P. Bhaskaran

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P. Bhaskaran

Born: April 21, 1924
Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Died: February 25, 2007
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupation: poet, lyricist, Film director, Actor, Journalist

Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran Nair better known as P. Bhaskaran (April 21, 1924 - February 25, 2007) was a famous malayalam poet and lyricist of malayalam film songs. He penned songs for about 3000 songs in around 250 films. He also had directed and acted in several malayalam films. He was a journalist and an All India Radio employee before becoming active in the film industry. He was well-known for simple but beautiful use of the language in his songs.

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[edit] Early Life

P. Bhaskaran was born in April 21, 1924 in Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala, India. His father, Nandyelathu Padmanabha Menon was a poet, lawyer, journalist and Indian freedom fighter. His mother was Pulloottupadathu Ammalu Amma. Having inherited his father’s talent, he started to write poems when he was studying in 7th standard. He fell in love with literature and communism when he was studying in Maharajas College, Eranakulam. He used to write poems in a local magazine. For taking part in the August Struggle, he was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. After getting released, he went to Kozhikode and joined Deshabhimani Weekly.

[edit] Non-Film Career

P. Bhaskaran started to write songs for communist stage performers. His powerful songs gave headaches to the rulers and anti-communists and were banned in the (then) State of Travancore. His first poem collection was released in the title Villali. During the Communist Rebellion in Punnapra-Vayalar, he wrote a song titled Vayalar Garjikkunnu in the penname Ravi. The song, starting with the lines Uyarum Njan Nadake... rose to legendary stature in the days to come, during which the song was banned and he was expatriated from the (then) State of Travancore as per the orders of Dewan Sir C. P. Ramaswami Ayyar. Then he went to Chennai (then Madras) to join the editorial board of the Jayakeralam daily. He used to write songs for Akashavani and that helped him to secure a job in Kozhikode Akashavani. In 1950’s, he got associated with the film industry. He quit his job in Akashavani and went to Chennai to start full-time film career.

[edit] Film Career

Interestingly, P. Bhaskaran’s debut as a lyricist was for a Tamil film. He wrote the Malayalam lines for a multi-linguistic song in film Apurva Sahodarangal(1949). The first Malayalam film song for which he wrote lyrics was Madhumadhuri... for the film Chandrika (1950). In 1954, Bhaskaran along with Ramu Kariat directed the film Neelakkuyil. The movie is regarded as ushering in social realism in Malayalam cinema. It got the President's Silver Medal, first ever national recognition for a Malayalam film. Bhaskaran's Neelakkuyil lyrics are cherished to this day. He was also an expert film director. His films Adyakiranangal (1964), Irruttinde Athmavu (1969) and Thurakkatha Vathil (1971) went on to win National Film Awards for various categories. He also acted in several films including Neelakkuyil itself. His most vibrant acting was arguably in the film Manoradham (1978), as a strict family head who has deep faith in astrology. He also directed several documentaries including the award winning Vallathol.

[edit] Most Popular Film Songs Written

  • Kayalarikathu... (Film: Neelakkuyil)
  • kuyinethedi... (Film: Neelakkuyil)
  • Ellarum Chollanu... (Film: Neelakkuyil)
  • Thamasamenthe Varuvaan... (Film: Bhargavi Nilayam)
  • Alliyambal Karayil... (Film: Rosi)
  • Anjanakkannezhuthi... (Film: Thacholi Othenan)
  • Karayunno Puzha Chirikkunno... (Film: Murappennu)
  • Innenikku Pottu Kuthan... (Film: Guruvayoor Kesavan)
  • Karimukilkkattile... (Film: Kallichellamma)
  • Manjani Poonilavu... (Film : Nagarame Nandi)

[edit] Filmography as director

Neelakkuyil(with Ramu Karyat) 1954 Raarichan Enna Pouran 1956 Naayaru Pidicha Pulival 1958 Bhaagya Jathakom 1962 Laila Majnu 1962 Ammaye Kaanaan 1963 Aadya Kiranangal 1964 Shyamala Chechi 1965 Tharavattamma 1966 Anveshichu Kandethiyilla 1967 Iruttinte Athmavu 1967 Irruttinte Aathmavu 1968 Pareeshka 1968 Kaattu Kurangu 1969 Kalli chellamma 1969 Mooladhanam 1969 Ampalapravu 1970 Kaakkathampuratti 1970 Sthree 1970 Thurakaatha Vathil 1970 Moonu Pookkal 1971 Muthassi 1971 Navavadhu 1971 Ummachu 1971 Vilakku Vaangiya Veena 1971 Vithukal 1971 Aaradi Manninte Janmi 1972 Sneehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku 1972 Raakuyil 1973 Udayam 1973 Veendum Prabhatham 1973 Ara Kallan Mukkaal Kallan 1974 Oru Pidi Ari 1974 Thacholi Marumakan Chandu 1974 Chumadum Thangi 1975 Mattoru Seetha 1975 Appooppan 1976 Shreemadh Bhagavath Geetha 1977 Vilakkum Velichavum 1978 Enikku Visakkunnu 1983 Guruvayoor Mahatmyam 1984

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