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam Henry Samuel
Television Year Title RoleChannel Genre Notes2011 PresentMarimayamPyarijathan Mazhavil ManoramaTV series
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