Mumbai— As Malayalam superstar Mammootty turned 74 on Sunday, his son, actor Dulquer Salman, shared a heartfelt note filled with nostalgia and symbolism.Drawing a poetic comparison, Dulquer likened his father to the sun, recalling the difficult period when Mammootty was battling a health scare.
Posting a black-and-white picture of Mammootty behind the camera, Dulquer wrote: “Dear Sun, Sometimes when you shine so bright the rain clouds come to protect you. Their love for you is so strong that they test the depths of our love for you. So we prayed because we cannot survive without your warmth. We prayed united far and wide. Even on the darkest days when the days almost seemed like nights we prayed. At long last the prayers got too much for the rain clouds. The clouds caved. They burst with thunderous sound and blinding light.” He continued, “They rained and showered all the love they have for you, upon us. Answering our collective prayers. And now our parched lands are green again. There are rainbows and raindrops all around us. We are drenched with love. And our Sun is back where he belongs. Spreading his warmth and light all over the world… Happy Birthday Sun… We love you to the Moon.”
Mammootty has been away from the spotlight for some months due to health concerns. Rumors of the actor undergoing treatment for cancer had surfaced, though his team repeatedly denied such claims. Reports now suggest that he is on the path to recovery and preparing to return to work.
The veteran star is set to resume shooting for Mahesh Narayanan’s upcoming film Patriot, where he will share screen space with fellow Mollywood legend Mohanlal.
