Madhu Vasudevan
Madhu Vasudevan | |
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| Born | Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Head of Hindi Department - Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, Lyricist, Music Critic |
| Language | Malayalam, English and Hindi |
| Alma mater | Sanatana Dharma College, CUSAT |
| Notable awards | 45th Kerala State Film Awards, Filmfare, SIIMA, Sahitya Akademi Award |
Madhu Vasudevan is an Indian author, poet, lyricist and music critic who writes predominantly in Malayalam, English and Hindi.[1] He was honored in 45th Kerala State Film Awards,[2] 64th Filmfare Awards South[3] and 61st Filmfare Awards South[4] for Best Lyricist. His songs from the movie Jalam were shortlisted for Oscar Award 2016 for original song category.[5]
Career[]
His entry into song writing began from his close association with Padmabhushan Mohanlal, one of India's most acclaimed actors. He joined script writer S Sureshbabu and Director M. Padmakumar, in 2012.
Lyrics[]
| Song | Movie | Year |
|---|---|---|
| "Araanu Njaan" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
| "Pakalaruthi" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
| "Perumayezhum" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
| "Saayum Neeyum" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
| "Chirichathu Neeyalla" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
| "Mooliyo Vimookamay" | Karmayodha | 2012 |
| "Sarga Vedikale" | Nadan | 2013 |
| "Mooli Varunna" | Nadan | 2013 |
| "Ottaykku Paadunna" | Nadan | 2013 |
| "Killaathe Chollaamo" | Kanal (2015 film) | 2015 |
| "Magar Tum" | Kanal (2015 film) | 2015 |
| "Pathuke Endo" | Kanal (2015 film) | 2015 |
| "Maya Nagarame" | Kanal (2015 film) | 2015 |
| "Pakalppaathi Chaari" | Jalam (film) | 2016 |
| "Bhoomiyilenghanumundo" | Jalam (film) | 2016 |
| "Koodu Vaykkan" | Jalam (film) | 2016 |
| "Yaathra Manoradhamerum" | Jalam (film) | 2016 |
| "Prayam" | Sir C. P. | 2015 |
| "Ninde Nizhal Kondu" | Sir C. P. | 2015 |
| "Katturumbinum" | Sir C. P. | 2015 |
| "Kanavil Kanavil" | Salt Mango Tree | 2015 |
| "Chinnamma Adi" | Oppam | 2016 |
| "Pala Naalaayi" | Oppam | 2016 |
| "Kettilamma" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
| "Namellam" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
| "Aashakale" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
| "Kanneerile" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
| "Tik Tik" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
| "Jai Ho Janatha" | Janatha Garage | 2016 |
| "Idiminnal" | Janatha Garage | 2016 |
| "Nee Himakanamaayi" | Janatha Garage | 2016 |
| "Punnamada Kayal" | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | 2017 |
| "Koodu thurannu" | Sarvopari Palakkaran | 2017 |
| "Meenukal Vannupoyi" | Hey Jude (film) | 2018 |
| "Thalolam thumbippennale " | Brother's Day | 2019 |
| "Maanam Meethe " | Maradu 357 | 2020 |
| "Pranaamam- covid19 song for Media persons " | Kerala Media Academy | 2020 |
| "Nirbhayam " | Music Video by Kerala Police | 2020 |
| "Poorakkaliyude " | Manorma Music Onam Song | 2020 |
Bibliography[]
- Samskritiyude Vyakaranam- 2001, ISBN 81-240-1027-7, published by Current Books, Kottayam
- Sangeethaswadanam- 2002, published by Kerala State Literacy Mission
- Sangeetharthamu - 2007, ISBN 978-81-264-1755-1, Paperback, D C Books, Kottayam
- Sangeetharthamu - 2018, ISBN 978-93-87866-08-9, republished by Sahithya Pravarthaka Co-Operative Society, Kottayam
- MDR - A unique octave in Music- ISBN 81-264-0598-8, DC Books, Kottayam - A study on Padmabhushan M. D. Ramanathan, an eminent Carnatic music vocalist with Illustrations by Artist Nampoothiri[6]
- M.D. Ramanathan, Meaningful Pauses - 2009, 231 pages, ISBN 9788126425556, D.C. Books
Awards[]
- 64th Filmfare Awards South for the best lyricist, 2017[7]
- 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014 for the best lyricist for the song Ottaykku Paadunna from the film Nadan
- 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards (3rd SIIMA Awards) 2014, for best lyricist for the song "Ottakku Padunna" from Nadan[8]
- 45th Kerala State Film Awards for best lyricist for the song "Ottakku Padunna" from the film Nadan[9]
References[]
- ^ "Ottakku Paadunna Pookkiyille gave me many friends: Lyricist Madhu Vasudevan - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ "Youths Dominate State Film Awards List". The New Indian Express.
- ^ ChennaiJune 17, India Today Web Desk; June 17, India Today Web Desk; Ist, India Today Web Desk. "64th Filmfare Awards South 2017: Here is the full nominations' list". India Today.
- ^ "Winners of 61st Idea Filmfare Awards South | filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com.
- ^ "OSCARS 2016 NOMINATION CONTENDERS AND CATEGORIES". oscar.go.com.
- ^ "National : 20 years after M.D. Ramanathan". The Hindu. 15 August 2004.[dead link]
- ^ "Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South)". filmfare.com.
- ^ V.P, Nicy (15 September 2014). "SIIMA 2014 Malayalam: 'Drishyam' Gets Best Film Award; Dileep Bags Best Actor Award [Winners' List]". International Business Times, India Edition.
- ^ "Youths Dominate State Film Awards List". The New Indian Express.
External links[]
Categories:
- Living people
- Malayalam-language lyricists
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Kerala State Film Award winners
- Malayalam-language writers