The 93-year-old mother of superstar Mammootty, Fathima Ismail, passed away at a private hospital in the wee hours of Friday.

She was suffering from age-related illness.

She is survived by the superstar and his five siblings.

Malayalam superstar Mammootty bereaved, his mother passes away at 93.
Malayalam superstar Mammootty bereaved, his mother passes away at 93.IANS

Ismail was known for her the lady-next-door image and was popular in her village, Chembu, near Kochi.

The last rites would be held in the evening Chembu Muslim Jamath Mosque.

(With inputs from IANS)

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