P. Bhaskaran
Born:	April 21, 1924 Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Died:	February 25, 2007 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Occupation:	poet, lyricist, Film director, Actor, Journalist

Pulloottupadathu Bhaskaran Nair better known as P. Bhaskaran (April 21, 1924 - February 25, 2007) was a famous malayalam poet and lyricist of malayalam film songs. He penned songs for about 3000 songs in around 250 films. He also had directed and acted in several malayalam films. He was a journalist and an All India Radio employee before becoming active in the film industry. He was well-known for simple but beautiful use of the language in his songs. Image File history File links Pbhaskaran. ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Kodungallur (anglicised name: Cranganore ) is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ...   (IPA: ; , Written as േകരളം in the native language Malayalam) is a state on the Western Coast of south-western India. ... February 25 is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... Thiruvananthapuram   (Malayalam: തിരുവനന്തപുരം TiruvanÅ­ntapuraṁ), formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. ...   (IPA: ; , Written as േകരളം in the native language Malayalam) is a state on the Western Coast of south-western India. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... The poor poet A poet is a person who writes poetry. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke while waiting between takes during location filming An actor or actress is a person who acts, or plays a role, in a dramatic production. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar). ... February 25 is the 56th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini (common) era. ... Malayalam (മലയാളം ) is the language spoken predominantly in the state of Kerala, in southern India. ... The poor poet A poet is a person who writes poetry. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Malayalam cinema, or movies in Malayalam language, forms a significant component of the Cinema of India, both as a form of art and as mass medium. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For the electronica band, see All India Radio (band). ...

Early Life

P. Bhaskaran was born in April 21, 1924 in Kodungallur, Thrissur, Kerala, India. His father, Nandyelathu Padmanabha Menon was a poet, lawyer, journalist and Indian freedom fighter. His mother was Pulloottupadathu Ammalu Amma. Having inherited his father’s talent, he started to write poems when he was studying in 7^th standard. He fell in love with literature and communism when he was studying in Maharajas College, Eranakulam. He used to write poems in a local magazine. For taking part in the August Struggle, he was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. After getting released, he went to Kozhikode and joined Deshabhimani Weekly. April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1924 (MCMXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Kodungallur (anglicised name: Cranganore ) is a city and a municipality in Thrissur district in the Indian state of Kerala. ... For the district with the same name, see Thrissur district. ...   (IPA: ; , Written as േകരളം in the native language Malayalam) is a state on the Western Coast of south-western India. ... The poor poet A poet is a person who writes poetry. ... English barrister 16th century painting of a civil law notary, by Flemish painter Quentin Massys. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... ... Old book bindings at the Merton College library. ... Communism is an ideology that seeks to establish a classless, stateless social organization based on common ownership of the means of production. ... Maharajas College is an arts and science college located at Kochi, India. ... The skyline of Ernakaulam Ernakulam (Malayalam : എറണാകുളം ) refers to the western part of the mainland of Kochi city in Kerala, India. ...

Non-Film Career

P. Bhaskaran started to write songs for communist stage performers. His powerful songs gave headaches to the rulers and anti-communists and were banned in the (then) State of Travancore. His first poem collection was released in the title Villali. During the Communist Rebellion in Punnapra-Vayalar, he wrote a song titled Vayalar Garjikkunnu in the penname Ravi. The song, starting with the lines Uyarum Njan Nadake... rose to legendary stature in the days to come, during which the song was banned and he was expatriated from the (then) State of Travancore as per the orders of Dewan Sir C. P. Ramaswami Ayyar. Then he went to Chennai (then Madras) to join the editorial board of the Jayakeralam daily. He used to write songs for Akashavani and that helped him to secure a job in Kozhikode Akashavani. In 1950’s, he got associated with the film industry. He quit his job in Akashavani and went to Chennai to start full-time film career. Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Flag for former princely state of Travancore Travancore or Thiruvithaamkoor (Malayalam: തിരുവിതാങ്കൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാംകൂര്‍ [], തിരുവിതാങ്കോട് []) was a princely state in India with its capital at Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram). ... Sir C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar. ... ... For the district with the same name, see Kozhikode District. ... ... ... “Madras” redirects here. ...

Film Career

Interestingly, P. Bhaskaran’s debut as a lyricist was for a Tamil film. He wrote the Malayalam lines for a multi-linguistic song in film Apurva Sahodarangal(1949). The first Malayalam film song for which he wrote lyrics was Madhumadhuri... for the film Chandrika (1950). In 1954, Bhaskaran along with Ramu Kariat directed the film Neelakkuyil. The movie is regarded as ushering in social realism in Malayalam cinema. It got the President's Silver Medal, first ever national recognition for a Malayalam film. Bhaskaran's Neelakkuyil lyrics are cherished to this day. He was also an expert film director. His films Adyakiranangal (1964), Irruttinde Athmavu (1969) and Thurakkatha Vathil (1971) went on to win National Film Awards for various categories. He also acted in several films including Neelakkuyil itself. His most vibrant acting was arguably in the film Manoradham (1978), as a strict family head who has deep faith in astrology. He also directed several documentaries including the award winning Vallathol. Kollywood is a name often applied to Tamil Cinema, based in Chennai (formerly Madras) in the state of Tamil Nadu in south India. ... 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1949 calendar). ... Malayalam cinema, or movies in Malayalam language, forms a significant component of the Cinema of India, both as a form of art and as mass medium. ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ramu Kariat 1 February 1928, (Engandiyur, Kerala) - 10 February 1979 (Thiruvananthapuram) was a film director who is regarded as one of the pioneers who had put Malayalam movies in the forefront of Indian Cinema. ... A Diego Rivera mural depicting factory workers in Detroit Social Realism is an artistic movement, expressed in the visual and other realist arts, which depicts working class activities as heroic. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday. ... The National Film Awards, commonly known as the National Awards, are arguably the most prestigious and prominent film awards in India. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ...

Most Popular Film Songs Written

• Kayalarikathu... (Film: Neelakkuyil)
• kuyinethedi... (Film: Neelakkuyil)
• Ellarum Chollanu... (Film: Neelakkuyil)
• Thamasamenthe Varuvaan... (Film: Bhargavi Nilayam)
• Alliyambal Karayil... (Film: Rosi)
• Anjanakkannezhuthi... (Film: Thacholi Othenan)
• Karayunno Puzha Chirikkunno... (Film: Murappennu)
• Innenikku Pottu Kuthan... (Film: Guruvayoor Kesavan)
• Karimukilkkattile... (Film: Kallichellamma)
• Manjani Poonilavu... (Film : Nagarame Nandi)

Filmography as director

Neelakkuyil(with Ramu Karyat) 1954 Raarichan Enna Pouran 1956 Naayaru Pidicha Pulival 1958 Bhaagya Jathakom 1962 Laila Majnu 1962 Ammaye Kaanaan 1963 Aadya Kiranangal 1964 Shyamala Chechi 1965 Tharavattamma 1966 Anveshichu Kandethiyilla 1967 Iruttinte Athmavu 1967 Irruttinte Aathmavu 1968 Pareeshka 1968 Kaattu Kurangu 1969 Kalli chellamma 1969 Mooladhanam 1969 Ampalapravu 1970 Kaakkathampuratti 1970 Sthree 1970 Thurakaatha Vathil 1970 Moonu Pookkal 1971 Muthassi 1971 Navavadhu 1971 Ummachu 1971 Vilakku Vaangiya Veena 1971 Vithukal 1971 Aaradi Manninte Janmi 1972 Sneehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku 1972 Raakuyil 1973 Udayam 1973 Veendum Prabhatham 1973 Ara Kallan Mukkaal Kallan 1974 Oru Pidi Ari 1974 Thacholi Marumakan Chandu 1974 Chumadum Thangi 1975 Mattoru Seetha 1975 Appooppan 1976 Shreemadh Bhagavath Geetha 1977 Vilakkum Velichavum 1978 Enikku Visakkunnu 1983 Guruvayoor Mahatmyam 1984

See also

• List of Malayalam films from 1951 to 1960
• List of Malayalam films from 1961 to 1970
• List of Malayalam films from 1971 to 1975
• List of Malayalam films from 1976 to 1980
• List of Malayalam films from 1981 to 1985

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