Mammootty fans in the UAE get ready with their birthday gift
His fan associations in the UAE are planning to pay it forward to society
Calling all Mammootty fans in the UAE. As a part of the Malayalam superstar’s 70th birthday on September 7 this year, his UAE-based fan association will celebrate their idol’s birthday with a socially-conscious twist.
The Mammootty Fans: UAE Chapter is organising a blood donation campaign in coordination with Sharjah Blood Bank at Lulu Hypermarket in Al Ghusais on September 6 from 4pm to 9.30pm. All fans must carry valid Emirates IDs to participate in this drive.
According to a release, the donation drive will be conducted following all COVID-19 protocols.
“We are doing this for ninth time over the years for his birthday and it’s become a tradition of sorts to make his a birthday a social-welfare day. Such donation drives have happened all over the world including Australia. He’s one of the biggest icons of the world,” said Rebin Arees, secretary of Mammootty Fans: UAE Chapter, to Gulf News.
Mammootty, who recently received his UAE Golden Visa, is one of Kerala’s biggest cultural icons.
In a career spanning three decades, the India National Award-winning actor Mammootty has featured in more than 350 films.
“I have been here almost 36 years and it’s a task to be relevant. But if you have passion you can pull it off for a long time,” said Mammootty during an earlier interview with Gulf News. In August, he completed 50 years in Indian cinema.