P. K. Reghukumar (Raghukumar; 13 June 1953 – 20 February 2014) was a noted music composer from

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. His compositions first achieved prominence in the 1980s.

Life and work

Born into the prominent Pootheri family at

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on 13 June 1953, Raghukumar started training in Indian classical music with

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at an early age under the tutelage of

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Subsequently, he took training in Indian percussion on the

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under the able guidance of Guru Balasubramaniam of (

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). Fascinated by Hindustani music, Raghukumar started training on the

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under Guru Vincent (a.k.a. Vincent Master). At the age of 15, Raghukumar debuted on stage as an accompanying artist for eminent musicians of Indian classical and Western percussion from all over India. At the age of 16, he was a graded percussionist for All India Radio. He then graduated to grade 'A'

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for All India Radio. He made an entry into the film industry as a musician under the guidance of the eminent music arranger/composer R. K. Shekhar (Father of A.R.Rahman). Raghukumar was married to the actress

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. The couple have two daughters : Bhavana and Bhavitha. Raghukumar died at the age of 60 on 20 February 2014, due to kidney failure. He was survived by his wife, children and siblings, Prasanna and Vijayakumar.Music composer Reghu Kumar passes away - Kerala9.com
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Famous hits

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Thalavattam ''Thalavattam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, M. G. Soman and Karthika. The film is very loosely based on the 1975 movie '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' which was an ...

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Hello My Dear Wrong Number ''Hello My Dear Wrong Number'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Priyadarshan. It stars Mohanlal, Maniyanpilla Raju, Jagathy Sreekumar, Lissy and Menak ...

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Maya Mayuram ''Maya Mayooram'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal in a dual role, alongside Revathi and Shobana in lead roles with Thilakan, Sukumari, Kaviyoor Ponna ...

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Kanakkinavu ''Kaanaakkinaavu'' is a 1996 Indian Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil based on a script by T. A. Razzaq. The film was produced by P. V. Gangadharan under the banner of Grihalakshmi Productions. The film stars Mukesh, Murali and Sukanya ...

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Aryan (1988 film) ''Aryan'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran. The film stars Mohanlal, Ramya Krishnan, Sharat Saxena, Shobana, Sreenivasan, Gavin Packard, M. G. Soman and Goga Kapoor. I ...

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Dheera ''Dheera'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Raghu Kumar. The film stars Sukumaran, Ambika, M. G. Soman and Sumalatha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar. Cast *Sukumaran as Vinod ...

Collector (2011 film) ''Collector'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language political action thriller film directed by Anil C. Menon with Suresh Gopi in the lead. The film has Suresh Gopi playing the title role. The film is a socio-political thriller that takes a look at ...

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Cheppu ''Cheppu'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Priyadarshan and starring Mohanlal. This film was a huge hit. An English song in the movie, "Free and Young" was sung by famous American singer Brenda Lee. The film ...

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Veendum Lisa ''Veendum Lisa'' is a 1987 Malayalam horror film. It is a sequel to the 1978 film '' Lisa''. The film was dubbed in Tamil as ''My Dear Lisa'' with a few scenes reshot. Plot The story starts with Gomathi and her daughter visiting a temple. Here ...

Discography

Films

Visham ''Visham'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. T. Rajan and produced by Thomas Mathew. The film stars Srividya, Ratheesh, Menaka and MG Soman in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar. Cast *Srividya as Sharada ...

* Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil *

Ponthooval ''Ponthooval'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Williams. The film's score was composed by Raghu Kumar. Cast *Ratheesh * Madhavi * Captain Raju * Bheeman Reghu *Kunchan Soundtrack The music was composed by Ragh ...

Onnum Mindatha Bharya ''Onnum Mindatha Bharya'' ( ml, ഒന്നും മിണ്ടാത്ത ഭാര്യ) is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Balu Kiriyath and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Mammootty, Jalaja, Viji ...

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Paavam Poornima ''Paavam Poornima'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Balu Kiriyath and produced by Erali. The film stars Mohanlal, Menaka, Mammootty and Sukumari. The film has songs composed by Raghu Kumar and backgro ...

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Manasariyathe ''Manasariyathe'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film directed by Soman Ambaat and written by Velliman Vijayan. It stars Mohanlal, Zarina Wahab and Nedumudi Venu. The film's songs were composed by Raghu Kumar, while the backgrou ...

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Kottum Kuravayum ''Kottum Kuravayum'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Alleppey Ashraf and produced by Eeraali. The film stars Sukumari, Mammootty, Jagathy Sreekumar and Innocent in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raghu Kumar. Cast ...

* Aattakatha * Kaanaakinaavu *

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Pauran ''Pauran'' (English: ''Citizen'') is a 2005 Malayalam political thriller film directed by sundardas featuring Jayaram, Kalabhavan Mani and Geethu Mohandas in the lead roles. The movie was produced by Sunil Baby under the banner of ''Dolphin Crea ...

* Subadram * Eswara Jagadeeshwara * Manasille Manpeda *

* Boeing Boeing *

(1982) * Collector

Albums

* Gaana Pournami (1985) (HMV) * Chingappulari (1985) (Sootti Cassettes) * Sweet Melodies Vol-3 (1987) (Tharangini) * Athappoo (1988) (CBS) * Thulasi Mala Vol-2 (1995) (Tharangini) * Ponnona Tharangini Vol-4 (1995) (Tharangini) * Hari Narayana (1995) (Magnasound) * Swami Paadam (1996) (Sarangi Music) * Chithira Thumbi (1997) (Audiotracs) * Aarathi (2000) (Jubilee Audios) * Varumo Vasantham (2008) (Sathyam Audios) * Chithra Vasantham (Audiotracs) * Pathinettam Padi (Pyramid) * Kaanipponu * Harinamakkili * Sarana Yathra * Pushpolsavam * Pranaya Swarangal

References

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