Summary
P. S. Vidyadharan (popularly known as Vidyadharan master; Malayalam) is a music composer and playback singer who works in Malayalam cinema. In 2013, he completed 60 years of his musical career.[2][1]
P. S. Vidyadharan | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 6 March 1945 Thrissur, Kerala, India |
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| Years active | 1963–present[1] |
Early life edit
Vidyadharan was born on 6 March 1945 to Sankaran and Thankamma in Arattupuzha, Thrissur, as their eldest son. He has six siblings, the youngest of them being the popular music director and singer Natesh Shankar and the second sibling is P.S. Ganeshan.
Vidyadharan learned classical music from kochakkan Assan(Grand father),
Irinjalakkuda Govindankutty Panicker, R Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, and Sankaranarayana Bhagavathar.[1] To fulfil his desire of becoming a playback singer, he later moved to Chennai.[1] Music director G. Devarajan gave him an opportunity to sing the song "Oh rikshaavaala" in the 1965 film Odayil Ninnu.[1] Based on Devarajan's advice, Vidyadharan returned home to continue his studies. He also started singing for stage dramas during this period.[1]
His wife's name is Leela. Daughter-Sangeetha Vidhyadharan and Son-Sajith vidhyadharan,are his children. Anila is his daughter in law. Devi, Devadatta, Krishnajith, and Krithika are his grandchildren.
Music composer edit
Vidyadharan became an independent music director through the stage drama Baliyaadukal. He made his debut as film music director in the 1984 film Ente Gramam, directed by Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan. One of his popular songs, "Kalpantha kaalatholam", was composed for this film.[1][3] "Nashtaswargangale" (Veena Poovu) and "Chandanam manakkunna" (Achuvettante Veedu) are among his other most popular film compositions.[4][5]
In 2004, Vidyadharan received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award.[6] In 2017, Vidyadharan won the G. Devarajan Master Award,[7] the Sarga-Sangeetha Prathibha Award,[8] the Ranjith Kandaran Award,[9] and the Mookambika Souparnikamrutham Award.[10] In 2016, he received the Dakshinamoorthy Sangeetha Sumeru Award.[11] In 2022, he received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship.[12]
Popular compositions edit
| Song title | Movie | Lyricist | Singers | Notes |
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| "Kalpantha kalatholam" | Ente Gramam | Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan | K. J. Yesudas | |
| "Nashtaswargangale" | Veena Poovu | Sreekumaran Thampi | K. J. Yesudas | |
| "Chandanam manakkunna" | Achuvettante Veedu | S. Ramesan Nair | K. J. Yesudas | |
| "Paduvanay vannu ninte" | Ezhuthappurangal | O. N. V. Kurup | K. J. Yesudas | |
| "Thaloam paithal" | Ezhuthappurangal | O. N. V. Kurup | K. S. Chithra | |
| "Ambalamillathe" | Padamudra | Kudappanakkunnu Hari | K. J. Yesudas | |
| "Swapnangalokkeyum pankuvekkam" | Kaanan Kothichu | P. Bhaskaran | K. J. Yesudas | |
| "Aaru nee en vazhi" | Akashaparavakal | O. N. V. Kurup | K. J. Yesudas | |
| "Nrithyathi Nrithyathi" | Radha Madhavam | O. N. V. Kurup | M. G. Sreekumar |
Discography edit
Film discography edit
| Year | Film title | Language | Notes |
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| 1980 | Aagamanam | Malayalam | Debut film |
| 1983 | Ashtapadi | Malayalam | |
| 1983 | Veenapoovu | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Ente Gramam | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Chanthayil Choodi Vilikkunna Pennu | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Achuvettante Veedu | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Kaanan Kothichu | Malayalam | |
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Paadha Mudra | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Aakasa Paravakal | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Indulekha | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Thadavarayile Raajaakkanmaar | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Utharam | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Miss Pameela | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Ormakkurippu | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Illikkaadum Chellakkaattum | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Nammude Naadu | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Radha Madhavam | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Medakkattu | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Utharakaandam | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Chuvapputhaalam | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Aanachantham | Malayalam |
Independent album discography edit
- Alakananda Theeram
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g "വിദ്യാധരസംഗീതത്തിന് 50 വയസ്സ്". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "പാടിയും പാടിച്ചും സംഗീതലോകത്ത് അൻപതുകൊല്ലം പിന്നിട്ട് വിദ്യാധരന് മാസ്റ്റർ". Manorama News. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "കല്പാന്തകാലത്തോളം". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "നഷ്ടസ്വര്‍ഗത്തിന്റെ ഗൃഹാതുരതയില്‍ വിദ്യാധരന് പൂങ്കുടില്‍മനയില്‍". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "എഴുതിയാല്‍ തീരാത്ത കവിത". Janmabhumi. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "ജി. ദേവരാജന്‍ മാസ്റ്റര്‍ അവാര്‍ഡ് സംഗീത സംവിധായകന്‍ വിദ്യാധരന്". Janayugam. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "വിദ്യാധരൻ അർഹമായ അംഗീകാരം ലഭിക്കാത്ത വ്യക്തി: മന്ത്രി സുനിൽ കുമാർ". Mangalam. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "രഞ്ജിത്ത് കണ്ടാരൻ പുരസ്കാരം വിദ്യാധരന്". Manorama Online. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "വിദ്യാധരന് മാസ്റ്റര്‍ക്ക് സൗപര്‍ണികാമൃതം പുരസ്കാരം". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "വിദ്യാധരൻ മാസ്റ്റർക്കും കൈതപ്രത്തിനും പുരസ്കാരം". Deepika. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy awards declared". The Hindu. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
External links edit
- Interview with Vidyadharan
- Paattinte Vazhi - Vidyadharan
- Malayalam:വിദ്യാധരൻ