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Literature & Media
Solomon Pappaiah
Known as: Pappaiah
Tamil Debate Moderator & Scholar
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Born
22-02-1936
Birth Place
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Renowned Tamil scholar and television debate moderator. Pioneered and popularized pattimandram culture. Moderated over 5000 debate programs globally, bringing social themes to masses.
Education
Master's in Tamil
Madurai Kamaraj University
1950sCareer
Professor of Tamil
American College, Madurai
1960s-1996Pattimandram Moderator
Sun TV & Other Channels
1980s-PresentAchievements
TV Pattimandram Pioneer (1980s)
Brought classical Tamil debate format to mass television audience
Cultural Ambassador (1990s-2000s)
Introduced complex Tamil literary ideas in simple language
Padma Shri Award (2021)
Recognized for lifetime contribution to Tamil literature and culture
Awards & Recognition
Padma Shri
Government of India
2021Kalaimamani
Government of Tamil Nadu
1991