Jolly Abraham, also known as Jollee Abraham, is an Indian

gospel singer Gospel music is a traditional genre of Christian music, and a cornerstone of Christian media. The creation, performance, significance, and even the definition of gospel music varies according to culture and social context. Gospel music is com ...

and film singer in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...

. He sang more than 100 Malayalam movie songs during the 1970s and 1980s. His debut song was for ''Chattambikalyani'' in 1973. He was born in Kumbalam,

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, and is a graduate in BSc Botany from Sacred Heart College Thevara,

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. He has also sung a few Tamil, Telugu and Kannada movie songs. Married with two children, he lives in

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Partial filmography

As an actor

* ''Aakramanam'' (1981) * ''

Kilinjalgal ''Kilinjalgal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film, written and directed by Durai. The film stars Mohan, Poornima Bhagyaraj and Dilip. It revolves around two lovers whose romance is opposed by their families due to differences i ...

'' (1981) (Tamil movie) * ''

Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol ''Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Bhadran and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Madhu, Mammootty, Lakshmi and Ratheesh in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Madhu as Viswanatha ...

'' (1984)

As a singer

* Kaattinkaravaal ... Kunjikkaikal'' (1974) * Ushassinte Radhathil ... ''Kunjikkaikal'' (1974) * Pandoru Mukkuvan ... ''Kunjikkaikal'' (1974) * Jayikkaanaay Janichavan ... ''

Chattambikkalyaani ''Chattambikkalyaani'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Lakshmi, K. P. Ummer and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjuna ...

'' (1975) * Bhagavadgeethayum Sathyageetham ... ''

Omanakkunju ''Omanakkunju'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Th ...

'' (1975) * Rajanigandhi ... ''

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'' (1976) * Maanam Potti Veenu ... '' Paarijaatham'' (1976) * Govinda naama Sankeerthanam ... ''Thuruppugulan'' * Sahyaachalathile ... '' Penpuli'' (1977) * Maamalayile Poomaram ... '' Aparaadhi'' (1977) * Kaapaalikare ... ''

Rathimanmadhan ''Rathimanmadhan'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by M. A. Rahman and Naseema Kabeer. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Jayan and Sukumari. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanatha ...

'' (1977) * Eenam Paadithalarnnallo ... '' Sneham'' (1977) * Enikkippol Paadanam ... '' Madhuraswapnam'' (1977) * Pidichaal Pulinkombil ... '' Madhuraswapnam'' (1977) * Ankavaalillatha ... '' Pattalaam Jaanaki'' (1977) * Ambalappuzha Paalppaayasam ... '' Parivarthanam'' (1977) * Swapna Bhoovil Vellikkudakkeezhe ... " Daaliya Pookkal" (1980) *Singing Christian songs from 1995 *Oru Chinna manikkuyilu from the Tamil movie ... '' Katta Panchayathu'' (1996) *Nadigai Paarkum Naatagam from the Tamil movie ... ''

Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral ''Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by A. Bhimsingh and written by Jayakanthan. Based on Jayakanthan's 1971 novel of the same name, the film stars Srikanth and Lakshmi, with Y. G. P., Na ...

'' (1978) *Onnonnanam Kunnathu from the Malayalam Movie ... '' Chanchattam'' (1991) *Manjhinte from the Malayalam movie ... '' Nirvrithi'' (2003) *Varika nee vasanthame from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Pambaram Pambaram பம்பரம் (in Tamil Nadu), Pambaram പമ്പരം (in Kerala), Buguri ಬುಗುರಿ (in Karnataka), Lattu لٹو (in Urdu), Bongaram బొంగరం (in Telugu), Latim লাটিম (in Bengali) is a traditio ...

'' (1979) *Annushasukal from the Malayalam movie ... '' Aadipaapam'' (1989) *Doore Neelavaanam from the Malayalam movie ... '' Oormakale Vida Tharu'' (1980) *Indulekha Maranju from the Malayalam movie ... '' Avivahitharude Swargam'' (1979) *Annushasukal from the Malayalam movie ... '' Aadipaapam'' (1979) *Nazhikakal Than from the Malayalam movie ... ''

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'' *Varika nee vasanthame from the Malayalam movie ... ''

'' *Shantha Rathri Thiru rathri from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Thuramukham ''Thuramukham'' () is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Jeassy and written by Alleppey Sheriff from a story by Sherly. It was produced by J. J. Kuttikkad. The film stars Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Jose Prakash and Ambika in ...

'' (1979) *Viswamohini from the Malayalam movie ... '' Madhurikkunna Raathri'' (1978) *Anthikkadappurathoru from the Malayalam movie ... '' Chamayam'' *Dheemtha Thakka from the Malayalam movie ... '' Guruvayur Kesavan'' *AMBALAPPUZHA PAALPPAAYASAM from the Malayalam movie ... '' Parivarthanam'' (1977) *Maanishaada from the Malayalam movie ... '' Arangum Aniyarayum'' (1980) *Yaa Habbi from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Manithali ''Manithali'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, scripted by Moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Unnimary and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical sco ...

'' (1984) *Innathe Pulariyil from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Agni Vyooham ''Agni Vyooham'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Shubha, Sukumaran, Kanakadurga and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Sh ...

'' (1979) *Kwaja Sheikhin Maqbaraa from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Maniyara ''Maniyara'' is a 1983 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, Screenplay by moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director), M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Mammootty, Seema (actress), ...

'' (1983) *Allah Allah from the Malayalam movie ... '' Indradhanussu'' (1979) *Innuma polladha vetkam from the Tamil movie ... '' Thiruppangal'' (1981) *Mangai Endral Vanam Kooda Irangum from the Tamil movie ... '' Iraivan Kodutha Varam'' (1978) *Vala kilukkam Kelkkanallo from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Sphodanam ''Sphodanam'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. G. Viswambharan, starring Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, Mammootty, Ravikumar and Seema. The role of Sukumaran was initially intended for Jayan. However, he died before product ...

'' (1981) *Ponnurukki Poomalayil from the Malayalam movie ... '' Penn Simham'' (1986) *Aakaasha Swapnamo from the Malayalam movie ... '' Penn Simham'' (1986) *Bhagavadhgeethayum from the Malayalam ... ''

'' (1975) *Aalinganathin from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Iniyathra ''Iniyathra'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Srini. The film stars Srividya, Ravi Menon, Kuthiravattam Pappu and Nanditha Bose in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Srividya *Ravi Menon *Janardanan *Kuthir ...

'' (1979) *Kaliyugamoru from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Sathrusamhaaram ''Sathrusamhaaram'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Adoor Bhasi and Manavalan Joseph in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *Prem Nazir *Jayan *Adoor Bhas ...

'' (1978) *Makarasankramaraathriyil from the Malayalam movie ... '' Kaumarapraayam'' (1979) *Kaaveri Nadikkarayil Valarnna Kanyakayo from the Malayalam movie ... '' Kaumarapraayam'' (1979) *Makarasankramaraathriyil from the Malayalam movie ... '' Kaumarapraayam'' (1979) *Aalolalochanakal from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Vellayani Paramu ''Vellayani Paramu'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film directed by J. Sasikumar, written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan, and produced by E. K. Thyagarajan. It is based on the life of Vellayani Paramu, an outlaw active in the Cen ...

'' (1979) *Reena Meena - Manmathan Ratchikanum from Tamil Movie ... ''

Oru Thalai Ragam ''Oru Thalai Ragam'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film written by Rajendar and produced by E. M. Ibrahim who is credited for direction. The film stars Shankar and Roopa, with Raveendar, Chandrasekhar, Kailashnath, Kum ...

'' (1980) *Enne Njan marannu from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Naayattu ''Naayattu'' () is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language action film written and directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by Hemnag Productions. It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi film '' Zanjeer''. The film stars Jayan in the lead role with Pr ...

'' (1980) *Gomedakam from the Malayalam movie ... ''

Himam ''Himam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat''. ...

'' (1983) *Vilambuvaan Thulumbumee from the Malayalam movie ... ''

'' (1983) *Ezhu Swarangal from the Malayalam movie ... '' Samudram'' (1977) *Sahyaachalathile from the Malayalam movie ... '' Penpuli'' (1977) *Malai Raani Mundhaanai from the Tamil movie ...'' Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi'' (1979) *Gangai karaiyil from the Tamil movie ... '' Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo'' (1980) *Oduvathu Azhagu Ratham Theduvathu Puthiya Mugam from the Tamil movie ... '' Deiveega Raagangal'' (1980) *Thangaali Bees from the Kannada movie ...'' onde raktha'' (1984) *Odum Thira Onnam Thira from the Malayalam movie ...'' Aakkramanam'' (1981) *Manmadan from the Tamil movie ... ''

'' (1980) *Adiyenai paaramma pidivaatham yenamma vanakkathirkuria kaathaliye from Tamil movie '' Vanakkathirkuria Kaathaliye''

References

External links

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Website Jolly Abraham
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