Pulavar Pulamaipithan (6 October 1935 – 8 September 2021) was an Indian scholar, poet and lyricist who got recognition through the song "Naan yaar nee yaar" which was featured in the Tamil film ''

Kudiyirundha Koyil ''Kudiyirundha Koyil'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language spy film directed by K. Shankar. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Rajasree, with L. Vijayalakshmi, Pandari Bai, M. N. Nambiar, Sundarrajan, V. K. Ramasamy, S. V. Ra ...

'' in 1968. He briefly served as the presidium chairman of AIADMK from 2002 to 2003, when he resigned citing ill-health.

Biography

Pulamaipithan was born in Irugur,

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on 6 October 1935. At the early age Pulavar used to work in

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known as Combodia mills in

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and also studied his Tamil literature in Tava Tiru Shanthalinga Adigalar Perur Tamil Kaluri

. He came to

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in 1964 with the ambition of writing songs for

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. He worked as a Tamil teacher at

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high school before he started writing lyrics in Tamil films. He served as Deputy Chairman of the

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, and was appointed "Arasavai Kavignar" (

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) by the former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,

M. G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 24 December 1987), also popularly known as M.G.R., was an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and filmmaker who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987 ...

. Pulamaipithan died on 8 September 2021 at the age of 85.

Books

*''Bookollamae Bali Pidamaai''

Partial filmography

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Adimai Penn ''Adimai Penn'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film directed by K. Shankar and produced by M. G. Ramachandran and R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, with Ashokan, Pandari Bai, Rajasree, Manohar, ...

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Kumari Kottam ''Kumari Kottam'' is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, with Lakshmi, Sachu, S. A. Ashokan, V. K. Ramasamy, R. S. Manohar and Cho Ramaswamy in supporting roles. ...

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Nalla Neram ''Nalla Neram'' (), is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and K. R. Vijaya. It is a remake of the 1971 Hindi film '' Haathi Mere Saathi'' . All three versions were ...

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Ninaithadhai Mudippavan ''Ninaithadai Mudippavan'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language action film, starring M. G. Ramachandran in dual roles, Latha, Manjula, M. N. Nambiar and Sharada in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1970 Hindi film ''Sachaa Jhutha''. Pl ...

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Pallandu Vazhga ''Pallandu Vaazhga'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and edited by K. Shankar. A remake of the 1957 Hindi film ''Do Aankhen Barah Haath'', it stars M. G. Ramachandran and Latha. The film revolves around a prison warden ...

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Netru Indru Naalai (1974 film) ''Netru Indru Naalai'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran Manjula and Latha. It was released on 12 July 1974, and ran for 150 days in theatres. Plot Two swindlers, Nalasivam ...

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Needhikku Thalaivanangu ''Needhikku Thalaivanangu'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran and Latha. It is a remake of the Telugu film ''Neramu Siksha'' (1973). The film was released on 18 March 1976 and beca ...

" # " Madhuraiyai Meetta
Sundharapandiyan" # " Sorgathin thirappu vizhaa" # "

Sivakamiyin Selvan ''Sivakamiyin Selvan'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film directed by C. V. Rajendran, starring Sivaji Ganesan, Vanisri and Latha. It is a remake of the Hindi film '' Aradhana'' (1969). The film was released on 26 January 1974. Plot In ...

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Ulagam Sutrum Valiban ''Ulagam Sutrum Valiban'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language science fiction film directed and co-produced by M. G. Ramachandran. The film stars Ramachandran, Chandrakala, Manjula and Latha. It revolves around a scientist who discovers an ene ...

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Paruva Kaalam ''Paruva Kaalam'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Jos A.N. Fernando, written by A. S. Prakasam, starring Srikanth, Roja Ramani, Kamal Haasan, Nagesh and Prameela. Roja Ramani paired up with Kamal Haasan for the first time. ...

" # " Rosapoo Ravikaikari" # "

Kanni Paruvathile ''Kanni Paruvathile'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by B. V. Balaguru, starring K. Bhagyaraj, Rajesh and Vadivukkarasi. The screenplay was written by Bhagyaraj. The film is about an impotent husband (Rajesh) – who got ...

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Darling, Darling, Darling ''Darling, Darling, Darling'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. It was released on 14 November 1982. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Premi No. 1''. Plot In Ooty, Raja is the son of a ...

" # " Idhu Namma Aalu" # "

Mundhanai Mudichu ''Mundhanai Mudichu'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed and written by K. Bhagyaraj and also stars alongside Urvashi (actress), Urvashi (in her major Tamil debut). The film focuses on Parimala, a ...

" # " Kovil Pura" # " Thanga Magan" # "

Panakkaran ''Panakkaran'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by P. Vasu. A remake of the Hindi film '' Lawaaris'' (1981), it stars Rajinikanth and Gautami. The film was released on 14 January 1990, Pongal day, and ran for more tha ...

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Kaakki Sattai ''Kaakki Sattai'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Rajasekhar, starring Kamal Haasan, Ambika, Madhavi, Sathyaraj, Rajeev and Thengai Srinivasan. The film, released on 11 April 1985, became a blockbuster at the b ...

" # " Siva" # " Eeramana Rojave" # "

Nayakan ''Nayakan'' (; ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language gangster film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her feature debut) and Karthika, with Janagaraj, Vijayan, M. V. Vasu ...

" # "

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi ''Unnal Mudiyum Thambi'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language musical-drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. Produced by Kavithalayaa Productions, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Gemini Ganesan, and Seetha. Janagaraj, Prasad Babu, Manora ...

" # "

Azhagan ''Azhakan'' () () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. It stars Mammootty, in lead role with an ensemble supporting cast. The film, released on 25 August 1991, was critically ...

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Mounam Sammadham ''Mounam Sammadham'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language legal thriller film written by S. N. Swamy, directed by K. Madhu and produced by Kovai Chezhiyan. The film stars Mammootty (in his Tamil film debut) and Amala. It revolves around a lawye ...

" # " Kathal parisu" # " Jayam" # "

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Nandha ''Nandha'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Bala. The film stars Suriya in the lead role, while Rajkiran, Laila, Saravanan and Rajshree play other supporting roles. The film also marked the debut of com ...

" # " Neengal Kettavai" # "

Nooravathu Naal ''Nooravathu Naal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Manivannan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Mohan and Nalini, with Thengai Srinivasan, Janagaraj and Sathyaraj in supporting roles. It is an unof ...

" # " Thevaikal" # "

Pavithra ''Pavithra'' is a 1994 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film written, produced and directed by K. Subash under his home banner, Dhanooja Films. The film stars Raadhika Sarathkumar, Raadhika, Nassar (actor) ...

" # " Naan Yen Piranthen" # " Aaniver" # "

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" # " Raja Kaiya Vacha" # "

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Nilavu Suduvathillai ''Nilavu Suduvathillai'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by S. M. G. Mani and T. N. R. The film stars Sivakumar, Raadhika in dual role, N. Viswanathan and V. Gopalakrishnan. The film had musical sc ...

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Oorkavalan ''Oorkavalan'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Manobala, starring Rajinikanth and Raadhika. The film did average business in box-office. Plot The story describes the struggle of a young villager Kangeyan to ...

" # " Neethiyim Marupakkam" # " Enga Thambi" # " Naan Sigappu Manithan" # " Kuzhanthai Yesu" # "

Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar ''Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by Amirtham and produced by M. Gopi. The film stars Vijayakanth, Bhanupriya, Shanthipriya and Rajesh. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja. I ...

" # " Idhya Veenai" # " Maragatha Veenai" # " Deepam" # " Panneer Nadhigal" # " Kaathal Kiligal" # " Thaalatu" # " Kashmir Kathali" # " Vaaliban" # "

Dharma Seelan ''Dharma Seelan'' is a 1993 Tamil language film directed by Cheyyar Ravi. The film stars Prabhu in dual roles as father and son and Khushbu whilst Napoleon, Geetha and Salim Ghouse play supporting roles. The film was released on 16 July 1993. ...

" # "

Kanna Thorakkanum Saami ''Kanna Thorakkanum Saami'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R.Govindraj for Punitha Cine Arts. The film stars Sivakumar and Jeevitha. It was released on 18 April 1986. The film was a remake of Telugu film '' Nenu Maa Aavida ...

" # " Onna Irukka Kathukanum" # " Ezhuthaatha Sattanggal" # ' Thudikkum Karangal" # " Yeetti" # " Rojavin Raja" # " Muthalali Amma" # "

Manjal Nila ''Manjal Nila'' (credited as ''Manghal Nila''; ) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Renjith Kumar. It stars Suresh and Kala Ranjani. Plot Anand and Vasantha are new students at a film institute and quickly fo ...

" # " Sonnathu Neethana" # " Ilaiyavan" # " Mella Pesungal" # " Naan Puticha Maappillai" # " Jeeva Nadi" # " Sakkaalaththi" # " Raja Rajathaan" # " Seerivarum Kaalai" # " Anbin Mugavari" # "

Kodai Mazhai ''Kodai Mazhai'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil language film, directed by Muktha S. Sundar and produced by V. Ramasami. The film stars Vidhyasree, with Lakshmi, Jaishankar and Sripriya in supporting roles. Cast * Sunitha as Vidhya *Lakshmi *J ...

" # " Thirupura Sundari" # " Vaazhkai" # " Thandikapatta Nyayangal" # " Ulley Veliye" # "

Kathirukka Neramillai ''Kathirukka Neramillai'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil language action thriller film directed by Kulothungan, starring Karthik, Sivaranjani and Khushbu. Plot Raju and his sidekicks stole black money to help an orphanage. D.I.G. Mohanraj (Raj ...

" # "

Thodarum ''Thodarum'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Ramesh Khanna, featuring Ajith Kumar, Devayani and Heera in the leading roles. The supporting cast of Manivannan, Vadivelu and Gemini Ganesan also play pivotal roles in th ...

" # " Thiruppumunai" # " Jigu Jigu Rail" # "

Vietnam Colony ''Vietnam Colony'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Siddique-Lal. It stars Mohanlal, Innocent (actor), Innocent, Kanaka (actress), Kanaka, and K. P. A. C. Lalitha. The soundtrack of the film was comp ...

" # "

Agni Paarvai ''Agni Paarvai'' is a 1992 Tamil language crime film directed by P. Madhavan. The film stars Su. Thirunavukkarasar, Nizhalgal Ravi, Saranya Ponvannan, Ramkumar and Anju. The film, produced by S. Selvarethinam, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja ...

" # " Thedi Vantha Raasa" # "

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" # " Bandham" # "

Sattam Oru Vilayaattu ''Sattam Oru Vilaiyattu'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film, directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar and produced by Shoba Chandrasekhar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radha and Ravichandran. It revolves around a man seeking to av ...

" # " Amutha Gaanam" # "

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" # "

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" # " Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan" # " Tenaliraman" # "

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" # "

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" # "

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" # " Raja Rishi" # "

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Awards

* Tamil Nadu State film award for best lyrics in 1977–78 by the state government for the film

Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan ''Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language historical action film, directed by M. G. Ramachandran, starring himself in the lead role, with M. N. Nambiar, P. S. Veerappa, Latha and Padmapriya. It was Ramachan ...

* Tamil Nadu State film award for best lyrics in 1980–81 by the state government for the film

Engamma Maharani ''Engamma Maharani'' is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M.A.Kaja starring Delhi Ganesh, Sumithra, Roopa and Y. Vijaya in lead roles. The film won the 1981 Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist for Pulamaipithan and remain ...

. * Tamil Nadu State film award for best lyrics in 1988 by the state government for multiple films. * Tamil Nadu State film award for best lyrics in 1993 by the state government for the film Pathini Penn * Periyar award in 2001 by Government of Tamil Nadu.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pulavar Pulamaipithan 1935 births 2021 deaths People from Coimbatore Indian male poets Indian lyricists Tamil poets Tamil writers Tamil film poets Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners 20th-century Indian poets Poets from Tamil Nadu 20th-century Indian male writers Members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council