Madhu Vasudevan
Appearance
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Born | Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
Occupation | Associate Professor - Government Brennen College, Thalassery, Lyricist, Music Critic |
Language | Malayalam, English and Hindi |
Alma mater | Sanatana Dharma College, CUSAT |
Notable awards | Filmfare, SIIMA, Sahitya Akademi Award |
Madhu Vasudevan is an Indian author, lyricist and music critic who writes predominantly in Malayalam, English and Hindi.[1] He was honored in 64th Filmfare Awards South[2] and 61st Filmfare Awards South[3] for Best Lyricist. His songs from the movie Jalam were shortlisted for Oscar Award 2016 for original song category.[4]
Career
His entry into songwriting began from his close association with Padmabhushan Mohanlal, one of India's most acclaimed actors. He joined script writer S Sureshbabu and Director M. Padmakumar, in 2012.
Lyrics
Song | Movie | Year |
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"Araanu Njaan" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
"Pakalaruthi" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
"Perumayezhum" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
"Saayum Neeyum" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
"Chirichathu Neeyalla" | Thiruvambadi Thamban | 2012 |
"Mooliyo Vimookamay" | Karmayodha | 2012 |
"Sarga Vedikale" | Nadan | 2013 |
"Mooli Varunna" | Nadan | 2013 |
"Ottaykku Paadunna" | Nadan | 2013 |
"Killaathe Chollaamo" | Kanal (2015 film) | 2015 |
"Magar Tum" | Kanal (2015 film) | 2015 |
"Pathuke Endo" | Kanal (2015 film) | 2015 |
"Maya Nagarame" | Kanal (2015 film) | 2015 |
"Pakalppaathi Chaari" | Jalam (film) | 2016 |
"Bhoomiyilenghanumundo" | Jalam (film) | 2016 |
"Koodu Vaykkan" | Jalam (film) | 2016 |
"Yaathra Manoradhamerum" | Jalam (film) | 2016 |
"Prayam" | Sir C. P. | 2015 |
"Ninde Nizhal Kondu" | Sir C. P. | 2015 |
"Katturumbinum" | Sir C. P. | 2015 |
"Kanavil Kanavil" | Salt Mango Tree | 2015 |
"Chinnamma Adi" | Oppam | 2016 |
"Pala Naalaayi" | Oppam | 2016 |
"Kettilamma" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
"Namellam" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
"Aashakale" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
"Kanneerile" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
"Tik Tik" | Vismayam (2016 film) | 2016 |
"Jai Ho Janatha" | Janatha Garage | 2016 |
"Idiminnal" | Janatha Garage | 2016 |
"Nee Himakanamaayi" | Janatha Garage | 2016 |
"Punnamada Kayal" | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | 2017 |
"Koodu thurannu" | Sarvopari Palakkaran | 2017 |
"Meenukal Vannupoyi" | Hey Jude (film) | 2018 |
"Thalolam thumbippennale " | Brother's Day | 2019 |
Bibliography
- Samskritiyude Vyakaranam- 2001, ISBN 81-240-1027-7, published by Current Books, Kottayam
- Sangeetharthamu - 2007(Malayalam), Paperback, D C Books, Kottayam
- Sangeetharthamu - 2018, ISBN 978-93-87866-08-9, republished by Sahithya Pravarthaka Co-Operative Society, Kottayam
- MDR - A unique octave in Music- ISBN 81-264-0598-8, DC Books, Kottayam - a study on Padmabhushan M. D. Ramanathan, an eminent Carnatic music vocalist with Illustrations by Artist Nampoothiri[5]
- M.D. Ramanathan, Meaningful Pauses - 2009, 231 pages, ISBN 9788126425556, D.C. Books
Awards
- 64th Filmfare Awards South for the best lyricist, 2017[6]
- 2016 - Swaralaya Eenam Award
- 61st Filmfare Awards South, 2014 for the best lyricist for the song Ottaykku Paadunna from the film Nadan
- 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards (3rd SIIMA Awards) 2014, for best lyricist for the song "Ottakku Padunna" from Nadan[7]
- 45th Kerala State Film Awards for best lyricist for the song "Ottakku Padunna" from the film Nadan[8]
- Mirchi Music Awards 2014 for best lyricist
- Santosham Cine Magazine South Indian Film Award 2014 for best lyricist[9]
Articles and poems
- Tripurasundari - Kalakaumudi 2171- 16 Apr 2017, Page No: 22-23
- Saramathiyude Saurabham - Kalakaumudi 2152- 4 Dec 2016, Page No: 46-47
- Lokam Nerukayil Choodiya Sangeetham - Kalakaumudi 2146- 23 Oct 2016, Page No: 26
- Veenagaanam - Kalakaumudi 2133- 24 Jul 2016, Page No: 36
- Ramayanam - Kalakaumudi 2239- 5 Aug 2018, Page No: 23
- Le Meridien - Kalakaumudi 2184- 16 Jul 2017, Page No: 42-43
- Malayamarutham - Kalakaumudi 2258- 16 Dec 2018, Page No: 40-41
References
- ^ "Ottakku Paadunna Pookkiyille gave me many friends: Lyricist Madhu Vasudevan - Times of India". The Times of India.
- ^ ChennaiJune 17, India Today Web Desk; June 17, India Today Web Desk; Ist, India Today Web Desk. "64th Filmfare Awards South 2017: Here is the full nominations' list". India Today.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Winners of 61st Idea Filmfare Awards South | filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com.
- ^ "OSCARS 2016 NOMINATION CONTENDERS AND CATEGORIES". oscar.go.com.
- ^ "The Hindu : National : 20 years after M.D. Ramanathan". www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South)". filmfare.com.
- ^ V.P, Nicy (15 September 2014). "SIIMA 2014 Malayalam: 'Drishyam' Gets Best Film Award; Dileep Bags Best Actor Award [Winners' List]". International Business Times, India Edition.
- ^ "Youths Dominate State Film Awards List". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Exclusive Photos: Santosham 12th Anniversary Awards 2014". www.ragalahari.com.