Selma George

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]

Selma George
BornKochi, Kerala, India
GenresPlayback singing, Carnatic music
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1974–1987
LabelsAudiotracs

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
  • Jagadeeshwari Jayajagadeeshwari ... Devi Kanyaakumaari 1974
  • Jagadeeshwari Jayajagadeeshwari [F] ... Devi Kanyaakumaari
  • Pattudayaada ... Vrindaavanam 1974
  • Malayattoor Malayumkeri ... Thomasleeha 1975
  • Maanum Mayilum ... Agnipushpam 1976
  • Chingakkulirkaatte ... Agnipushpam 1976
  • Pranayamalarkkaavil ... Mallanum Mathevanum 1976
  • Ethethu Ponmalayil ... Ozhukkinethire 1976
  • Paarayidukkil Mannundo ... Thulavarsham 1976
  • Maadathakkili ... Thulavarsham 1976
  • Achan Naaleyorappooppan ... Aayiram Janmangal 1976
  • Gange priya ... Kaamalola 1977
  • Oro Poovum Viriyum Pulari Pon ... Vyaamoham 1978
  • Prethabhoomiyil Naavukal ... Iniyaval Urangatte 1978
  • Maarathoru ... Onappudava 1978
  • Devi Bhagavathi ... Mannu 1978
  • Paadiyathonnum Paattalla ... Thurakkoo Oru Vaathil 1978
  • Pooja Madhuvinu ... Soundaryam 1978
  • Ente kadinjool pranaya ... Ulkadal 1979
  • Sharadindu Malardeepa ... Ulkadal 1979
  • Neelakkuda Choodi Maanam ... Mela 1980
  • Bharatha Muniyoru Kalam Varachu ... Yavanika 1982
  • Machaanethedi ... Yavanika 1982
  • Mookathayude souvarnam ... Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback 1983
  • Prabhaamayi ... Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback 1983
  • Enneyunarthiya Pularkalathil [Kannillathe Nizhal Paambukal] ... Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback 1983
  • Kanneeraattil mungi ... Adaaminte Variyellu 1984
  • Neelakkurinjikal Poothu ... Kadhaykku Pinnil 1987

References
  1. "Golden jubilee of a golden voice | Soundbox". soundbox.co.in. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  2. "Selma George". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  3. "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  4. "Innalathe Tharam- Pappukutty Bhagavathar". Amritatv. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  5. Sebastian, Shevlin (6 May 2013). "'George was obsessed with films'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 October 2018.
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