P. Bhaskaran
P. Bhaskaran | |
---|---|
Born | Kodungallur, Kingdom of Cochin, British India (present day Thrissur, Kerala, India) | 21 May 1924
Died | 25 February 2007 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India | (aged 82)
Occupation |
|
Nationality | Indian |
Spouse | Indira |
Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran alias as P. Bhaskaran (21 April 1924 – 25 February 2007), was an Indian
He was also a journalist and an All India Radio employee before becoming active in the film industry. He was well known for the simple use of language in his songs and poems.
Early life
P. Bhaskaran was born on 21 April 1924 in
Non-film career
P. Bhaskaran started to write songs for communist stage performers. His songs were banned in the (then) State of
Film career
P. Bhaskaran's debut as a lyricist was for a
In 1954, Bhaskaran along with
Death
Bhaskaran suffered from Alzheimer's disease at the end of his life, and could not recognize anyone who worked with him, a notable example being that the noted singer S. Janaki, who sang many songs written by him. The last film for which he wrote lyrics was 'Soudamini', released in 2003. He died on 25 February 2007 at his home in Thiruvananthapuram aged 83. He was cremated with full state honors at Thycaud Santhikavadam crematorium.[2] His biography Urangatha Thamburu by Perumpuzha Gopalakrishnan was published by Mathrubhumi Books.
Awards
Literary awards
- 1980 – Odakkuzhal Award (Ottakkambiyulla Thamburu)
- 1981 – Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry (Ottakkambiyulla Thamburu)
- 1992 – Asan Poetry Prize
- 1997 – Deviprasadam Trust Award
- 2000 – Vallathol Award
Film awards
- 1954 – President's silver medal for Best Feature Film in Malayalam (Neelakuyil)[3]
- Nayaru Pidicha Pulivalu)[4]
- 1970 – Best Lyricist(Sthree)
- 1978 – Best Documentary (Vallathol)
- 1985 – Best Lyricist (Kochu Themmadi)
- 1992 – Best Lyricist (Venkalam)
- 1994 – Award for Lifetime Achievement(J. C. Daniel Award)
- 1999 – Lifetime Achievement Award
Partial list of songs he wrote
- "Kayalarikathu..." (Film: Neelakkuyil)
- "Kuyiline Thedi..." (Film: Neelakkuyil)
- "Ellarum Chollanu..." (Film: Neelakkuyil)
- "Engane Nee Marakkum..." (Film: Neelakkuyil)
- "Thamasamenthe Varuvaan..." (Film: Bhargavi Nilayam)
- "Vannan Vannallo..." (Film: Viruthan Shanku)
- "Vaasantha Sadanathin..." (Film: Virunnukari)
- "Kanana Poikayil Kalabham..." (Film: Ariyapedatha Rahasiyam)
- "Hridayamuruki Nee Karayillenkil..." (Film: Karutha Pournami)
- "Innale Mayangumbol.." (Film: Anveshichu Kandethiyilla)
- "Kattile Pazhmulam.." (Film: Vilakku Vangiya Veena)
- "Alliyambal kadavil..." (Film: Rosi)
- "Anjanakkannezhuthi..." (Film: Thacholi Othenan)
- "Pranasakhi Nhan..." (Film: Pareeksha)
- "Karayunno Puzha Chirikkunno..." (Film: Murappennu)
- "Innenikku Pottu Kuthan..." (Film: Guruvayoor Kesavan)
- "Karimukilkkattile..." (Film: Kallichellamma)
- "Manjani Poonilavu..." (Film: Nagarame Nandi)
- "Pathuvelippinu......" (Film: Vengalam)
- "Dukhangalkkinnu Njaan..." (Film:Ambalapravu)
- "Vakacharthu..." (Film: Iruttinte Athmavu)
- "Swargagayike Ithile"... (Film: Mooladhanam)
- "Nilaavinte Poonkaavil"... (Film: Sree Krishnaparunth)
- "Innale Nee Oru Sundara Raagamayen... (film: Stree)
- "Iru Kanneer Thullikal Oru Sundariyude" (film" Iruttinte Atmavu")
- "Kesadi Padam Thozhnnen Kesava"... (film: "Pakalkkinavu")
Filmography as director and producer
- Feature Films
- Neelakkuyil(with Ramu Karyat) (1954)
- Rarichan Enna Pauran (1956)
- Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu (1958)
- Bhagya Jathakom(1962)
- Laila Majnu (1962)
- Ammaye Kaanaan (1963)
- Aadyakiranangal (1964)
- Shyamala Chechi (1965)
- Tharavattamma (1966)
- Anweshichu Kandethiyilla (1967)
- Iruttinte Athmavu (1967)
- Pareeksha (1967)
- Lakshaprabhu (1968)
- Aparadhini (1968)
- Manaswini (1968)
- Kaattukurangu(1969)
- Kallichellamma (1969)
- Mooladhanam (1969)
- Ambalapravu (1970)
- Kakkathamburatti (1970)
- Sthree (1970)
- Thurakkatha Vathil (1970)
- Kurukshethram (1970)
- Moonu Pookkal(1971)
- Muthassi (1971)
- Navavadhu (1971)
- Ummachu (1971)
- Vilakku Vangiya Veena (1971) (Producer & Director)
- Vithukal (1971)
- Aaradimanninte Janmi (1972) (Producer & Director)
- Sneehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku(1972)
- Raakuyil (1973) (Only as Producer)
- Udayam(1973) (Producer & Director)
- Veendum Prabhatham (1973)
- Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan (1974)
- Oru Pidi Ari (1974)
- Thacholi Marumakan Chandu (1974) (Producer & Director)
- Chumaduthangi (1975)
- Mattoru Seetha (1975)
- Appooppan (1976)
- Vazhivilakku (1976)
- Sreemad Bhagavad Geetha (1977) (Producer & Director)
- Jagadguru Aadisankaran (1977) (Producer & Director)
- Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
- Enikku Vishakunnu (1983)
- Documentaries
- Guruvayoor Mahatmyam (1984)
- History of Malayalam Cinema − 2 parts (1989)
- Vallathol (Year?)
- Television
- Vaiki Vanna Vazhi (1990) (T. V. Film)
- Vaitharani (1991) (T.V. Serial)
As an actor
- Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979)
- Pichipoo (1978)
- Manoradham (1978)
- Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
- Neelakuyil (1954)
- Manasakshi (1954)
- Thiramala (1953)
See also
- List of Malayalam films from 1951 to 1960
- List of Malayalam films from 1961 to 1970
- List of Malayalam films from 1971 to 1975
- List of Malayalam films from 1976 to 1980
- List of Malayalam films from 1981 to 1985
Notes
- ^ "CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ http://madhyamam.com
- ^ "2nd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Retrieved 23 August 2011.
- ^ "6th National Film Awards". International Film Festival of India. Archived from the original on 20 October 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
References
- P Bhaskaran passes away
- http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=5
- http://archives.peoplesdemocracy.in/2007/0311/03112007_mababy.htm Archived 31 January 2015 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- P. Bhaskaran at IMDb
- MSI Listing Archived 3 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine