Kabilan Vairamuthu
| Kabilan Vairamuthu கபிலன் வைரமுத்து | |
|---|---|
 Kabilan Vairamuthu | |
| Born |
Kabilan 29 May 1982 Chennai, Madras State, India |
| Residence | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Writer, activist |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Kabilan Vairamuthu is a writer and lifotainment freelancer. Lifotainment is a seamless blend of life and entertainment – a term coined by the writer himself. Program design, scripting, lyric writing, anchoring and theme promotions are the lifotainment services offered by him. He is the son of the famous Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu. He published his first book at 18. He is the author of five poetry collections, a short story collection and novels. The writer is also a lyricist walking in the foot steps of his father but with a different orientation towards society and poetry. He founded Makkal Anukka Peravai, a social service organization which works to help youth. The movement was started with a thirty college students and now has a worldwide network. The members' causes are education, protection of the environment and political awareness.
Family
Kabilan is the second son of authors Vairamuthu and Ponmani Vairamuthu. Vairamuthu is a lyricist and a six-time National Award winner. Ponmani, a Tamil scholar, published poetry collections and a novel and worked as a lecturer in Meenakshi College for Women, Chennai for 22 years. Kabilan's elder brother Madhan Karky has a doctorate in sensor networks and is a lyricist.
Education and career
Kabilan worked in a software company. After two years he decided to switch to journalism and media. He pursued his Masters in Communication for Social Change in the University of Queensland, Australia.
As one of the creative minds in new generation media, Kabilan was involved in the launch of puthiya thalaimurai – a 24-hour news channel and Puthuyugam a GEC all in Tamil. The following were the shows produced so far:
Puthiyathalimurai
- Kalam Irangiyavargal (Anchor and Producer) – a show on young aspiring entrepreneurs
- Vidai Thedum Vivaathangal (Anchor and Producer) – A focus group on social issues
Puthuyugam
- Thiramai Pongum Tamizhagam (Executive Producer) – showcasing interesting talents
- Gaanamum Kaatchiyum (Executive Producer) – a show which reviews film songs – a first time in television
- Vina Vidai Vettai (Executive Producer) – A quiz on India
Amidst his writing passion, Kabilan is on his journey to program more innovative shows in the Tamil television media.
Uyirsol
Uyirsol is a true story based on post-natal depression. Kabilan penned a theme song for the novel, with music by N. R. Raghunanthan and vocals by Harini.
Poetry
- Endraan Kavingan
- Manithanaku Aduthavan
- Kadavulodu Pechuvaarthai
- Kavithaigal 100
- Ulagam Yaavayum
Short Story
- Kathai – KabilanVairamuthu
Novels
- Boomerang Bhoomi – based on the historical connection between the South Indian race and the Australian aborigines, the novel is a message against global terrorism.
- Uyirsol – a true story based on post-natal depression
Lyrics
- Udhayam NH4[1]
- Vennila Veedu
- Sivappu
- Poriyaalan are the movies that have carried kabilan's lyrics as on 2013.
References
Profile Pictures and other External links
- Official website
- Uyirsol
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