Dulquer Salmaan turns 37 today: The Malayalam cinema actor Dulquer Salmaan, who is also known as DQ, is celebrating his 37th birthday today. The son of the legendary actor Mammootty, Dulquer has carved a niche for himself in the film industry with his versatile and charming performances. He has acted in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada films, and has won several awards and accolades for his roles.
Dulquer made his debut in 2012 with the action drama Second Show, for which he received the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Since then, he has starred in many critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Ustad Hotel, Bangalore Days, O Kadhal Kanmani, Mahanati, Karwaan and Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal. He is also the founder of the production company Wayfarer Films, which has produced films like Varane Avashyamund and Maniyarayile Ashokan.
Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming projects
The actor has a busy year ahead of him, as he has several projects lined up for release. He will be seen playing the role of Sukumara Kurup, a notorious criminal who faked his own death, in the biographical thriller Kurup. The film is directed by Srinath Rajendran, who also helmed Dulquer’s debut film Second Show. Kurup is one of the most anticipated films of the year, and is expected to release in theatres soon.
Dulquer will also be seen in Salute, a cop drama directed by Rosshan Andrrews. He plays the role of Sub-Inspector Aravind Karunakaran in the film, which also stars Diana Penty and Manoj K Jayan. The first look poster of the film was released on Dulquer’s birthday last year, and it showed him in a khaki uniform with a gun in his hand. The film is currently in post-production stage.
Another film that Dulquer has in his kitty is Hey Sinamika, a romantic comedy directed by choreographer-turned-filmmaker Brinda. The film marks Dulquer’s reunion with his O Kadhal Kanmani co-star Aditi Rao Hydari, and also features Kajal Aggarwal in a pivotal role. The film is based on a popular song from O Kadhal Kanmani, composed by A.R. Rahman. The shooting of the film was wrapped up in December last year.
Dulquer is also making his debut in Kannada cinema with a yet-to-be-titled film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. The film is said to be a period drama set in the backdrop of the Indian Army. Dulquer will be seen playing the role of Lieutenant Ram in the film, which also stars Mrunal Thakur as the female lead. The first look poster of the film was unveiled today on Dulquer’s birthday, and it showed him in a military uniform with a vintage car behind him.
Dulquer Salmaan’s fitness secrets
Dulquer Salmaan is not only known for his acting skills, but also for his fitness and physique. The actor follows a strict workout routine and a healthy diet to maintain his shape and stamina. He likes to mix up his exercises with cardio, weight training, functional training and martial arts. He also enjoys playing sports like cricket and football to keep himself active.
Dulquer is a foodie at heart, but he makes sure to eat balanced and nutritious meals. He avoids junk food and fried items, and prefers to eat home-cooked food. He also drinks plenty of water and juices to stay hydrated and detoxified. He occasionally indulges in his favourite dishes like biryani and pizza, but he balances it out with moderation and exercise.
Dulquer Salmaan’s birthday wishes from celebrities and fans
Dulquer Salmaan’s birthday was greeted with warm wishes from his colleagues, friends and fans on social media. Many celebrities from the film industry took to their respective platforms to wish him happiness and success. Some of them are:
- Prithviraj Sukumaran: Happy birthday brother man! You’ve become so much more than a friend to Supriya, me and Ally! The coolest dude and the nicest guy rolled into one…you deserve every bit of success you’ve earned! I now know in person how passionate you are about your craft and cinema…and how proudly you wear the Big M surname! To family, cinema, cars and seeing our little girls grow up together! Love you loads
- Nazriya Nazim: Happy happy birthday bum !!! It’s been a long journey as us .n we will always be “kunyi and bum” to each other no matter what. Thanx for being born n being there for kunyi always. We love u so much n hope this year is only filled with happiness. You,ama n mumu are my own. Yours truly, Kunyi
- Tovino Thomas: Happy birthday brother @dqsalmaan. Wishing you the best of everything
- Arijit Singh: Happy birthday to the most humble and talented actor @dqsalmaan. It was a pleasure working with you on our song Heeriye. You are a gem of a person and I wish you all the success and happiness in life
- Kajal Aggarwal: Happy birthday to the sweetest, most genuine and kind co-star I’ve had the pleasure of working with @dqsalmaan. You are a star in every sense of the word and I can’t wait for the world to see our film Hey Sinamika. Have a fabulous year ahead!
Dulquer’s fans also flooded social media with their love and admiration for the actor. They posted pictures, videos, edits, collages and messages to celebrate his birthday. They also trended hashtags like #HappyBirthdayDulquerSalmaan, #HBDLieutenantRam and #DQ37 on Twitter.
