KOCHI: Actor Asif Ali said he is happy to have won the state government's special jury award for best acting. The 'Kishkindha Kaandam' actor said that the nomination with Mammootty itself is a great joy and the award is a great encouragement for future efforts. "There have always been ups and downs in my career. I will keep trying," Asif said after the announcement of the 55th State Film Awards. The actor won the special jury mention for his outstanding performances in the films 'Level Cross' and 'Kishkindha Kaandam'.

The 55th State Film Awards were announced a while ago. Mammootty won the Best Actor award. The award was given to him for his performance as Koduman Potty in Bramayugam. The Best Actress award went to Shamla Hamza for her performance in Feminichi Fatima. Tovino Thomas, Asif

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