Kollangudi Karuppayee 1930;-2017(Tamil: கொல்லங்குடி கருப்பாயி) is a Tamil folk singer who has also performed in films.[1] She is considered one of the pioneers of Tamil folk music;[2] as the first of her genre and background to perform in films, she served as an inspiration for many other folk artistes.[3][4] She started her career as a performer on All India Radio about thirty years before her foray into films.[5] She is a recipient of the prestigious Kalaimamani award for her contributions to music.[6]
Filmography
editIn Movies
edit| Year | Film[7] |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Aan Paavam |
| 1987 | Aayusu Nooru |
| 1987 | Yettiku Potti |
| 1996 | Gopala Gopala |
| 2001 | Kabadi Kabadi |
As Singer
edit| Year | Song | Film[8] |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Peraandi | Aan Paavam |
| 1985 | Otti Vandha | Aan Paavam |
| 1985 | Koothu Pakka | Aan Paavam |
| 1985 | Chaaya Cheelai | Aan Paavam |
| 1985 | Arasapatti | Aan Paavam |
| 1987 | Enga Ooru Nalla Ooru | Yettiku Potti |
| 1997 | Kananguruvi kootukullae | Aahaa Enna Porutham |
Her husband died in front of her eyes on their way to Madurai for a song recording, this tragedic incident made her bedridden and shut cine offers, later her daughter also died in a road accident which made her a more weak mentally. Now this legend is being taken care nicely by the youths of her society.
References
edit- ^ "A fete for all to enjoy". The Hindu. 18 March 2003.
- ^ Prof M Ilangovan (19 October 2007). "கரிசல் கிருட்டிணசாமி (Karisal Krishnaswamy)". திண்ணை (Thinnai) (in Tamil). Retrieved 29 July 2009.
- ^ "Of the unexpected break". The Hindu. 15 September 2007.
- ^ "Throaty treat". The Hindu. 21 January 2004. Archived from the original on 4 March 2004. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
- ^ "In tune with the times". The Hindu. 22 October 2004. Archived from the original on 12 November 2004. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
- ^ "Her life reflects reel life tragedy". The Hindu. 30 March 2003. Archived from the original on 19 January 2012. Retrieved 30 July 2009.
- ^ "Filmography of Kollangudi Karuppayi". www.cinesouth.com. Retrieved 11 December 2009.[dead link]
- ^ "Tamil - Songs by Kollangudi Karupayi". www.thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 11 December 2009.
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