J. M. Raju
Appearance
J. M. Raju | |
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Born | Kochi, Kerala, India |
Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music |
Occupation | Singer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1962–1999 |
Labels | Audiotracs |
J. M. Raju is an Indian film singer and music composer in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s.[1] He made his debut with the movie Naadan Pennu in 1967.[2]
Personal life
He is married to Latha Raju, a Malayalam playback singer, who is the daughter of famous singers Santha P. Nair and K. Padmanabhan Nair.[3][4] The couple have two children, Aalap Raju and Anupama.[5] His son Aalap Raju is also a playback singer.[6][7] In 2015 Raju has won the Kalashree Award from the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy.
Filmography
As a music composer
- Nadi Nadi ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Vaanil Vibhaatham ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Kaathirunna Raavu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Kannaadikkaavilile ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Navayuva Midhunam ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Anuraagame ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Prasada Sindooram ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Paalaruvi Neeyenikku Thozhi ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
As a playback singer
- Naadan Premam ... Naadan Pennu 1967
- Paalkadal Naduvil ... Kanaatha Veshangal 1967
- Raathri Raathri ... Ezhu Raathrikal 1968
- Pottithakarnna ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
- Marathakappattudutha Vilaasini ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
- Kala kala mozhi ... Premageethangal 1981
- Ilam Manjil ... Adharangal Vithumpunnu 1981
- Ambili Manavatti azhakulla manavaatti ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Thattedi Sosamme ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Aakaasha perunthachan ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Iru Meyyaanennaalum [Bit] ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Amme mahaamaaye ... Jambulingam 1982
- Amme Kanyaamariyame (Chilluvazhi Paayum) ... Idavela 1982
- Gloria Gloria Gloria Swargeeya (Vinnin Saanthi Sandesham) ... Idavela 1982
- Ente kadha ninte kadha ... Ithu Njangalude Kadha 1982
- Thathammappenninu kalyaanam ... Thuranna Jail 1982
- Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu ... Iniyenkilum 1983
- Ilam Manjil [Adharangal Vithumbunnu] ... Kaathirunna Divasam 1983
- Poonkili painkili ... Kolakkomban 1983
- Odi odi odi vannu ... Swanthamevide Bandhamevide 1984
- Illillam Poo ... Akalangalil 1986
- Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
References
- ^ http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=572
- ^ http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=JM%20Raju&category=singers
- ^ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131211/entertainment-mollywood/article/born-sing
- ^ http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-kerala-connection/article4886546.ece
- ^ http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/Programs/Episode/2808/generations-music-chakkarappanthal-episode-38/E
- ^ http://ibnlive.in.com/news/there-is-no-stopping-for-veteran-playback-singer-latha-raju/430431-71-210.html
- ^ http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ready-for-Malayalam-acapella/articleshow/15137734.cms
External links
- J. M. Raju at IMDb