Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940)
is an Indian
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 ...
,
music director
A music(al) director or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a performance, production, or organization. This would include the artistic director and usually chief conductor of an orchestra or concert band, the d ...
,
director
Director may refer to:
Literature
* ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine
* ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker
* ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 play by Nancy Hasty
Music
* Director (band), an Irish rock band
* ''Di ...
,
producer
Producer or producers may refer to:
Occupations
*Producer (agriculture), a farm operator
*A stakeholder of economic production
*Film producer, supervises the making of films
**Executive producer, contributes to a film's budget and usually does not ...
, and
screenwriter
A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based.
...
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 also writes poetry and is a recipient of the
Vallathol Award
Vallathol Award is a literary award given by the Vallathol Sahithya Samithi for contribution to Malayalam literature. The award was instituted in 1991 in memory of Vallathol Narayana Menon
Vallathol Narayana Menon (Malayalam: വള്ളത ...
.
In 2017, he was awarded the
J. C. Daniel Award
The J. C. Daniel Award is Kerala's highest award in Malayalam cinema. It is presented annually by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, a non-profit institution under the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala, India. Insti ...
, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.
Film career
Thampi was introduced to the Malayalam film industry in 1966 by
P. Subramaniam
P. Subramaniam (19 February 1910 – 4 October 1979) was an Indian film producer, film director, distributor, theatre owner, and mayor. He is the founder of Merryland Studio (established in 1951), the second film studio in Kerala.
From mid-19 ...
as a lyricist in the film ''
Kaattumallika
''Kaattumallika'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Vaikkam Mani, Kalpana, Babu Joseph and C. L. Anandan. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. ''Kattumallika'' is essentiall ...
''. He has produced 25 films, directed 29, and written scripts for 85 films in Malayalam besides writing thousands of songs. He is also the author of the well-known literary work ''Prem Nazir Enna Prema Gaanam''. He won the National Award for Best Book on Cinema film (Kanakkum Kavitayum) whilst his films ''
Gaanam
''Gaanam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Ambareesh and Lakshmi (actress), Lakshmi, along with Jagathy Sreekumar, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu and Hari (actor), Hari in support ...
'' and ''
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, ( ml, മോഹിനിയാട്ടം), is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name fr ...
'' won Kerala State Awards.
He is a songwriter, screenplay writer, film producer, director and musician, but says he is more of a lyricist than a filmmaker.
His songs include "Chandrikayilaliyunna Chandrakaantham", "Hridayasarasile pranayapushpame" and "Swanthamenna padathinendhartham". His films ''
Chandrakantham
''Chandrakantham'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by Rajashilpi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Balakrishnan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswana ...
'', ''
Gaanam
''Gaanam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Ambareesh and Lakshmi (actress), Lakshmi, along with Jagathy Sreekumar, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu and Hari (actor), Hari in support ...
'', ''
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, ( ml, മോഹിനിയാട്ടം), is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name fr ...
'', ''
Maalika Paniyunnavar
''Maalika Paniyunnavar'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Mahendran, Sukumaran and Anandavally in the lead roles. The film featured original songs composed by K. J. Yesudas and M. K. ...
'', ''
Jeevitham Oru Gaanam
''Jeevitham Oru Gaanam'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, M. G. Soman and Roja Ramani in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan.
Cast
*Madhu
*Srividya
*M ...
'' and ''
Ambalavilakku
''Ambalavilakku'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Sukumari and Jagathy Sreekumar. The film has original songs composed by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
C ...
'' became artistic successes.
His successful box office films include ''
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 ...
'', ''Aakramanam'' and ''
Idi Muzhakkam
''Idi Muzhakkam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Jayan, Ratheesh, Shubha and Sukumaran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film was a highly sensational film ...
''.
Thampi has written four novels - ''Kakkathampuraatti'', ''Kuttanad'', ''Kadalum Karalum'' and ''Njanoru Kadha Parayam'' and collections of poems ''Engineerayuday Veena'', ''Neelathaamara'', ''En Makan Karayumpol'', ''Sheershakamillatha Kavithakal'', ''Achante Chumbanam'', ''Ammakkoru Tharaattu''. Puthralaabham and Avaseshippukal. His collection of 1001 selected songs, titled ''Hridaya Sarassu'', had three editions in two years. Now going to its sixth Edition. His selected Poems are published in Hindi with the title "Sreekumaran Thampi Ki Kavithayem".
Personal life
He is a graduate in mathematics from
Sanatana Dharma College,Alappuzha and civil engineer, graduated from Institute of Engineering Technology, Chennai and Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur.
His siblings are the novelist late P. Vasudevan Thampi who wrote ''Sreekrishnaparinthu'' (which became a hit Malayalam film), Advocate P. Gopalakrishnan Thampi, the former Director General of Prosecutions (Kerala), and former Chairman of Kerala Bar Council, ThulasibhaThiruvananthapuram kachi and Prasannavadanan Thampi, former Vice President of Oracle Financial Systems Software Ltd.
Thampi is married to Rajeswari, the daughter of Vaikom M P.Mani, and they have a daughter (Kavitha). His wife and daughter have also dabbled in the arts. He also had a son, Rajkumaran Thampi (also known as Raj Aditya) was an erstwhile associate of
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director, screenwriter and producer who works predominantly in Malayalam and Hindi films, while also having done six films in Tamil and two films in Telugu. He has done about 31 films in Hi ...
and later directed some movies in the Telugu film industry, until his sudden death in Secundarabad in March 2009.
Awards
![Sreekumaran Thampi receiving the J](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/Sreekumaran_Thampi_receiving_the_J._C._Daniel_Award_2017_02.jpg)
;
National Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorat ...
* 1989 - Best Book on Cinema – ''Cinema, Kannakkum Kavithayum''
;
Kerala State Film Awards
The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Cha ...
* 1971 -
Best Lyricist – ''
Vilakku Vangiya Veena
''Vilakku Vangiya Veena'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sharada, Usha and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film had musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy.
Plot ...
'' & ''
Lankadahanam''
* 1976 -
Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – ''
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, ( ml, മോഹിനിയാട്ടം), is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name fr ...
''
* 1981 - Best Film with Popular Appeal and Aesthetic Value – ''
Gaanam
''Gaanam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Ambareesh and Lakshmi (actress), Lakshmi, along with Jagathy Sreekumar, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu and Hari (actor), Hari in support ...
''
* 2011 - Best Lyricist – ''
Naayika
''Naayika'' ( en, Heroine) is a 2011 Malayalam drama film directed by Jayaraj. The film stars Urvasi Sharada, Jayaram, Padmapriya and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles.
Plot
''Naayika'' tells the life and times of a yesterdays' heroine of Malaya ...
''
* 2017 -
J. C. Daniel Award
The J. C. Daniel Award is Kerala's highest award in Malayalam cinema. It is presented annually by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, a non-profit institution under the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Government of Kerala, India. Insti ...
;
Filmfare Award South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by the Filmfare magazine of The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Indian film industry encompassing f ...
* 1976 -
Best Director - Malayalam – ''
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, ( ml, മോഹിനിയാട്ടം), is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name fr ...
''
; Other Film Awards:
* 1974 - Kerala Film Goers Award (Film - ''
Chandrakantham
''Chandrakantham'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by Rajashilpi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Balakrishnan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswana ...
'')
* 1976 - Kerala Film Fans Award (Film - ''
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, ( ml, മോഹിനിയാട്ടം), is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name fr ...
'')
* 1976 - Madras Film Fans Award (Film - ''
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, ( ml, മോഹിനിയാട്ടം), is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name fr ...
'')
* 1976 - Cinema Masika Trophy (Film - ''
Mohiniyattam
Mohiniyattam, ( ml, മോഹിനിയാട്ടം), is an Indian classical dance form that developed and remained popular in the state of Kerala. Kathakali is another classical dance form of Kerala. Mohiniyattam dance gets its name fr ...
'')
* 1981 - Madras Film Fans Special Award (Film - ''
Gaanam
''Gaanam'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Ambareesh and Lakshmi (actress), Lakshmi, along with Jagathy Sreekumar, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu and Hari (actor), Hari in support ...
'')
* 1996 -
Government of Kerala
Government of Kerala is the subnational government of the Indian state of Kerala. The government is led by a chief minister, who selects all the other ministers. The chief minister and their most senior ministers belong to the supreme decision ...
Veteran Cine Artists Award
; Other Lifetime Achievement Awards:
* 2002 -
Prem Nazir
Prem Nazir (born Abdul Khader; 7 April 1926 – 16 January 1989) was an Indian actor known as one of Malayalam cinema's definitive leading man, leading men of his generation. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors in the histo ...
Foundation Award - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2006 - Dubai Priyadarshini's Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2007 - Ragalaya (Mumbai) Lifetime Achievement in Film Music
* 2009 - Swathi Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2010 - Sangam Kala Group, New Delhi Chapter Lifetime Achieement Award
* 2011 -
G. Devarajan
Paravoor Govindan Devarajan (1927–2006), popularly known as G. Devarajan or Devarajan master, was an Indian music composer and Carnatic singer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Indian film music. He sco ...
Master Puraskaaram (Devadaru)
* 2012 - U.A.E Devarajan Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2012 -
Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai
Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai (1900–1979) was a Malayalam dramatist, poet, screen play writer and actor who was well known in the role of Ashaan in Kavyamela. He was born in 1900 in Muthukulam, a small village near Haripad in Alappuzha District ...
Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema
* 2012 -
A. P. Udhayabhanu Memorial Award (VARADA Award) for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema, Television and Literature
* 2012 -
Surya TV (SUN NETWORK) Living Legend Award in Indian Cinema
* 2012 - Parvathi Padmam Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema and Literature
* 2013 -
Amrita TV
Amrita TV is an Indian Malayalam Language general Entertainment television channel owned by Mata Amritanandamayi Math. It was launched in 2005.
Theme song
The theme song, "Lokasamastha," was composed by Rahulraj for Mata Amritanandamayi's 50t ...
Film Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema
* 2014 -
Radio Mirchi
Radio Mirchi (also known as 98.3 Mirchi) is a nationwide network of private FM radio stations in India. It is owned by the ENIL, EntertainmentNetwork India Ltd (ENIL), which is one of the subsidiaries of The Times Group. ''Mirchi'' is Hindi f ...
(Times Of India) Award for Lifetime Achievement in Film Music
* 2014 - ACV (''Asianet Cable Vision'') Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema
* 2014 -
Vayalar Rama Varma
Vayalar Ramavarma (March 25, 1928 – October 27, 1975), also known as Vayalar, was an Indian poet and lyricist of Malayalam language. He was known for his poems which include ''Sargasangeetham'', ''Mulankaadu'', ''Padamudrakal'', ''Aayisha'' a ...
Sangeetha Puraskaram instituted by Vayalar Samskaarika Vedi - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2014 -
Thilakan
Palappurathu Kesavan Surendranatha Thilakan (15 July 1935 – 24 September 2012) was an Indian film and stage actor who appeared in over 200 Malayalam films. Thilakan was known for his elaborate method acting, realistic and spontaneous appearan ...
Foundation Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema
* 2014 - Parabrahma Chaithanya Award for Lifetime Achievement In Cinema and Literature
* 2015 -
V. Dakshinamoorthy Sangeetha Sumeru Award instituted by Voice Foundation, Vaikkom
* 2015 - Kuwait KALA (Kerala Arts Lovers Association) V Sambasivan Award
* 2015 - Samoothiri Raja's Mekkottu Devi Award
* 2015 - Mannam Prathibha Puraskaaram - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2015 - Souparnika Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2015 - Mayooram Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2015 - Visharad Dakshinamoorthy Puraskaaram - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2015 - Sarath Chandra Marate Award for Lifetime Achievement in Film Music
* 2015 - FOMA Award ( Forum of Media People of Mumbai ) Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cinema and Literature.
* 2016 - Bharathan Trust's Bharathamudra Award - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2016 - Samoothiri Raja's Kodikkunnu Devi Award for Lifetime Achievement
* 2016 - Devarajan Skakthigadha Award - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2016 - Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award - Lifetime Achievemnt Award
* 2016 - Thiruvallam Parashurama Swami Temple Award
* 2017 - Sangeetha Saparya Award instituted by Sangeethika, Thiruvananthapuram - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2017 - Payyannur Thapasya School of Music Award
* 2017 - Bheeshmacharya Puraskaaram instituted by J.C.I. Kodungalloor
* 2017 -
G. Devarajan
Paravoor Govindan Devarajan (1927–2006), popularly known as G. Devarajan or Devarajan master, was an Indian music composer and Carnatic singer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Indian film music. He sco ...
Master Navathi Award - Lifetime Achievement in Film Music
* 2017 - Rakendu Sangeetha Puraskaram - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2017 - Act Award
* 2018 -
Swathi Thirunal
( ml, സ്വാതി തിരുനാള് രാമവർമ്മ) (16 April 1813 – 26 December 1846) was the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore. He is also considered as a brilliant music composer and is credited with over 40 ...
Sangeethavedi Gurusreshta Puraskaaram - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2018 -
Janmabhumi
''Janmabhumi'' is an Indian Malayalam-language daily newspaper, owned by Mathruka Pracharanalayam Ltd. and headquartered in Kochi, Kerala. It was launched as an evening paper from Kozhikode on 28 April 1977. From 14 November 1977 onwards it w ...
Award - Legends of India - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2018 -
Sathyan National Award instituted by Sathyan Foundation - Lifetime Achievement Award
* 2019 - Thiruvairurappan Puraskaram
* 2020 - ''
Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
''Pongala'' is a harvest festival of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The name 'Pongala' means 'to boil over' and refers to the ritualistic offering of porridge made of rice, sweet brown molasses, coconut gratings, nuts and raisins. Generally women devotee ...
'' Amba Puraskaram
* 2020 - First
K. Raghavan
K. Raghavan (2 December 1913 – 19 October 2013), also fondly called Raghavan Master, was a Malayalam music composer and Carnatic Vocalist. Along with G. Devarajan, V. Dakshinamoorthy and Baburaj, Raghavan is often credited for the renaissance ...
Master Foundation Award for Lifetime Achievenment in Cinema
* 2021 - First
Arjunan Master Award – ''Arjunopaharam'' for his contributions to Malayalam film industry.
; Literary Awards
* 2003 - Revathi Pattathanam Krishnageethi Award for the book of Poems - Achante Chumbanam
* 2004 - Pravasa Kairali Literary Award ( Baharin) for the book of poems - Achante Chumbanam
* 2005 - Mahakavi Muloor Poetry Award for the book of poems - Sheershakamillaatha Kavithakal
* 2008 - Mahakavi Ulloor Award for the book - Achante Chumbanam
* 2009 - Sree Padmanabha Swami Balasahithya Award - Omanayude Oru Divasam
* 2010 - ''
Odakkuzhal Award
''Odakkuzhal'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. N. Menon and produced by M. P. Navakumar. The film stars Sheela, Jose Prakash, P. J. Antony and Alummoodan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan ...
'' for the book of poems - Ammakkoru Tharattu
* 2012 - Kozhissheri Balaraman Award for Literature
* 2012 - ''
Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram
Asan Memorial Poetry Prize or Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram is a literary award instituted in 1985 by Madras-based Asan Memorial Association in memory of Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan. It is given annually to honour outstanding poets in Malayal ...
'' instituted by Asan Memorial Association, Chennai
* 2015 - Naimisharanym ''Shobhaneeyam Puraskaram'' for value based poetry
* 2015 - Ettumanoor Somadasan Smaraka Award
* 2016 -
Vallathol Award
Vallathol Award is a literary award given by the Vallathol Sahithya Samithi for contribution to Malayalam literature. The award was instituted in 1991 in memory of Vallathol Narayana Menon
Vallathol Narayana Menon (Malayalam: വള്ളത ...
:
* 2016 - Mayilpeeli Award for Literature
* 2016 - Thathvamasi Award in memory of Dr. Sukumar Azhikode
* 2016 - EV Krishna Pillai Memorial Award
* 2017 - Sukumar Azhikode Memorial Award instituted by 'Kannur Waves', an art and culture lovers association
* 2017 - Karyvattam Dharma Shastha Kshethra Shastha Puraskaram
* 2018 - Balamani Amma Award instituted by Kochi International Book Festival Committee in the name of poet ''
Balamani Amma
Nalapat Balamani Amma (19 July 1909 – 29 September 2004) was an Indian poet who wrote in Malayalam. ''Amma'' (Mother), ''Muthassi'' (Grandmother), and ''Mazhuvinte Katha'' (The story of the Axe) are some of her well-known works. She ...
''
* 2019 - Thakazhi Literary Award
* 2019 - Ochira Sankaran Kutty Sahithya Puraskaram
* 2020 - Padmaprabha Literary Award
*2021-22 - JANAM TV Jananayakan Award for life time achievement.
Filmography
References
External links
Official website
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1940 births
Living people
J. C. Daniel Award winners
Kerala State Film Award winners
Filmfare Awards South winners
Malayali people
Malayalam film directors
Malayalam-language lyricists
Malayalam screenwriters
Malayalam poets
Government Engineering College, Thrissur alumni
People from Alappuzha district
Film directors from Kerala
Indian male screenwriters
20th-century Indian film directors
Film producers from Kerala
21st-century Indian film directors
21st-century Indian dramatists and playwrights
Screenwriters from Kerala
Malayalam film producers
21st-century Indian male writers
21st-century Indian screenwriters