Selma George

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Selma George
Born Kochi, Kerala, India
Genres Playback singing, Carnatic music
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
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]

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Personal life

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

SongFilmYear
Jagadeeshwari Jayajagadeeshwari Devi Kanyaakumaari 1974
Jagadeeshwari Jayajagadeeshwari [F]Devi Kanyaakumaari1974
PattudayaadaVrindaavanam1974
Malayattoor Malayumkeri Thomasleeha 1975
Maanum Mayilum Agni Pushpam 1976
ChingakkulirkaatteAgnipushpam1976
Pranayamalarkkaavil Mallanum Mathevanum 1976
Ethethu PonmalayilOzhukkinethire1976
Paarayidukkil Mannundo Thulavarsham 1976
MaadathakkiliThulavarsham1976
Achan Naaleyorappooppan Aayiram Janmangal 1976
Gange priyaKaamalola1977
Oro Poovum Viriyum Pulari Pon Vyaamoham 1978
Prethabhoomiyil Naavukal Iniyaval Urangatte 1978
Maarathoru Onappudava 1978
Devi Bhagavathi Mannu 1978
Paadiyathonnum PaattallaThurakkoo Oru Vaathil1978
Pooja MadhuvinuSoundaryam1978
Ente kadinjool pranaya Ulkadal 1979
Sharadindu MalardeepaUlkadal1979
Neelakkuda Choodi Maanam Mela 1980
Bharatha Muniyoru Kalam Varachu Yavanika 1982
MachaanethediYavanika1982
Mookathayude souvarnam Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback 1983
PrabhaamayiLekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback1983
Enneyunarthiya Pularkalathil [Kannillathe Nizhal Paambukal]Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback1983
Kanneeraattil mungi Adaaminte Variyellu 1984
Neelakkurinjikal Poothu Kadhaykku Pinnil 1987

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