THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Actor Geetha Salam has passed away on Monday. His real name is Abdul Salam and he is known by his stage name Geetha Salam. He is a native of Ochira in Kollam. At present, he lives in Krishnapuram, Alappuzha, Kerala. He has performed in about 82 Films and many TV serials. He started his career as a Dramatist artist with the drama group Geetha. He started his film career in the Malayalam film Mani Koya Kurup (1979) directed by S. S. Devadas and produced by P. P. Jose. He was known for his roles in Meghasandesam, Ee Parakkum Thalika and Sadanandante Samayam.