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	'''Thamarai''' (born 10 November ~~1975~~) is ~~an Indian~~ poet~~, lyricist~~ and journalist ~~working in the [[Tamil cinema\|Tamil film industry]]~~. She is a prominent figure in the [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] literary world.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Kollywood Lyricist Thamarai Biography, News, Photos, Videos\|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/lyricist/thamarai\|access-date=2020-12-14\|website=nettv4u\|language=en}}</ref> She made her debut in the Tamil film industry through the 1998 film [[Iniyavale]], which was directed by [[Senthamizhan Seeman\|Seeman]] and music composed by [[Deva (composer)\|Deva]].		'''Thamarai''' (born 10 November 1965) is a noted Tamil lyricist, poet and journalist. She is a prominent figure in the [[Tamil language\|Tamil]] literary world.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Kollywood Lyricist Thamarai Biography, News, Photos, Videos\|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/lyricist/thamarai\|access-date=2020-12-14\|website=nettv4u\|language=en}}</ref> She made her debut in the Tamil film industry through the 1998 film [[Iniyavale]], which was directed by [[Senthamizhan Seeman\|Seeman]] and music composed by [[Deva (composer)\|Deva]].

	==Life and career==		==Life and career==
	Thamarai was born in [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]] on 10 November 1975. She graduated from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, in production engineering and worked for six years in [[Coimbatore]]. With her passion for poetry, she decided to move to [[Chennai]], where she worked as a [[freelance journalist]] in an organization named Bhagya and wrote essays, stories and poems.<ref name=protests>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marunadanmalayali.com/cinema/stardust/famous-lyricist-protests-for-missing-husband-14659\|title=ഭർത്താവിന്റെ പാർട്ടി ഓഫീസിന് മുന്നിൽ നിരാഹാര സമരവുമായി തമിഴ് ഗാനരചയിതാവ് താമരൈ; വീട്ട...}}</ref> Through her literary works, she became popular and got noticed. Director [[Seeman (director)\|Seeman]] assigned her as lyricist for the song "Thendral Enthan" for his Tamil film [[Iniyavale]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fetna.org/index.php?view=details&id=15%3AKavignar+Thaamarai&option=com_eventlist\|title=Kavignar Thaamarai\|publisher=fetna.org\|access-date=7 April 2009}}</ref> Subsequently, she wrote lyrics for films such as ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' ("Malligai Poove") and ''[[Thenali]]'' ("Injirango Injirango"). Her work together with music director [[Harris Jayaraj]] in ''[[Minnale]]'' marked the turning point in her cine industry career, primarily noted for her song "Vaseegara" in the movie.		Thamarai was born in [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]] on 10 November 1975. She graduated from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, in production engineering and worked for six years in [[Coimbatore]]. With her passion for poetry, she decided to move to [[Chennai]], where she worked as a [[freelance journalist]] in an organization named Bhagya and wrote essays, stories and poems.<ref name=protests>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marunadanmalayali.com/cinema/stardust/famous-lyricist-protests-for-missing-husband-14659\|title=ഭർത്താവിന്റെ പാർട്ടി ഓഫീസിന് മുന്നിൽ നിരാഹാര സമരവുമായി തമിഴ് ഗാനരചയിതാവ് താമരൈ; വീട്ട...}}</ref> Through her literary works, she became popular and got noticed. Director [[Seeman (director)\|Seeman]] assigned her as lyricist for the song "Thendral Enthan" for his Tamil film [[Iniyavale]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.fetna.org/index.php?view=details&id=15%3AKavignar+Thaamarai&option=com_eventlist\|title=Kavignar Thaamarai\|publisher=fetna.org\|access-date=7 April 2009}}</ref> Subsequently, she wrote lyrics for films such as ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' ("Malligai Poove") and ''[[Thenali]]'' ("Injirango Injirango"). Her work together with music director [[Harris Jayaraj]] in ''[[Minnale]]'' marked the turning point in her cine industry career, primarily noted for her song "Vaseegara" in the movie.{{citation needed\|date=June 2022}}

	After ''Minnale'', the trio, composed of director [[Gautham Menon]] and music director [[Harris Jayaraj]], teamed up several times again (''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'', ''[[~~Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006 film)\|~~Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'', ''[[Pachaikili Muthucharam]]'' & ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'') and were a very successful collaboration in the film field, until the break-up between Menon and Jayaraj happened. Since then, she is teaming up with [[A. R. Rahman]], who replaced Jayaraj. [[Gautham Menon]], [[Harris Jayaraj]] and Thamarai trio teamed up again in July 2014 for [[Ajith Kumar]] starrer ''[[Yennai Arindhaal...]]'' The film's album was released on 1 January 2015, and it was well received by critics.<ref>{{Cite web\|url = http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/yennai-arindhaal/yennai-arindhaal-songs-review.html\|title = Behindwoods - Yennai Arindhaal Music Review}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url = ~~http~~://www.sify.com/movies/yennai-arindhaal-audio-review-news-tamil-pbbnhRdjifdfe.html\|title = Sify ~~Review~~}}</ref> She wrote" Neeraambal Poovae" from the movie [[Nannbenda]], where she again works for [[Harris Jayaraj]]. The song is sung by [[Arjun Menon]]. Her recent song "Thalli Pogathe" was well received among the youth audience. Also, her other song, from the same album [[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]] starting as "Rasaali" and "Thallipogathey" are hit songs. Her latest hit song is Kannana Kanney from the movie Viswasam which was composed by [[D. Imman\|~~Imman]].~~		After ''Minnale'', the trio, composed of director [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]] and music director [[Harris Jayaraj]], teamed up several times again (''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'', ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'', ''[[Pachaikili Muthucharam]]'' and ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'') and were a very successful collaboration in the film field, until the break-up between Menon and Jayaraj happened. Since then, she is teaming up with [[A. R. Rahman]], who replaced Jayaraj. [[Gautham Vasudev Menon]], [[Harris Jayaraj]] and Thamarai trio teamed up again in July 2014 for [[Ajith Kumar]] starrer ''[[Yennai Arindhaal...]]'' The film's album was released on 1 January 2015, and it was well received by critics.<ref>{{Cite web\|url = http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/yennai-arindhaal/yennai-arindhaal-songs-review.html\|title = Behindwoods - Yennai Arindhaal Music Review}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url = https://www.sify.com/movies/yennai-arindhaal-audio-review-news-tamil-pbbnhRdjifdfe.html\|title = 'Yennai Arindhaal' audio review \| publisher=Sify \| first=Siddharth \| last=K \| date=1 January 2015 \| accessdate=13 June 2022}}</ref> She wrote" Neeraambal Poovae" from the movie [[Nannbenda]], where she again works for [[Harris Jayaraj]]. The song is sung by [[Arjun Menon]].{{citation needed\|date=June 2022}}

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
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	* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)\|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Yennai Arindhaal]] (2015)		* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)\|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Yennai Arindhaal]] (2015)
	* [[SIIMA Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)\|SIIMA for Best Lyricist]] – [[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]] (2017)		* [[SIIMA Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)\|SIIMA for Best Lyricist]] – [[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]] (2017)
			* [[SIIMA Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)\|SIIMA for Best Lyricist]] – [[Viswasam]]

	==See also==		==See also==

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{{short description|Indian writer}}

{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix = Tamil Lyricist
| name = Thamarai
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| birth_place = [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1975|11|10}}
| occupation = Lyricist, poet, journalist
| years_active = 1997–present
| alma_mater = Government College of Technology Coimbatore
| spouse = [[Thozhar Thiyagu]]
| children = 1
| awards = {{ubl|Filmfare Awards South |Tamil Nadu State Film Awards|Vijay Awards | Filmfare Award|ITFA Best Lyricist Award|Meera Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Award| Anandha Vikatan awards| Zee Cine Awards| TSIIMA Award}}
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'''Thamarai''' (born 10 November 1975) is an Indian poet, lyricist and journalist working in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil film industry]]. She is a prominent figure in the [[Tamil language|Tamil]] literary world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kollywood Lyricist Thamarai Biography, News, Photos, Videos|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/lyricist/thamarai|access-date=2020-12-14|website=nettv4u|language=en}}</ref> She made her debut in the Tamil film industry through the 1998 film [[Iniyavale]], which was directed by [[Senthamizhan Seeman|Seeman]] and music composed by [[Deva (composer)|Deva]].

==Life and career==
Thamarai was born in [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]] on 10 November 1975. She graduated from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, in production engineering and worked for six years in [[Coimbatore]]. With her passion for poetry, she decided to move to [[Chennai]], where she worked as a [[freelance journalist]] in an organization named Bhagya and wrote essays, stories and poems.<ref name=protests>{{cite web|url=http://www.marunadanmalayali.com/cinema/stardust/famous-lyricist-protests-for-missing-husband-14659|title=ഭർത്താവിന്റെ പാർട്ടി ഓഫീസിന് മുന്നിൽ നിരാഹാര സമരവുമായി തമിഴ് ഗാനരചയിതാവ് താമരൈ; വീട്ട...}}</ref> Through her literary works, she became popular and got noticed. Director [[Seeman (director)|Seeman]] assigned her as lyricist for the song "Thendral Enthan" for his Tamil film [[Iniyavale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fetna.org/index.php?view=details&id=15%3AKavignar+Thaamarai&option=com_eventlist|title=Kavignar Thaamarai|publisher=fetna.org|access-date=7 April 2009}}</ref> Subsequently, she wrote lyrics for films such as ''[[Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen]]'' ("Malligai Poove") and ''[[Thenali]]'' ("Injirango Injirango"). Her work together with music director [[Harris Jayaraj]] in ''[[Minnale]]'' marked the turning point in her cine industry career, primarily noted for her song "Vaseegara" in the movie.

After ''Minnale'', the trio, composed of director [[Gautham Menon]] and music director [[Harris Jayaraj]], teamed up several times again (''[[Kaakha Kaakha]]'', ''[[Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006 film)|Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu]]'', ''[[Pachaikili Muthucharam]]'' & ''[[Vaaranam Aayiram]]'') and were a very successful collaboration in the film field, until the break-up between Menon and Jayaraj happened. Since then, she is teaming up with [[A. R. Rahman]], who replaced Jayaraj. [[Gautham Menon]], [[Harris Jayaraj]] and Thamarai trio teamed up again in July 2014 for [[Ajith Kumar]] starrer ''[[Yennai Arindhaal...]]'' The film's album was released on 1 January 2015, and it was well received by critics.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/yennai-arindhaal/yennai-arindhaal-songs-review.html|title = Behindwoods - Yennai Arindhaal Music Review}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.sify.com/movies/yennai-arindhaal-audio-review-news-tamil-pbbnhRdjifdfe.html|title = Sify Review}}</ref> She wrote" Neeraambal Poovae" from the movie [[Nannbenda]], where she again works for [[Harris Jayaraj]]. The song is sung by [[Arjun Menon]]. Her recent song "Thalli Pogathe" was well received among the youth audience. Also, her other song, from the same album [[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]] starting as "Rasaali" and "Thallipogathey" are hit songs. Her latest hit song is Kannana Kanney from the movie Viswasam which was composed by [[D. Imman|Imman]].

==Personal life==
Thamarai is married to [[Thozhar Thiyagu]]. They have a son. Thamarai is a [[vegan]] and an advocate of [[animal rights]] and [[veganism]].<ref>{{cite journal
| last =
| first =
| author-link =
| title = Nanmai Payakkum Nanisaivam [Veganism results in good]
| journal = Kumudam Reporter
| volume = 18
| issue = 67
| pages = 16–17
| publisher = Kumudam Publications
| location = Chennai
| date = 23 November 2018
| language = Tamil
| url =
| access-date = }}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Main|Thamarai filmography}}

==Awards==
; [[Filmfare Awards South]]
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Vaaranam Aayiram]] (2008)
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]] (2010)
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]] (2016)

; [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]
* [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist]]- [[Thenali]] (2000)
*[[Tamil Nadu State Film Honorary Award]] - Paavender Bharathidasan Award in 2006

; [[Vijay Awards]]
* [[Vijay Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Vaaranam Aayiram]] (2008)
* [[Vijay Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal]] (2012)
; Other awards and recognition
* [[ITFA Best Lyricist Award]] – [[Kaaka Kaaka]] (2003)
* Meera Isaiaruvi Tamil Music Award for Best Lyricist – [[Vaaranam Aayiram]] (2008)
*Anandha Vikatan awards - Best lyricist for Thalli pogathey
*[[Zee Cine Awards]] - Best Lyricist for Kaanana Kanney - [[Viswasam]] (2020)

; Nominations
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Kaaka Kaaka]] (2003)
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]] (2005)
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Subramaniapuram]] (2008)
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Pasanga]] (2009)
* [[Vijay Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Pasanga]] (2009)
* [[Vijay Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa]] (2010)
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[7aum Arivu]] (2011)
* [[Filmfare Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist]] – [[Yennai Arindhaal]] (2015)
* [[SIIMA Best Lyricist Award (Tamil)|SIIMA for Best Lyricist]] – [[Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada]] (2017)

==See also==
* [[List of vegans]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090314054905/http://tamils.tamilpower.com/poems_thamarai.html Kavignar Thamarai's short Tamil poems]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080926180856/http://www.hummaa.com/music/artist/9356/Thamarai Thamarai's songs] at Hummaa.com
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100302094013/http://www.pixmonk.com/2009/11/07/thamarai-kavi-samurai/ Thamarai – Kavi Samurai ] at PixMonk.com

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