L. P. R. Varma
Lakshmipuram Palace Pooram Thirunal Ravi Varma (Malayalam: എൽ.പി.ആർ. വർമ്മ) known as L.P.R. Varma (1926–2003)[1] was a Carnatic musician, lyricist, music director, singer, screen writer, and actor.
Lakshmipuram Palace Pooram Thirunal Ravi Varma | |
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 L.P.R. Varma | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 18 February 1927 |
| Origin | Changanacherry, Travancore |
| Died | 6 July 2003 (aged 76)[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, music director, classical vocalist, actor, playback singer |
| Instrument(s) | Music director (playback singing) |
Life
Varma was born in Lakshmipuram Palace, the Puzhavathu, Changanassery in Travancore State. He began music at the age of eight and was trained under tMuthaiyah Bhagavathar, Semmangudy Sreenivasa Iyer and Madura Keshava Bhagavathar.
He conducted a large number of Carnatic music concerts in south India. He performed and composed music for many Malayalam films and professional dramas. He belonged to the Parappanangadi royal family (Malabar – part of North Kerala) and they were settled in Changanassery. He generally performed in Malayalam language. In 1978, he received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award.[2]
He acted in Malayalam movie Ayitham (1988) starring Mohanlal as Vishwanatha Bhagavathar.
He died on 6 July 2003, aged 76.
References
- "L.P.R. Varma cremated". The Hindu. 8 July 2003. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
- "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Classical Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.