Pappu
For the 1980 film, see Pappu (film).
Pappu is a common male given name or pet name in Hindi-speaking regions of India and Pakistan. In colloquial Indian languages, it refers to an innocent and simple boy.[1] When used in a derogatory sense, it could mean "naive" or "dumb kid".[2][3][4][5]
'Pappu' has been used frequently in popular culture (e.g. A R Rahman's chartbuster "Pappu Can't Dance Sala", Election Commission's "Pappu can't vote" campaign and Cadbury's "Pappu Pass Ho Gaya" ad campaign).[6] It has also been used in film titles such as Aur Pappu Paas Ho Gaya (2007), Pappu Can't Dance Saala (2011). In 2013, the critics of Rahul Gandhi used the term to mock him, and #pappu became the most popular trending Twitter discussion in India.[2][7][8][5]
People named Pappu
- Kuthiravattam Pappu (1936-2000), Indian comedian in Malayalam-language films
- Pappu Venugopala Rao (b. 1948), Indian educationist and musicologist from Andhra Pradesh . However, Pappu is a surname in Andhra Pradesh region and is not deragatory.
- Pappu Kalani (b. 1951), Indian criminal-turned-politician from Mahrashtra
- Pappu Yadav (b. 1960s), Indian politician from Bihar
- Pappu Sain, Pakistani dhol musician
References
- ↑ It’s a Beehive Full of Complainers, But if You Can Make it Here …
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dean Nelson (2013-04-04). "Rahul Gandhi mocked for 'beehive' speech". The Telegraph (UK).
- ↑ Amin Ali (2013-04-09). "Battle of Trolls: It's #Pappu vs #Feku". The Times of India.
- ↑ Pheroze Vincent (6 June 2013). "Finding Pappu". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Rahul compares India to a beehive, calls for inclusive action from India Inc". 4 April 2013. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
- ↑ Pappus say they aren't one, brave chant with a smile. The Times of India. 9 May 2009, 0421 hrs IST, Megha Suri, TNN.
- ↑ Ross Colvin and Satarupa Bhattacharyjya (4 April 2013). "Rahul Gandhi bemuses with 'beehive' speech to India Inc". Reuters (New Delhi). Retrieved 16 September 2014.
- ↑ Neelima Choahan (22 May 2014). "India election: Politicians turn to social media to connect with voters". ABC News. Retrieved 16 September 2014.