Vayalar Ramavarma
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Vayalar Ramavarma often known as Vayalar, was a modern Malayalam
poet and lyricist
. His famous works include Sargasangeetham, Mulankaadu, Padamudrakal, Aayisha, Oru Judas janikkunnu.
Born in the village of Vayalar
, in Alappuzha district, Kerala
, Vayalar belonged to an aristocratic family but became a poet of the proletariat inspired by revolutionary ideals. His parents were Vellarappally Kerala Varma and Vayalar Raghavaparambil Ambalika Thamburatty. He was awarded Kerala Sahithya Academy
Award (Kerala literary academy award) in 1961 for Sargasangeetham, the President's gold medal for best lyricist in 1974, and the Kerala state film award
for best lyricist three times. The Vayalar award for Malayalam literature, given on October 27 each year, was instituted in his memory.
Vayalar wrote about 2000 songs for 223 Malayalam movies
and for several plays. Decades past his death, the movie songs he wrote are still popular among Malayalis. Among his most popular songs is the one he wrote for theatre, the KPAC naatakagaanam, "Balikudeerangalae"
Many of his poems contain romantic notions about "revolution" and about the triumph of science over religion. He was associated with the leftist political movement in Kerala.
The "Vayalar-Devarajan
" was a prolific lyricist-composer combination which lasted till the death of Vayalar.
Vayalar was married to Bharathy Amma. The couple has four children: Sarath Chandran
, Indulekha, Yamuna and Sindhu. Vayalar's elder son Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma is now a popular lyricist in Malayalam film industry. Recently, his wife Bharathy Thamburatty wrote a book about Vayalar, Indradhanussin Theerathu, which became controversial.
National Film Awards
Kerala State Film Awards
Malayalam literature
The term Malayalam literature refers to Literature written in Malayalam language. Malayalam is the language spoken by around 35 million people, mainly the inhabitants of the state of Kerala and the union territory of Lakshadweep Islands in India. Malayalam is a Dravidian language and thus has close...
poet and lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
. His famous works include Sargasangeetham, Mulankaadu, Padamudrakal, Aayisha, Oru Judas janikkunnu.
Biography
Vayalar
This article is about a place. For the poet, go to Vayalar RamavarmaVayalar is a village in Cherthala taluk, Alapuzha district, Kerala state, India.- Overview :...
, in Alappuzha district, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, Vayalar belonged to an aristocratic family but became a poet of the proletariat inspired by revolutionary ideals. His parents were Vellarappally Kerala Varma and Vayalar Raghavaparambil Ambalika Thamburatty. He was awarded Kerala Sahithya Academy
Kerala Sahithya Academy
Kerala Sahitya Akademi or Academy for Malayalam literature is an autonomous body established to promote Malayalam language and literature. It is situated in Thrissur, Kerala in India. The academy was inaugurated on October 15, 1956, by Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the former king of...
Award (Kerala literary academy award) in 1961 for Sargasangeetham, the President's gold medal for best lyricist in 1974, and the Kerala state film award
Kerala State Film Award
The Kerala State Film Awards are the most prestigious film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Chalachitra Academy since 1998 on behalf of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala, India....
for best lyricist three times. The Vayalar award for Malayalam literature, given on October 27 each year, was instituted in his memory.
Vayalar wrote about 2000 songs for 223 Malayalam movies
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
and for several plays. Decades past his death, the movie songs he wrote are still popular among Malayalis. Among his most popular songs is the one he wrote for theatre, the KPAC naatakagaanam, "Balikudeerangalae"
Many of his poems contain romantic notions about "revolution" and about the triumph of science over religion. He was associated with the leftist political movement in Kerala.
The "Vayalar-Devarajan
G. Devarajan
Paravoor Govindan Devarajan , popularly known as G. Devarajan or Devarajan master, was a noted Malayalam music composer, died on March 15, 2006 in Chennai, at the age of 80....
" was a prolific lyricist-composer combination which lasted till the death of Vayalar.
Vayalar was married to Bharathy Amma. The couple has four children: Sarath Chandran
Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma
Vayalar Sarathchandravarma is a noted Malayalam film lyricist. His lyrics have proved that he has inherited his father, Vayalar Ramavarma’s gift of poetry. He is a youthful entertainer by penning soothe romantic songs. All his recent contribution has got a large amount attention among Malayalam...
, Indulekha, Yamuna and Sindhu. Vayalar's elder son Vayalar Sarath Chandra Varma is now a popular lyricist in Malayalam film industry. Recently, his wife Bharathy Thamburatty wrote a book about Vayalar, Indradhanussin Theerathu, which became controversial.
Published works
- Poetry collections:
- Paadamudrakal (1948)
- Konthayum Poonoolum
- Enikku Maranamilla (1955)
- Mulankaadu (1955)
- Oru Judas Janikkunnu (1955)
- Ente Maattolikkavithakal (1957)
- Sargasangeetham (1961)
- Khandakaavyam:
- Aayisha
- Collected songs:
- Ente Chalachitragaanangal in 6 parts
- Stories collection:
- Raktham Kalarnna Mannu
- Vettum Thiruthum
- Essays:
- Purushaantharangaliloode
- Collected works:
- Vayalar Krithikal
- Vayalar Kavithakal
Awards
Kerala Sahithya Academy Awards- 1961 - Sargasangeetham (poetry collection)
National Film Awards
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
- 1973 - Best LyricsNational Film Award for Best LyricsThe National Film Award for Best Lyrics winners:Vairamuthu won the award for maximum number of times . Javed Akhtar is the only lyricist to win the award for three consecutive years .-References:...
(Song: "Manushyan mathangale srishtichu"; Film: Achanum BappayumAchanum BappayumAchanum Bappayum is a 1972 Malayalam film directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and written by K. T. Muhammed. It stars K. P. Ummer, Jayabharathi, Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair, Adoor Bhasi and Baby Sumathi in important roles...
)
Kerala State Film Awards
- 1969 - Best LyricistKerala State Film Award for Best LyricsThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics winners:-References:**...
- 1972 - Best LyricistKerala State Film Award for Best LyricsThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics winners:-References:**...
- 1974 - Best LyricistKerala State Film Award for Best LyricsThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics winners:-References:**...
- 1975 - Best LyricistKerala State Film Award for Best LyricsThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics winners:-References:**...
- Chuvanna Sandhyakal, Swami AyyappanSwami Ayyappan (film)Swami Ayyappan is a 1975 Indian bilingual film. Directed and produced by P. Subramaniam, the film was simultaneously shot in Malayalam and Tamil. It stars Gemini Ganesan, Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair, Master Raghu, K. Balaji, Sekhar, Srividya, Unnimary, Lakshmi, Ranichandra and Vinodini. The film...
External links
- Hits of Vayalar (audio)
- All 1305 songs of Vayalar at MSI
- Vayalar at MSI
- http://www.malayalasangeetham.info/php/createSongIndex.php?encode=utf&stype=song_start&stype2=movie&stype3=singers&stype4=musician&stype5=writers&stype6=raga&stype7=genre&stype8=year&stype9=clip_owners&stype10=videos_upl&stype11=lyrowner&stype12=lyrics_avail&stype13=clips&stype14=videos&stype15=state&stype16=comments&stype17=actors&stype19=mal_lyrics_avail&stype20=karaokes&stype21=notations&stype22=karaoke_owner&stype23=song_string&txt=&txt2=&txt3=&txt18=&txt4=G+Devarajan&txt5=Vayalar&txt6=&txt7=&txt8=&txt17=&txt23=&txt12=&txt19=&txt13=&txt14=&txt20=&txt21=&txt15=&txt16=&txt9=&txt10=&txt22=&txt11=&page_size=25&display_singer=on&display_movie=on&display_raga=on&display_musician=on&display_lyricist=on&display_year=on&display_preview=on&display_watch=on&submit=Find+SongsVayalar-Devarajan songs at MSI]
- Filmography of Vayalar