How Mohammed Kutty Became Mammootty

Few years back, Malayalam cinema fans often wondered how Mohammed Kutty became known as Mammootty. Many stories were shared over the years. Some people even claimed they played a role in giving him that famous name. But the truth stayed hidden for a long time.

At a public event held in Kerala a few years ago, legendary Malayalam actor Mammootty finally decided to clear the confusion. During the event, he surprised everyone by openly introducing the friend who actually gave him the name Mammootty. The audience did not expect such a personal revelation.

While speaking on stage, Mammootty shared a funny memory from that time. During college, he used to tell others that his name was Omar Sharif. Omar Sharif was a very famous international actor, and young Mammootty admired him deeply.

One day, his secret came out in an unexpected way. He accidentally dropped his identity card. When his friends saw it, they realized his real name was Mohammed Kutty. One friend immediately laughed and said that he was not Omar Sharif at all. That moment became special in his life.

Mammootty then pointed towards the audience and introduced that very friend. He said the man who named him Mammootty was sitting right there. The friend was identified as Sashidharan. The crowd reacted with loud cheers and happiness. Many people shouted slogans to honor Sashidharan.

The actor also spoke about the rumors around his name. He said that many people had claimed credit over the years. Some even wrote about it in newspapers. But he made it clear that only one person deserved that credit. It was Sashidharan. Mammootty added that he had kept this secret for many years. He wanted to reveal it at the right time.