Yusufali Kechery (Yūsaphali Kēccēri; യൂസഫലി കേച്ചേരി 16 May 1934 – 21 March 2015) was a poet, film lyricist, film producer and director from Kerala, India.[2] He wrote during the modern era of Malayalam poetry and won the Odakkuzhal Award, the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award and the Vallathol Award.
Yusufali Kechery | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 May 1934 |
| Died | March 21, 2015 (aged 80)[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Film Director, film producer, poet, film lyricist |
Career
editK. P. Narayana Pisharody was Kechery's Sanskrit teacher and taught him free of cost for four years.[3] Kechery's poetry works include Sainaba, Aayiram Navulla Mounam, Anchu Kanyakakal, Nadabhramam, Amrithu, Kecheri Puzha, Anuragagaanam Pole, Aalila, Kadhaye Premicha Kavitha, Perariyatha Nombaram and Ahaindavam.[4]
He also directed the films Vanadevatha (1977) and Neelathamara (1979). He wrote the lyrics for the songs in the film Dhwani, which were composed by musician Naushad. In 2000 he was awarded a National Award for a Sanskrit song written for the Malayalam film Mazha (Rain).[5]
Kechery died on 21 March 2015 at Amrita Hospital in Kochi, aged 80.[6]
Awards
editLiterary awards
edit- 1985: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award — Aayiram Naavulla Maunam[7]
- 1987: Odakkuzhal Award — Kechery Puzha[citation needed]
- 1988: Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram — Kechery Puzha[8]
- 1990: Asan Smaraka Kavitha Puraskaram[citation needed]
- 2001: Deviprasadam Trust Award[9]
- 2012: Vallathol Award[10]
- 2012: Balamani Amma Award[11]
- 2013: Kerala Sahitya Akademi Fellowship[12]
Film awards
edit- 1993: Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics - Ghazal[citation needed]
- 1994: Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics - Parinayam[citation needed]
- 1998: Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics - Sneham[citation needed]
- 1999: Asianet Film Award for Best Lyricist -Deepasthambham Mahascharyam[citation needed]
- 2000: National Film Award for Best Lyricist - Mazha[citation needed]
- Prem Nazir Award[citation needed]
- Kunchacko Memorial Award[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ "Malayalam film personality Yusufali Kechery dead". 22 March 2015.
- ^ "Words and poetry turned into music in the hands of the late poet and lyricist Yusufali Kechery". The Hindu. 26 March 2015.
- ^ "The bard of Kechery".
- ^ "Vallathol award for Kechery" Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine. Entecity.com. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ "Yusufali Kechery, Kavishala".
- ^ "Renowned Malayalam poet Yusufali Kechery passes away". Deccan Herald. 21 March 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ^ "List of Kerala Sahitya Academy Award Winners - Poetry". Kerala Sahitya Academy. Retrieved 11 December 2012.
- ^ "Yusufali Kecheri gets Asan poetry prize". The Indian Express. 26 September 1988. p. 3. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "Awards, Trusts and Scholarships: 2: Deviprasaadam Trust". Namboothiri.com. Retrieved 3 January 2023.
- ^ "Yusafali Kecheri bags Vallathol Puraskaram". Kerala Kaumudi. 3 October 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "Balamaniamma award for Kecheri". The Hindu. 9 December 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "2013 Kerala Sahitya Academy Award". Kerala Sahitya Academy. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
External links
edit- Yusufali Kechery at IMDb
- Hits of Yusaf Ali Kecheri
- Interview with Yusaf Ali Kecheri Archived 22 December 2019 at the Wayback Machine