Selma George is an Indian film singer in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s.[1] She sang in 40 films, and her most popular song was "Saradindu Malardeepa" from the 1979 film, Ulkadal.[2] She is the daughter of famous singer Pappukutty Bhagavathar. She is a recipient of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in Light Music category (2011).[3]
Selma George | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1974–1987 |
| Labels | Audiotracs |
Personal life
editShe was born the only daughter to famous singer Pappukutty Bhagavathar and Baby at Vyppinkara, Ernakulam.[4] She completed her studies in Carnatic music from the RLV College of Music and Fine Arts, at Tripunithara. Her brother Mohan Jose is an actor in Malayalam movies. She married Malayalam film director K. G. George on 7 February 1977 at the St. Mathias Church in Chennai. They have a son, actor Arun, and a daughter, Thara.[5]
Filmography
edit| Song | Film | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jagadeeshwari Jayajagadeeshwari | Devi Kanyaakumaari | 1974 |
| Jagadeeshwari Jayajagadeeshwari [F] | Devi Kanyaakumaari | 1974 |
| Pattudayaada | Vrindaavanam | 1974 |
| Malayattoor Malayumkeri | Thomasleeha | 1975 |
| Maanum Mayilum | Agni Pushpam | 1976 |
| Chingakkulirkaatte | Agnipushpam | 1976 |
| Pranayamalarkkaavil | Mallanum Mathevanum | 1976 |
| Ethethu Ponmalayil | Ozhukkinethire | 1976 |
| Paarayidukkil Mannundo | Thulavarsham | 1976 |
| Maadathakkili | Thulavarsham | 1976 |
| Achan Naaleyorappooppan | Aayiram Janmangal | 1976 |
| Gange priya | Kaamalola | 1977 |
| Oro Poovum Viriyum Pulari Pon | Vyaamoham | 1978 |
| Prethabhoomiyil Naavukal | Iniyaval Urangatte | 1978 |
| Maarathoru | Onappudava | 1978 |
| Devi Bhagavathi | Mannu | 1978 |
| Paadiyathonnum Paattalla | Thurakkoo Oru Vaathil | 1978 |
| Pooja Madhuvinu | Soundaryam | 1978 |
| Ente kadinjool pranaya | Ulkadal | 1979 |
| Sharadindu Malardeepa | Ulkadal | 1979 |
| Neelakkuda Choodi Maanam | Mela | 1980 |
| Bharatha Muniyoru Kalam Varachu | Yavanika | 1982 |
| Machaanethedi | Yavanika | 1982 |
| Mookathayude souvarnam | Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | 1983 |
| Prabhaamayi | Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | 1983 |
| Enneyunarthiya Pularkalathil [Kannillathe Nizhal Paambukal] | Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | 1983 |
| Kanneeraattil mungi | Adaaminte Variyellu | 1984 |
| Neelakkurinjikal Poothu | Kadhaykku Pinnil | 1987 |
References
edit- ^ "Golden jubilee of a golden voice | Soundbox". soundbox.co.in. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ "Selma George". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Innalathe Tharam- Pappukutty Bhagavathar". Amritatv. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ Sebastian, Shevlin (6 May 2013). "'George was obsessed with films'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 October 2018.