J. M. Raju

John Mattupurathu Raju
John Mattupurathu Raju
Born	1 January 1944 (age 80); Kochi, Kerala, India
Genres	Playback singing, Carnatic music
Occupation	Singer
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1962–1999
Labels	Audiotracs

John Mattupurathu Raju is an Indian film singer and music composer in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s.^[1] He made his debut with the movie Naadan Pennu in 1967.^[2]

Personal life

Raju was born on 1 January 1944 in Ernakulam, Kerala, as the son of the late John Mattupurathu and the late Mary John. He is married to Latha Raju, a Malayalam playback singer, who is the daughter of famous singers Santha P. Nair and K. Padmanabhan Nair.^[3]^[4] The couple have two children, Aalap Raju and Anupama.^[5] Aalap Raju is also a playback singer.^[6]^[7] In 2015 Raju won the Kalashree Award from the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy.

Filmography

As a music composer

Nadi Nadi ... Chevalier Michael 1992
Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
Vaanil Vibhaatham ... Chevalier Michael 1992
Kaathirunna Raavu ... Chevalier Michael 1992
Kannaadikkaavilile ... Chevalier Michael 1992
Navayuva Midhunam ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
Anuraagame ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
Prasada Sindooram ... Keralam Manoharam 1999
Paalaruvi Neeyenikku Thozhi ... Keralam Manoharam 1999

As a playback singer

Naadan Premam ... Naadan Pennu 1967
Paalkadal Naduvil ... Kanaatha Veshangal 1967
Raathri Raathri ... Ezhu Raathrikal 1968
Pottithakarnna ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
Marathakappattudutha Vilaasini ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
Kala kala mozhi ... Premageethangal 1981
Ilam Manjil ... Adharangal Vithumpunnu 1981
Ambili Manavatti azhakulla manavaatti ... Ee Naadu 1982
Thattedi Sosamme ... Ee Naadu 1982
Aakaasha perunthachan ... Ee Naadu 1982
Iru Meyyaanennaalum [Bit] ... Ee Naadu 1982
Amme mahaamaaye ... Jambulingam 1982
Amme Kanyaamariyame (Chilluvazhi Paayum) ... Idavela 1982
Gloria Gloria Gloria Swargeeya (Vinnin Saanthi Sandesham) ... Idavela 1982
Ente kadha ninte kadha ... Ithu Njangalude Kadha 1982
Thathammappenninu kalyaanam ... Thuranna Jail 1982
Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu ... Iniyenkilum 1983
Ilam Manjil [Adharangal Vithumbunnu] ... Kaathirunna Divasam 1983
Poonkili painkili ... Kolakkomban 1983
Odi odi odi vannu ... Swanthamevide Bandhamevide 1984
Illillam Poo ... Akalangalil 1986
Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992

References

^ "JM Raju".
^ "Profile of Malayalam Singer JM%20Raju".
^ "Born to sing". 11 December 2013.
^ M, Athira (6 July 2013). "The Kerala connection". The Hindu.
^ "Mathrubhumi: Programs". mathrubhuminews.in. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014.
^ "There is no stopping for veteran playback singer Latha Raju". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
^ "Ready for Malayalam acapella? - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 January 2017.

External links

J. M. Raju at IMDb

[1] "JM Raju".

[2] "Profile of Malayalam Singer JM%20Raju".

[3] "Born to sing". 11 December 2013.

[4] M, Athira (6 July 2013). "The Kerala connection". The Hindu.

[5] "Mathrubhumi: Programs". mathrubhuminews.in. Archived from the original on 14 August 2014.

[6] "There is no stopping for veteran playback singer Latha Raju". ibnlive.in.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.

[7] "Ready for Malayalam acapella? - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 January 2017.

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