PM Modi Mourns Salim Kumar Demise: Making people laugh is considered to be the most difficult art and there are some artists who bring smiles on people’s faces not just with their acting but with their mere presence. Veteran actor of Malayalam cinema Salim Kumar was one such artist. But, now this wonderful journey has come to an end. The news of the demise of National Award winning actor Salim Kumar has left the film industry and crores of his fans in deep shock. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed grief at this time.
Considered among the most talented actors of Malayalam cinema Salim Kumar Died at the age of 56. It is being told that he was suffering from health related problems for some time and was undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Kochi. After his health suddenly deteriorated, he was put on ventilator support and died due to cardiac arrest. As soon as the news of his demise came out, a wave of mourning ran across the country including Kerala.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed grief over the demise of Salim Kumar. Paying tribute on social media, he wrote on his social media account, ‘I am deeply saddened by the demise of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar ji. Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark with his versatility and memorable performances in different roles. My condolences to his family and countless fans in this hour of grief, Om Shanti.
Deeply saddened by the passing of veteran actor Shri Salim Kumar Ji. Over the course of a distinguished career, he made a mark with his versatility and memorable performances across a wide range of roles. My thoughts are with his family and countless admirers in this hour of
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2026
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Salim Kumar: From comedy to serious characters, he left such an impression with his acting that the audience will never forget him. Salim Kumar started his career as a mimicry artist. Gradually he entered the world of acting and within no time he became one of the most popular faces of the Malayalam film industry. His timing in comic roles was amazing, but by playing many serious characters he proved that he is not only a comedian but also an excellent actor.
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This talent of his took him to the National Award. After his death, many big personalities of the film world have paid tribute. Many stars including actors Mammootty, Dilip shared emotional messages remembering him. Thousands of fans also came for the last glimpse and bid farewell to their favorite artist. Even though Salim Kumar is not among us today, his films, his characters and his smile will always be alive in the hearts of the audience. Indian cinema has lost an artist whose place will not be easy to fill.
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