Geetha Salam
# Geetha Salam

Abdul Salam (9 October 1946 – 19 December 2018) was an Indian actor in Malayalam cinema known by his stage name Geetha Salam, known for Malabar Wedding, Jalolsavam (2004) and Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu (2014). He lived in Krishnapuram, Alappuzha, Kerala. He performed in about 82 Films and some TV series.

## Personal life

He was married to Rahmath, and was survived by two sons, Shan and Shafeer.

## Career

He started his career as a Dramatist artist with the drama group Geetha. He started his film career in the Malayalam film Mani Koya Kurup (1979), directed by S. S. Devadas and produced by P. P. Jose. His second movie was Megasandesam (Horror movie), directed by Rajasenan and produced by K. Radhakrishnan. He performed in about 82 films and some TV series. He received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 2010.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Director |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare | Pushpavalli's Uncle | Kannan Thamarakkulam |
| 2014 | Mathai Kuzhappakkaranalla | Teastall owner | Akku Akbar |
| 2014 | John Paul Vaathil Thurakkunnu | Paniker | Chandrahasan |
| 2014 | Vellimoonga | Politician | Jibu Jacob |
| 2014 | Romans | Oracle | Boban Samuel |
| 2014 | Sringaravelan | Astrologer | Jose Thomas |
| 2008 | Thirunakkara Perumal | | Prasad Valacherry |
| 2008 | Malabar Wedding | | Rajesh Faisal |
| 2008 | Kanal Kannaadi | | AK Jayan Poduval |
| 2007 | Veeralipattu | Mammadikka | Kukku Surendran |
| 2006 | Kanaka Simhasanam | Kanakambaran's father | Rajasenan |
| 2006 | Kisan | Ayyappan | Sibi Malayil |
| 2005 | Kochi Rajavu | Auto Driver | Johny Antony |
| 2005 | Maanikyan | | K. K. Haridas |
| 2005 | Pandippada | Broker | Rafi Mecartin |
| 2005 | Dead Line | | Krishnajith S Vijayan |
| 2005 | December | | Ashok R. Nath |
| 2004 | Jalolsavam | Kunjunju | Sibi Malayil |
| 2004 | Mampazhakkalam | Ashraf | Joshiy |
| 2004 | Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Ammavan | Thaha |
| 2004 | Udayam | Astrologer | Vinu Joemon |
| 2004 | Aan Piranna Veedu | | K. P. Sunil |
| 2003 | Gramophone | Saigal Yousuf | Kamal |
| 2003 | Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Bhaskaran | Sibi Malayil |
| 2003 | Sadanandante Samayam | Saithali | Akku Akbar - Jose |
| 2003 | Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum | | Vinayan |
| 2002 | Kuberan | | Sundar Das |
| 2002 | Savithriyude Aranjanam | | Mohan Kupleri |
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | Father of the groom | Thaha |
| 2001 | Megasandesam | Grandfather of Rosy | Rajasenan |
| 1979 | Mani Koya Kurup | | SS Devadas |

* Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikal
* To Let Ambadi Talkies
* David and Goliath
* Outsider
* Ee Thirakkinidayil
* Vellaripravinte Changathi
* Roudram

## Television series

* Grand Kerala Circus (Media One TV) 2014
* Akkamma Stalinum Pathrose Gandhiyum (Asianet) 2015
* Eeran Nilav (DD Malayalam) 2014
* Amala (Mazhavil Manorama) 2013
* Ammakilli (Asianet) 2011
* Kuttichatan (Surya TV) 2008
* Ellam Mayajalam (Asianet) 2005
* Aa Amma (Kairali TV) 2007-2008
