Rajeev Alunkal
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August 17, 1973 Alappuzha, Kerala |
Rajeev Alunkal (Malayalam രാജീവ് ആലുങ്കൽ; 1973) is a poet and lyricist in Malayalam. He is best known for writing lyrics on romantic and philosophical themes. Rajeev Aunkal has received the Kalasree Award for 2012 from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy for lifetime achievements as lyricist.[1]
He achieved this award at the age of 39 and nobody has received such an award so far in the history.
Rajeev Alunkal has established a cherished position in the Malayali heart with his beautiful yet simple artistic renderings. He has won several awards as a lyricist. His charming and helpful attitude, readiness to help and ability to be one among the music lovers, have created a wonderful appeal, closer to younger hearts.
Life and career
Rajeev Alunkal was born to Kandanatt S.Madhavan Nair and Karuvally R.Indira at Kadakkarappally Village in the Cherthala Taluk, Alappuzha District in 1973 August 17. His first poem was published in 1987 at the age of 14 on Nair Service Society (NSS)’s Service Weekly. That poem has won Mannam Trophy for best upcoming poet. He became a professional Lyricist in 1994 in Drama through Cherthala Shylaja Theatres. Rajeev Alunkal made his entry into Malayalam cinema as a lyricist for the hit song 'Thinkal Nilavil' in the film Hariharanpillai Happiyanu.[2] Since then he has written lyrics for 250 songs for more than 60 films.
He has also written more than 1000 songs for 200 professional dramas, 2000 songs for more than 200 audio albums and several title songs for TV serials. His lines has been tuned by eminent music directors including A. R. Rahman and sung by all leading Indian singers. His noted lines include 'Thinkal Nilavil' (Hariharanpilla happiyanu), I Love You December (Vettam), Priyathame Shakunthale (Kanaka Simhasanam), Chembavallikalil (Oru Marubhumikkatha) Iniyum Kothiyode (Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonu), Oru Kinginikkattu (Mallusingh), Kaakka Malayile (Mallusingh), Nilave.. Nilave.. (Chattakkari), Arthunkale Palliyil (Romans (film)), Ishtamanennadhyam (Album Ishatamanu), Kannnippenne (Sound Thoma), Machan ente maathram alle (Nadodimannan) etc.
Famous poems of Rajeev Alunkal are Ekakikalude geetham, Achanum njaanum, Naaniyamma, Aaro oral, Yudasinu nandi, Kannaki etc.
As a Music Director, Rajeev Alunkal has composed music for a few albums namely Kanni Ayyappan, Sreedharma Shasthavu etc. and the songs have been sung by P Jayachandran, Madhu Balakrishnan and Sujatha.
He is a notable malayalam orator too.
He is married to Veena and they have a son, Akash Raj.
Published Books
- Nilavilitheyyam- A collection of poems (2008)- Paridhi Publications, Thiruvananthapuram
- Ente Priyageethangal - 1001 Selected songs (2009) - H&C Publications, Thrissur
Selected Filmography
- Masala Republic (2014)
- Medulla Oblongata (2014)
- Flat No.4B (2014)
- Angry Babies (2014)
- I Phone (2014)
- Good, Bad & Ugly (2014)
- Mithram (2014)
- Thakkali (2014)
- Nadodimannan (2013)
- Silence (2013)
- KQ (2013)
- Sound Thoma (2013)
- BuntyChor (2013)
- Mercury (2013)
- Sadharanakkaran (2013)
- Black Butterfly (2013)
- Bangles (2013)
- Lillies of March (2013)
- Mallu Singh (2012)
- Father's Day(2012)
- Chattakkari (2012)
- Husbands in Goa (2012)
- Romans (2012)
- Isacc Newton Son of Philipose (2012)
- Ponnu kondoru Alroopam (2012)
- Njanum Ente Familyum (2012)
- No.66 Madhura Bus(2012)
- Ardha Nari (2012)
- Oru Marubhoomikkadha (2011)
- Killadi Raman (2011)
- My Dear Kuttichattan (new version) (2011)
- Lucky Jockers (2011)
- Sarkar Colony (2011)
- Uppukandam Brothers (Part 2) (2011)
- Kottarathil kutti bhootham(2011)
- Ulakom chuttum valiban (2011)
- Pachuvum Kopalanum (2011)
- Oru small family (2010)
- The metro (2010)
- Perumal (2009)
- Sketch (2009)
- Bharya onnu Makkal moonu (2009)
- Kancheepurathe Kalyanam (2009)
- Love in Singapore(2009)
- Heylasa(2009)
- Akasha Gopuram(2009)
- Hareedran oru Nishkalagan (2008)
- Rakshakan (2007)
- Akasam(2007)
- Black Cat (2007)
- Indrajith (2007)
- Anjiloral Arjunan (2007)
- Beda Dost (2006)
- Kanaka Simhasanm (2006)
- Vettom (2004)
- Hariharanpillai Happiyanu (2003)
Awards and Recognition
| Year | Awards | Notes |
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| 2012 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | For Best Lyricist Oru Marubhoomikkadha - Chempaka vallikalil |
| 2012 | Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy - "Kalasree Puraskaram" | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 2011 | Asianet Mini-screen Award | For Best Lyricist - Serial Harichamdanam |
| 2009 | Vayalar Ramavarma Film Awards | For Best Lyricist - Film Bharya onnu Makkal Moonnu, Song- 'Iniyum Kothiyode' |
| 2006 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | For Best Lyricist Kanakasimhasanam - Priyathame Shakunthale |
| 2004 | Kerala State Awards(Drama) | For Best Lyricist |
References
- ↑ "Akademi awards announced". The Hindu. February 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Short-lived happiness". The Hindu. November 27, 2003.
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