Beeyar Prasad

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B. Rajendraprasad (18 March 1961 – 4 January 2023), professionally credited as Beeyar Prasad, was an Indian lyricist, poet, and playwright in Malayalam language.[1] He made his cinema debut in the Malayalam film industry through the 2003 film Kilichundan Mampazham composed by Vidyasagar.[2]

Beeyar Prasad
Born
B. Rajendraprasad

(1961-03-18)18 March 1961
Died4 January 2023(2023-01-04) (aged 61)
Alma materUniversity of Kerala
Occupations
  • Lyricist
  • screenwriter
  • television presenter
Years active2003 – 2023
SpouseVidhu Prasad
Children2

Early life

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Prasad was born in the village of Monkombu in Kuttanad, Kerala, India. He completed Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam literature.[3] In his younger days, he has written, directed and acted in theatre plays.[4] He has authored over 40 plays, including eight professional dramas. His play Shadkala Govindamarar won award at the Thiruvananthapuram Drama Competition. Prasad has written many librettos for Kathakali.[5]

Career

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In 1993, Beeyar scripted the children's film Johny, which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film. In 2001, Prasad had played a role, Narayanan in the film Theerthadanam starring Jayaram and Suhasini Maniratnam. He made his debut in the Malayalam cinema music industry through 2003 film Kilichundan Mampazham directed by Priyadarshan and composed by Vidyasagar.[6]

Personal life

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He was married to Vidhu Prasad and they have two children. Prasad died from complications from stroke in Changanassery, Kottayam district, on 4 January 2023, at age 61.[5]

Discography

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Year Movie Song Composer
2003 Kilichundan Mampazham Parayuka nee ... Vidyasagar
Onnaam Kili ...
Vilakku Koluthi Varum ...
Kasavinte Thattamittu ...
Onnaanaam Kunninmele ...
Kasthoori Poonkaatte
Pattanathil Sundaran Mullappoovin Motte ... Mohan Sithara
Ivar Ore Swaram ... Srinivas
2004 Njan Salperu Ramankutty Madana Pathaakayil ... Raveendran
Kaliyaadi Thalir ...
They They
Mandaarappoo ...
Vettam Mazhathullikal [M] ... Berny Ignatius
Oru Kaathilola ...
Illathe Kalyanathinu (F) ...
Mazhathullikal (F) ...
Illathe Kalyanathinu [D] ...
Jalolsavam Keranirakalaadum ... Alphonse Joseph
Thaarakappodi ...
Kulirillam Vaazhum [D] ...
Vamanapuram Bus Route Yezhai Paravakale ... Sonu Sisupal
2005 Iruvattam Manavaatti Veenayaakumo ... Alphonse Joseph
Ponnum Jamanthippoovum ...
Vidarum Varna Pookkal ...
Gaanamanu Njan ...
Kanneeril Pidayum ...
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Magic Journey ... Ilayaraja
Magic Journey ...
The Campus Paalnilaavamma ... M. Jayachandran
The Campus ...
Sarkar Dada Ruthu ruthu ...
Naadodippaattinte ...
Mandaarappoo Choriyum ...
Kallu Pattu ...
Tic Tic ...
Thulaaminnal ...
Tic Tic [F] ...
Banglaavil Outha Chandira Chandira ...
Hai Oru Veedu ... BJ Prakash
Ninavukalaal ...
Iniyum Veene Paadiyaalum ...
Breeze Ulakkum Shippinullil Ponathaaro ...
Vallee Vallee ...
Koo Koo Koo Koo ...
Oru Poovaniyile ...
Poovam Kurunnukale ...
Oraal Iniyente Maathram ... Viswajith
2006 Lanka Innoru Naal ... Srinivas
Kadalezhum ... Rajesh Mohan
Ilaya Manmadha (D) ... Srinivas
Kadalezhum ...
Jayam Kanneeril Punyaaham [F] ... Sonu Sisupal
Mizhiyiloru Theeyaay [F] ...
Mizhiyiloru Theeyaay [M] ...
Painkili Paadana [F] ...
Theliveyilum ...
Thulumbidum Then ...
Poovaanennu ...
2008 Swarnnam Kanivodum ... Mohan Sithara
2009 Seethaa Kalyaanam Doore doore vaanil nee ... Srinivas
Chandramada ...
Ragasudha Rasamay ...
Seethaakalyaana Vaibhogame ...
Seetharamam kadhasusaaram ...
Ketteele visesham ...
Doore Doore Vaanil Njaan [F] ...
2012 Kunjaliyan Aadaadum ... MG Sreekumar
Thalsamayam Oru Penkutti O Thinkal Pakshi ... Sharreth
Friday 11.11.11 Alappuzha Aaraaro Aaromale ... Roby Abraham
Olathil Chaanchaadi ...
Nilaavaay Pookkum ...
Sugandha Neeralayaay ...
2013 Kallante Makan Naruvennayil ... Aji Sharas
Poo Poraanjo ...
Sree Vinaayaka ...
2014 Call Me @ Aaraarum Kaanaathe ... Afsal Yusuf, Thej Mervin
Oreyoru Naalil ...
Puthanoru Mettil ...
Monaayi Angane Aanaayi Taj Theerthoru ... Vinu Uday
Thaane Vidarum ...
Shesham Kadhaabhaagam Nerilaaloru Neythiri ... Vidhu Alleppey
Kaalam ...
Nerilaaloru Neythiri ...
2018 Moonnara Thorathe Nenchil ... Sreerag Denni
Thattumpurath Achuthan Muthumani Raadhe ... Deepankuran
2022 Tha Thavalayude Tha Mizhiyilaaranu Nikhil Rajan
2023 Akrom Pekrom
Karayumennano
Mindaanilla
Moolipaadum

References

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  1. ^ "B.R. Prasad". IMDb. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  2. ^ "All you want to know about #BRPrasad". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  3. ^ "ബീയാർ പ്രസാദിന് വൃക്ക നൽകാൻ സുഹൃത്ത്; അര നൂറ്റാണ്ടിന്റെ സൗഹൃദം തുണയായപ്പോൾ പ്രതീക്ഷയുടെ 'വെട്ടം' | beeyar prasad poet special interview". vanitha.in. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
  4. ^ The Hindu Bureau (4 January 2023). "Malayalam lyricist Beeyar Prasad passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  5. ^ a b Lyricist, poet Beeyar Prasad passes away
  6. ^ "വൃക്കനൽകി; ഒരേ ഒരു നിബന്ധന...പേര് രഹസ്യമാക്കിവെക്കണം; കവിക്ക് ബാല്യകാല സുഹൃത്തിന്റെ സ്നേഹ സമ്മാനം". News18 Malayalam. 10 December 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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