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 Carnatic vocals 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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Discography

Films

* Visham * Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil * Aram + Aram = Kinnaram * Ponthooval * Onnum Mindatha Bharya * Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare *

* Ithra Mathram * Paavam Poornima * Hello My Dear Wrong Number * Cheppu *

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* Ayiram Kannukal * Manasariyathe * Amina Tailors * Kottum Kuravayum * Aattakatha * Kaanaakinaavu * Maya Mayuram * Shyama * Pauran * Subadram * Eswara Jagadeeshwara * Manasille Manpeda *

* Boeing Boeing * Dheera (1982) * Collector

Albums

* Gaana Pournami (1985) (Gramophone Company India) * 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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