| Born | Kodumudi Balambal Sundarambal 10 October 1908 Kodumudi, Coimbatore District, Madras Presidency, British India (now Erode District, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, India |
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| Died | 15 October 1980 (aged 72) |
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Kodumudi Balambal Sundarambal[1] (1908–1980) was an Indian theatre and film actress and singer from Erode district, Tamil Nadu. She performed in Tamil cinema and was referred to as the 'Queen of the Indian stage.'[2] A political activist during the Indian independence movement, K.B. Sundarambal was the first film personality to enter a state legislature in India.[3]
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Early years[edit]
K.B. Sundarambal was born on 10 October 1908 in the town of Kodumudi on the banks of Kaveri river, in Erode district in Tamil Nadu. As a child, she made money by singing on trains and receiving tips.[4]
Acting career[edit]
According to some sources,[4] it was while singing thus on a train for alms that the 19-year-old Sundarambal attracted the attention of F. G. Natesa Iyer, an amateur stage actor, producer and talent-scout. According to other sources,[5] it was a police official named Krishnaswamy Iyer, an acquaintance of Balambal, who discovered the talent in Sundarambal and introduced the 19-year-old girl to P. S. Velu Nair, one of the reigning dramatists of that era.
In either case, Sundarambal is believed to have made her debut in 1927, on the Tamil stage, as a member of a travelling theatre troupe. She honed her voice while performing small roles on stage and keeping audiences entertained between acts. Soon enough, she was playing leading roles on stage. Her early stage plays like 'Valli Thirumanam,' 'Pavalakodi' and 'Harishchandra' proved to be great hits. In particular, 'Valli Thirumanam', where she co-starred with S.G. Kittappa, was a phenomenal success.
Personal life[edit]
While working together in the theatre, Sundarambal met S. G. Kittappa. They were married in 1927. The couple, together became popular. S. G. Kittappa died in 1933. Sundarambal left the stage after his death, to pursue a career as a concert artiste. K.B. Sundarambal died in September 1980.
Filmography[edit]
Sundarambal acted in films as well with notable appearances in Manimekhalai, Auvaiyar, Thiruvilayadal, Karaikal Ammaiyar and Kandan Karunai. She portrayed Tamil poet Auvaiyar in films Thiruvilayadal and Kandan Karunai. She also acted in social films such as Uyir Mel Aasai, Thunaivan and Gnayiru Thinggal. Gnayiru Thinggal was an unreleased film.
She sang in movies as well. She worked under music directors Mayavaram Venu, M. D. Parthasarathy, Parur S. Anantharaman, R. Sudharsanam, K. V. Mahadevan, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, T. K. Ramamoorthy, M. S. Viswanathan and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan.
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| Year | Film | Song | Music | Production Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Nandanar (1935) | 1. Piththam Theliya Marundhondrikkirathu 2. Vazhi Maraithirukkudhe | Asandas Classical Talkies | |
| 1940 | Manimekalai | 1. Maasindri Kulamaadhar 2. Siraichalai Enna Seiyum 3. Paavi Yen Pirandhen | T. K. Productions | |
| 1953 | Avvaiyar | 1. Katrathu Kaiman Alavu 2. Muthmizh Deivame Va 3. Ayyane Anbarkku Meiyyane 4. Ulaginile Thamizhnadu Uyarga 5. Kooriya Vaalar 6. Porumai Enum Nagai Anindhu 7. Aram Seiyya Virumbuvelane 8. Velane Senthamizh Viththaga..Mayilerum Vadivelane 9. Koodi Nadandhukolla Vendum 10. Kanni Thamizh Naattinile Vennilaave 11. Gannanaathane Varuga 12. Aalai Palaavaakkalamo 13. Periyathu Ketkin 14. Nellukku Iraitha Nir 15. Munnai Nal Parikku 16. Vennila Vea | Mayavaram Venu, M. D. Parthasarathy & Parur Anantharaman | Gemini Studios |
| 1964 | Poompuhar | 1. Vazhkai Enum Odam 2. Thappithu Vanthanappa 3. Thunbamellam 4. Andru Kollum Arasan | R. Sudharsanam | Mekala Pictures |
| 1965 | Thiruvilaiyadal | 1. Gnanapazhathai Pizhindhu 2. Pazhaniyappa 3. Vasi Vasi Endru 4. Ondranavan | K. V. Mahadevan | Sri Vijayalakshmi Pictures |
| 1966 | Mahakavi Kalidas | 1. Sendru Va Magane 2. Kalathil Azhiyatha | K. V. Mahadevan | Kalpana Kalamandir |
| 1967 | Kandan Karunai | 1. Ariyathu Ketkindra 2. Muruga Muruga | K. V. Mahadevan | ALS Productions |
| 1967 | Uyir Mel Aasai | 1. Kelu Papa, Kelu Papa, Kelvigal Aayiram Kelu Papa 2. Nalla Ganapathi.. Thunbikkai Nadhan Thunai | S. M. Subbaiah Naidu | Ayyappan Productions |
| 1969 | Thunaivan | 1. Gnanamum Kalviyum 2. Kondadum Thiruchendu 3. Andru Nee 4. Koopitta Kuralukku 5. Kondadum Thiruchendur | K. V. Mahadevan | Dandayudhapani Films |
| 1972 | Shakthi Leelai | 1. Amma…Sakthiyenum Deivam Konda Padai Veedu 2. Enggeyum Sakthi Undu | T. K. Ramamoorthy | Raman Pictures |
| 1972 | Gnayiru Thinggal (Unreleased) | 1. Seeru Thamizh Paalundu Vetrikku Vel Kondu | M. S. Viswanathan | |
| 1973 | Karaikkal Ammaiyar | 1. Odungal Odi Ullam Urugi..Thagathagavena Aada Vaa 2. Iraivaa Un Pugazh Paduven 3. Piravatha Varam Vendum 4. Padugingen Unnai Padugingren 5. Vaduvatha Or Pozhuthum | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | Eveeyaar Films |
| 1973 | Thirumalai Deivam | 1. Ezhumalai Irukka Namakkenna Manakkavalai 2. Nalellam Unthan Thirunale | Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan | Shanthi Combines |
Political activism[edit]
Sundarambal and her husband S.G. Kittappa had been much influenced by the Indian independence movement and they became ardent supporters of the Indian National Congress. They had harnessed their popularity and talents to further that cause. Sundarambal continued to champion the movement, recording several gramophone discs extolling the struggle and sacrifices it entailed. She also made it a point to always wear khadi.[4] She often actively campaigned in support of Congress party candidates at various elections.[6] After India gained independence, K.B. Sundarambal entered the Legislative Council of Madras State in 1951 as a Congress nominee, thus becoming the first film artist to enter an Indian legislature.
Her mentor C.Satyamurthy was prisoned by the British for participating in Quit India Movement in 1942. She gifted a house at 38/23 Thanikachalam Street, T.Nagar, (Pondy Bazar) Chennai.
Honours[edit]
In 1964, the Tamil Isai Sangam conferred upon her the title of 'Tamil Isai Perarignar (Tamil Music Ace).' In 1970, the government of India awarded her the Padmashri for her contributions to the arts. Also, She was awarded twice the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer by the Government of India. She also won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback for Thunaivan in 1969. She was also the first person in the Indian film industry to command a salary of one lakh rupees. She became the first lady member of Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Further reading[edit]
- Kodumudi Kokilam K.B. Sundarambal varalaru. Biography in Tamil by P. Chozhanadan. Published by Rishabham Pathippagam, K.K. Nagar, Chennai 600 078.
Footnotes and references[edit]
- ^Full name as per national awards website of IndiaArchived 31 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^Photo description in Hindu ImagesArchived 29 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ^From the UMICH websiteArchived 23 April 2005 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ abc'Biography on Sangeetam.com'. Archived from the original on 17 February 2005. Retrieved 9 June 2006.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
- ^Biography on the Sony website
- ^from The Hindu, 4 February 2001 – 'During the district board election at Tirunelveli in 1934, where the strength of the Justice Party was unquestionable and unshakeable, Kodhainayaki, with 12 other women among whom was the popular K. B. Sundarambal, took upon herself to storm the Justice Party bastion with her mesmerising oration.'
External links[edit]
- K. B. Sundarambal on IMDb
- Political activism at the Wayback Machine (archived 7 January 2004)