J. M. Raju
J. M. Raju | |
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Born | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1962–1999 |
Labels | Audiotracs |
J. M. Raju is an Indian film singer and music composer in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s.[1] He made his debut with the movie Naadan Pennu in 1967.[2]
Personal life[]
He is married to Latha Raju, a Malayalam playback singer, who is the daughter of famous singers Santha P. Nair and K. Padmanabhan Nair.[3][4] The couple have two children, Aalap Raju and Anupama.[5] His son Aalap Raju is also a playback singer.[6][7] In 2015 Raju has won the Kalashree Award from the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy.
Filmography[]
As a music composer[]
- Nadi Nadi ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Vaanil Vibhaatham ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Kaathirunna Raavu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Kannaadikkaavilile ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Navayuva Midhunam ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Anuraagame ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Prasada Sindooram ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Paalaruvi Neeyenikku Thozhi ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
As a playback singer[]
- Naadan Premam ... Naadan Pennu 1967
- Paalkadal Naduvil ... Kanaatha Veshangal 1967
- Raathri Raathri ... Ezhu Raathrikal 1968
- Pottithakarnna ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
- Marathakappattudutha Vilaasini ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
- Kala kala mozhi ... Premageethangal 1981
- Ilam Manjil ... Adharangal Vithumpunnu 1981
- Ambili Manavatti azhakulla manavaatti ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Thattedi Sosamme ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Aakaasha perunthachan ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Iru Meyyaanennaalum [Bit] ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Amme mahaamaaye ... Jambulingam 1982
- Amme Kanyaamariyame (Chilluvazhi Paayum) ... Idavela 1982
- Gloria Gloria Gloria Swargeeya (Vinnin Saanthi Sandesham) ... Idavela 1982
- Ente kadha ninte kadha ... Ithu Njangalude Kadha 1982
- Thathammappenninu kalyaanam ... Thuranna Jail 1982
- Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu ... Iniyenkilum 1983
- Ilam Manjil [Adharangal Vithumbunnu] ... Kaathirunna Divasam 1983
- Poonkili painkili ... Kolakkomban 1983
- Odi odi odi vannu ... Swanthamevide Bandhamevide 1984
- Illillam Poo ... Akalangalil 1986
- Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
References[]
- ^ "JM Raju".
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Singer JM%20Raju".
- ^ "Born to sing". 11 December 2013.
- ^ M, Athira (6 July 2013). "The Kerala connection". The Hindu.
- ^ http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/Programs/Episode/2808/generations-music-chakkarappanthal-episode-38/E
- ^ "Archived copy". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Ready for Malayalam acapella? - Times of India". The Times of India.
External links[]
- J. M. Raju at IMDb
Categories:
- Malayalam playback singers
- Singers from Kochi
- Indian male playback singers
- 20th-century Indian male classical singers
- Film musicians from Kerala
- Male Carnatic singers
- 20th-century Indian composers