Mullanezhi

Mullanezhi Neelakandan
Born	May 16, 1948(1948-05-16) Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Died	October 22, 2011(2011-10-22) (aged 63) Thrissur
Cause of death	Chest pain
Resting place	Mullanezhi Mana at Avinissery, Ollur
Nationality	Indian
Other names	Mullanezhi
Occupation	Lyricist, Poet, Actor and Teacher
Years active	1976–2011

Mullanezhi Neelakandan Namboothiri (Malayalam: മുല്ലനേഴി നീലകണ്ഠൻ നമ്പൂതിരി^[1]), popularly known as Mullanezhi, was a Malayalam poet, lyricist and actor from Thrissur in Kerala State of India. He had been awarded the Kerala Sahithya Academy award in 1995 and 2010 and also received the state award for Best Lyricist in 1981 for the film Njavalpazham. He has penned more than 69 songs for 22 movies and also acted in films like Uppu, Piravi, Kazhakam and Neelathamara.^[2][3][4]

Biography

Born in Mullanezhi Mana, Avanasseri, Ollur on May 16, 1948, he started his carrer as a teacher from Ramavarmapuram Government High School. He also served as a director board member of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi from 1980 to 1983. He is survived by wife Savithri and three children.

Partial filmography

As lyricist

1. Lakshmivijayam (1976)
2. Njavalppazhangal (1976)
3. Mela (1980)
4. Swarnnappakshikal (1981)
5. Amrithageetham (1982)
6. Njaanonnu Parayatte (1982)
7. Kaattile Paattu (1982)
8. Kinginikkombu (1983)
9. Rachana (1983)
10. Veenapoovu (1983)
11. Kanikkonna
12. Yathi Bhangam (1983)
13. Vellam (1985)
14. Ayanam (1985)
15. Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985)
16. Sanmanassullavarku Samadhanam (1986)
17. Kabani (2001)
18. Narendran Makan Jayakaanthan Vaka (2001)
19. Sundarikkutty (2003)
20. Bhakthajanangalude Sradhaykku (2011)
21. Kunjettan (2011)
22. Indian Rupee (2011)

References

1. ^ "Poet, lyricist Mullanezhi dies". http://www.mathrubhumi.com/english/story.php?id=115691. 
2. ^ "Poet Mullanezhi passes away". Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Poet-Mullanezhi-passes-away/articleshow/10464224.cms. Retrieved 2011-10-29. 
3. ^ "Renowned Malayalam poet and lyricist Mullanezhi passes away". NDTV.com. http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_story.aspx?section=Movies&Id=ENTEN20110186553&keyword=regional&subcatg=MOVIESINDIA&nid=143412. Retrieved 2011-10-29. 
4. ^ "Lyricist Mullanezhi is dead". Deccan Chronicle. http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/kochi/lyricist-mullanezhi-dead-543. Retrieved 2011-10-29. 

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Date of birth	May 16, 1948
Place of birth	Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Date of death	October 22, 2011
Place of death	Thrissur