Kannadasan (pronunciation (help·info); 24 June 1927 – 17 October 1981) was an Indian philosopher, poet, film song lyricist, producer, actor, script-writer, editor, philanthropist, and is heralded as one of the greatest and most important lyricists in India. Frequently called Kaviarasu, With over 5000 lyrics, 6000 poems and 232 books, Kannadasan is widely known by the sobriquet Kaviarasu (King of poets) and he is also considered to be the greatest modern Tamil poet after Subramania Bharati.[1] including novels, epics, plays, essays, his most popular being the 10-part religious book on Hinduism, Arthamulla Indhu Matham (Meaningful Hindu Religion). He won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Cheraman Kathali in the year 1980 and was the first to receive the National Film Award for Best Lyrics, given in 1969 for the film Kuzhanthaikkaga.[2][3]
Ponnazhagi (Ponnammal) (m. 1950–1981; his death); 7 children Parvathi (m. 1950–1981; his death); 7 children Valliammai (m. 1957–1981; his death); 1 daughter
Kannadasan was born to Sathappan Chettiar and Visalakshi Aachi in a Nattukottai Nagarathar family in Sirukoodalpatti, near Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu and was given the birth name Muthiah. He was the eighth of ten children to his parents. He was adopted by Chigappi Aachi for a sum of INR 7000 at an early age, who brought him up and was responsible for his early stages of school education. He completed his schooling till the 8th standard in Sirukudalpatti and Amaravathipudhur. He worked for a private company in Tiruvottiyur before taking up an editorial post in a Tamil Magazine where for the first time he took up the pseudonym Kannadasan. He died on October 17, 1981.
Religious views
Muthiaah was a keen follower of the Dravidian atheistic movement. He had great love of Tamil language and its culture, and excelled in Tamil literature, both prose and poetry. He read the Thiruppaavai of Aandaal, and was amazed at its mystic poetry, which had a deep and lasting impact on him. After a lot of introspection, he decided to go back to Hinduism. He renamed himself as Kannadaasan, meaning the servant of Lord Krishna (In Tamil, Kannan means Krishna and in Sanskrit, daasa means servant'. He dug deep into understanding Hinduism, and wrote his series of books on Hinduism titled Arthamulla Indhu Matham. .[4][5]
Songwriting
Kannadasan's greatest contribution to Tamil culture is his songwriting. Before Kannadasan, many lyricists like Papanasam Sivan, Kambadasan, Vindhan, A. Maruthakasi, and Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam were sought after in the Tamil music industry, but after the advent of Kannadasan, the scene changed. He quickly became the most sought-after lyricist in the industry and remained so until his death. Kannadasan was so popular that some songs written by other contemporary poets were considered to be written by Kannadhasan. Though, film lyrics have come a long way since his death, many people still consider Kannadasan to be the best songwriter.[citation needed] He is considered to be the greatest modern Tamil poet after Subramanya Bharathi.[citation needed]
He was the producer of the historic Tamil film Sivagangai Seemai portraying Marudhu Pandaiars, one of the pioneers in the Indian freedom struggle.[citation needed] The song "Santhupottu" from that film remains popular.[citation needed]
Kannadasan was the poet laureate of the Tamil Nadu government at the time of his death. He wrote two notable autobiographies, titled Vanavasam, a book about his past life whilst he was atheist, with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a sequel, titled Manavasam a book about his life after he had left DMK.
Contribution to Tamil literature
Kannadasan was a prolific writer and his writing covered a variety of forms- poems, novels, lyrics for Tamil films and books on spirituality. His series titled Arthamulla Indhu Matham (Meaningful Hindu Religion) is known for its simplicity in explaining the principles of Hinduism. Many of Kannadasan's poems have been translated into French.[7] He wrote and published several volumes of poetry. He was an admirer of Kambar, and wrote a number of poems praising Kambar's artistry, contrary to the satire ("Kambarasam") on the same by C.N. Annadurai. He also spoke at several of the Kambar festivals. He sang the beauty of Sita's gait and the shoulders of Rama; he spoke of beauty intoxicating and dropped me in a vessel of amrut (nectar)" This is one of Kannadasan's tribute to the poet Kambar.
Death
Kannadasan died on 17 October 1981 in Chicago, United States, where he had gone from India to attend a Tamil conference organized by the Tamil Association of Chicago. He was aged 54 at the time of his death.[8] The song "Kanne Kalaimane" from the film 'Moondram Pirai', released a few months later, was his last song.
Legacy
The Government of Tamil Nadu built a memorial hall as "Kaviarasar Kannadasan Manimandapam" at Karaikudi.[9] The road adjoining Natesan Park in T. Nagar, Chennai was previously called as Hensman Road is where Kannadasan resided from 1958 and it was renamed "Kannadasan street" in his honour after his demise. It was in this house where 7 Chief Ministers from M. Bhaktavatsalam to J. Jayalalithaa had visited Kannadasan. Kannadhasan once owned 14 cars which were parked on either side of the road in front of house and the last remaining one which was given by K. Kamaraj is still at display in this very house.[10]
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^"தி.நகரில் கண்ணதாசன் வீடு வாங்கியது எப்படி? அங்காடித் தெருவின் கதை 14" [This is How Kannadasan Bought House - Tale of T Nagar-Episode 14]. Vikatan (in Tamil).
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Kannadasan news newspapers books scholar JSTOR November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Kannadasan pronunciation help info 24 June 1927 17 October 1981 was an Indian philosopher poet film song lyricist producer actor script writer editor philanthropist and is heralded as one of the greatest and most important lyricists in India Frequently called Kaviarasu With over 5000 lyrics 6000 poems and 232 books Kannadasan is widely known by the sobriquet Kaviarasu King of poets and he is also considered to be the greatest modern Tamil poet after Subramania Bharati 1 including novels epics plays essays his most popular being the 10 part religious book on Hinduism Arthamulla Indhu Matham Meaningful Hindu Religion He won the Sahitya Akademi Award for his novel Cheraman Kathali in the year 1980 and was the first to receive the National Film Award for Best Lyrics given in 1969 for the film Kuzhanthaikkaga 2 3 KannadasanKannadasanBornMuthiah 1927 06 24 24 June 1927Sirukoodalpatti Madras Presidency British India present day Tamil Nadu India Died17 October 1981 1981 10 17 aged 54 Chicago Illinois U S Pen nameKaraimuthu PulavarVanangamudiKanakappriyanParvathinathanArokiyasamyOccupationPoet novelist lyricist politician film producer literary editorSubjectPoetry and literatureNotable worksArthamulla Indhu MadhamYesu KaaviyamNotable awardsNational Film Award for Best Lyrics 1968 Kuzhanthaikkaga Sahitya Academy Award 1980 Cheraman KadaliSpousesPonnazhagi Ponnammal m 1950 1981 his death 7 children Parvathi m 1950 1981 his death 7 children Valliammai m 1957 1981 his death 1 daughterChildren15 Contents 1 Personal life 1 1 Religious views 2 Songwriting 3 Spiritual books 4 Notable novels 5 Poetry 6 Autobiography 7 Selected filmography 7 1 Lyrics 7 2 As actor writer and producer 8 Poet laureate 9 Contribution to Tamil literature 10 Death 11 Legacy 12 See also 13 References 14 External linksPersonal life EditKannadasan was born to Sathappan Chettiar and Visalakshi Aachi in a Nattukottai Nagarathar family in Sirukoodalpatti near Karaikudi Tamil Nadu and was given the birth name Muthiah He was the eighth of ten children to his parents He was adopted by Chigappi Aachi for a sum of INR 7000 at an early age who brought him up and was responsible for his early stages of school education He completed his schooling till the 8th standard in Sirukudalpatti and Amaravathipudhur He worked for a private company in Tiruvottiyur before taking up an editorial post in a Tamil Magazine where for the first time he took up the pseudonym Kannadasan He died on October 17 1981 Religious views Edit Muthiaah was a keen follower of the Dravidian atheistic movement He had great love of Tamil language and its culture and excelled in Tamil literature both prose and poetry He read the Thiruppaavai of Aandaal and was amazed at its mystic poetry which had a deep and lasting impact on him After a lot of introspection he decided to go back to Hinduism He renamed himself as Kannadaasan meaning the servant of Lord Krishna In Tamil Kannan means Krishna and in Sanskrit daasa means servant He dug deep into understanding Hinduism and wrote his series of books on Hinduism titled Arthamulla Indhu Matham 4 5 Songwriting EditKannadasan s greatest contribution to Tamil culture is his songwriting Before Kannadasan many lyricists like Papanasam Sivan Kambadasan Vindhan A Maruthakasi and Ku Ma Balasubramaniam were sought after in the Tamil music industry but after the advent of Kannadasan the scene changed He quickly became the most sought after lyricist in the industry and remained so until his death Kannadasan was so popular that some songs written by other contemporary poets were considered to be written by Kannadhasan Though film lyrics have come a long way since his death many people still consider Kannadasan to be the best songwriter citation needed He is considered to be the greatest modern Tamil poet after Subramanya Bharathi citation needed He was the producer of the historic Tamil film Sivagangai Seemai portraying Marudhu Pandaiars one of the pioneers in the Indian freedom struggle citation needed The song Santhupottu from that film remains popular citation needed Spiritual books EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Arthamulla Indhu Matham Yesu Kaviyam Bagavath geethai Ponmazhai Bajagovindam Sri Krishna Kavasam Sri Venkatesa Suprabatham Andal Thirupaavai Ambigai Alagu Dharisanam Krishna Anthathi Sankara PokishamNotable novels EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Cheraman kathali Aval oru hindhu pen Sivappukal mukkuththi Ratha pushpangal Avalukakga oru padal Swarna saraswathi Nadantha kathai Misa Suruthi seratha rakangal Mupadhu naalum pournami Arangamum antharangamum Kadal konda thennadu Ayiram thivu angkayarkanni Kamini kanchana Kutti kathaigal Oru kavinani kathai Velangkudi thiruvila Ayiramkal mandapam Birundhavanam Aachi Vilaku matuma sivapu Aathanathu aathimanthi Anarkalai Athaivida ragasiyam Paarimalai kodi Oru Nathiyin kathai Sembagathaman kathai Manampola vaalvu Sivakangai seemai Santhithen sinthithen Oomaiyin Kottai Sarasuvin soundarya lagari Artham ulla indhu mathamPoetry EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Mutruperatha Kaviyangal Sri krishna anthathi Ambigai alagu dharisanam Maangani Paadi kudutha mangalam Thaipaavai Kannadhasan Kavithaigal Parts 1 7 Yesu Kaaviyam Pon MazhaiAutobiography EditEnathu Suyasaritham Enathu Vasantha Kaalangal Vanavasam Manavasam Naan Partha Arasiyal 6 Selected filmography EditMain article List of songs written by Kannadasan This section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Lyrics Edit Singari Aayirathil oruvan Mannadhi Mannan Thaai Sollai Thattadhe Thaayai Kaatha Thanayan Paasam Karuppu Panam Panathottam Paava Mannippu Periya Idathu Penn Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum Anandha Jodhi Needhikkuppin Paasam Kudumba Thalaivan Kaanchi Thalaivan Parisu Vettaikaaran Panakkara Kudumbam Palum Pazhamum Thiruvilayadal Saraswathi Sabatham Pattikada Pattanama Urimaikural En Kadamai Nadodi Thanga Pathakkam Lakshmi Kalyanam Paasa Malar Moondram Pirai Iruvar Ullam Dheerga Sumangali Aalayam Annai Kunkhumam Naanum Oru Penn Pazhani Varumayin Niram Sivappu Billa Thee Deiva Magan Kalathur Kannamma Paarthaal Pasi Theerum Paadha Kaanikkai Annai Velankanni Thillu Mullu 1981As actor writer and producer Edit Year Film Actor Writer Producer Notes1952 Parasakthi Yes No No1954 Illara Jothi No Yes No1954 Sugam Enge No Yes No1956 Madurai Veeran No Yes No1956 Tenali Raman No Yes No1957 Mahadhevi No Yes No1958 Maalaiyitta Mangai No Yes Yes1958 Nadodi Mannan No Yes No1959 Sivagangai Seemai No Yes Yes1960 Kavalai Illaadha Manithan Yes Yes Yes1960 Mannadhi Mannan No Yes No1960 Sangilithevan No Yes No1961 Thirudathe No Yes No1962 Vanambadi No No Yes1962 Sumaithaangi No No Yes1963 Ratha Thilagam Yes Yes No1964 Karuppu Panam Yes Yes No as blackmailer1968 Lakshmi Kalyanam No Yes No1972 Thiruneelakandar No Yes No1973 Suryagandhi Yes No No as singer in song Paramasivan Kazhuthilirundhu 1975 Apoorva Raagangal Yes No No as himself1979 Velum Mayilum Thunai Yes No No1979 Sigappukkal Mookkuthi No Yes No1981 Thillu Mullu No Yes No1981 Deiva Thirumanangal Yes No NoPoet laureate EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2020 Learn how and when to remove this template message Kannadasan was the poet laureate of the Tamil Nadu government at the time of his death He wrote two notable autobiographies titled Vanavasam a book about his past life whilst he was atheist with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and a sequel titled Manavasam a book about his life after he had left DMK Contribution to Tamil literature EditKannadasan was a prolific writer and his writing covered a variety of forms poems novels lyrics for Tamil films and books on spirituality His series titled Arthamulla Indhu Matham Meaningful Hindu Religion is known for its simplicity in explaining the principles of Hinduism Many of Kannadasan s poems have been translated into French 7 He wrote and published several volumes of poetry He was an admirer of Kambar and wrote a number of poems praising Kambar s artistry contrary to the satire Kambarasam on the same by C N Annadurai He also spoke at several of the Kambar festivals He sang the beauty of Sita s gait and the shoulders of Rama he spoke of beauty intoxicating and dropped me in a vessel of amrut nectar This is one of Kannadasan s tribute to the poet Kambar Death EditKannadasan died on 17 October 1981 in Chicago United States where he had gone from India to attend a Tamil conference organized by the Tamil Association of Chicago He was aged 54 at the time of his death 8 The song Kanne Kalaimane from the film Moondram Pirai released a few months later was his last song Legacy EditThe Government of Tamil Nadu built a memorial hall as Kaviarasar Kannadasan Manimandapam at Karaikudi 9 The road adjoining Natesan Park in T Nagar Chennai was previously called as Hensman Road is where Kannadasan resided from 1958 and it was renamed Kannadasan street in his honour after his demise It was in this house where 7 Chief Ministers from M Bhaktavatsalam to J Jayalalithaa had visited Kannadasan Kannadhasan once owned 14 cars which were parked on either side of the road in front of house and the last remaining one which was given by K Kamaraj is still at display in this very house 10 See also EditList of Indian writersReferences Edit Remembering Kannadasan on his 35th death anniversary A look at 10 evergreen songs the legend gave us India Today 17 October 2016 Retrieved 25 November 2021 Dhananjayan G 3 November 2014 PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA 1931 TO 2013 Tamil Films that have earned National and International Recognition Blue Ocean Publishers Times of India Entertainment National Awards Winners 1968 Complete list of winners of National Awards 1968 timesofindia indiatimes com Archived from the original on 12 May 2021 Retrieved 11 August 2021 Naattuikottai Chettiar chettiar naattuikottaichettiar blogspot in Retrieved 28 August 2017 Nagarathaar Heritage 3 April 2017 Kannadaasan Biography Kaviarasu Sirukoodalpatti YouTube Retrieved 28 August 2017 Kaviarasar Kannadasan Manimandapam TN DIPR Retrieved 5 December 2016 Krishnamachari Suganthy Kannadasan s lyrics held a mirror to life The Hindu Retrieved 5 December 2016 Archived copy Archived from the original on 6 June 2011 Retrieved 3 September 2011 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Kaviarasar Kannadasan Manimandapam TN DIPR Retrieved 5 December 2016 த நகர ல கண ணத சன வ ட வ ங க யத எப பட அங க ட த த ர வ ன கத 14 This is How Kannadasan Bought House Tale of T Nagar Episode 14 Vikatan in Tamil External links EditKannadasan at IMDb Gandhi Kannadasan Talks About Kannadasan 1 August 2018 Vikatan A Poet Turned Politician Kannadasan Vikatan Portals Biography India Literature Music Society Books Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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