Valentine Special: Who is Dulquer Salmaan’s wife Amal Sufiya? When Sita Ramam star reached out to her on Facebook and the rest is Bollywood-style love story

Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film Aakasamlo Oka Tara is progressing at a brisk pace and according to the latest reports, Shruti Haasan has officially joined the cast of the movie. The younger son of celebrated actor Mammootty and Sulfath is known for his versatile roles in Charlie (2015), OK Kanmani (2015), Mahanati (2018), and Sita Ramam (2022). Even before he stepped into films, Dulquer Salmaan tied the knot with Amaal Sufiya in 2011. Dulquer shocked fans by marrying his love, Amal Sufiya—a love story that reads like a romantic film.

Who is Amal Sufiya?

Amal Sufiya is the wife of Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan and daughter-in-law of superstar of the Mollywood industry, Mammootty. An architect and interior designer, Amal Sufiya was born on September 5, 1989, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and hails from a North Indian Muslim family. Her father, Syed Nizamuddin, is a well-known businessman in Chennai. Raised in a culturally vibrant environment, Amal studied architecture, which laid the foundation for her career in interior design.

Amal Sufiya, known for her graceful presence and quiet strength, has stayed away from limelight and kept a low profile on social media. Amal Sufiya and Dulquer Salmaan tied the knot in 2011 and the couple welcomed a daughter named Maryam in 2017.

From schoolmates to soulmates: Dulquer Salmaan's love story

In a conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, Dulquer Salmaan revealed how his love story unfolded with Amaal. The two went to the same school though she was five years younger but back then, there was no spark between the them. Dulquer began facing pressure from his family to settle down after he finished his studies in the US and returned to India. Despite meeting prospective matches, he disliked the idea of rejecting proposals — until fate stepped in.

According to a report in Times of India, during marriage discussions, Dulquer Salmaan's friends suggested Amaal’s name, and soon Dulquer found himself running into her frequently in Chennai. Taking it as a sign, he reached out to her on Facebook and after a hesitant start, Amaal agreed to meet for coffee, marking the start of their love story. Dulquer fondly recalls their first long drive to Puducherry, where hours of conversation helped cement their bond.

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When families said Yes

Convinced of his feelings, Dulquer Salmaan told his parents, “I’m not interested in an arranged marriage. I met a girl from my school and I want to know if this is real. Please talk to her family.” With both families’ blessings, the wedding was held on December 22, 2011, in Chennai.

Soon after marriage, Dulquer began his career in films with 'Second Show' and 'Ustaad Hotel'. He has often credited Amal as his lucky charm, saying his career flourished after she entered his life. In 2017, the couple welcomed their daughter, Maryam Amira.