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'''Rajeev Alunkal''' is a poet and lyricist in Malayalam. He has written numerous poems and | '''Rajeev Alunkal''' is a poet and lyricist in Malayalam. He is best known for writing lyrics on romantic and philosophical themes. He has written numerous poems and song. He is the Chairman of Kumaranashan Smarakam, Pallana, Govt of Kerala.<ref>{{cite news | ||
|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/rajeev-alunkal-become-chairman-of-kuamranasan-cultural-trust.html | |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/rajeev-alunkal-become-chairman-of-kuamranasan-cultural-trust.html | ||
|title= Chairman of Kumaranashan Cultural Institution, Kerala | |title= Chairman of Kumaranashan Cultural Institution, Kerala | ||
|date= 18 March 2017 | |date= 18 March 2017 | ||
|newspaper=Manorama Online | |newspaper=Manorama Online | ||
}}</ref> Rajeev has penned lyrics for songs in about 130 movies, of which a few are worth mention - [[Vettom (film)|Vettom]], [[Mallu Singh]] | }}</ref> Rajeev has penned lyrics for songs in about 130 movies, of which a few are worth mention - [[Vettom (film)|Vettom]], [[Mallu Singh]] [[Kanaka Simhasanam|Kanaka Simhaasanam]], [[Oru Marubhoomikkadha]], Romans, [[Sound Thoma]], [[Chattakkari (2012 film)|Chattakkari]], [[Angry Babies in Love|Angry babies]], [[Aamayum Muyalum]], [[Happy Wedding (2018 film)|Happy Wedding]], [[Kuttanadan Marpappa]], [[Aanakkallan|Aanakallan]]. | ||
He has received [[Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi|Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award]] in 2012 for lifetime achievement as lyricist..<ref> | |||
{{cite news | {{cite news | ||
|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/akademi-awards-announced/article4438256.ece | |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/akademi-awards-announced/article4438256.ece | ||
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|date= 21 February 2013 | |date= 21 February 2013 | ||
|newspaper=The Hindu | |newspaper=The Hindu | ||
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= | }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=നാലുവരി കൊണ്ട് പാട്ട് ഹിറ്റാകില്ല|url=https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/interview-with-rajeev-alunkal.html|access-date=2020-06-13|website=ManoramaOnline}}</ref> He achieved this award at the age of 39 and nobody has received such an award so far in history.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Culture - Official Website of Department of Culture, Government of Kerala|url=http://www.keralaculture.org/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.keralaculture.org|language=en}}</ref>Since then, he has written lyrics for 350 songs for more than 130 films. He also has written more than 1000 songs for 250 professional dramas and written 2500 songs for as many as 250 albums. Total he written above 4000 Songs. | ||
Rajeev Alunkal co-operated with music directors of three to four generations, namely [[V. Dakshinamoorthy|V.Dakshinamoorthy]], [[M. K. Arjunan|M.K.Arjunan]], [[A. R. Rahman|A.R.Rahmam]], [[Raveendran]], [[M. Jayachandran|M.Jayachandran]] and [[Gopi Sundar]], and most Indian Singers. | Rajeev Alunkal co-operated with music directors of three to four generations, namely [[V. Dakshinamoorthy|V.Dakshinamoorthy]], [[M. K. Arjunan|M.K.Arjunan]], [[A. R. Rahman|A.R.Rahmam]], [[Raveendran]], [[M. Jayachandran|M.Jayachandran]] and [[Gopi Sundar]], and most Indian Singers. | ||
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He won the Kerela State Award for Best Lyricist In 2004 (Drama), and he won the [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]] in three times (2006, 2012<ref>{{Citation|title=Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|date=2021-01-12|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kerala_Film_Critics_Association_Awards&oldid=999850572|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2021-02-12}}</ref> and 2018<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Film Critics Awards announced|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/apr/09/kerala-film-critics-awards-announced-1962020.html|access-date=2021-02-12|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>) | He won the Kerela State Award for Best Lyricist In 2004 (Drama), and he won the [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]] in three times (2006, 2012<ref>{{Citation|title=Kerala Film Critics Association Awards|date=2021-01-12|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kerala_Film_Critics_Association_Awards&oldid=999850572|work=Wikipedia|language=en|access-date=2021-02-12}}</ref> and 2018<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kerala Film Critics Awards announced|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2019/apr/09/kerala-film-critics-awards-announced-1962020.html|access-date=2021-02-12|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>) | ||
During the canonisation ceremony of Mother Theresa at the Vatican, Pope | During the canonisation ceremony of Mother Theresa at the Vatican, Pope Francis released the poem "Theresamma" written by Rajeev Alunkal, and the Indian Pop singer [[Usha Uthup]] rendered her voice for the same. This poem has also been translated into other languages including English, Bengali, Albanian, Latin and Tamil.<ref> | ||
{{cite news | {{cite news | ||
|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/rajeev-alunkal-story.html | |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/music/music-news/rajeev-alunkal-story.html | ||
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Rajeev Alunkal was born to Kandanatt S. Madhavan Nair and Karuvally R. Indira at Kadakkarappally Village in the [[Cherthala]] Taluk, [[Alappuzha]] District on 17 August 1973 and settled with family in the same place. | Rajeev Alunkal was born to Kandanatt S. Madhavan Nair and Karuvally R. Indira at Kadakkarappally Village in the [[Cherthala]] Taluk, [[Alappuzha]] District on 17 August 1973 and settled with family in the same place. | ||
His first poem was published in 1987 at the age of 14 in the [[Nair Service Society]]'s (NSS) Service Weekly. | His first poem was published in 1987 at the age of 14 in the [[Nair Service Society]]'s (NSS) Service Weekly. The poem won Mannam Trophy for best upcoming poet. He became a professional lyricist in 1994 in drama through Cherthala Shylaja Theatres. He made his debut in [[Malayalam]] film industry through the 2003 Malayalam movie ''Hariharanpillai Happiyanu''.<ref> | ||
{{cite news | {{cite news | ||
|url= http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/11/27/stories/2003112701200400.htm | |url= http://www.hindu.com/mp/2003/11/27/stories/2003112701200400.htm | ||
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|title= Short-lived happiness | |title= Short-lived happiness | ||
|date= 27 November 2003 | |date= 27 November 2003 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> Music composed by [[Stephen Devassy]] and the song ''Thinkal Nilavin'' became iconic. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||