# Southern Cinema

Malayalam superstar Mammootty bereaved, his mother passes away at 93

The 93-year-old mother of superstar Mammootty, Fathima Ismail, passed away at a private hospital in the wee hours of Friday.

IANS | New Delhi | April 21, 2023 10:30 am

The 93-year-old mother of superstar Mammootty, Fathima Ismail, passed away at a private hospital in the wee hours of Friday.

She was suffering from age-related illness.

She is survived by the superstar and his five siblings.

Ismail was known for her the lady-next-door image and was popular in her village, Chembu, near Kochi.

The last rites would be held in the evening Chembu Muslim Jamath Mosque.

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