P. K. Gopi is an Indian

poet A poet is a person who studies and creates poetry. Poets may describe themselves as such or be described as such by others. A poet may simply be the creator ( thinker, songwriter, writer, or author) who creates (composes) poems (oral or writte ...

writing in the language

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ...

and also a

physiotherapist Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, management, prognosis, patient ...

. He is a

lyricist A lyricist is a songwriter who writes lyrics (the spoken words), as opposed to a composer, who writes the song's music which may include but not limited to the melody, harmony, arrangement and accompaniment. Royalties A lyricist's income ...

for Malayalam films and was a member of

Kerala Sahitya Akademi The Kerala Sahitya Akademi or Academy for Malayalam literature is an autonomous body established to promote the Malayalam language and Malayalam literature, literature. It is situated in City of Thrissur, Kerala in India. History The academy ...

. He was the former state president of Yuvakalasahithi. He is the author of more than 27

books in the streams of poetry, memoirs and children's literature. He also penned for 30 Malayalam films.

Biography

P.K.Gopi was born in Koduman-Angadikkal village in

Pathanamthitta Pathanamthitta (), is a municipality situated in the Central Travancore region in the state of Kerala, India, spread over an area of 23.50 km2. It is the administrative capital of Pathanamthitta district. The town has a population of 37 ...

District of

Kerala Kerala ( ; ) is a state on the Malabar Coast of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, following the passage of the States Reorganisation Act, by combining Malayalam-speaking regions of the erstwhile regions of Cochin, Malabar, South ...

on 8 June 1949. His father is P.K. Kunjupillai and mother, Kalyani. He completed his schooling from Angadikkal S.N.V.High School. He also studied at Pathanapuram St. Stephens college and Velloor Christian Medical College. He retired from Government Service as a Physiotherapist. He won the Jesees award given for the best govt employee. His songs have been part of many professional dramas/serials/documentaries /stage performances in Malayalam. His poems have been translated into English and other Indian languages. In 2018 Gopi received the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for Children's Literature award for his collection of memoirs/stories, ''Olachoottinte Velicham''.

Notable works

* * Chiranthanam * Ezhuthamma * Sudarshanappakshiyude thooval *Ayirathirandamathe Rathri * Sushumnayile Sangeetham * Marubhoomiyile mazhaganitham * Mazhathottam * Orittu *Thanal maram *Mankudam *Oppu *Harisree *Malayalappookkal *Neru *Chimizhu *Kuruvikkoodu *Arivum Murivum *Pattam *Muthumozhikal *Kiliyamma *Eekam *Nenjile Mancherathukal *Oolachoottinte Velicham * Novinte Sangeetham * Swaathanthryathinte Chirakukal * Puzha thanna pusthakam

Film lyrics

He has written lyrics for the following Malayalam films. * Dhanam *

Shubhayathra ''Shubhayathra'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Kamal and written by P. R. Nathan. Starring Jayaram and Parvathy in the lead roles, and Innocent, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Mamukkoya and Jagadeesh in other piv ...

Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal ''Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal and written by Ranjith from a story by Kamal, it was produced by Castle Productions. The film stars Jayaram as Sivasankaran, who ...

Sasneham ''Sasneham...'' (translation: ''With Love'') is a 1990 Malayalam language family film written by Lohithadas and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. It stars Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Innocent, Sukumari, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Mamukkoya, Karamana Jana ...

*Mannadiyaar penninu chengotta chekkan *

Ottayal pattalam ''Ottayal Pattalam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language Caper comedy film written and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar. The film stars Mukesh and Madhoo, with Innocent and KPAC Lalitha in the supporting roles. Sharreth scored the music for the ...

* Anashvaram * Neelagiri *

Bhoomika Bhumika Chawla (born Rachna Chawla; 21 August 1978) is an Indian actress and former model known for her work predominantly in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi films. She began her acting career with the Telugu film ''Yuvakudu'' (2000) and t ...

* Naaraayam *

Mukthi ''Mukthi'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Raju Mathew. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Urvashi and Thilakan in the lead roles. Plot Coming from a struggling background, former tutorial college tea ...

*Thirumanassu *

Oru Kochu Bhoomikilukkam ''Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Chandrasekharan. The film stars Sreenivasan, Siddique, Monisha, Shobhana, Jagadish and Prem Kumar . The film's score is by S. P. Venkatesh. Synopsis Protagonis ...

*Kusruthi kaattu *Mattanchery *Pacha manga .

References

External links

* http://www.mathrubhumi.com/mobile/print-edition/india/kendra-sahithya-academy-award--1.2914751
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* http://en.msidb.org/songs.php?lyricist=PK%20Gopi&tag=Search&limit=79 * http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/India/20160720/2903360.html * https://www.mathrubhumi.com/literature/news/writer-pk-gopi-against-k-rail-1.7508823 {{DEFAULTSORT:Gopi, P. K. Malayalam-language lyricists Indian male songwriters Indian songwriters Malayalam poets Living people 1949 births Film musicians from Kerala People from Pathanamthitta Poets from Kerala 20th-century Indian musicians 20th-century Indian poets 20th-century Indian male writers 20th-century male musicians