M. G. Radhakrishnan
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M.G. Radhakrishnan | |
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Years active | 1978–2010 |
Malabar Gopalan Nair Radhakrishnan (29 July 1940 – 2 July 2010) was an Indian music director and Carnatic vocalist from Kerala.
Personal life
M. G. Radhakrishnan was born on 29 July 1940 at
He died on 2 July 2010 at KIMS hospital in Thiruvananthapuram due to liver disease, less than a month short of his 70th birthday.[citation needed]
Career
M. G. Radhakrishnan was a disciple of Sree Vidyadhiraja Hridayanjali,
He made his debut in cinema as a playback singer through "Unniganapathiye..." from Kallichellamma (1969), which had music composed by K. Raghavan. His songs as a vocalist include "Sharike Sharike" from Sharashayya, "Pallanayattin Theerathu" from Ningalenne Communist Aakki etc. He performed at N S S Headquarters at Changanassery and at Karrikkakom Chamundeswary Temple at Thiruvananthapuram. He then focussed at composing light music.[citation needed]
His debut film as a music director was G. Aravindan's Thampu (1978). He then did Thakara (1980). Songs from this film, Mouname Mouname and Kudayolam Bhoomi won him several accolades and fame. Other major works by him include: Adwaitham, Devasuram, Manichithrathazhu, Rakkuyilin Rajasadassil and Ananthabhadram, which was his last work.
He has also composed the poems of Kamala Surayya, an Indian writer, through the album Surayya Padunnu.[4] Radhakrishnan introduced K. S. Chithra, a singer and a student of Omanakutty, to the film and music industry by employing her in the film Attahaasam.[5][6]
Death
Radhakrishnan died from
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards
- 2005 – Ananthabadram[citation needed]
- 2001 – Best Music Director – Achaneyaanenikkishtam[citation needed]
Asianet Film Awards
- 2005 – Best Music Director Award – Anandabhadram[citation needed]
- 2001 – Best Music Director Award – Kaate Vannu Vilichappol[citation needed]
Others
- 2004 – Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship[8]
- 1995 – Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award[9]
Filmography
# | Film | Film director | Year |
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1 | Thampu | G Aravindan
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1978 |
2 | Thiranottam | Ashok Kumar | 1978 |
3 | Thakara | Bharathan | 1980 |
4 | Aaravam | Bharathan | 1980 |
5 | Chamaram | Bharathan | 1980 |
6 | Njan Ekananu | P Chandrasekhar | 1982 |
7 | Poochakkoru Mookkuthi | Priyadarshan | 1984 |
8 | Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya | Priyadarshan | 1985 |
9 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Priyadarshan | 1986 |
10 | Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | Priyadarshan | 1986 |
11 | Geetham | Sajan | 1986 |
12 | Sarvakalashala | Venu Nagavally | 1987 |
13 | Jaalakam | Harikumar
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1987 |
14 | Nombarathi Poovu | Padmarajan | 1987 |
15 | Vellanakalude Nadu | Priyadarshan | 1988 |
16 | Adhwaytham | Priyadarshan | 1992 |
17 | Manichithrathazhu
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Fazil | 1993 |
18 | Devaasuram | I. V. Sasi | 1993 |
19 | Ammayane Satyam | Balachandra Menon | 1993 |
20 | Kashmeeram | Rajiv Anchal | 1994 |
21 | Agnidevan | Venu Nagavally | 1995 |
22 | Thakshashila | Sreekumar Krishnan Nair | 1995 |
23 | Rakthasakshikal Sindabad | Venu Nagavally | 1998 |
24 | Stalin Sivadas | T S Suresh Babu | 1999 |
25 | Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu | T. K. Rajeev Kumar | 1999 |
26 | Pilots | Rajiv Anchal | 2000 |
27 | Narasimham | Shaji Kailas | 2000 |
28 | Praja | Joshi | 2001 |
29 | Meghasandesham | Rajasenan | 2001 |
30 | Nariman | K. Madhu | 2001 |
31 | Kattu Vannu Vilichappol | Sasi Paravoor | 2001 |
32 | Achaneyanenikkishtam | Suresh Krishna | 2002 |
33 | Yanam | Sanjay Nambiar | 2004 |
34 | Ananthabhadram
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Santhosh Sivan
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2005 |
References
- ^ "Harippad honed his talents". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ Singing from the soul; Saraswathy Nagarajan, The Hindu, 2005-06-24; Retrieved: 2007-09-03
- ^ a b c Chords & Notes Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine; The Hindu, 2002-11-28; Retrieved: 2007-09-03
- ^ Poetic songs of Kamala Suraiyya; NJ Nair, The Hindu, 2005-06-10; Retrieved: 2007-09-03
- ^ K.S Chitra's Melodious Voice Archived 2007-09-11 at the Wayback Machine; Dhanyasree .M, One India Retrieved: 2007-09-03
- ^ A pleasant surprise; The Hindu, 2005-01-28; Retrieved: 2007-09-03
- Oneindia. 3 July 2010. Archived from the originalon 12 July 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2010.
- ^ "Classical Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
External links
- M.G. Radhakrishnan at IMDb
- Official website of M. G. Radhakrishnan foundation
- M.G Radhakrishnan passes away
- MG Radhakrishnan at MSI
- Remembering M. G. Radhakrishnan - K. S. Chithra (in Malayalam)
- Remembering M. G. Radhakrishnan - Sreekumaran Thampi (in Malayalam)
- Remembering M. G. Radhakrishnan - Fazil (in Malayalam)
- Remembering M. G. Radhakrishnan - Johnson (in Malayalam)