Background
Premji was born on 23 September 1908 in Vanneri, Malappuram, Kerala.
Premji was born on 23 September 1908 in Vanneri, Malappuram, Kerala.
Premji was also a noted stage and film actor. lieutenant was a time when Kerala was experiencing a social uprising. The effect of that was visible in Premji"s family and life as well.
Premji got married at the age of 40 to Arya Antharjanam (30years old) from Karuvat Illam, Kanjany, Trichur, who was a widow since the age of 17.
This was when widow-marriages were completely prohibited in Nambudiri community. Premji started his professional life as a proof editor in Mangalodayam press Thrissur when he was 19.
He soon launched his acting career with Adukkalayil Ninnu Arangathakku, a play by eminent dramatist V. T. Bhattathiripad. Later, he acted in various plays: MRB"s Marakkudakkullile Mahaanarakam, Moothiringode Bhavathrathan Namboothiripad"s Apphante Makal, Cherukad"s Nammalonnu and Snehabimbangal and P. R. Warrier"s Chavittikkuzhacha Mannu are some of them.
He was also awarded a fellowship by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy.
With his expertise in plays, he ventured into film industry. He debuted in Minnaminungu and went on to act in about 60 films including Thacholi Othenen, Kunjali Marakkar, Lisa, Yaagam, Uttarayanam and Piravi. In addition to the much acclaimed play Ritumathi Premji has 4 collected verses to his cr as well, namely Sapakthni, Nalkalikal, Raktha Sandesam and Premji Padunnu.
He died on 10 August 1998.
He is now residing at Arattupuzha, a serene green village in Thrissur district in Kerala.
Premji joined Yogakshema Sabha and worked with V. T. Bhattathiripad, East. M. South. Namboodiripad and his brother M. R. Bhattathiripad in the fight against the casteism and conservatism that existed in the Nambudiri community. Premji joined Yogakshema Sabha and worked with V. T. Bhattathiripad, East. M. South. Namboodiripad and MRB in the fight against the casteism and conservatism that existed in the Nambudiri community.
