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==Significance In India== |
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To Honour the word Pappu & its epitomiser [[Rahul Gandhi]] every year his birthday 19 June is celebrated as Pappu Diwas(Dumb's Day) all around India.On this day every one is allowed to behave as a dumb.General perception is that the phenomenon of celebrating Pappu Diwas was first started by another Pappu [[Digvijay Singh]]. |
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==Presence in Social Media== |
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On the occasion of Pappu [[Rahul Gandhi]]'s 43rd Birthday #PappuDiwas was the top twitter trend in India.It began trending a day before his birthday.Its believed this #tag and trend was the brainchild of [[Rajdeep Sardesai]] |
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== People named Pappu == |
== People named Pappu == |
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* [[Kuthiravattam Pappu]], a popular Malayalam cinema comedian who acted in about thousand films. |
* [[Kuthiravattam Pappu]], a popular Malayalam cinema comedian who acted in about thousand films. |
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* [[Rahul Gandhi]], a Congress Leader In India |
* [[Rahul Gandhi]], a Congress Leader In India |
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* [[Pappu Sain]], renowned [[Pakistan]]i [[dhol]] musician |
* [[Pappu Sain]], renowned [[Pakistan]]i [[dhol]] musician |
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Revision as of 09:54, 19 June 2013
Pappu is a common nickname in North India and Pakistan. It conjures up the image of a common man who is full of innocence and simplicity. 'Pappu' is a derogatory colloquial Hindi word meaning "dumb kid". [1] 'Pappu' has been used frequently in popular culture (e.g. A R Rahman's chartbuster "Pappu can't Dance Sala," Election Commission's "Pappu can't vote" campaign and Cadbury's "Pappu Pass Ho Gaya" ad campaign).[2]
People named Pappu
- Kuthiravattam Pappu, a popular Malayalam cinema comedian who acted in about thousand films.
- Pappu Yadav, a Bihar based politician
- Rahul Gandhi, a Congress Leader In India
- Pappu Sain, renowned Pakistani dhol musician
References
- ^ India's Rahul Gandhi bemuses with "beehive" speech to business leaders.
- ^ Pappus say they aren't one, brave chant with a smile. The Times of India. 9 May 2009, 0421 hrs IST, Megha Suri, TNN.