Maqbool Salmaan is an Indian film actor who appears in Malayalam films. The son of television actor Ibrahimkutty and the nephew of actor Mammooty. Maqbool made his acting debut by playing a short role in A. K. Saajan's Asuravithu (2012). He later played the lead role in Aneesh Upasana's directorial debut film Matinee (2012). Maqbool Salmaan was born in Vaikom, Kottayam district, Kerala as the son of television actor Paniparambil Ismail (P.I.) Ibrahimkutty and his wife Sameena. Maqbool has a sister, Tania Amjith. Maqbool attended the Labour India Gurukulam Public School, Marangattupilly, Kottayam. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Hotel Management from the Oxford College, Bangalore. Being the nephew of film star Mammootty, Maqbool had a passion towards acting since his school days. On April 1st of 2017, at a private ceremony Maqbool got married to Almaz from Kasargod who is settled in Muscat . Mammootty, Dulquer, Jayaram, Dileep and many other celebrities were also present for the colourful wedding ceremony.