Jerome Thomas Veleeparambil, more popularly known by his stage name Jerry Amaldev (born 15 April 1939) is a three-time Kerala State Film Awards winning Indiancomposer of film scores who has given music to some of the most important motion pictures of Malayalam cinema. He is noted for his lyrical and expressive melodies together with simple but rich tonal compositions of Indian music.[1][2][3][4][5]
Jerry Amaldev
Jerry Amaldev at a function in November 2019
Background information
Birth name
Jerome Thomas Veleeparambil
Also known as
Jerry
Born
(1939-04-15) 15 April 1939 (age 83) Kochi, Kerala, India
Jerry Amaldev was born into a Malabar Latin Catholic family[6] belonging to Archdiocese of Verapoly[7] on 15 April 1939 in Kochi, Cochin State, to V. C. Joseph and Mary Joseph. He completed his high school education in 1955 from St. Albert's High School, Ernakulam.[8] He Obtained the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy from the Papal Athenaeum, Pune. He is considered one of the evergreen music directors in Mollywood, even though he worked for a small span. His notable films as a music director are Manjil Virinja Pookkal, Aparahnam, Ennennum Kannettante, Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku, Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu, and Guruji oru Vakku.. He received "Kerala State Film Awards" three times as a music director. However he suddenly disappeared from Malayalam industry in and around the time of millennium, for reasons that are unclear, leaving his rich composition for the Malayalam films.[9]
Film career
Jerry Amaldev debuted in Malayalam industry through Fazil's Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980 and won the Kerala State Award for excellence in Music Direction for the same. Before that, he used to work as assistant to the great Indian Music Director Naushad. He was trained in North Indian Vocal Music under Madhusoondan Patwardhan of Vishnu Digambar Sangeet Vidyalaya, Pune. Since the debut was a hit in Malayalam he got really busy in Mollywood and had worked for around 75 films. He had conducted musical ceremony during the Pope's visit of India with choir of 500 and an orchestra of 40. He had also composed songs for some Bollywood movies.[citation needed]
But during the early time of millennium he suddenly disappeared from Malayalam industries. No.1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North is the last known film that he had composed for any Malayalam films. After quitting Malayalam film industry he started teaching music at the American International School, Chennai. He is now working at Choice School, Cochin, where he teaches school students music along with composing music for various socially relevant films and television serials. He now teaches at the Asian Christian College of Music – www.accm.org.in, Kottayam as the professor to History of Music & Conducting where he is the academic adviser.
He made a comeback in 2016 by being the music director for the songs in the film Action Hero Biju directed by Abrid Shine, and starring Nivin Pauly.
Family
He was married to Jolly Jerry Amaldev, and has three daughters Meera, Sangeeta and Dahlia. His wife died in 2008 due to cancer. Currently he lives in Palatty, Kannachanthodu Road, Kochi.
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Jerome Thomas Veleeparambil more popularly known by his stage name Jerry Amaldev born 15 April 1939 is a three time Kerala State Film Awards winning Indian composer of film scores who has given music to some of the most important motion pictures of Malayalam cinema He is noted for his lyrical and expressive melodies together with simple but rich tonal compositions of Indian music 1 2 3 4 5 Jerry AmaldevJerry Amaldev at a function in November 2019Background informationBirth nameJerome Thomas VeleeparambilAlso known asJerryBorn 1939 04 15 15 April 1939 age 83 Kochi Kerala IndiaGenresFilm score Choral MusicOccupation s Music DirectorInstrument s Piano Violin guitarYears active1965 presentWebsitewww wbr jerryamaldev wbr com Contents 1 Biography 2 Film career 2 1 Family 3 Awards 4 Partial Discography 5 Notable Malayalam songs 6 References 7 External linksBiography EditJerry Amaldev was born into a Malabar Latin Catholic family 6 belonging to Archdiocese of Verapoly 7 on 15 April 1939 in Kochi Cochin State to V C Joseph and Mary Joseph He completed his high school education in 1955 from St Albert s High School Ernakulam 8 He Obtained the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy from the Papal Athenaeum Pune He is considered one of the evergreen music directors in Mollywood even though he worked for a small span His notable films as a music director are Manjil Virinja Pookkal Aparahnam Ennennum Kannettante Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu and Guruji oru Vakku He received Kerala State Film Awards three times as a music director However he suddenly disappeared from Malayalam industry in and around the time of millennium for reasons that are unclear leaving his rich composition for the Malayalam films 9 Film career EditJerry Amaldev debuted in Malayalam industry through Fazil s Manjil Virinja Pookkal in 1980 and won the Kerala State Award for excellence in Music Direction for the same Before that he used to work as assistant to the great Indian Music Director Naushad He was trained in North Indian Vocal Music under Madhusoondan Patwardhan of Vishnu Digambar Sangeet Vidyalaya Pune Since the debut was a hit in Malayalam he got really busy in Mollywood and had worked for around 75 films He had conducted musical ceremony during the Pope s visit of India with choir of 500 and an orchestra of 40 He had also composed songs for some Bollywood movies citation needed But during the early time of millennium he suddenly disappeared from Malayalam industries No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North is the last known film that he had composed for any Malayalam films After quitting Malayalam film industry he started teaching music at the American International School Chennai He is now working at Choice School Cochin where he teaches school students music along with composing music for various socially relevant films and television serials He now teaches at the Asian Christian College of Music www accm org in Kottayam as the professor to History of Music amp Conducting where he is the academic adviser He made a comeback in 2016 by being the music director for the songs in the film Action Hero Biju directed by Abrid Shine and starring Nivin Pauly Family Edit He was married to Jolly Jerry Amaldev and has three daughters Meera Sangeeta and Dahlia His wife died in 2008 due to cancer Currently he lives in Palatty Kannachanthodu Road Kochi Awards EditKerala State Film Award for Best Music Director 1980 Manjil Virinja Pookkal Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director 1990 Aparahnam Shared with Perumbavoor G Raveendranath Innale Kerala State Film Award for Best Background Music 1995 Kazhakam Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Light Music 2001 10 Several Critics AwardPartial Discography EditYear Film Lyricist Notes1980 Manjil Virinja Pookkal Bichu Thirumala He won Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director Background score was done by Guna Singh for which he won Kerala State Film Award for Best Background Music1981 Dwandha Yudham P Bhaskaran1982 Pooviriyum Pulari Poovachal Khader1982 Oru Vilippadakale P Bhaskaran1983 Swapnalokum O N V Kurup1983 Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku Bichu Thirumala1984 Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu Bichu Thirumala Background score is done by Johnson 1985 Kaanathaya Penkutty Sebastian Paul1985 Puli Varunne Puli Bichu Thirumala1985 Scene No 7 P Bhaskaran1985 Punnaram Cholli Cholli O N V Kurup Background score is done by Johnson 1985 Koodum Thedi M D Rajendran Background score is done by Johnson 1985 Guruji Oru Vakku Bichu Thirumala Background score is done by Johnson 1985 Adhyayam Onnu Muthal M D Rajendran1986 Aalorungi Arangorungi Poovachal Khader1986 Adukkan Entheluppam Bichu Thirumala1986 Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam Mullanezhi Background score is done by Shyam 1986 Vivahithare Ithile Bichu Thirumala1986 Sunil Vayassu 201986 Oppam Oppathinoppam Bichu Thirumala1986 Neela Kurinji Poothappol Kavalam Narayana Panicker1986 Ennennum Kannettante Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri Madhu Muttam Thunchaththu Ezhuthachan1991 Aparahnam He won Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director shared with Perumbavoor G Raveendranath 1991 Ganamela Sasi Chittanjoor Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri 1995 No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North Girish Puthenchery2016 Action Hero Biju Santhosh Varma B K Harinarayanan All songs except Muthe Ponne Pinangalle were done by him Muthe Ponne Pinangalle were done by V Suresh Thampanoor Background score is done by Rajesh Murugesan Notable Malayalam songs EditAayiram Kannumayi Kathirunnu Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu Raave Nilaave Raave Nilaave Pookkal Panineer Pookkal Action Hero Biju Oonjalilaadi Vanna Action Hero Biju Deva Dumdubi Ennennum Kannettante Poovataka Ennennum Kannettante Vaachalam En Mounavum Koodum Thedi Penninte Chenchundil Guruji Oru Vakku Alorungi Arongorungi Ente Mamattykuttiammaku Manjanikombil Manjil Virinja Pookakl Kiliye Nokketha Dhoorathu Kannum Nattu Mizhiyoram Nananjozhukum Manjil Virinja Pookkal Athapoovum Nulli Pavizhamalli Poothulanja Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam Kanninu Ponkani Kur Kur Kurmozhikal Ariyathe 1986 Film Not Released Poomukile Ariyathe 1986 Film Not Released Poovalla poonthaliralla Kaattupothu Film Not Released Mele mele maanam No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North Kokkorusumen No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North Ponnambili pottum No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North Apom chuttu No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore NorthReferences Edit Master of melodies The Hindu Chennai India 13 April 2013 Retrieved 11 September 2013 Jerry Amaldev Music Composer WebIndia123 com Retrieved 11 September 2013 Jerry Amaldev Foundation Jerry Amaldev com Retrieved 11 September 2013 Watch Jerry Amaldev Video OV Guide com Retrieved 11 September 2013 Jerry Amaldev BIOGRAPHY Hungama com Retrieved 11 September 2013 Liturgical Music Traditions and their Evolution in India Jerry Amaldev Archived from the original on 5 December 2021 via YouTube KRLCC Awards Announced Jerry Amaldev Jerry Amaldev Veethi com Retrieved 11 September 2013 Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award Light Music Department of Cultural Affairs Government of Kerala Retrieved 26 February 2023 External links Edithttp www jerryamaldev com Official Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jerry Amaldev amp oldid 1146130145, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
