Abhayadev
Abhayadev | |
|---|---|
| Abhayadev Abhayadev | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ayyappan Pillai |
| Born | 1913 Pallam, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
| Died | 2000 (aged 86–87) |
| Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1949–2000 |
| Labels | Audiotracs |
Abhayadev was an Indian theater and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies.[1] He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies.[2][3] He was born as Ayyappan Pillai, to Karimalil Kesava Pillai who was also a well-known poet, at Pallam near Kottayam.[4] He made his debut in 1949 as lyricist in the film Vellinakshatram.[5] He was actively involved in the activities of Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), Hindi Prachar Sabha, and numerous other social and cultural organizations till his death.[6] He was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award in 1995.[7][8]
Partial Filmography
Lyrics
- Jeevitha Vaadi ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Aashaheenam ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Premamanoharame ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Evam Niravadhiroopangal ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Alolamala ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Thrikkodi ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Aashaamohaname ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Porinaay Iranguvin ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Shokavikalame ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Raagaramya Madhukale ... Vellinakshathram 1949
- Vidhiyude Leela ... Prasanna 1950
- Kalaanikethe Keralamaathe ... Prasanna 1950
- Sukritharaaga ... Prasanna 1950
- Dhavalaroopa ... Prasanna 1950
- Gaanamohana Hare ... Prasanna 1950
- Kaayikasoubhaagyam ... Prasanna 1950
- Sneham Thookum ... Prasanna 1950
- Jaathivairam Neethirahitham ... Prasanna 1950
- Bhaarathamaatha Paripoorna ... Prasanna 1950
- Aagathamaay Madhukaalam ... Prasanna 1950
- Ninnai Sharanaandainthen ... Prasanna 1950
- Ponne Neeyum Njanum ... Prasanna 1950
- Thakarukayo Sakalamen ... Prasanna 1950
- Ellaam Sundaramayam ... Prasanna 1950
- Rathnam Vithachaal ... Nallathanka 1950
- Mahesha Maayamo ... Nallathanka 1950
- Pathiye Daivam ... Nallathanka 1950
- Sodara Bandhamathonne ... Nallathanka 1950
- Imbamerum Ithalaakum ... Nallathanka 1950
- Manoharamee Raajyam ... Nallathanka 1950
Dialogue
- Yaachakan (1951)
- Desabhakthan (1952)
- Natyathaara (1955)
- Shaanthi Nivas (1962)
- Ardharaathri (1969)
- Jeevithasamaram (1971)
- Sreekrishna Leela (1971)
- Sathi Anasooya (1972)
- Vilakkappetta Kani (1974)
- Aval Oru Thudarkadha (1975)
- Raja Mayoora Varma (1976)
- Kollakkaaran (1976)
- Seethaa Swayamvaram (1976)
- Velaankanni Mathavu (1977)
- Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar (1977)
- Misiha Charithram (1978)
- Sankaraabharanam (1980)
- Sapthapadi (1981)
- Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha (1980)
- Panineerppookkal (1981)
- Thennal Thedunna Poovu (1984)
- Mayoori (1985)
References
- ^ "List of Malayalam Songs by Lyricist Abhayadev". en.msidb.org. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- ^ "Abhayadev". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- ^ "Raaga - Malayalam - Lyricist - Abhayadev". raaga.com. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- ^ "Unforgettable verses - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- ^ "Music composer Dakshinamoorthy passes away at 94 - The Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- ^ "ORAL KOODI KALLANAYI 1964 - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- ^ "Abhayadev - Awards & Nominations". awardsandwinners.com. Retrieved 2014-08-29.
- ^ "KeralaScope". keralascope.com. Retrieved 2014-08-29.