Suratha
Suratha | |
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| Born | Rasagopalan 23 November 1921 Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 19 June 2006 (aged 84) |
| Occupation | Tamil Poet |
Suratha (Tamil: சுரதா) (23 November 1921 – 20 June 2006) was a Tamil poet, known for his similes. He was called "Uvamai Kavignar" ("poet of comparisons").
Early life
Suratha was born in Thanjavur,Tamilnadu as T. Rajagopal on 23 November 1921. He derived his pen name from Subburathinathasan (Bharathidasan, a renowned poet of yesteryear).[1]
Literary works
Saavin Mutham (meaning "kiss of death") and Thenmazhai (meaning "rain of honey") were among his notable works. He also ran a weekly Kaavyam, entirely dedicated to poetry.
He was a lyricist and a dialogue writer for more than 100 Tamil films and memorable songs such as ‘Amuthum thenum ethatku’.[2]
Filmography
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As Writer
- Amarakavi (1952)
As Lyricist
- Amarakavi (1952)
- En Thangai (1952)
- Anbu (1953)
- Genova (1953)
- Ammaiyappan (1954)
- Kathanayaki (1955)
- Pudhu Vazhvu (1957)
- Boologa Rambai (1958)
- Nadodi Mannan (1958)
- Thai Pirandhal Vazhi Pirakkum (1958)
- Thirumanam (1958)
- Abalai Anjugam (1959)
- Nalla Theerpu (1959)
- Thalai Koduthaan Thambi (1959)
- Aadi Perukku (1962)
- Naanal (1965)
- Neerkumizhi (1965)
- Major Chandrakanth (1966)
- Marakka Mudiyumaa? (1966)
- Netru Indru Naalai (1974)
Awards
He received the Kalaimamani award in 1972 and the Bharatidasan award in 1990.
References
- ^ "Poet Suradha dead". The Hindu. 21 June 2006. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Poet Suratha: Relishing Tamil language like crimsoned nectar". Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
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