Paliyath Jayachandran (3 March 1944 – 9 January 2025) was an Indian

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and actor. He collaborated with composers, G. Devarajan,

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, V. Dakshinamoorthy, K. Raghavan,

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Vijaya Bhaskar Vijaya Bhaskar (; 1924 – 3 March 2002) was an Indian music director and composer who composed music for several mainstream and experimental feature films in the Kannada film industry. Scoring music for over 720 films, Bhaskar worked in Tamil ...

Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and playback singer popular for his works in Indian cinema, predominately in Tamil cinema, Tamil in addition ...

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, M. M. Keeravani,

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and

M Jayachandran Madhusoodanan Jayachandran Nair (born 14 June 1971) is an Indian composer, singer, and musician. He has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director a record number of nine times. In 2005, he also won the state award for best male ...

. Over the course of his career, he recorded more than 16,000 songs in multiple languages and appeared in a few films. In 1986, he won the

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and also won

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five times. In 2020, he was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award, the highest award in

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, for his outstanding contributions to

. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest expression singers in South India. He also won 2

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state film awards. Jayachandran died from

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in Thrissur, Kerala, on 9 January 2025, at the age of 80. He was cremated with full state honours at his ancestral home in Chendamangalam, North Paravur, Kerala on 11 January 2025.

Early life

Jayachandran was born in Paliyath palace at

Irinjalakuda Irinjalakuda is a municipal town in Thrissur district, Kerala, India. It is the headquarters of Irinjalakuda Revenue Division, Thrissur Rural Police and Mukundapuram Taluk. After Thrissur, this town has most number of administrative, law-enfor ...

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, on 3rd March 1944, and his family later moved to Ravipuram in Eranakulam District. He is the third of five children of the late Ravivarma Kochaniyan Thampuran, a member of the

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, who was himself a

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, though never a professional

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, and the late Paliyath Subhadrakkunjamma, and also the second of their three sons. His siblings were late Sudhakaran (1940-1990), late Sarasija (1942-2018), Krishnakumar (born 1946) and Jayanthi (born 1948). Jayachandran was a student of the National

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, from where he received many prizes for playing the mridangam and light music in the State School Youth Festival. He then studied at the

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, completing his degree in

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. Jayachandran married Lalitha from

in May 1973. They have a daughter named Lakshmi and a son named Dinanath, who also sang for films.

Career

Jayachandran met

K. J. Yesudas Kattassery Joseph Yesudas ( /jeːʃud̪aːs/; born 10 January 1940) is an Indian playback singer and musician who sings Indian classical, devotional and film songs. He is widely considered one of the greatest singers in the history of Indian m ...

in 1958 when he participated in the state youth festival.

Yesudas Kattassery Joseph Yesudas ( /jeːʃud̪aːs/; born 10 January 1940) is an Indian playback singer and musician who sings Indian classical, devotional and film songs. He is widely considered one of the greatest singers in the history of Indian m ...

won the Best Classical Singer award, and Jayachandran won the Best Mridangist award in the same year. Jayachandran won a

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, five Kerala State Awards and four Tamil Nadu State Awards. He recorded songs in

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and

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. In 1967, he sang the evergreen song "Anuragaganam pole", composed by M.S. Baburaj, for the film

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, directed by

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. Later together,

and Jayachandran produced more hits like "Ninmaniarayile" C.I.D. Nazir 1971 and "Malayala Bashathan" Prethangalude Thazhvara 1973. Jayachandran received the

for Best Singer in 1972 for the song "Neelagiriyude ('Suprabhaatham')" for the film ''

Panitheeratha Veedu ''Panitheeratha Veedu'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Nanditha Bose, Roja Ramani and Jose Prakash. It is an adaptation of Parappurath's 1964 novel of the same name. It ...

''. Its music was done by

. The year 1978 brought him another Kerala State award, this time for the song "Ragam Sreeragam" from the film ''

Bandhana ''Bandhana'' ( ) is a 1984 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Rajendra Singh Babu from a screenplay by H. V. Subba Rao and Rajendra Singh Babu, based on a novel of the same name by Usha Navaratnanram. The film revolves aroun ...

'', composed by

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. In 1985 he received the

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for Best Male Playback Singer for the song "Sivasankara Sarva Saranya Vibho" from the film ''

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'', composed by G. Devarajan. The song "Prayam Nammil", from the film ''

Niram ''Niram'' (English: Colour) is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal and written inspired by Sathrughnan, a story by Iqbal Kuttippuram. ''Niram'' marks the fourth and final collaboration of the leading pair, Ku ...

'', brought him a third Kerala state award in 1998. In 2015 he received the next state award for his songs in Jilebi and

Ennu ninte Moideen ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language biographical romantic drama film written and directed by R. S. Vimal, based on the real-life story of Kanchanamala and B. P. Moideen, which took place in the 1960s in Mukkam, Kozhi ...

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. In 1975, he sang for the

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'' Penpada'' (with music by R. K. Shekhar) a song called "Velli then Kinnam Pol", regarded as the first composition of the then 9-year-old Dileep Shekhar, now more widely known as

. Jayachandran worked in close collaboration with the composer

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, producing numerous popular hits in the

language, including "Raasaathi Unna", "Kaathirundhu Kaathirundhu" (both from the 1984 release ''Vaidhegi kaathirundhaal''), "Mayanginen Solla Thayanginen" (from the 1985 release ''Naaney raaja naaney mandhiri''), "Vaalkaiye Vesham" (from the 1979 release ''Aarilirundhu Arubathu Varai''), "Poova Eduthu Oru" (from the 1986 release ''Amman Kovil Kizhakaaley'') and "Thaalaattudhey Vaanam" (from the 1981 release ''Kadal Meengal''). In 1994, he received the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best

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for the song "Kathazham Kattuvazhi" for the film ''

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'', composed by

. As a recognition of his contribution to Tamil film music, he was honoured with the 1997 Kalaimamani award of the Tamil Nadu Government. Jayachandran was honoured with the

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at the beginning of 2001, which he was the first person to receive. The motive behind this award is to choose the best from the

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and lyricists, within a span of 30 years. He has sung nearly 1000 songs for Malayalam movies over the years, according to the MSI information database. Jayachandran sang in

for the first time in 2008 for the movie '' ADA...A Way of Life'' along with

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, with music scored by

Discography

Tamil Songs

Tamil Christian Devotional Songs

* "Uravodu Vaazhum" – ''Deiva Tharisanam'' * "Nanbanukkaga" – ''Deiva Tharisanam'' * "Nilavum Thoongum" – ''Thaagam'' * "Ponmaalai Neram" – ''Thaagam'' * "Amaidhiyin Thoothanay" – '' '' * "Enathu Vizhiyil Unathu Paarvai" – '' '' * "Amaithi Thedi Alaiyum Nenjame" – ''Paathai''

Malayalam

* "Manjalayil Mungi Thorthi" – ''

Kalithozhan ''Kalithozhan'' ( Friend) is a 1966 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by A. V. Subbarao and L.V Prasad. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film had musical score by ...

'' * "Aalilathaaliyumaayi" -''

Mizhi Randilum ''Mizhi Randilum'' ( English: ''In both Eyes'') is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, Dileep, and Revathi. The movie was actor Narendra Prasad's l ...

'' * "Aaraarum Kaanaathe" - ''

Chandrolsavam ''Chandrolsavam'' (Transl.Moon Festival) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal and Meena in the lead role with Ranjith, Cochin Haneefa, VK Sreeraman, Santhosh, and Jagadish ...

'' * "Keranirakalaadum" - ''

Jalolsavam ''Jalolsavam'' () is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by M. Sindhuraj. The film stars Kunchacko Boban and Navya Nair, with Nedumudi Venu, Riyaz Khan, and Jagathy Sreekumar in supporting ro ...

'' * "Shishirakaala Meghamidhuna" - ''

Devaraagam ''Devaraagam'' is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathan and starring Aravind Swamy and Sridevi. It also had KPAC Lalitha, Kozhikode Narayanan Nair, Zeenath, and Nedumudi Venu in supporting roles. The film was ...

'' * "Therirangum Mukile" – '' Mazhathullikilukkam'' * "Olanjali Kuruvi" – ''

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'' * "Ithaloornnu Veena" – ''

Thanmathra ''Thanmathra'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy and starring Mohanlal, Meera Vasudevan and Arjun Lal. Based on Padmarajan's short story "Orma", it portrays the effects of Alzheimer's disease on ...

'' * "Praayam Nammil" - ''

'' * "Harshbashpam Thooki" – '' Muthassi'' * "Ariyathe Ariyathe" – ''

Ravanaprabhu ''Raavanaprabhu'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Ranjith (director), Ranjith in his directorial debut. It is a sequel to the 1993 film ''Devaasuram'' written by Ranjith (director), Ranjith, d ...

'' * "Pattil Ee Pattil" – ''

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'' * "Sharadambaram" – ''

Ennu Ninte Moideen ''Ennu Ninte Moideen'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language biographical romantic drama film written and directed by R. S. Vimal, based on the real-life story of Kanchanamala and B. P. Moideen, which took place in the 1960s in Mukkam, Kozhi ...

'' * "Mannappm chuttu" – ''

Marubhoomiyile Aana ''Marubhoomiyile Aana'' () is a 2016 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by V. K. Prakash. It stars Biju Menon in the role of a Qatar-born Malayali Sheikh in the Middle East. Filming locations include Qatar and Kerala. The film was ...

'' * "Podi meesha" – '' Pa Va'' * "Neeyoru Puzhayayi" – ''

Thilakkam ''Thilakkam'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language black comedy film directed by Jayaraj and written by Rafi Mecartin. Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, and Thiagarajan play the lead roles. The rest of the cast includes Nedumudi Venu, K. P. A. C. Lal ...

'' * "Poove Poove" – ''

Devadoothan ''Devadoothan'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language romantic horror film directed by Sibi Malayil, written by Raghunath Paleri, and produced by Siyad Koker through Kokers Films. It stars Mohanlal in the title role with Jaya Prada, Vineeth ...

'' * "Aaru Paranju" – ''

Pulival Kalyanam ''Pulival Kalyanam'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Shafi and written by Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas. The film stars Jayasurya and Kavya Madhavan with Lal, Lalu Alex, Jagathy Sreekumar, Harisree As ...

'' * "Mazhavannu" – '' Puzhikkadakan'' * "Kalabhachuvaru Vecha Meda" – ''Aval Oru Thudar Katha'' * "Peyneer Poley" – '' Otta'' * "Premikumbol neeyum njanum" – ''

Salt N' Pepper ''Salt N' Pepper'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Aashiq Abu and produced for Lucsam Creations. The film stars Lal, Asif Ali, Shwetha Menon, and Mythili in the lead roles, while Baburaj and Vijayaragha ...

'' * "Kannil kaashi" – ''

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'' * "Enthe Innum Vanneela" – ''

Gramophone (film) ''Gramophone'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film directed by Kamal and written by Iqbal Kuttippuram, starring Dileep, Meera Jasmine and Navya Nair. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. Plot Sachidanandan, is a very h ...

'' * "Njaanoru Malayalee" – ''

Jilebi (2015 film) ''Jilebi '' is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language children's film directed by Arun Shekar and produced by East Coast Vijayan, starring Jayasurya, Ramya Nambeesan and Vijayaraghavan. The film released on 31 July 2015 to generally positive reviews. ...

Kannada songs

* "Kala mattomme Namagagi (Kiladigalu)" * "Alukade Balukutha (Kiladigalu)" * "Savira Hoogalali (Suvarna Sethuve)" * "Uyyale Adona Banniro (Dharani Mandala Madhyadolage)" * "Uppina Saagaraku (Masanada Hoovu)" * "Sridevi Madhavi Kannota Beda (Ganeshana Madhuve)" * "Premada Shruthi Meetide (Ganeshana Maduve)" * "Manasu Kaleyithu (Raithana Makkalu)"

Malayalam music albums

* ''Pranayamarmaram'' – 2009.

Hindi songs

* "Milo Wahan Wahan" (from movie ''

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'', Debut song in

)

Telugu Discography

Filmography as actor

Krishna Parunthu 1979 movie .Nakhakshathangal – As Neighbour – Directed by Hariharan .Trivandrum Lodge – As Narayanan Nair – Directed by VK Prakash

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(1983) - directed by KG George as himself in the song scen
"Prabhaamayi, Prabhaamayi"

Awards

;

National Film Awards The National Film Awards are awards for artistic and technical merit given for "Excellence within the Cinema of India, Indian film industry". Established in 1954, it has been administered, along with the International Film Festival of India ...

: * 1985 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the Malayalam film ''

'' ;

Kerala State Film Awards The Kerala State Film Awards are the film awards for a motion picture made in Kerala. The awards started in 1969 by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala and since 1998 the awards have been bestowed by Kerala State Cha ...

: * 1972 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the song "Suprabhatham" in the film ''Pani Theeratha Veedu'' * 1978 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the song "Ragam Sreeragam" in the film ''Bandhanam'' * 1999 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the song "Prayam Nammil" in the film ''

'' * 2004 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the song "Neeyoru Puzhayaay" in the film ''

'' * 2015 – Best Male Play Back Singer for the songs "Njaan Oru Malayali", "Malarvaka Kombathu", "Sharadambaram" in the films ''Jilebi'', ''

Ennum Eppozhum ''Ennum Eppozhum'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikad and written by Ranjan Pramod based on a story by Raveendran. It was produced by Antony Perumbavoor under the production company Aashirva ...

'', ''

'' * 2020 – J. C. Daniel Award for his outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema ;

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Tamil Nadu State Film Awards were given for excellence in Cinema of Tamil Nadu, Tamil cinema in India. They were given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Governmen ...

: * 1994 – Best Male Playback Singer – for the song "Kattazham Kattuvazhi" in the film ''

'' * 1997 – ''

Kalaimamani The Kalaimamani is the highest civilian award in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. These awards are given by the ''Tamil Nadu Iyal Isai Nataka Mandram'' (literature, music and theatre), a unit of the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government ...

'' award by

Government for 30 Years in Tamil Film Music ;

Asianet Film Awards The Asianet Film Awards is an award ceremony for films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. Asianet says an awards ceremony has been instituted to honour artistic and ...

: * 2001 – Best Male Playback – '' Raavanaprabhu'' * 1999 – Best Male Playback – ''

'' ;Other awards * 1958 – First place in

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and Second place in

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competitions at

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* 2000 –

Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award Swaralaya Kairali Yesudas Award (or usually referred to as Yesudas Award) is an award for music artists in recognition to their outstanding performance. The award is instituted jointly by ''Swaralaya'', an organization that promotes music and Kai ...

* 2011 –

Kamukara Kamukara Purushothaman (4 December 1930 – 26 May 1995) was an Indian singer. He was a noted playback singer in Malayalam cinema during its early years. He has recorded over 170 songs in 68 movies in various South Indian languages. Early ...

Award instituted by Kamukara Foundation * 2014 –

Harivarasanam Award Harivarasanam Award is an award jointly instituted by the Government of Kerala and Devaswom boards in Kerala#Travancore Devaswom Board, Travancore Devaswom Board. It is awarded for contributions towards propagation of secularism, equanimity and un ...

* 2014 – K. P. Udayabhanu Award by K. P. Udayabhanu Foundation * 2015 – Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Male Playback Singer - ''Sharadambaram'' (

) * 2017 – Mazhavil

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Music Award for Best Singer - ''Podimeesha'' ( Pa Va) * 2021 – Lifetime Achievement Award by Mazhavil Music Awards * 2022 – K. Raghavan Master Foundation Award for his comprehensive contribution to the field of music. * 2022 – Geetham Sangeetham National Award instituted by the Geetham Sangeetham Kalasamskarika Vedi, is given for overall contribution to music. * 2022 –

Sreekumaran Thampi Sreekumaran Thampi (born 16 March 1940) is an Indian lyricist, music director, film director, director, film producer, producer and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema. He also writes poetry and is a recipient of the Vallathol Award. In 2017, he w ...

Foundation Award

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Jayachandran, P. 1944 births 2025 deaths Best Male Playback Singer National Film Award winners Kerala State Film Award winners Indian male playback singers Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners Recipients of the Kalaimamani Award Singers from Kerala Tamil playback singers Malayalam playback singers Kannada playback singers Telugu playback singers Malayali people People from Irinjalakuda Film musicians from Kerala 20th-century Indian singers 21st-century Indian singers 20th-century Indian male singers 21st-century Indian male singers Deaths from liver cancer in India