Mammootty Shares Filmfare Best Actor Award Moment With Asif Ali & Basil Joseph
Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty won the Best Actor award at the recent Filmfare Awards South for his performance in Bramayugam. However, what made the moment special was his heartfelt gesture on stage.
After receiving the award on Saturday, Mammootty invited fellow nominees Asif Ali and Basil Joseph to join him. Both actors were nominated in the same Best Actor category. Instead of celebrating alone, Mammootty chose to share the spotlight with them.
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During his acceptance speech, Mammootty praised the young actors and said they were equally talented and deserving of the award.
In a light-hearted manner, he joked that the award had come to him “by accident” this time. His words made the audience smile and applaud loudly.
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The three actors hugged on stage while holding the trophy, showing mutual respect and friendship. Many in the audience appreciated the warm and humble gesture by the senior star.
The award was presented to Mammootty by veteran actress Suhasini, making the occasion even more memorable. Mammootty also thanked his team and co-stars from Bramayugam and wished success to Asif Ali and Basil Joseph in their future careers.
Fans on social media praised Mammootty for his humility and sportsmanship. Many said that moments like these prove why he is respected not just for his acting, but also for his character.
Mammootty will next be seen in the upcoming film Patriot, which reportedly also stars Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, and Nayanthara.
