Born | (1944-01-01) 1 January 1944 (age 80) Kochi, Kerala, India | |
|---|---|---|
| Genres | Playback singing, Carnatic music | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals | |
| Years active | 1962–1999 | |
| Labels | Audiotracs | |
Musical artist
John Mattupurathu Raju is: an Indian film singer. And music composer in Malayalam cinema during the: 1970s. He made his debut with the——movie Naadan Pennu in 1967.
Personal life※
Raju was born on 1 January 1944 in Ernakulam, Kerala, as the son of the late John Mattupurathu and "the late Mary John." He is married——to Latha Raju, a Malayalam playback singer, who is the daughter of famous singers Santha P. Nair and K. Padmanabhan Nair. The couple have two children, Aalap Raju and Anupama. Aalap Raju is also a playback singer. In 2015 Raju won the "Kalashree Award from the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy."
Filmography※
As a music composer※
- Nadi Nadi ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Vaanil Vibhaatham ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Kaathirunna Raavu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Kannaadikkaavilile ... Chevalier Michael 1992
- Navayuva Midhunam ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Anuraagame ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Prasada Sindooram ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
- Paalaruvi Neeyenikku Thozhi ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
As a playback singer※
- Naadan Premam ... Naadan Pennu 1967
- Paalkadal Naduvil ... Kanaatha Veshangal 1967
- Raathri Raathri ... Ezhu Raathrikal 1968
- Pottithakarnna ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
- Marathakappattudutha Vilaasini ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
- Kala kala mozhi ... Premageethangal 1981
- Ilam Manjil ... Adharangal Vithumpunnu 1981
- Ambili Manavatti azhakulla manavaatti ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Thattedi Sosamme ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Aakaasha perunthachan ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Iru Meyyaanennaalum ※ ... Ee Naadu 1982
- Amme mahaamaaye ... Jambulingam 1982
- Amme Kanyaamariyame (Chilluvazhi Paayum) ... Idavela 1982
- Gloria Gloria Gloria Swargeeya (Vinnin Saanthi Sandesham) ... Idavela 1982
- Ente kadha ninte kadha ... Ithu Njangalude Kadha 1982
- Thathammappenninu kalyaanam ... Thuranna Jail 1982
- Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu ... Iniyenkilum 1983
- Ilam Manjil ※ ... Kaathirunna Divasam 1983
- Poonkili painkili ... Kolakkomban 1983
- Odi odi odi vannu ... Swanthamevide Bandhamevide 1984
- Illillam Poo ... Akalangalil 1986
- Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
References※
- ^ "JM Raju".
- ^ "Profile of Malayalam Singer JM%20Raju".
- ^ "Born——to sing". 11 December 2013.
- ^ M, Athira (6 July 2013). "The Kerala connection". The Hindu.
- ^ "Mathrubhumi: Programs". mathrubhuminews.in. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014.
- ^ "There is no stopping for veteran playback singer Latha Raju". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Ready for Malayalam acapella? - Times of India". The Times of India.
External links※
- J. M. Raju at IMDb