Kochi, June 7 -- National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar was cremated with State honours at his residence in North Paravur, Ernakulam district in Keralam, on Sunday in the presence of family members, colleagues, political leaders and admirers.

Salim Kumar passed away on Saturday night at the age of 56. His mortal remains were kept at Paravur Town Hall from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday to allow the public to pay their last respects before the funeral was held at 3 pm at his residence.

In a statement, the Kerala government said it had learnt with "profound grief" of the demise of the acclaimed actor, who won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his performance in 'Adaminte Makan Abu' and the Kerala State Film Award for ...