Kaviraj (lyricist)

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Kaviraj
Born	Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Occupation	Poet, lyricist, writer
Period	2002–present

Kaviraj (Kannada: ಕವಿರಾಜ್) is an Indian lyricist and writer. He is best known for writing lyrics for Kannada films since his debut in 2003 for the film Kariya. He has written lyrics for over 800 feature film songs and has won many awards including Filmfare Awards South and Suvarna Film Awards. He is considered one of the top five lyricists of Kannada cinema in the present times.^[1]

Awards

South Indian International Movie Awards

Best Lyricist for "Gaganave Baagi" – Sanju Weds Geetha (2011)
Nominated—Best Lyricist for "Nee Odi Bandaga" – Shiva (2012)

Mirchi Music Awards South

Mirchi Music Awards Best Lyricist – Parichaya (2009)

Filmfare Awards South

Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Sanju Weds Geetha
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Aptharakshaka (2010)

References

↑ http://www.supergoodmovies.com/33173/sandalwood/kaviraj-wants-to-become-a-director-news-details

External links

Kaviraj' songs at Raaga.com
[mio.to/list_albums/i/107-Kannada_Compilation/12151-Kaviraj/1?q= Kaviraj's songs] at Musicindiaonline.com
Kaviraj Interview at PixMonk.com

Persondata
Name	Kaviraj
Alternative names
Short description	Writer and lyricist
Date of birth
Place of birth	Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Date of death
Place of death

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