Google Doodle honours PK Rosy on her 120th birth anniversary

P. K. Rosy was an Indian actress in Malayalam cinema

P. K. Rosy born on 10 February, 1903.

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She was the heroine of Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child), directed by J. C. Daniel

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She was the first heroine in Malayalam cinema

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On 10 February 2023, Google honoured Rosy with a doodle, on the occasion of her 120th birthday

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Two other films about her life have also been made: The Lost Child and Ithu Rosiyude Katha (This is Rosy’s Story)

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A society of women actors in Malayalam cinema named itself the PK Rosy film society.

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In 2013, Kamal directed a biopic on Daniel, titled Celluloid.

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