Rajeev Alunkal

Rajeev Alunkal is an poet and lyricist in Malayalam. He has written numerous poems and songs in malayalam. He is the Chairman of Kumaranashan Smarakam, Pallana, Govt of Kerala.[1] Rajeev has penned lyrics for songs in about 130 movies He has received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award in 2012 for lifetime achievement as lyricist.[2][3][4]

Rajeev Alunkal
Born (1973-08-17) 17 August 1973
Alappuzha, Kerala
NationalityIndian
OccupationPoet, Lyricist, Chairman Kumaranashan Smarakam, Pallana, Govt of kerela
Years active1997 to Present
Spouse(s)Deepa Rajeev
Parent(s)Kandanatt S Madhavan Nair , Karuvally R. Indira

Rajeev Alunkal co-operated with music directors of three to four generations, namely V.Dakshinamoorthy, M.K.Arjunan, A.R.Rahmam, Raveendran, M.Jayachandran and Gopi Sundar, and most Indian Singers.

During the canonisation ceremony of Mother Theresa at the Vatican, Pope His Holiness Francis released the poem "Theresamma" written by Rajeev Alunkal, and the Indian Pop singer Usha Uthup rendered her voice for the same. This poem has also been translated into other languages including English, Bengali, Albanian, Latin and Tamil.[5]

Life and career

Rajeev Alunkal was born to Kandanatt S. Madhavan Nair and Karuvally R. Indira at Kadakkarappally Village in the Cherthala Taluk, Alappuzha District on 17 August 1973 and settled with family in the same place.

His first poem was published in 1987 at the age of 14 in the Nair Service Society's (NSS) Service Weekly. That poem won Mannam Trophy for best upcoming poet. He became a professional lyricist in 1994 in Drama through Cherthala Shylaja Theatres. he made his debut in Malayalam film industry through 2003 malayalam movie Hariharanpillai Happiyanu.[6] which is directed by Vishwanathan Vaduthala and music composed by Stephen Devassy and the song Thinkal Nilavin becom iconic ,Since then, he has written lyrics for 250 songs for more than 130 films, He also has written more than 1000 songs for 250 professional dramas and written 2500 songs for as many as 250 albums.He won the Kerela State Award (Drama) for Best Lyricist in 2004 and the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards three times 2006, 2012[7] and 2018[8] [9]

Filmography

Maradu357 - Directed By Kannan Thamarakkulam - On Pre - Production Works (2021)

Hai Halo Namaskaram - Hero Is Kalidas Jayaram .. On Pre - Production Works (2021)

Vellaaram Kunnile Vellimeenukal - On Pre Production Works (2021)

Oru Vadakan Pennu (2020)

An International Local Story (2019)

Anakkallan (2018)

Chilappol Penkutty(2019)

Kuttanadan Marpappa (2018)

Idukki Blasters (2018)

Mere Pyara Desh Vasioum (2018)

Vaasavam (2018)

Shirk (2018)

Gagultha (2018)

Miyame (2018)

Theetta rappayi (2018)

Thakazhiyude kaatha (2018)

Devayanam (2017)

Shirk (2017)

Zebravarakal (2017)

The wrong turn (2017)

Melle (2017)

Kinginikootam (2017)

Nadodikal (2017)

Super Lotto Sukumaran (2017)

Rajalakshmi (2017)

Thenvarikka (2017)

Marubhoomikal (2017)

Vedam (2016)

sadhaaranakaran (2016)

cell phone (2016)

Aaradi (2016)

Happy Wedding (2016)

Kaatu Maakkan (2016)

Girls (2016)

One Day (2015)

She Taxi (2015)

Thousand (2015)

Swantham Ilanjikkavu P O (2015)

Ashamsakalode anna (2015)

ATM (2015)

Thakkali (2015)

I Phone (2015)

Aamayum Muyalum (2014)

Kaasu panam thuttu (2014)

Masala Republic (2014)

Study Tour (2014)

Medulla Oblongata (2014)

Flat No.4B (2014)

Angry Babies (2014)

Good, Bad & Ugly (2014)

Mithram (2014)

Nadodimannan (2013)

India today (2013)

Silence (2013)

KQ (2013)

Sound Thoma (2013)

BuntyChor (2013)

Mercury (2013)

Sadharanakkaran (2013)

Black Butterfly (2013)

Bangles (2013)

Lillies of March (2013)

My Fan Ramu (2013)

Mallu Singh (2012)

Father's Day(2012)

Chattakkari (2012)

Husbands in Goa (2012)

Romans (2012)

Isacc Newton Son of Philipose (2012)

Ponnu kondoru Alroopam (2012)

Njanum Ente Familyum (2012)

No.66 Madhura Bus (2012)

Ardha Naari (2012)

Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum (2011)

Fathers Day (2011)

Mrs Husbands (2011)

Jockie (2011)

Killadi Raman (2011)

My Dear Kuttichattan (new version) (2011)

Lucky Jockers (2011)

Sarkar Colony (2011)

Uppukandam Brothers (Part 2) (2011)

Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham(2011)

Ulakam Chuttum Valiban (2011)

Pachuvum Kovalanum (2011)

Oru Small Family (2010)

The Metro (film) (2010)

Perumal (2009)

Sketch (2009)

Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu (2009)

Kancheepurathe Kalyanam (2009)

Love in Singapore (2009)

Heylasa (2009)

Akasha Gopuram(2009)

Bhagavaan (2009)

Showyarm (2009)

Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan (2008)

THIijuhulasi (2008)

Priya IPS (2008)

Anasuya (2008)

Homam (2008)

Rakshakan (2007)

Akasam (2007)

Black Cat (2007)

Indrajith (2007 film)

Malliswari the Prince (2007)

Anjiloral Arjunan (2007)

Bada Dosth (2006)

Kanaka Simhasanam (2006)

Colourful (2006)

Chathrapathi (2006)

Bose I love u (2006)

Dubai Seenu (2006)

Kanal (2006)

Nilaavu pole (2006)

Arya (2005)

Lakshmi (2005)

Monolisa (2005)

chekavan ( 2004 )

Students (2004)

Vettam (2004)

Pranayamayi (2004)

White collar Shiva subramanyam (2004)

Komban (2003)

Wanted (2003)

Mambazhakaalam(2003)

Hariharanpillai Happiyanu (2003)

Poems
  • Ekakikalude geetham
  • Achanum njaanum
  • Theresamma
  • Naaniyamma
  • Aaro oral
  • Kaatumallika
  • Puravritham
  • Deeptham
  • Yudasinu nandi
  • Kannaki
  • Verukalude Vedantham
  • Anaghashayan
  • Iniyetra naal
  • Enikkammayilla
  • Kunnikkuruvinte Maruku


Published books
  • Nilavilitheyyam- A collection of poems (2008)- Paridhi Publications, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Ente Priyageethangal - 1001 Selected songs (2009) - H&C Publications, Thrissur
  • Verukalude Vedantham - A collection of poems (2015) - DC Books, Kottayam

Poems
  • Ekakikalude geetham
  • Achanum njaanum
  • Theresamma
  • Naaniyamma
  • Aaro oral
  • Yudasinu nandi
  • Kannaki
  • Verukalude Vedantham
  • Anaghashayan
  • Iniyetra naal
  • Enikkammayilla
  • Kunnikkuruvinte maruku etc

Awards
YearAwardsNotes
2019Gurusree AwardMumbai Sree Narayana Samithi for his 25 years of contribution

to the Art & Cultural Society[10]

2019Kerala Film Critics Association AwardBest Lyricist - Aanakallan "Vettam Thattum"[11][12]
2018PN Panicker Memorial Yuva Prathibha Awardfor his overall contribution to the writing industry[13]
2017JC Film Awardfor the song "Madhyana Sooryante" from the film "Aaradi"
2016Kaumudi Teacher Awardfor his contribution to Arts and Cultural society[14]
2016Kavyasree AwardBy Indo Malaysian Cultural Forum for "Verukalude Vedantham"
2015Sambashivan Memorial AwardFor 20 years of poetic contribution to Film, Arts & Cultural society[15]
2015Thikkurissi AwardFor Best Lyricist Angry Babies in Love - mele chelode
2012Kerala Film Critics Association AwardsFor Best Lyricist Oru Marubhoomikkadha - Chempaka vallikalil[16]
2012Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy - "Kalasree Puraskaram"Lifetime Achievement Award[17]
2012Rajan P Dev AwardBest Lyricist for Drama
2012S L Puram Sadanandan AwardBest Lyricist for Drama
2012Lohithadas AwardBest Lyricist for Drama
2011Asianet Mini-screen AwardFor Best Lyricist - Serial 'Harichandanam'
2010Kaladarpanam AwardFrom Art & Cultural movement of India
2009Vayalar Ramavarma Film AwardsFor Best Lyricist - Film Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu, Song- 'Iniyum Kothiyode'
2007Jeevan TV AwardBest Lyricist - Album - Eakakikalude Geetham
2007Haripriya AwardBest collection of poems - Nilavili Theyyam
2006Kerala Film Critics Association AwardsFor Best Lyricist Kanaka Simhasanam - Priyathame Shakunthale
2004Kerala State Awards(Drama)For Best Lyricist
2002EMS AwardBest Lyricist for Drama
1997Nana Gala POL

Award

Best Lyrics in Drama
1988Mannam TrophyBest Upcoming poet

References
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  6. "Short-lived happiness". The Hindu. 27 November 2003.
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