‘Not Rimi Toli, Rimi Tomy’: Singer’s post sparks nostalgia - THROWBACK

Popular Malayalam singer Rimi Tomy recently took fans down memory lane with a nostalgic Instagram post featuring a newspaper clipping from her school days.


The clipping, which misprinted her name as “Rimi Toli,” became the centerpiece of her heartfelt recollection of her participation in the Kottayam district school arts festival during 10th grade.


“A poor girl from Pala… not Rimi Toli…”

Quoting the caption she shared alongside the image, Rimi wrote, ഒരു പാവം പാലക്കാരി കൊച്ചാണെ റിമി ടോലി അല്ല റിമി ടോമി കോട്ടയം ജില്ല സ്കൂൾ കലോത്സവം ,10 th class ആദ്യത്തെ മ്യൂസിക് ടീച്ചേർസ് M N Salim sir n George sir അന്നൊക്കെ ഒരു pic പേപ്പർ il ഒക്കെ വരണത് എനിക്ക് ഒക്കെ ഒരു അവാർഡ് കിട്ടണ സന്തോഷം ആരുന്നു ,അത്കൊണ്ട് ഇ ചിത്രം എന്നും സ്പെഷ്യൽ (A poor girl from Pala… not Rimi Toli, Rimi Tomy. Kottayam district school arts festival, 10th grade… My first music teachers… M.N. Salim sir and George sir… Back then, just having my photo in the paper and getting an award—it made me so happy. That’s why this picture will always be special).”



She further added, “അവിടം തൊട്ടു ഇന്ന് വരെ കൂടെ കട്ടക്ക് എന്റെ കൂടെ നിന്നു കരുത്തേകി എന്നെ സ്നേഹിക്കുന്ന എല്ലാർക്കും.”) From that point on, until today, to everyone who stood with me, strengthened me, and loved me—thank you.”

Fans and Celebs Celebrate Rimi’s Journey

Rimi Tomy’s post was soon flooded with comments from fans. One fan recalled, “There was a Pala girl who collected awards for every solo, group, and light music performance at the school festival…”

Another comment applauded her rise, saying,“From a small newspaper cutout to every corner of the world where Malayalis reside—congratulations on your reign!”

Another one wrote, “I studied at Pala St. Mary’s too, and was Rimi Tomy’s junior. So proud to say that.”

Numerous personalities, including Ahaana Krishna, Surabhi Lakshmi, Beena Antony, and Sithara Krishnakumar, commented under the talented singer’s post.