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	\| birth_place = Sathangudi, [[Tirumangalam, Madurai\|Thirumangalam]], [[Madurai]]		\| birth_place = Sathangudi, [[Tirumangalam, Madurai\|Thirumangalam]], [[Madurai]]
	\| alma mater = [[The American College in Madurai\|The American College]] (BA) [[Thiagarajar College]] (MA)		\| alma mater = [[The American College in Madurai\|The American College]] (BA) [[Thiagarajar College]] (MA)
	\| occupation = ~~[[Tamil language\|Tamil]]~~ [[Professor]] <br>(1961-~~1991~~) <br> The American College<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nilacharal.com/category/celebrities/\|title=Celebrities Archives}}</ref>		\| occupation = [[Professor]] <br>(1961-1994) <br> The American College<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.nilacharal.com/category/celebrities/\|title=Celebrities Archives}}</ref>
	\| awards = {{plainlist\|		\| awards = {{plainlist\|
	* [[Kalaimamani]] (2000)		* [[Kalaimamani]] (2000)
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	'''Solomon Pappaiah''' (Tamil:சாலமன் பாப்பையா) (born 22 February 1936), also known as '''Solomon Pappiah''' and '''Salomon Pappayah''' is an Indian scholar and a television icon in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. He is best known for moderating debate talk shows, known as 'patti mandrams', which have been airing on ~~[[Sun TV (India)\|Sun TV]] for quite a long time (~~for over ~~two~~ decades). He is credited for taking social themes to the masses and has so far moderated over 12,000 debates programmes across the globe.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/Mesmerising-the-masses/article16817129.ece\|title=Mesmerising the masses\|first=T.\|last=Saravanan\|date=26 February 2010\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He is carrying Tamil literature service for almost 60 years and is considered one of the greatest Tamil scholars. His modest approach in speaking and life has earned him a large reputation among Tamil-speaking people throughout the world. He was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award, the [[Padma Shri]], in 2021.<ref name=Padma>{{cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=57307 \|title=PIB Press Release: This Year's Padma Awards announced \|publisher=Pib.nic.in \|access-date=2011-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shinzo-abe-tarun-gogoi-ram-vilas-paswan-among-padma-award-winners-complete-list/articleshow/80453596.cms \|title=Shinzo Abe, Tarun Gogoi, Ram Vilas Paswan among Padma Award winners: Complete list \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|date=25 January 2021 \|access-date=25 January 2021}}</ref>		'''Solomon Pappaiah''' (Tamil:சாலமன் பாப்பையா) (born 22 February 1936), also known as '''Solomon Pappiah''' and '''Salomon Pappayah''', is an Indian scholar and a television icon in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. He is best known for moderating debate talk shows, known as 'patti mandrams', which have been airing on Tamil Television Channels for over three decades. He is credited for taking social themes to the masses and has so far moderated over 12,000 debates programmes across the globe.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/Mesmerising-the-masses/article16817129.ece\|title=Mesmerising the masses\|first=T.\|last=Saravanan\|date=26 February 2010\|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He is carrying Tamil literature service for almost 60 years and is considered one of the greatest Tamil scholars. His modest approach in speaking and life has earned him a large reputation among Tamil-speaking people throughout the world. He was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award, the [[Padma Shri]], in 2021.<ref name=Padma>{{cite web\|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=57307 \|title=PIB Press Release: This Year's Padma Awards announced \|publisher=Pib.nic.in \|access-date=2011-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shinzo-abe-tarun-gogoi-ram-vilas-paswan-among-padma-award-winners-complete-list/articleshow/80453596.cms \|title=Shinzo Abe, Tarun Gogoi, Ram Vilas Paswan among Padma Award winners: Complete list \|work=[[The Times of India]] \|date=25 January 2021 \|access-date=25 January 2021}}</ref>

	==Early life==		==Early life==
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	* He is referred to as "Tamil Arignar" and "Iyal Kalai Arignar"<ref name="auto1"/>		* He is referred to as "Tamil Arignar" and "Iyal Kalai Arignar"<ref name="auto1"/>
	* He was awarded [[Kalaimamani]] by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2000<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/2000/10/09/stories/04092234.htm]~~{{dead link\|date=July 2020~~}}</ref>		* He was awarded [[Kalaimamani]] by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2000<ref>{{usurped\|[https://archive.today/20130125130446/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2000/10/09/stories/04092234.htm]}}</ref>
	* [[Annamalai University]] conferred him with "Muthamizh Perarignar" award in 2010<ref name="auto"/>		* [[Annamalai University]] conferred him with "Muthamizh Perarignar" award in 2010<ref name="auto"/>
	* He was awarded [[Padma Shri]] by the Government of India in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Solomon Pappaiah on Padma Shri: This is a recognition for pattimandram ~~- Times of India~~\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/solomon-pappaiah-on-padma-shri-this-is-a-recognition-for-pattimandram/articleshow/80468815.cms\|access-date=2021-01-30\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Padma Awards 2021\|url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/PDFS/2021AwardeesList.pdf~~\|url-status=live~~}}</ref>		* He was awarded [[Padma Shri]] by the Government of India in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Solomon Pappaiah on Padma Shri: This is a recognition for pattimandram\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/solomon-pappaiah-on-padma-shri-this-is-a-recognition-for-pattimandram/articleshow/80468815.cms\|access-date=2021-01-30\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Padma Awards 2021\|url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/PDFS/2021AwardeesList.pdf}}</ref>

	==Writing==		==Writing==
	Solomon Pappaiah has penned ~~four~~ books:		Solomon Pappaiah has penned few books:
	* Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram: Or Paarvai		* Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram: Or Paarvai
	* Urai Malargal		* Urai Malargal
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	==Acting==		==Acting==
	Pappaiah also appeared in two of director [[S. Shankar\|Shankar]]'s film: [[Boys (2003 film)\|Boys]] and [[Sivaji: The Boss]].		Pappaiah also appeared in two of director [[S. Shankar\|Shankar]]'s film: [[Boys (2003 film)\|Boys]] and [[Sivaji: The Boss]].
	*[[Boys (2003 film)\|Boys]] (2003)		*Pudhu Varusham (1992)<ref>{{Cite AV media\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFlCrnIsJSc\|title=Pudhu Varusham\|via=Youtube\|time=10:22 to 10:40}}</ref>
			*[[Boys (2003 film)\|Boys]] (2003)
			*[[Yes Madam (2003 film)\|Yes Madam]] (2003)
	*[[Sivaji: The Boss]] (2007)		*[[Sivaji: The Boss]] (2007)

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	He is born at Sathangudi, Thirumangalam taluk, Madurai. Pappaiah ~~and~~ his wife Jeyabai ~~reside~~ in [[Madurai]], ~~India~~. They have a son and a daughter.<ref name="auto1"/>		He was born in Sathangudi, Thirumangalam taluk, Madurai. Pappaiah resided in Madurai, India, with his wife Jeyabai until her death on 12 January 2025.<ref>{{cite news \|title=மரணமடைந்த சாலமன் பாப்பையா மனைவி - அஞ்சலி செலுத்திய அமைச்சர் \|url=https://www.hindutamil.in/news/tamilnadu/1346784-ministers-pay-tribute-to-the-death-of-solomon-pappaiah-wife.html \|work=Hindu Tamil Thisai \|date=12 January 2025 \|access-date=10 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Solomon Pappaiah’s wife passes away in Madurai, Minister PTR pays homage and respects \|url=https://www.lotustimes.org/2025/01/12/solomon-pappaiahs-wife-passes-away-in-madurai-minister-ptr-pays-homage-and-respects/ \|work=Lotus Times \|date=12 January 2025 \|access-date=10 September 2025}}</ref> They have a son and a daughter.<ref name="auto1"/>

	==References==		==References==
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{{Short description|Indian scholar and actor}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Solomon Pappaiah
| father = Mr. A Sundaram
| mother = Bakkiam
| image =
| imagesize =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1936|02|22}}
| birth_place = Sathangudi, [[Tirumangalam, Madurai|Thirumangalam]], [[Madurai]]
| alma mater = [[The American College in Madurai|The American College]] (BA) [[Thiagarajar College]] (MA)
| occupation = [[Tamil language|Tamil]] [[Professor]] <br>(1961-1991) <br> The American College<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nilacharal.com/category/celebrities/|title=Celebrities Archives}}</ref>
| awards = {{plainlist|
* [[Kalaimamani]] (2000)
* [[Padma Shri]] (2021)
}}
}}

'''Solomon Pappaiah''' (Tamil:சாலமன் பாப்பையா) (born 22 February 1936), also known as '''Solomon Pappiah''' and '''Salomon Pappayah''' is an Indian scholar and a television icon in [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. He is best known for moderating debate talk shows, known as 'patti mandrams', which have been airing on [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] for quite a long time (for over two decades). He is credited for taking social themes to the masses and has so far moderated over 12,000 debates programmes across the globe.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/Mesmerising-the-masses/article16817129.ece|title=Mesmerising the masses|first=T.|last=Saravanan|date=26 February 2010|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> He is carrying Tamil literature service for almost 60 years and is considered one of the greatest Tamil scholars. His modest approach in speaking and life has earned him a large reputation among Tamil-speaking people throughout the world. He was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award, the [[Padma Shri]], in 2021.<ref name=Padma>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=57307 |title=PIB Press Release: This Year's Padma Awards announced |publisher=Pib.nic.in |access-date=2011-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/shinzo-abe-tarun-gogoi-ram-vilas-paswan-among-padma-award-winners-complete-list/articleshow/80453596.cms |title=Shinzo Abe, Tarun Gogoi, Ram Vilas Paswan among Padma Award winners: Complete list |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=25 January 2021 |access-date=25 January 2021}}</ref>

==Early life==
Born as the ninth child in a family of 12 to A. Sundaram and S. Pakkiam, Pappaiah had his job cut out as his father was a mill worker and did not have the wherewithal to financially support his studies. With financial help from his friends, he was able to continue his education. Arasu, his drawing master at the American College Higher Secondary School, taught him the skills. Professor Jothi Muthu of American College groomed his love for the language. Pappiah joined Thiagarajar College to pursue post-graduation in Tamil and became the first batch of MA Tamil students. He entered the public stage fray in 1960, while he was a lecturer at The American College. He rose to the position of Head of Department for Tamil in American college and extended his Tamil literature knowledge to all people through various forums. Eventually, he created a social awakening in the evolution of Patti Mandrams. He has also written and directed plays at college.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/archive/|title=Archive News|website=The Hindu}}</ref>

==Speaking style==
Pappaiah is known for his ‘down to earth' speaking style. His command of Tamil enables him to get complex literary issues across to the common man. This has enabled him to take social themes to the masses and bring about a social awakening in the evolution of Patti Mandrams in Tamil Nadu and beyond.<ref name="auto"/>

==Awards and titles==

* He is referred to as "Tamil Arignar" and "Iyal Kalai Arignar"<ref name="auto1"/>
* He was awarded [[Kalaimamani]] by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2000<ref>[http://www.hinduonnet.com/2000/10/09/stories/04092234.htm]{{dead link|date=July 2020}}</ref>
* [[Annamalai University]] conferred him with "Muthamizh Perarignar" award in 2010<ref name="auto"/>
* He was awarded [[Padma Shri]] by the Government of India in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Solomon Pappaiah on Padma Shri: This is a recognition for pattimandram - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/solomon-pappaiah-on-padma-shri-this-is-a-recognition-for-pattimandram/articleshow/80468815.cms|access-date=2021-01-30|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Padma Awards 2021|url=https://padmaawards.gov.in/PDFS/2021AwardeesList.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Writing==
Solomon Pappaiah has penned four books:
* Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram: Or Paarvai
* Urai Malargal
* Urai Kothu
* Tirukkural Uraiyudan
* Purananooru Puthiya Varisai Vagai

==Acting==
Pappaiah also appeared in two of director [[S. Shankar|Shankar]]'s film: [[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]] and [[Sivaji: The Boss]].
*[[Boys (2003 film)|Boys]] (2003)
*[[Sivaji: The Boss]] (2007)

==Personal life==
He is born at Sathangudi, Thirumangalam taluk, Madurai. Pappaiah and his wife Jeyabai reside in [[Madurai]], India. They have a son and a daughter.<ref name="auto1"/>

==References==
{{reflist}}

===Sources===
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bharathibaskar.wordpress.com/about-bharathi-baskar/|title=About|date=21 July 2016}}</ref>

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|2696441}}

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