A. T. Ummer
Anjukandy Thalakkal Ummer Malayalam: അഞ്ചുകണ്ടി തളയ്ക്കൽഉമ്മർ) (10 March 1933 – 18 October 2001) was a noted Malayalam music composer from Kerala, India. He is known for composing many soft melodies for Malayalam movies.
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Born | Anjukandy Thalakkal Ummer 10 March 1933 |
Died | 18 October 2001 68) | (aged
Occupation | music director |
Years active | 1967-2001 |
Born in Anjukandy in Kannur district on 10 March 1933, as the son of A. T. Moideen Kunhi and Sainaba, Ummer made his debut in the 1967 film Thalirukkal.[1] It was director A. Vincent who first recognized his musical talents. In 1969 he got the opportunity to compose songs for the film Almaram, directed by Vincent. Two years later, Vincent made the musical hit Abhijathyam which established A. T. Ummer in the Malayalam film field.
In the 1970s, Ummer teamed up with lyricist Bichu Thirumala to compose some outstanding melodies. He has also given tunes to lyrics by other eminent poets and song writers, including P. Bhaskaran and O. N. V. Kurup.
In 1976, he won the Kerala State Film Award for the best music director for the I. V. Sasi directed film Aalinganam.[2] The melancholic song "Thushaara bindhukkale" from the same movie fetched S. Janaki the Kerala State Film Award for the best female singer. He composed many popular songs including 'Oru mayil peeliyay njan', 'Neela jalashayathil', 'Marivill panthalitta', 'Devi nin chiriyil', 'Vakappoo maram choodum', 'Chemapakappoonkavanathile', 'Ninnepunaran neettiya kaikalil', 'Vrishchika rathri than', 'Pottikkaranjukondomane', 'Thushara bindukkale', 'Unni aarariro' and 'Oru nimisham tharoo'. He died aged 68 on 18 October 2001, after prolonged illness. He was survived by his wife Hafsath, whom he married in 1978, and son Amar Elahi.
Filmography
The list of films that songs composed by A.T.Ummer in Malayalam
- 1977 Aadhya Paadam
- 1979 Aavesham
- 1980 Karimpana
- 1981 Ahimsa
- 1982 Ina
- 1982 Thadakam
- 1982 Raktha Sakshi
- 1982 Mukhangal
- 1983 Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
- 1984 Paavam Krooran
- 1984 Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
- 1984 Lakshmana Rekha
- 1985 Naayakan
- 1985 Janakeeya Kodathi
- 1986 T.P. Balagopalan M.A.
- 1988 Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi
- 1991 Ganamela
Music department (3 credits)
- 1978 Soothrakkari (musical director)
- 1982 Mukhangal (musical director)
- 1983 Eettillam (musical director)
References
- "Chords & Notes". The Hindu. 7 March 2005. Archived from the original on 6 May 2005. Retrieved 25 December 2008.
- "Kerala State Film Awards". The Information & Public Relations Department of Kerala. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 October 2009.