T. A. Razzaq
| T. A. Razzaq | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Razzaq 25 April 1958 Thurakkal, Kondotty |
| Died |
15 August 2016 (aged 58) Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1991–2016 |
| Parent(s) |
T. A. Bappu Vazhayil Khadeeja |
| Relatives | T. A. Shahid |
T. A. Razzaq (25 April 1958 – 15 August 2016) was an Indian screenwriter, who worked on Malayalam movies.[1] He was born to T.A.Bappu & Vazhayil Khadeeja. His younger brother, T. A. Shahid, was also a screenwriter who wrote scripts for successful films such as Balettan and Rajamanikyam.
He started his film career earlier as assistant director of A.T.abu with "Dwani" and Lenin Rajendran for "Vachanam" later he turned to pen on advise of actor Thilakan who gave him debut to make screenplay based Thilakan's own directed drama "Fasaq" as screened as "Ghoshayathra" the same as another movie Vishnulokam in 1991.[2] He worked for around 30 Malayalam movies with the areas of his contribution including script, story, and dialogue.[3] He made films with almost all prominent film directors in Malayalam, including Kamal, Sibi Malayil, Jayaraj and V.M. Vinu. In 2014, he debuted in direction through the film 'Moonnam Naal Njayarazhcha', which unfortunately became the only film he directed. His last film as a scriptwriter was 'Sukhamayirikkatte', released in 2016. He died at Amrita Hospital in Kochi on Indian Independence Day in 2016, aged 58. He was undergoing a long battle of cirrhosis. He was buried with full state honours at his hometown Kondotty. He is survived by his wife and children.
Awards
- 1996 Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay for Kanakinnavu
- 1996 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story for Kanakinnavu
- 2002 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story for Aayirathil Oruvan
- 2004 Kerala State Film Award for Best Story for Perumazhakkalam
Partial Filmography
Screenplay
- Ghoshayathra (1991)
- Vishnulokam (1991)
- Naadodi (1992)
- Bhoomigeetham (1993)
- Gazal (1993)
- Karma (1995)
- Kaanaakkinaavu (1996)
- Thaalolam (1998)
- Chithrashalabham (1998)
- Sneham (1998)
- Saaphalyam (1999)
- Vesham (2004)
- Perumzhakkalam(2004)
- Bus Conductor (2005)
- Rappakal (2005)
Dialogue
- Vishnulokam (1991)
- Anashwaram (1991)
- Naadodi (1992)
- Bhoomigeetham (1993)
- Ente Sreekkuttikku (Maanasam) (1993)
- Gazal (1993)
- Karma (1995)
- Prince (1996)
- Kaanaakkinaavu (1996)
- Thaalolam (1998)
Story
- Vishnulokam (1991)
- Anaswaram (1991)
- Naadody (1992)
- Bhoomigeetham (1993)
- Ente Sreekkuttikku (Maanasam) (1993)
- Karma (1995)
- Kanakkinavu (1996)
- Sneham (1998)
- Saaphalyam (1999)
- Uthaman (2001)
- Aayirathil Oruvan (2009)
Lyrics
- Maanathu Chandiranundo ... Aakaasham 2007
References
- ↑ "Script writer T A Razaq turns director". nowrunning.com. Retrieved 2014-08-31.
- ↑ "TA Razak". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2014-08-31.
- ↑ "Translating Basheer to the screen - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-08-31.