P. Bhaskaran

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P. Bhaskaran

Born April 21, 1924(1924-04-21)
Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala, British Raj
Died February 25, 2007 (aged 82)
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 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 on 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 (Vayalar roaring) 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 Iyer. 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 a renowned 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. 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 Kadavil... (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)
  • Pathuvelippinu......(Film  :Vengalam)

[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)
  • Kallichellamma (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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