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Veteran Villupaattu exponent, Kavignar Subbu Arumugam when did passed away?
A)
11th Oct 2022
B)
10th Oct 2022
C)
9th Oct 2022
D)
8th Oct 2022

Correct Answer : Option (B) - 10th Oct 2022


Popular 'Villupattu' exponent Subbu Arumugam, who enthralled audiences for about four decades, passed away in Chennai on Monday(10th Oct 2022) due to age-related ailments. He was 94. The Padma Shri awardee leaves behind his wife Mahalakshmi, son Gandhi and daughters - Bharathi Tirumagan and Subbulakshmi.
 
'Villupattu' is an ancient form of musical story-telling and the narration is interspersed with music.

It is performed mostly during temple festivals. Arumugam is said to have popularised this art form effectively attracting audiences of all age-groups over the years.
 
ubbu Arumugam, the exponent of traditional Tamil 'Villupattu' had contributed richly to the films of actors N S Krishnan and Nagesh, said Stalin. Arumugam was born in 1928 at Chathiram Pudukulam village of the southern district of Tirunelveli..

Source : Hindustan Times

Published On : October 11, 2022
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