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PR
Premji
Acting
Born September 23, 1908 · Ponnani, Malabar District, British India
Died August 10, 1998
Also known as Mullamangalath Parameshwaran Bhattathiripad · M. P. Bhatathirippad · M. P. Bhattathiripad
Biography
Mullamangalath Parameshwaran Bhattathiripad (23 September 1908 – 10 August 1998), commonly known as M. P. Bhatathirippad or Premji, was a social reformer, cultural leader and actor from Kerala state, India. Premji joined Yogakshema Sabha and worked with V. T. Bhattathiripad, E. M. S. Namboodiripad and his brother M. R. Bhattathiripad in the fight against the casteism and conservatism that existed in the Nambudiri community. Premji was also a noted stage and film actor who won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the film Piravi.
Awards & recognition
- Kerala State Film Award — Best Actor
- National Film Award — Best Actor
