Vaali (poet)
This article is about the poet and lyricist. For the film, see Vaali (film).
| Vaali | |
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| Born |
T. S. Rangarajan 29 October 1931 Srirangam, Madras Presidency, India |
| Died |
18 July 2013 (aged 81) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Artist, Poet, Lyricist, Writer, Actor |
| Period | 1931–2013 |
| Spouse | Ramani Thilagam (m. 1954; d. 2009) |
| Children | 1 (Son) |
Vaali (born T. S. Rangarajan; 29 October 1931 – 18 July 2013) was an Indian poet and lyricist whose works were in Tamil, had a five-decade long association with the Tamil film industry, wrote over 15,000 songs.[1][2] He acted in a number of films, including Sathya, Hey Ram, Paarthale Paravasam and Poikkal Kudhirai. He was honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian honour.[3]
Biography
Vaali moved to Madras in the 1950s seeking an opportunity in Tamil film industry.[4] In the 1960s and 1970s, he received patronage from actor M. G. Ramachandran and became a successful lyricist, in competition with poet Kannadasan, which he had chronicled in his autobiography Naanum Indha Nootrandum. Vaali has also authored other books such as Avathara Purushan, Pandavar Bhoomi, Ramanuja Kaviyam, Krishna Vijayam, Thamizh Kadavul, Kalaignar Kaviyam, Krishna Bhakthan and Vaaliba vaali. His song "Amma Endru Azhaikatha Uyir Illaiye" is carved in the stone in a temple in Trichy.[5] He wrote songs for M. G. Ramachandran in 63 films and also for Sivaji Ganesan in 70 films.He has written more than 15000 songs in Tamil films.
He died on 18 July 2013 in Chennai following respiratory illness, at the age of 81.[6] He is survived by his only son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. His wife predeceased him in 2009.
Awards
- Civilian honours
Vaali is a five-time winner of the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Lyricist[7]
- 1970 – Engal Thangam
- 1979 – Ivargal Vidhyasamanavargal
- 1989 – Varusham Padhinaaru and Apoorva Sagodharargal
- 1990 – Keladi Kanmani
- 2008 – Dasavathaaram
Books
- Amma-1976
- Avathara Purushan-1995
- Naanum Indha Nootrandum
- Pandavar Bhoomi
- Ramanuja Kaviyam
- Krishna Vijayam
- Thamizh Kadavul
- Kalaignar Kaviyam
- Krishna Bhakthan
- Vaaliba vaali
- Poikkal kuthiraikal
- Nija Govintham
- Azagiya Singers
Filmography
As Lyricist
2010s
- 2014 – Kaaviya Thalaivan (Tamil) (His Last Tamil film)
- 2014 – Thirudan Police (Tamil)
- 2014 – Yaan (Tamil)
- 2014 – Ramanujan (Tamil)
- 2014 – Naan Than Bala (Tamil)
- 2014 – Kochadaiyaan (Tamil)
- 2014 – Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (Tamil)
- 2013 – Endrendrum Punnagai (Tamil)
- 2013 – Biriyani (Tamil)
- 2013 – Mariyaan (Tamil)
- 2013 – Thillu Mullu (Tamil)
- 2013 – Ethir Neechal (Tamil)
- 2013 – Udhayam NH4 (Tamil)
- 2013 – Alex Pandian (Tamil)
- 2013 – Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya (Tamil)
- 2012 – Podaa Podi (Tamil)
- 2012 – Mirattal (Tamil)
- 2012 – Thadaiyara Thakka (Tamil)
- 2012 – Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer (Tamil)
- 2011 – Osthi (Tamil)
- 2011 – Vedi (Tamil)
- 2011 – Mankatha (Tamil)
- 2011 – Sattapadi Kutram (Tamil)
- 2011 – Aadu Puli (Tamil)
- 2011 – Uyarthiru 420 (Tamil)
- 2011 – Maveeran (Tamil)
- 2011 – Kanden (Tamil)
- 2011 – Engeyum Kaadhal (Tamil)
- 2011 – Ponnar Shankar (Tamil)
- 2010 – Baana Kaathadi (Tamil)
- 2010 – Ninaivail Nindraval (Tamil)
- 2010 – Sura (Tamil)
- 2010 – Agarathi (Tamil)
- 2010 – Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai (Tamil)
- 2010 – Leelai (Tamil)
- 2010 – Thillalangadi (Tamil)
- 2010 – Valiban Sutrum Ulagam (Tamil)
- 2010 – Thottuppaar (Tamil)
- 2010 – Goa (Tamil)
- 2010 – Guru Sishyan (Tamil)
- 2010 – Viruthagiri (Tamil)
- 2010 – Kadhalukku Maranamillai (Tamil)
- 2010 – Nanda Nanditha (Tamil)
- 2010 – Maanja Velu (Tamil)
- 2010 – Pen Singam (Tamil)
- 2010 – Chikku Bukku (Tamil)
2000s
- 2009 – Jagan Mohini (Tamil)
- 2009 – Vaalmiki (Tamil)
- 2009 – Aadhavan (Tamil)
- 2009 – Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum (Tamil)
- 2009 – Naan Kadavul (Tamil)
- 2009 – Mathiya Chennai (Tamil)
- 2009 – Naadodigal (Tamil)
- 2009 – Malai Malai (Tamil)
- 2009 – Arunthathi (Tamil)
- 2009 – Panchamirutam (Tamil)
- 2008 – Silambattam (Tamil)
- 2008 – Singakutty (Tamil)
- 2008 – Bommalattam (Tamil)
- 2008 – Kuselan (Tamil)
- 2008 – Dhanam (Tamil)
- 2008 – Sakkarakatti (Tamil)
- 2008 – Saroja (Telugu)
- 2008 – Dasavatharam (Tamil)
- 2008 – Jayam Kondaan (Tamil)
- 2008 – Saroja (Tamil)
- 2007 – Azhagiya Thamizh Magan (Tamil)
- 2007 – Unnale Unnale (Tamil)
- 2007 – Thottal Poo Malarum (Tamil)
- 2007 – Billa (Tamil)
- 2007 – En Uyirnum Melana (Tamil)
- 2007 – Aalwar (Tamil)
- 2007 – Chennai 600028 (Tamil)
- 2007 – Sivaji (Tamil)
- 2007 – Inimey Nangathan (Tamil)
- 2006 – Vallavan (Tamil)
- 2006 – Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (Tamil)
- 2006 – Kalvanin Kadhali (2006 film) (Tamil)
- 2005 – Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy (Tamil)
- 2005 – Anbe Aaruyire (Tamil)
- 2005 – Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (Tamil)
- 2005 – Mumbai Express (Tamil)
- 2005 – Chandramukhi (Tamil)
- 2005 – Ghajini (Tamil)
- 2005 – Mannin Maindhan (Tamil)
- 2004 – New (Tamil)
- 2004 – Kuththu (Tamil)
- 2004 – Manmadhan (Tamil)
- 2003 – Boys (Tamil)
- 2003 – Simhadri (Telugu)
- 2003 – Lesa Lesa (Tamil)
- 2003 – Pudhiya Geethai (Tamil)
- 2002 – Baba (Tamil)
- 2002 – Mounam Pesiyadhe (Tamil)
- 2002 – Kadhal Virus (Tamil)
- 2002 – Shree (Tamil)
- 2002 – Punnagai Desam (Tamil)
- 2002 – Thenkasi Pattanam (Tamil)
- 2002 – Bhagavathi (Tamil)
- 2002 – Youth(Tamil)
- 2001 – Narasimma (Tamil)
- 2001 – Dhosth (Malayalam)
- 2001 – Chocolate (Tamil)
- 2001 – Looty (Tamil)
- 2001 – Dheena (Tamil)
- 2001 – Parthale Paravasam (Tamil)
- 2001 – Minnale (Tamil)
- 2001 – Middle Class Madhavan (Tamil)
- 2000 – Pennin Manathai Thottu (Tamil)
- 2000 – Simmasanam (Tamil)
- 2000 – Priyamaanavale (Tamil)
- 2000 – Hey Ram (Tamil)
- 2000 – Vanna Thamizh Paatu (Tamil)
1990s
- 1999 – Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (Tamil)
- 1999 – Mannavaru Sinnavaru (Tamil)
- 1999 – Kadhalar Dhinam (Tamil)
- 1998 – Marumalarchi (Tamil)
- 1998 – Kadhala Kadhala (Tamil)
- 1998 – Ninaithen Vandhai (Tamil)
- 1997 – Bharathi Kannamma (Tamil)
- 1997 – Vaimaye Vellum (Tamil)
- 1997 – Thambi Durai (Tamil)
- 1996 - Mr.Romeo (Tamil)
- 1996 – Tata Birla (Tamil)
- 1996 – Kalloori Vaasal (Tamil)
- 1996 – Poovarasan (Tamil)
- 1996 – Maanbumigu Maanavan (Tamil)
- 1996 – Poove Unakkaga (Tamil)
- 1996 – Kadhal Desam (Tamil)
- 1996 – Nethaji (Tamil)
- 1996 – Vaanmathi (Tamil)
- 1996 – Indian (Tamil)
- 1996 – Selva (Tamil)
- 1995 - Thirumoorthy(Tamil)
- 1995 – Rajavin Parvaiyile (Tamil)
- 1995 – Mr. Madras (Tamil)
- 1995 – Aasai (Tamil)
- 1995 – Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (Tamil)
- 1995 – Aanazhagan (Tamil)
- 1995 – Muthu Kaalai (Tamil)
- 1995 – Periya Kudumbam (Tamil)
- 1995 – Deva (film) (Tamil)
- 1995 – Thotta Chinungi (Tamil)
- 1995 – Chinna Vathiyar (Tamil)
- 1995 – Kattumarakaran (Tamil)
- 1995 – Raasaiyya (Tamil)
- 1995 – Sathi Leelavathi (Tamil)
- 1995 – Kolangal (Tamil)
- 1995 – Chandralekha (Tamil)
- 1994 – Veera(Tamil)
- 1994 – Mahanadi (Tamil)
- 1994 – Kanmani (Tamil)
- 1994 – Rasamagan (Tamil)
- 1994 – Senthamizh Selvan (Tamil)
- 1994 – Kadhalan (Tamil)
- 1994 – Mohamull (Tamil)
- 1994 – Rasigan (Tamil)
- 1994 – Watchman Vadivel (Tamil)
- 1994 – Veetla Visheshanga (Tamil)
- 1994 – Adharmam (Tamil)
- 1994 – En Aasai Machan (Tamil)
- 1994 – Indhu (Tamil)
- 1994 – Seeman (Tamil)
- 1994 – Priyanka (Tamil)
- 1993 – Manichitrathazhu (Malayalam)
- 1993 – Ulle Veliye (Tamil)
- 1993 – Walter Vetrivel (Tamil)
- 1993 – Valli (Tamil)
- 1993 – Chinna Jameen (Tamil)
- 1993 – Karpagam Vandhachu (Tamil)
- 1993 – Kathirukka Neramillai (Tamil)
- 1993 – Kalaignan (Tamil)
- 1993 – Maharasan (Tamil)
- 1993 – Chinna Mapillai (Tamil)
- 1993 – Yejaman (Tamil)
- 1993 – Uzhaippali (Tamil)
- 1993 – Chinna Kannamma (Tamil)
- 1993 – Dharmaseelan (Tamil)
- 1993 – I Love India (Tamil)
- 1993 – Marupadiyum (Tamil)
- 1992 – Thevar Magan (Tamil)
- 1992 – Naangal (Tamil)
- 1992 – Suriyan (Tamil)
- 1992 – Singaravelan (Tamil)
- 1992 – Oorpanchayathu (Tamil)
- 1992 – Nadodi Pattukkaran (Tamil)
- 1992 – Chinna Marumagal (Tamil)
- 1992 – Deiva Vaakku (Tamil)
- 1992 – Senthamizh Paattu (Tamil)
- 1992 – Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen (Tamil)
- 1992 – Mannan (Tamil)
- 1992 – Meera (1992 film) (Tamil)
- 1992 – Chembaruthi (Tamil)
- 1991 – Guna (Tamil)
- 1991 – Thalapathi (Tamil)
- 1991 – Maanagara Kaaval (Tamil)
- 1991 – Kizhakku Karai (Tamil)
- 1991 – Thalattu Ketkuthamma (Tamil)
- 1991 – Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (Tamil)
- 1991 – Gopura Vasalile (Tamil)
- 1991 – Chinna Thambi (Tamil)
- 1991 – Ayul Kaithi (Tamil)
- 1991 – Idhayam (Tamil)
- 1991 – Eeramana Rojave (Tamil)
- 1991 – Bramma (Tamil)
- 1991 – Rudhra (Tamil)
- 1991 – Thaipoosam (1991) (Tamil)
- 1991 – Gnana Paravai (Tamil)
- 1990 – Kizhakku Vasal (Tamil)
- 1990 – Sandhana Kaatru (Tamil)
- 1990 – Raja Kaiya Vacha (Tamil)
- 1990 – Anjali (Tamil)
- 1990 – Ethir Kaatru (Tamil)
- 1990 – My Dear Marthandan (Tamil)
- 1990 – Siraiyil Pootha Sinna Malar (Tamil)
- 1990 – Unnai Solli Kutramillai (Tamil)
- 1990 – Velai Kidaichuduchu (Tamil)
- 1990 – Nadigan (Tamil)
- 1990 – Puthu Paatu (Tamil)
- 1990 – Vazhkai Chakkaram (Tamil)
- 1990 – Puriyaadha Pudhir (Tamil)
1980s
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As Actor
- 2001 – Paarthale Paravasam (Tamil)
- 2000 – Hey Ram (Tamil)
- 1988 – Sathya (Tamil)
- 1983 – Poikkal Kudhirai (Tamil)
As Director
- Vadaimaalai[1]
As Writer
- 1979 – Kadavul Amaitha Medai (Tamil) Sreenplay, Dialogues
- 1987 - Ore Oru Gramathile
Television
- 1997 Kaialavau Manasu
- 2003 Vikaramadhithan
- 2008 Thangamana Purushan
- 2012 Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri
References
- 1 2 B. Kolappan (18 July 2013). "Lyricist Vaali leaves a void". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ↑ "Tamil Cinema news | Tamil Movies | Cinema seithigal". Maalaimalar. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Tamil Cinema news | Tamil Movies | Cinema seithigal". Maalaimalar. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- 1 2 "Elevan Padma awards announced for Tamil Nadu". The Hindu. 28 January 2007. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ↑ "Ode to late lyricist Vaali who transcended generations". www.newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 25 September 2016.
- ↑ Anandan, 'Film News' (2004). Sadhanaigal Padaitha Thamizh Thiraipada Varalaru (Tamil Film History and Its Achievements). Sivagami Publications. p. 738.
External links
- Vaali at the Internet Movie Database
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