Rajeev Alunkal

Rajeev Alunkal
Born (1973-08-17)August 17, 1973
Alappuzha, Kerala
Occupation

Poet, Iyricst, Orator,social Activist,

chairman Kumaranashan Smaraka samithi Govt of kerela
Years active 2001 to Present

Rajeev Alunkal (Malayalam രാജീവ് ആലുങ്കൽ; 1973) is a poet and lyricist in Malayalam. He is best known for writing lyrics on romantic and philosophical themes.

Rajeev Alunkal is the Chairman of Kumaranashan Smaraka Samithi controlled by The Govt. of Kerala.[1]

Rajeev Alunkal has penned lyrics for songs in about 125 movies, of which a few are worth mention - Vettom, Mallu Singh, Kanaka Simhaasanam, Oru Marubhoomikkadha, Romans, Sound Thoma, Chattakkari, Angry babies, Aamayum Muyalum, Happy Wedding, Kuttanadan Marpappa ...ect

Rajeev Alunkal has received the Kalasree Award for 2012 from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy for lifetime achievements as lyricist.[2] He achieved this award at the age of 39 and nobody has received such an award so far in the history.[3]

There are very few names like Rajeev Alunkal, who have clearly marked the pillars of the pad in the field of Malayalam literature.

Rajeev Alunkal wrote a song for album "One Love" directed by music legends A. R. Rahman and one more song for Malayalam Film "Akasha Gopuram" directed by Titanic Fame John Altman. With these big opportunities, Rajeev Alunkal achieved International fame.

He has been actively participating in Malayalam associations related to Blood Donation and Eye Donation and encourages such social activities with greater importance. He also has been participating in various cultural and art meetings in India and abroad.

During the canonisation ceremony of Mother Theresa at the Vatican, Pope Francis released the poetry "Theresamma" written by Rajeev Alunkal and the Indian Pop singer Usha Uthup rendered her voice for the same. This poem has also been translated in other languages including English, Bengali, Albanian, Latin and Tamil. This got a world wide attention too.[4]

In 2016, during the south asian poet's meet at Singapore, Rajeev Alunkal presented a good speech on the culture and importance of poems in the Malayalam literature.

He also studied Sanskrit for 10 years under the guidance of Guru Siromani Raghava Panicker at Vayalar. In addition to that, he has been doing research on songs and heritage arts of traditional Kerala.

Rajeev Alunkal has established a cherished position in the Malayali heart with his beautiful yet simple artistic renderings. He has won several awards as a lyricist. His charming and helpful attitude, readiness to help and ability to be one among the music lovers, have created a wonderful appeal. Considering Rajeev Alunkal's achievements as Lyricist for the last 20 years, he is most leading and incomparable among the lyricist of young generation.

With reference to the women empowerment program covered by Asianet News in 2018, 30 accomplished and famous dancers had performed. The music for this program was composed by Pandit Ramesh Narayan and the lyrics were penned by Rajeev Alunkal. This consisted of 30 songs and other poems. This was directed by Surya Krishna moorthy and this event got a lot of attention and Rajeev Alunkal got praises from many dignitaries including Kerela Governor Justice P. Sadashivam along with many other honors.

Rajeev Alunkal writtern 12 songs which describe women's narrative aspects in the dance composition of the first novel O.Chantum Menon, Indulekha, based on the dance performed by Dr. Chaitanya Unni in the Surya Festival at Thiruvananthapuram. "Arangu" with various innovative ideas from the simple list of branches, "Aalapanam" "Nadham" "Samanwayam", Rajeev Alunkal's genre lines are extensive and extraordinary, including 50 simple songs, plus folk dance songs along with two story songs for children.

Rajeev Alunkal has done the great job of protecting the historical facts that would be forgotten by changing the scenes of the country.

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. He lost both his parents and his only brother when he was young. His first poem was published in 1987 at the age of 14 on Nair Service Society (NSS)’s Service Weekly. That poem has won Mannam Trophy for best upcoming poet. He became a professional Lyricist in 1994 in Drama through Cherthala Shylaja Theatres. Rajeev Alunkal made his entry into Malayalam cinema as a lyricist for the hit song 'Thinkal Nilavil' in the film Hariharanpillai Happiyanu.[5] Since then he has written lyrics for 250 songs for more than 125 films.

He has also written more than 1000songs for 240 professional dramas, 2000 songs for more than 250 audio albums and several title songs for TV serials.

Noted Songs

Famous poems

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

As a Music Director, Rajeev Alunkal has composed music for a few albums namely Kanni Ayyappan, Sreedharma Shasthavu and the songs have been sung by P Jayachandran, Madhu Balakrishnan and Sujatha, "Kaazhcha"- a musical venture for eye donation, thrissur pooram theme song 2014, "Kunjava"- a 3D animation film for children etc. He also has penned lyrics and composed music for the title song of Asianet channel's mega serial "4 the people". His latest music direction was for the album named "Shakthi Ganapathy" and the songs have been sung by Vaikom Vijayalakshmi.

Rajeev Alunkal received the "Kavyasree Award" for the year 2016 from Indo-Malaysian Cultural Forum for his outstanding works for the poems "Verukalude Vedantham"[6]

Rajeev Alunkal has been given Sambashivan Memorial Award for his valuable 20 years of poetic contribution to the film, arts & cultural society.[7]

On June 18, 2018, Rajeev Alunkal received the PN Panicker Memorial Yuva Prathibha Award organized by PN Panicker Foundation for his amazing contribution to the Malayalam literature field for the last 25 years and also for attracting the younger generation to the wide world of reading by giving speeches at various arts and cultural societies across the state. [8]

He is a notable Malayalam orator too.

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

Selected filmography

selected Albums

Total 250 Albums - 2500 songs

• One Love - Music - A.R.Rahman

• Mahaamaya - Music - M.jayachandran

• Shivam - Music - V.Dakshina moorthy

• Parashni Muthappan - Music - M.G .Radhakrishnan

• Ohm Devi - Music - Perumbavoor G Revindranad , T.S. Radha Krishnan

• Chithra Vasantham - Music - Reghu Kumar

• Prema Mayuram - Music - Jaya Vijaya (Jayan)

• Sree Mahadevi - Raveendran Master

• Ishtamanu - Music - Vijai Karun

• Heart Beats - Music - Bala Bhaskar

• Malhar - Music - Vishwajith

• Ohm Gananatham - Music - Kalavoor Balan

• Swamy Ayyappan - Music - M.G. Sreekumar

• Chinga Masam - Music - M.G.Sreekumar

• Campus - Music - M.Jayachandran

• Shankara Muthappan - Music - Sanjeev Lal

• Ponnambala Mani - Music - Sidharadha Vijayan

• Indra Neelam - Music - K.M.Udayan

• Swamy - Music - Jaya vijaya ( Jayan)

• Kalabham Tharam Kanna - Music - Raveendran Master

• Arangu - Music - Vijai Karun

• Makaram - Music - M.G.Sreekumar

• Indhulekha - Music - Ramesh Narayan

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Awards and recognitions

YearAwardsNotes
2018PN Panicker Memorial Yuva Prathibha Awardfor his overall contribution to the writing industry [9]
2017JC Film Awardfor the song "Madhyana Sooryante" from the film "Aaradi"
2016Kaumudi Teacher Awardfor his contribution to Arts and Cultural society [10]
2016Kavyasree AwardBy Indo Malaysian Cultural Forum for "Verukalude Vedantham"
2015Sambashivan Memorial AwardFor 20 years of poetic contribution to Film, Arts & Cultural society
2015Thikkurissi AwardFor Best Lyricist Angry Babies in Love - mele chelode
2012Kerala Film Critics Association AwardsFor Best Lyricist Oru Marubhoomikkadha - Chempaka vallikalil
2012Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy - "Kalasree Puraskaram"Lifetime Achievement Award
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

  1. ↑ "Chairman of Kumaranashan Cultural Institution, Kerala". Manorama Online. March 18, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Akademi awards announced". The Hindu. February 21, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Rajeev Alunkal about Lyrics". Manoramaonline. September 1, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Canonisation of Mother Theresa". Manoramaonline. August 22, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Short-lived happiness". The Hindu. November 27, 2003.
  6. ↑ "Kavyasree Award for Rajeev Alunkal". Manorama Online. March 18, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Sambashivan Award for Rajeev Alunkal". Manorama Online. October 12, 2015.
  8. ↑ "PN Panicker Memorial Yuva Prathibha Award for Rajeev Alunkal". Manorama Online. June 18, 2018.
  9. ↑ "PN Panicker Memorial Yuva Prathibha Award". Manoramaonline. June 18, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Kaumudi Teacher Award". Manoramaonline. June 18, 2016.
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