Rajeev Alunkal
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August 17, 1973 Alappuzha, Kerala |
| Years active | 2003 to Present |
Rajeev Alunkal (Malayalam രാജീവ് ആലുങ്കൽ; 1973) is a poet and lyricist in Malayalam. He is best known for writing lyrics on romantic and philosophical themes.
Rajeev Alunkal is the Chairman of Kumaranashan Smaraka Samithi controlled by The Govt. of Kerala.
Rajeev Alunkal has penned lyrics for songs in about 100 movies, of which a few are worth mention - Vettom, Mallu Singh, Kanaka Simhaasanam, Oru Marubhoomikkadha, Romans, Sound Thoma, Chattakkari, Angry babies, Aamayum Muyalum, Happy Wedding..
Rajeev Alunkal has received the Kalasree Award for 2012 from Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy for lifetime achievements as lyricist. He achieved this award at the age of 39 and nobody has received such an award so far in the history.
Rajeev Alunkal wrote a song for album "One Love" directed by music legends A. R. Rahman and one more song for Malayalam Film "Akasha Gopuram" directed by Titanic Fame John Altman. With these big opportunities, Rajeev Alunkal achieved International fame.
He has been actively participating in Malayalam associations related to Blood Donation and Eye Donation and encourages such social activities with greater importance. He also has been participating in various cultural and art meetings in India and abroad.
During the canonisation ceremony of Mother Theresa at the Vatican, Pope Francis released the poetry "Theresamma" written by Rajeev Alunkal and the Indian Pop singer Usha Uthup rendered her voice for the same. This poem has also been translated in other languages including English, Bengali, Albanian, Latin and Tamil. This got a world wide attention too.
In 2016, during the south asian poet's meet at Singapore, Rajeev Alunkal presented a good speech on the culture and importance of poems in the Malayalam literature.
He also studied Sanskrit for 10 years under the guidance of Guru Siromani Raghava Panicker at Vayalar. In addition to that, he has been doing research on songs and heritage arts of traditional Kerala.
Rajeev Alunkal has established a cherished position in the Malayali heart with his beautiful yet simple artistic renderings. He has won several awards as a lyricist. His charming and helpful attitude, readiness to help and ability to be one among the music lovers, have created a wonderful appeal. Considering Rajeev Alunkal's achievements as Lyricist for the last 20 years, he is most leading and incomparable among the lyricist of young generation.
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