Kollangudi Karuppayee Explained
Kollangudi Karuppayee (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
In Movies
As Singer
| 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.
External links
Notes and References
- News: A fete for all to enjoy . March 18, 2003. The Hindu.
- Prof M Ilangovan. October 19, 2007. கரிசல் கிருட்டிணசாமி (Karisal Krishnaswamy). திண்ணை (Thinnai). Tamil. 2009-07-29.
- News: Of the unexpected break. September 15, 2007. The Hindu.
- News: Throaty treat. https://web.archive.org/web/20040304061722/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2004/01/21/stories/2004012100210300.htm. dead. March 4, 2004. January 21, 2004. The Hindu. 2009-07-30.
- News: In tune with the times . https://web.archive.org/web/20041112181353/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2004/10/22/stories/2004102200040100.htm. dead. November 12, 2004. October 22, 2004. The Hindu. 2009-07-30.
- News: Her life reflects reel life tragedy . https://web.archive.org/web/20120119031502/http://www.hindu.com/2003/03/30/stories/2003033002740500.htm. dead. January 19, 2012. March 30, 2003. The Hindu. 2009-07-30.
- Web site: Filmography of Kollangudi Karuppayi . www.cinesouth.com. 2009-12-11.
- Web site: Tamil - Songs by Kollangudi Karupayi . www.thiraipaadal.com. 2009-12-11.
