Kottayam, Kerala: Fathima Ismail, the mother of renowned Indian actor Mammootty, passed away on Thursday at the age of 93. The news of her demise has come as a shock to the family and fans alike, who expressed their condolences on social media.The funeral of Fathima Ismail is said to take place at 3 pm today at her native in Chempu, Kottayam. The family members and close relatives are expected to attend the last rites of the actor's mother. The entire film industry, along with his fans, is mourning the loss of the actor's mother.Fathima Ismail was born and brought up in Chempu, Kottayam, where she lived her entire life and raised her family. She was a homemaker who dedicated her life to taking care of her children. Despite her humble background, she always encouraged her children to follow their dreams and achieve their goals in life.Mammootty, who is considered one of the finest actors in the Indian film industry, was very close to his mother and had often spoken about his love and admiration for her. He had once said in an interview, "My mother is my biggest inspiration. She has taught me everything that I know today. She is a strong woman who has been my pillar of strength throughout my life."Fathima Ismail had often accompanied her son to his shooting locations and other film-related events. She was also present at the launch of his films and other award functions. She had always been very supportive of her son and his career choice, which is why she was widely respected and loved by Mammootty's fans.In a career spanning over four decades, Mammootty has acted in more than 400 films in various Indian languages. He has won several awards for his outstanding performances, including three National Film Awards and seven Kerala State Film Awards. He was also honored with the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 1998.Mammootty has always credited his success to his mother and has said that she is his biggest critic and also his biggest fan. He was very close to her and had said in an interview, "My mother is the strongest person I know. She has always been there for me, through thick and thin. We have gone through a lot as a family, but she has always been our rock."The entire film industry and his fans have expressed their condolences to the actor and his family on social media. Many of his fans have also shared pictures and videos of the actor's mother, expressing their love and admiration for her. Mammootty has not commented on his mother's demise yet, but his family members have requested everyone to respect their privacy during this difficult time.Chempu, the small village in Kottayam, has now become the center of attention with the news of Fathima Ismail's demise. The actor's fans and well-wishers have gathered there to pay their last respects to his mother. Her death has left a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her, but her memories will continue to live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
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