L. P. R. Varma
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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) | Poet Lyricist Music director Classical vocalist Actor Playback singer Screen writer |
| Instrument(s) | Music director (playback singing) |
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. 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. Varma was born in Lakshmipuram Palace, the Puzhavathu, Changanassery in Travancore State. He started music from the age of eight and he was trained under the carnatic musicians such as Muthaiyah Bhagavathar, Semmangudy Sreenivasa Iyer and Madura Keshava Bhagavathar. He acted in Malayalam movie Ayitham (1988) starring Mohanlal as Vishwanath Bhagavathar.
References
- ^ a b "L.P.R. Varma cremated". The Hindu. 8 July 2003. Retrieved 5 February 2014.