Rafeeq Ahamed (born 17 December 1961) is an Indian poet, lyricist and novelist.[1] He has won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry and is a six-time winner of the Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics. With more than 600 songs to his credit,[2] Rafeeq Ahamed is regarded as the most successful and critically acclaimed lyricist of contemporary Malayalam films.[3][4][5]
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Rafeeq Ahamed was born to Syed Sajjad Hussain and Thithayikutty on 17 December 1961 in Akkikavu, Trichur.[6] He graduated in English literature from Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur.
Rafeeq Ahamed authored a number of poems.[7] Some of his collections include Swapnavangmoolam, Paarayil Paninjathu, Aalmara and Cheettukalikkar. He won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry in 2006 for the collection Aalmara.[8] He is also a recipient of Vyloppilli Award, Odakkuzhal Award and P. Kunhiraman Nair Award.[9] He also authored the novel Azhukkillam which was serialised in Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly and published as a book in 2015.[10]
He started his film career through the 1999 film Garshom directed by P. T. Kunju Muhammed.[11] His second work as a lyricist was Perumazhakkalam, directed by Kamal. It was the music director M. Jayachandran who suggested Rafeeq to Kamal, based on an experience of working with Rafeeq for the title song of a television serial Samanathaalam. Rafeeq penned the lyrics of the much acclaimed song; Rakkilithan for Perumazhakalam and has since written more than 600 songs for about 300 Malayalam films.[12]
Poetry collections
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2013 | Rafeeq Ahamedinte Kavithakal |
2012 | Thoraamazha |
2008 | Gramavrikshathile Vavval |
2008 | Shivakami |
2007 | Cheettukalikkar |
2006 | Aalmara |
2000 | Paarayil Paninjathu |
1996 | Swapnavangmoolam |
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Novel
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1997 |
Garshom |
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2004 |
Perumazhakkalam |
1 song- "Rakkilithan" |
Athu Mandara Poovalla |
Unreleased film |
2006 |
Out of Syllabus |
4 songs |
2007 |
Paradesi |
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Pranayakalam |
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Soorya Kireedam |
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Flash |
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Kaiyoppu |
1 song |
2008 |
Laptop |
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Thirakkatha |
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2009 |
Dr. Patient |
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Rithu |
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T. D. Dasan Std. VI B |
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Kerala Cafe |
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Sufi Paranja Katha |
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Paleri Manikyam |
1 song |
2010 |
Sadgamaya |
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Anwar |
Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics, Vanitha Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Elsamma Enna Aankutty |
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Bombay Mittayi |
4 songs |
Elektra |
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De Nova |
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Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu |
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2011 |
Khaddama |
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Urumi |
1 song- "Chalanam Chalanam" |
Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku |
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Salt N' Pepper |
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The Train |
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Adaminte Makan Abu |
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Violin |
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Bombay March 12 |
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Veeraputhran |
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Sevenes |
1 song- "Meghathoppil" |
Snehaveedu |
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Swapna Sanchari |
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2012 |
Unnam |
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Ithramathram |
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Orange |
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Orkut oru ormakkoottu |
2 songs |
Ee Adutha Kaalathu |
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Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty |
1 song |
Nidra |
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Josettante Hero |
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Doctor Innocentanu |
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Ustad Hotel |
Asianet Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Diamond Necklace |
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Run Baby Run |
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Spirit |
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics, Amrita TV Film Awards for Best Lyrics, Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics Vanitha Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Bachelor Party |
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22 Female Kottayam |
1 song- "Neeyo" |
Cinema Company |
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Naughty Professor |
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Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam |
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Last Bench |
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Theruvu Nakshatrangal |
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Molly Aunty Rocks! |
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Trivandrum Lodge |
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Idiots |
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101 Weddings |
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916 |
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Theevram |
1 song |
Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu |
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Poppins |
1 song |
Chapters |
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Bavuttiyude Namathil |
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I Love Me |
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2013 |
Oru Indian Pranayakadha |
Amrita TV Film Awards for Best Lyrics |
10:30 am Local Call |
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Lokpal |
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Nee Ko Njaa Cha |
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Celluloid |
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Tourist Home |
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Radio |
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Kili Poyi |
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Lucky Star |
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Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu |
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K.Q |
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Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala |
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Redwine |
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August Club |
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Immanuel |
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Ladies and Gentleman |
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Left Right Left |
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Sringaravelan |
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ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi |
1 song - "Vaanam Puthumazha" |
5 Sundarikal |
2 songs |
God for Sale |
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Artist |
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Kunjananthante Kada |
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Arikil Oraal |
1 song |
Daivathinte Swantham Cleetus |
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North 24 Kaatham |
2 songs |
3G |
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Idukki Gold |
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Vishudhan |
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Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal |
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2014 |
Ettekaal Second |
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Salaam Kashmier |
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Pranayakadha |
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Pianist |
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How old are you |
Asianet Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Gamer |
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Praise the Lord |
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Law Point |
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7th Day |
1 song - "Mazhavil Chiraku" |
Onnum Mindathe |
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Cherukkanum Pennum |
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Bangalore Days |
1 song - "Ethu Kari Ravilum" |
Vikramadithyan |
1 song - "Megham" |
Beware of Dogs |
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Persiakaran |
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Njaan |
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Money Ratnam |
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Iyobinte Pusthakam |
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Tamaar Padaar |
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Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu |
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Angels |
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Kaaviya Thalaivan (Malayalam) |
Dubbed Film |
Cousins |
1 song - "Neeyen Vennila" |
Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal |
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Pakida |
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2015 |
The Reporter |
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Rasputin |
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Alif |
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100 Days of Love |
1 song |
Ennum Eppozhum |
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You Too Brutus |
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Bhaskar the Rascal |
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Ivide |
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Lukka Chuppi |
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Love 24x7 |
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Loham |
1 song |
Kaliyachan |
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Ennu Ninte Moideen |
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyrics, Asianet Film Award for Best Lyrics, Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics, Vanitha Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Pathemari |
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Ithinumappuram |
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Saigal Padukayaanu |
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Rani Padmini |
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Charlie |
4 songs |
2016 |
White |
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Kismath |
1 song - "Nilamanaltharikalil" |
Maheshinte Prathikaaram |
3 songs - "Idukki", "Theliveyilazhakum" and "Mounangal". |
Pulimurugan |
1 song - "Kaadaniyum" |
Pachakkallam |
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Kattumakkan |
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Puthiya Niyamam |
1 song |
Ithu Thaanda Police |
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Pa Va |
2 songs |
Daffedar |
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Pretham |
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Guppy |
1 song - "Athiraliyum" |
Thoppil Joppan |
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Ore Mukham |
1 song |
2017 |
Jomonte Suvisheshangal |
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Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol |
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Oru Mexican Aparatha |
2 songs - "Aakaashakkuda", "Ivalaaro" |
Fukri |
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Campus Diary |
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Kaattum Mazhayum |
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Aby |
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Pareeth Pandari |
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Comrade in America |
1 song - "Kannil Kannil" |
Viswasapoorvam Mansoor |
2 songs |
Thondimuthalum Driksakshiyum |
Asianet Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Cappucino |
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Hadiya |
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Matchbox |
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Naval Enna Jewel |
1 song |
Velipadinte Pusthakam |
1 song |
Crossroad |
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Kaattu |
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Zacharia Pothen Jeevichirippundu |
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Udaharanam Sujatha |
1 song |
Aakashamittayee |
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Vimaanam |
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Mayanadi |
1 song - "Kiliye" |
Masterpiece |
1 song |
2018 |
Carbon |
2 songs |
Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal |
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Kallai FM |
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Sakhavinte Priyasakhi |
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Aami |
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Parole |
1 song |
Kammara Sambhavam |
1 song |
Uncle |
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Abrahaminte Santhathikal |
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Neerali |
2 songs |
Koode |
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Ennaalum Sarath..? |
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Oru Kuttanadan Blog |
2 songs |
Kayamkulam Kochunni |
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Odiyan |
2 songs - "Kondoram", "Maanam Thudukkanu"; Vanitha Film Award for Best Lyrics |
Paviyettante Madhurachooral |
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2019 |
The Great Indian Road Movie |
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Uyare |
2 songs - "Nee Mukilo", "18 Vayassilu" |
Naan Petta Makan |
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My Great Grandfather |
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Munthiri Monchan |
1 song |
And the Oscar Goes To... |
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Kakshi: Amminippilla |
1 song |
Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal |
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Ganagandharvan |
1 song |
Mamangam |
3 songs |
Nalpathiyonnu (41) |
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2020 |
Big Brother |
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Ayyappanum Koshiyum |
"Thaalam poi" |
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"Ariyathariyathariya" |
Karnan Nepolian Bhagat Singh |
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Shyamaragam |
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2021 |
One |
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Varthamanam |
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Black Coffee |
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Kuruthi |
"Vetta Mrugam" |
2022 |
Randu |
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Bheeshma Parvam |
"Aakasham Pole" |
Pathonpatham Noottandu |
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Ponniyin Selvan: I (Malayalam) |
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2023 |
Pulimada |
"Arikil Onnu Vannal" |
Otta |
"Parakkum Parava Poley" |
"Paral" |
"Peyneer Poley" |
"Ottaykkoru Mutham" |
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Literary awards
- Odakkuzhal Award for Rafeeq Ahammedinte Kavithakal[15] (2014)
- Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Alamara (2006)
- Olappamanna Memorial Award for Paarayil Pathiinjathu (2000)
- Edappally Award
- Kunchupilla Award
- Kanakasree Award
- Vailoppilli Award
- P. Kunjiraman Nair Award (2017)
- Ulloor Award
- Swathi-Ayyappa Panicker Literary Award[16] (2019)
Film awards
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