J. M. Raju

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]

John Mattupurathu Raju
Born	(1944-01-01) 1 January 1944 (age 80) Kochi, Kerala, India
Genres	Playback singing, Carnatic music
Occupation	Singer
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	1962–1999
Labels	Audiotracs

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

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.

External links

• J. M. Raju at IMDb