Google’s doodle honors PK Rosy, the first leading lady of Malayalam cinema, on February 10, 2023, on her 120th birth anniversary. Born in 1903, Rosy lived in Rajamma in Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala.
The actress’s passion for acting began at a young age at a time when the performing arts were criticized by many segments of society. Back then this was taboo, especially for women. This did not stop Rosy from pursuing her dream and breaking all barriers with her role in the Malayalam film Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child).
She was not recognized at that time but today the tech giant Google has praised the cinema icon on a global platform to make her story known to everyone.
The Malayalam actress belongs to the Dalit Christian community, which, apart from being a woman, added to her hurdles. Rosy overcame harsh criticism and resistance from society.
Join us to learn more about the life of this brave woman PK Rosy and discover who she is.
Who is PK Rosy?
Source: Wikipedia
- PK Rosy is the first major Malayalam actress of Indian cinema.
- She was born on February 10, 1903.
- Rosy was born in Rajamma in Thiruvananthapuram, formerly known as Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala.
- She acted in Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child), directed by JC Daniel.
PK Rosy’s Early Life
- She was born into a Pulaya family.
- Her father passed away when she was very young.
- Because her family was mired in poverty, she spent her youth working as a lawn mower.
- Kunal Ray, a cultural critic, affiliated with LAME University, Pune wrote in his review of ‘The Lost Heroine’ authored by Vinu Abraham based on the actress.
PK Rosy Acting and Career
- PK Rosy acted in Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child), 1928 directed by JC Daniel. This was her film debut, in which she played the role of an upper-caste Nair girl, Sarojini.
- Rosy is an accomplished actor in Kakkarissi plays, a form of folk theater in Kerala that combines both Tamil and Malayalam.
- Due to the protests, the film’s director and co-star JC Daniel went bankrupt. While her film – Vigathakumaran no copy can be traced.
Star PK Rosy and her struggles
- Members of the Nair community were angry when Vigathukumaran was released at that time seeing that a Dalit woman playing the role of Nair had offended many people.
- Prominent members of the film industry refused to come to the opening of Vigathakumaran if Rosy was physically present there.
- It was reported that after the scene where the main character kissed a flower in her hair, the audience threw stones at the screen.
- Although director Daniel did not invite Rosy to the opening ceremony at the Capitol Theater in Thiruvananthapuram for fear of backlash, Rosy still attended but was forced to watch a second screening by people boycotting the event.
- Her house was said to have been burned down by the upper classes.
- Reports say she ran away in a truck heading to Tamil Nadu, married the truck driver, Kesavan Pillai, and lived in Tamil Nadu as “Rajammal”, which her children knew nothing about. Her short-lived stardom is in addition to her being a theater and current artist. live like Nairs, Pillai’s caste.
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PK Rosy Heritage
Source: Imbd
- In the late 1960s, the film’s story was first rediscovered by Chengalatt Gopalakrishnan.
- In 1971 Kunnukuzhi published his first article about PK Rosy.
- In 2013, Kamal directed a biopic about Daniel titled Celluloid. It is partly based on the novel Nashta Naayika by Vinu Abraham, and also deals with Rosy’s life.
- Two other films about the actress’s life were also made titled The Lost Child and Ithu Rosiyude Katha (This is Rosy’s story).
- An association of actresses in Malayalam cinema named itself PK Rosy Film Association.
PK Rosy Google Doodle
Remembering PK Rosy, the first heroine to feature in Malayalam cinema, on the occasion of her birth anniversary. #GoogleDoodle pic.twitter.com/EBXh1JosgP
— Google India (@GoogleIndia)
February 10, 2023
On February 10, 2023, Google honored Rosy with a doodle for her 120th birthday. The doodle appears to have a watercolor effect with a red rose background representing the actress. Google is written on a serene reel depicting the career and legacy of the Indian actress who became the first leading lady of Malayalam cinema.
“Thank you for your courage and the legacy you leave behind, PK Rosy.” Google said.
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