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Selma George

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Selma George
BornKochi, Kerala, India
GenresPlayback singing, Carnatic music
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1974–1987
LabelsAudiotracs

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]

Personal life

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She 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

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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

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  1. ^ "Golden jubilee of a golden voice | Soundbox". soundbox.co.in. Archived from the original on 8 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  2. ^ "Selma George". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  3. ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Innalathe Tharam- Pappukutty Bhagavathar". Amritatv. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  5. ^ Sebastian, Shevlin (6 May 2013). "'George was obsessed with films'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
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