Kollangudi Karuppayee
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
As Actor
| Year | Film[7] |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Aan Paavam |
| 1987 | Ayusu Nooru |
| 1996 | Gopala Gopala |
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 |
| 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 by the youths of her society.
References
- ↑ "A fete for all to enjoy". The Hindu. March 18, 2003. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
- ↑ Prof M Ilangovan (October 19, 2007). "கரிசல் கிருட்டிணசாமி (Karisal Krishnaswamy)". திண்ணை (Thinnai) (in Tamil). Retrieved 2009-07-29.
- ↑ "Of the unexpected break". The Hindu. September 15, 2007. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
- ↑ "Throaty treat". The Hindu. January 21, 2004. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
- ↑ "In tune with the times". The Hindu. October 22, 2004. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
- ↑ "Her life reflects reel life tragedy". The Hindu. March 30, 2003. Retrieved 2009-07-30.
- ↑ "Filmography of Kollangudi Karuppayi". www.cinesouth.com. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
- ↑ "Tamil - Songs by Kollangudi Karupayi". www.thiraipaadal.com. Retrieved 2009-12-11.