ADIMALI: Anjali, a native of Adimali, received a phone call at around 10 pm on returning home after closing her shop. The call is from a supermarket in Adimali, where Anjali, a home baker, regularly gives her cakes. "Need a birthday cake by 11pm"-this was the order. Anjali murmured in her mind and thought that those at the supermarket is trying to fool her when she was told that Mammootty is the one cutting the cake.

Soon another call reached Anjali. The name that appeared in Truecaller was' Ansar '. But she was surprised to know that it was Mammootty's daughter Surumi at the other side of the call. 'Vancho cake is enough, simple one. Only a minimal chocolate decoration is enough. Should write 'Happy Birthday Baapi'''. Anjali's mind froze with joy for a moment.

But there was a slight worry when the call was hung up. She was trembling after learns that she is making cake for Mammootty's 70th birthday. But she prayed to all the gods and started making the cake for the megastar. Meanwhile, Anjali felt that the cake had lost its look as she was given only white ganache. She thought of a colored birthday topper instead, but it was not found. Meanwhile, the supermarket owner's calls kept coming.

When she finally packed the cake after a small chocolate decoration, Anju was disappointed that she didn't received the order a little earlier. Anjali shared the story of Mammootty Cake on her Instagram page. Mammootty celebrated his birthday with his family on Tuesday at his estate bungalow in Kallar near Adimali.

Learned baking during lockdown

Anjali learned to make cakes by baking for children during lock down. The cakes were then served to order by relatives and acquaintances. Orders were also received through social media. At present she runs a business named 'Cake for You' in Ambalappadi.Husband: Praveen Vasu is Adimali Block Panchayat Secretary.Children: Niya (Second Class), Arnav (UKG).