Girish Puthenchery
Girish Puthenchery | |
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| Born | 1 May 1961 |
| Died | 10 February 2010 (aged 48) |
| Resting place | Mavoor Road Crematorium, Kozhikode |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Govt Arts and Science College Meenchantha |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1989–2010 |
| Works | Filmography |
| Spouse |
Beena (m. 1988) |
| Children |
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| Awards |
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Girish Puthenchery was a noted Malayalam lyricist, poet,Scriptwriter and screenwriter best known for his significant contributions as a lyricist in Malayalam cinema.He was often hailed as the aristocratic lyricist of Malayalam and was admired for his unique and distinctive writing style. He also served as the director of Indian Performance Rights Society's Malayalam division (I.P.R.S) and was a member of the governing councils of both Kerala Kalamandalam and the Kerala Lalithakala Academy. He made his debut with the film Enquiry in 1989 .He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist seven times.[1] He also holds the record for writing the highest number of songs in the Malayalam film industry in the shortest period of time.[2] He died on 10 February 2010 at a private hospital in Kozhikode Due to a severe brain hemorrhage[1]
Life and career
[edit]Personal life
[edit]Girish was born to Pulikkool Krishna Panicker and Meenakshi Amma in Puthenchery, near Ulliyeri village in the Kozhikode district of Kerala. His father was an astrologer and Ayurvedic practitioner, while his mother was a Carnatic musician. Girish learned the fundamentals of music from his mother and acquired knowledge of Sanskrit from his father. He completed his primary education at GLP School in Puthenchery, AUP School in Modakkallur, and Palora HSS in Ulliyeri. Afterward, he pursued a degree in literature at the Govt arts and science college, Meenchantha.
From a very young age, Girish was drawn to the language and literature of malayalam at the age of 14, his first poem, titled Mochanam (ml: മോചനം), was published in a weekly magazine.During his childhood, he was an active member of Balasangam.Later, he became a noted artist of the Chenthara Arts Club (a cultural club located in Puthenchery) where he wrote and directed many dramas and songs alongside his brother Mohanan Puthenchery and other locals.
He is married to Beena and they have two children, Jitin Puthenchery and Din nath Puthenchery. His elder son Jithin started off as an assistant director, working on films Breaking News, Money Rathnam, Rock On 2 and Tharangam. Jithin managed to land his first major acting gig after writer director Shankar Ramakrishnan organised an acting camp to select actors for Pathinettam Padi. Jithin also played major roles in the films include Edakkad Battalion, Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal.[3] His younger son Din Nath started his career as a lyricist and copywriter who has penned many songs for Malayalam films including Meow Meow Karimpoocha, Matinee, Aasha Black, Money Ratnam, Gunday, Chennai Koottam, Seconds, Moonu Wickettinu 365 Runs, Olappeeppi, Mangalyam Thanthunanena, and is currently working as an assistant director in Malayalam film industry, most recently on the movie Trance.[4]
Prior to joining the malayalam film industry, He worked as a collection agent in Kozhikode RTO office and copywriter at All India Radio, Kozhikode. At the same time, he continued to write songs and Lalitha Ganams for popular cassette Recording Companies include Akashvani, HMV, Magnasounds and Tharangini and he also penned many hit songs for Dooradarshan and Asianet.
Film career
[edit]In 1989 malayalam movie Director Vijayan Karote introduced Girish to the malayalam film industry. Girish penned lyrics and screenplay for Vijayan karot's movie named Bhramarakashassu, but due to some reasons the initial release of the film was delayed, at the same year Girish got an opportunity to write songs for another movie named Enquiry which was directed by U.V Raveendranath and with Rajamani as the music composer through this film Girish's first song "Janmantharangalil" released and it was his debut movie, But the songs didn't gain much popularity. After that director Ranjith scripted for the movie Georgootty C/O Georgootty turned Girish to the lyrics writing. Ranjith's recommendation brought him the chance to write songs for director Jayaraj's movie Johnnie Walker which was his breakthrough film, whose track Shanthamee Rathriyil[5] has become iconic and had brought him critical acclamation, which reflects his career in Malayalam film industry. He was also one of the most honoured lyricists having won the Kerala State Award for best lyricist seven times.[6]
Other works
[edit]Besides writing lyrics, Girish had also written the screenplay for the films Brahmarakshassu, Pallavur Devanarayanan, Vadakkumnadhan, and Kinnaripuzhayoram, and the story for Meleparambil Aanveedu, Adivaram, Ikkareyanente Manasam, Oro Viliyum Kathorthu and Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku. Girish has also published two poetry collection.He also composed music for a devotional album. He was also scripting a film by the name of Raman Police, in which Mohanlal was expected to play the lead role.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Death
[edit]Girish was a chronic diabetic and hypertensive patient. He was admitted to MIMS Hospital near his home on 6 February 2010 after suffering a massive stroke.[8] At the time, he was writing a eulogy for the popular actor and director Cochin Haneefa, who had died four days earlier. Girish slipped into a coma soon after arriving at the hospital. He underwent two surgeries, but his condition did not improve, and he suffered a brain hemorrhage, dying at the hospital on 10 February 2010, at the age of 48.[9] He was cremated with full state honors at the Mavoor Road crematorium the following day.[10]
Awards
[edit]| Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist | ||||
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| No | Year | Movie | Song | Composer |
| 1 | 1995 | Agnidevan | Oru Poovithalin | M.G Radhakrishnan |
| 2 | 1997 | Krishnagudiyil Oru | Pinneyum Pinneyuym | Vidyasagar |
| 3 | 1999 | Punaradhivasam | Kanaka Munthirikal | Louis Banks |
| 4 | 2001 | Ravanaprabhu | Aakasha Deepangal Sakshi | Suresh Peters |
| 5 | 2002 | Nandanam | Karmukil Varnante Chundil | Raveendran |
| 6 | 2003 | Gourisankaram | Urangathe Raavurangi | M.Jayachandran |
| 7 | 2004 | Kathavasheshan | Kannu Nattu Kaathirunnittum | |
| Asianet Film Awards | ||||
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| No | Year | Movie | Song | Composer |
| 1 | 2004 | Maampazhakkaalam | Kandu Kandu Kothi | M.Jayachandran |
| 2 | 2006 | Vadakkumnadhan | Kalabham Tharam | Raveendran |
| 3 | 2008 | Madambi | Amma Mazhakarinu | M.Jayachandran |
| Filmfare Award | ||||
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| No | Year | Movie | Song | Composer |
| 1 | 2006 | Vadakkumnadhan | Kalabham Tharam | Raveendran |
| 2 | 2008 | Madambi | Amma Mazhakarinu | M.Jayachandran |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Kumar, P. K. Ajith (11 February 2010). "Prolific lyricist Gireesh Puthenchery passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 10 July 2021.
- ^ "Gireesh Puthenchery". malayalachalachithram.com. Retrieved 20 January 2020.
- ^ "18-ാം പടിയില് കലിപ്പ് കാട്ടി കയ്യടി നേടി കലിപ്പൻ ഗിരി; ആരാണെന്നറിയാമോ?". Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd (in Malayalam). Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ "ദിന് നാഥ് പുത്തഞ്ചേരി's biography and latest film release news". FilmiBeat (in Malayalam). Retrieved 10 January 2020.
- ^ "Shanthamee Rathriyil... | Johny Walker | Mammootty | Jeet Upendra | Prem Kumar - YouTube". www.youtube.com. 13 October 2020. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Girish Puthencherry". IMDb. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "Malayalam lyricist Girish Puthenchery is dead". indiatimes.com. 11 February 2010. Archived from the original on 14 February 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
- ^ "Gireesh Puthenchery died of brain hemorrhage". oneindia.in. 11 February 2010. Archived from the original on 18 February 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
- ^ Hooli, By: Shekhar H. (11 February 2010). "Gireesh Puthenchery died of brain hemorrhage". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- ^ "Prolific lyricist Gireesh Puthenchery passes away". The Hindu. 11 February 2010. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
External links
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