Solomon Pappaiah

Solomon Pappaiah

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Solomon Pappaiah Profile

  • Name:
  • Solomon Pappaiah
  • Other Name:
  • Salomon Pappayah
  • Born:
  • February 22, 1936
  • Father:
  • A. Sundaram
  • Mother:
  • S. Pakkiam

Solomon Pappaiah Biography

Solomon Pappaiah is a scholar and a television icon from Tamil Nadu. He is also known by the names - "Tamil Arignar" and "Iyal Kalai Arignar". 'Patti mandrams' - Tamil debate talk show of Sun TV is his most popular television show. He is credited for taking social themes to the masses through various debate based programs conducted worldwide. Till now, 5000 such programs have been added in his credit. Pappaiah is known for his ‘down to earth' speaking style and he has a good command over Tamil language.


He was born on 22 February 1936 in Madurai as the 9th child of 12 children family. His parents are S.Pakkiam and Pappaiah. His family was financially poor and he too had to work to earn a living for his family. With financial help from his friends, he was able to continue his education. His drawing master at school, Arasu taught him skills while Professor Jothi Muthu of American College groomed his love for the language. He completed PG from Thiagarajar College, where he was one among the first batch of students to complete Post graduation in Tamil. He became a teacher at The American College in the year 1960 and later entered to television through debate programs as well. Debate talk show, 'Patti mandrams' made him an iconic social figure of Tamil Nadu. Easy narration, power of words and his talent to connect with common man and his soul made this program a big success. He retired from teaching in the year 1991.

 
He was awarded Kalaimamani by the Government of Tamilnadu in 2000. Annamalai University conferred him with "Muthamizh Perarignar" award in 2010. He has acted in director Shankar's film, Boys and Sivaji: The Boss in small roles. Till now, Solomon has published 4 books - Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram: Or Paarvai, Urai Kothu, Tirukkural Uraiyudan and Urai Malargal.

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Updated: January 09, 2014

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