Kozhikode Abdul Kader
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Kozhikode Abdul Kader, born Leslie Andrews (February 19, 1916 - February 13, 1977) was a Malayalam playback singer.
Born to J. S. Andrews and Manini on February 19, 1916, Andrews converted to Islam and rechristened himself as Abdul Kader when he landed up in Burma. He was first noticed by the music director V. Dakshinamoorthy. The music composer M. S. Baburaj was also deeply impressed by the young man's voice.
Kader made his debut as a playback singer in Malayalam film Navalokam in 1951.
Kader died on February 13, 1977.
[edit] Filmography
- 'Navalokam' (1951) - Thangakinakkal ...
- 'Navalokam' (1951) - Parithaapamithe haa jeevithame ...
- 'Thiramala' (1953) - Hey kaliyodame ...
- 'Neelakkuyil' (1954) - Enginey nee ...
- 'Manikya Kottaram' (1966) - Nakshathrapunnukalaayiram ...
- 'Minnaaminung' - Ithranaal ithranaal ...
- 'Nammalonnu' (A Play by Cherukad) - Pachcha panam thathe, ponnara poo muthe
