J. M. Raju
John Mattupurathu Raju | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1944 Kochi, Kerala, India |
| Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1962–1999 |
| Labels | Audiotracs |
John Mattupurathu 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
[edit]Raju was born on 1 January 1944 in Ernakulam, Kerala, as the son of the late John Mattupurathu and the late Mary John. 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] Aalap Raju is also a playback singer.[6][7] In 2015 Raju won the Kalashree Award from the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy.
Filmography
[edit]As a music composer
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- ^ "JM Raju".
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Singer JM%20Raju".
- ^ "Born to sing". 11 December 2013.
- ^ M, Athira (6 July 2013). "The Kerala connection". The Hindu.
- ^ "Mathrubhumi: Programs". mathrubhuminews.in. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014.
- ^ "There is no stopping for veteran playback singer Latha Raju". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Ready for Malayalam acapella? - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 January 2017.
External links
[edit]- J. M. Raju at IMDb