Actor, singer…Pappukutty Bhagavathar was a multifaceted personality

He earned the name ‘Kerala Saigal’ for popularizing K.L. Saigal’s songs on his drama stages

A musician who remained unsung

A screen and stage artist, actor, playback singer a multifaceted personality. Therefore Pappukutty Bhagavathar(പാപ്പുകുട്ടി ഭാഗവതർ)  was a big name in the art world of Kerala. He was born in Vypin. For instance he was influenced and was part of art/music culture of Fort Kochi then. Moreover on stage he collaborated with names such as Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, and later became part of many films.

Pappukutty Bhagavathar
Image source: facebook page of T K Abdul Razack

For example, he played lead role in films such as Communist Alla, Theruvuthendi, Samathwam Swathanthryam, Bhagya Chakram, Inapravukal, Chirikkunna Chekuthan etc… Subsequently he also sang for superstars of that era Sathyan Master and Prem Nazir in many films.

Above all he earned the name ‘Kerala Saigal’ for popularizing K.L. Saigal’s songs on his drama stages.

Below is an interview with him on Asianet news

Mayesh Babu