K. K. Aroor
K. K. Aroor | |
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| Born | K. Kunju Nair 1889 |
| Died | 1984 Pallai, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1938–1964 |
K. Kunju Nair (1889 – 1984) was an Indian actor, singer and music composer in Malayalam cinema. He was the main character in Balan, the first sound film in Malayalam film in history.[1]
Biography[edit]
After Balan, Aroor changed his name to K. K. Aroor. There were 23 songs in Balan, all of which composed by Ibrahim and K.K.Aroor and written by Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai.[2] He subsequently acted in Jnanambika. He later joined the Harikatha Kalakshepam drama troupe. In 1973, P. A. Thomas gave him a small role in his film Kudumbini, after which he retired from cinema.
He was married to Pankajakshiyamma, with whom he had a son, Vasudevan. Struggling financially, he worked as a server in a tea shop during the last days of his life. He died in 1984 in Pallai.[3]
Filmography[edit]
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As an actor[edit]
- Balan (1938)[4]
- Gnanambika (1940)[5]
- Kerala Kesari (1951) [6]
- Jenova (1953)
- Kudumbini (1964)
As a playback singer[edit]
- Bhaarathathin Ponvilakkaam as Balan (1938)
- Athisukhamee Jeevitham as Balan (1938)
- Vishaadam Thingum as Jnaanaambika (1940)
As a music composer[edit]
All songs are from Balan (1938)
- Bhaarathathin Ponvilakkaam
- Jayajagadeeshwara
- Jaathakadoshathaale
- Raghukula Nayakane
- Ha Sahajasaayoojyame
- Durnnaya Jeevithame
- Athisukhamee Jeevitham
- Aaghoshangalenthu Cheyyaam
- Aadayaabharanaadikondu
- Lokam Anaswarame
- Sree Vaasudeva Parane
- Deenadayaaparane
- Snehame Slaakhyam
- Madanavilolane Naadha
- Maanini Maniyothum
- Chethoharamaam madyapaanamathe
- Parama Guruve
- Shock Shock
- Kaaminimaar
- Maaran Khorasarangal
- Enoodidham Kadhikkanadhikaparibhavam
- Bhakthaparaayana
- Aaha Malsodari
References[edit]
- ^ Rajmohan. "History of Malayalam Cinema". cinemaofmalayalam.net. Archived from the original on 30 July 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ "Remembering Malayalam's first talkie - The New Indian Express". newindianexpress.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ Chelangad, Saju (13 July 2014). "From tinsel world to a tea shop - The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- ^ Nottani, S., Balan, Modern Theatres Limited, retrieved 8 October 2022
- ^ Nottani, S., Jnanambika, retrieved 8 October 2022
- ^ Krishnan, V., Kerala Kesari, retrieved 8 October 2022
- "KK Aroor". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
- "IMPRINTS ON INDIAN FILM SCREEN: K.K.AROOR". imprintsonindianfilmscreen.blogspot.in. Retrieved 6 August 2014.