Bhatathirippad or Premji, was a social reformer, cultural leader and actor from Kerala state, India.
10 Facts About Premji
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Premji was a noted stage and film actor who won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the film Piravi.
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Premji was born on 23 September 1908 in Vanneri, Malappuram, Kerala.
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Premji got married at the age of 40 to Arya Antharjanam from Karuvat Illam, Kanjany, Trichur, who was a widow since the age of 17.
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Premji started his professional life as a proof editor in Mangalodayam press Thrissur when he was 19.
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Premji soon launched his acting career with Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathakku, a play by eminent dramatist V T Bhattathiripad.
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Premji won gold medal from the Government of Kerala for his performance in the play Shah Jahan, produced by Kalakaumudi Nataka Koottayma.
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Premji was awarded a fellowship by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi.
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Premji debuted in Minnaminungu and went on to act in about 60 films including Thacholi Othenen, Kunjali Marakkar, Lisa, Yaagam, Uttarayanam and Piravi.
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Premji won the National Film Award for Best Actor as well as Kerala State Film Award and won Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Actor for his performance as a father in search of his missing son in Piravi, directed by Shaji N Karun.