In 2000, during his tenure at Mathrubhumi, Gafoor became Creative Animation Director with the Nest company in Ernakulam, remaining for a year.
He played a major role in establishing the Kerala Cartoon Academy and served as its founder secretary.
[4] In his honor, Kerala Government has established an annual award named "Gafoor Smaraka Puraskaram".
The central character Kunjamman depicts an ordinary man who raises his voice against corruption and malpractices.
[8] There were issues of copyright regarding its publication between Gafoor's BMG Group and another animation company, which led to a legal war in 2010.