He also won widespread praise for his portrayal of Faizy, a budding chef. The film, which received the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, was also a major commecial success at the box office. Salmaan next starred in Anwar Rasheed's Ustad Hotel (2012).

when an actor debuts, he has to earn the right to be a hero and not get it through a shortcut route.' The film received mixed reviews. When asked in an interview about his 'unconventional entry with a bunch of newcomers', Salmaan stated that it was his conscious decision as he felt that '. In 2011, Salmaan signed on for debutante Srinath Rajendran's crime film Second Show (2012) in which he played the role of Harilal, a gangster. Salmaan at the 60th Filmfare Awards South in 2013.

He is also the founder of the film production company Wayfarer Films. He owns several entrepreneurship ventures and promotes various social causes. He has been recognised in the media as a fashion icon and an auto enthusiast. He has since established himself as a leading actor in Indian cinema with several critically and commercially successful films including Ustad Hotel (2012), ABCD (2013), Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi (2013), Vaayai Moodi Pesavum (2014), Bangalore Days (2014), Vikramadithyan (2014), O Kadhal Kanmani (2015), Charlie (2015), Kali (2016), Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017), Mahanati (2018), Kurup (2021) and Sita Ramam (2022). Dulquer is a recipient of several awards including, four Filmfare Awards South and a Kerala State Film Award.Īfter a three-month acting course at the Barry John Acting Studio, Salmaan made his acting debut with Second Show (2012). He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business management from Purdue University and worked as a business manager in Dubai before pursuing a career in acting.

Dulquer Salmaan (born 28 July 1983) is an Indian actor, playback singer and film producer who predominantly works in Malayalam films, in addition to few Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films.

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