J. M. 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]

J. M. Raju
BornKochi, Kerala, India
GenresPlayback singing, Carnatic music
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1962–1999
LabelsAudiotracs

Personal life

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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

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As a music composer

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  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.
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