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M. S. Baburaj

May 03, 2023

For the actor, see Baburaj (actor).

Mohammad Sabir Baburaj (3 March 1929 – 7 October 1978) was an Indian music composer. He is often credited for the renaissance of Malayalam film music.[1] Baburaj has rendered music to many evergreen Malayalam film songs.[2]

M. S. Baburaj
Birth nameMohammad Sabir Baburaj
Also known asBaburaj, Babukka
Born(1929-03-03)3 March 1929
Calicut, Malabar District, British India
(present day Kozhikode, Kerala, India)
Died7 October 1978(1978-10-07) (aged 49)
GenresFilm score, Mappila songs
Occupation(s)
  • Composer
  • Singer
  • Instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Harmonium pump organ
Years active1957–1978

Early years

Baburaj was born on 3rd March 1929[3] in Kozhikode, then known as Calicut. His early childhood was spent in destitution and poverty. His father, Jan Muhammed Khan, who was a Hindustani musician from Bengal who frequently held concerts in Kerala, deserted his Malayali mother when he was very young, and returned to his native Kolkata. Baburaj thus became fatherless, often singing songs in trains to make a living. But as luck would have it, a policeman, Kunjumuhammed (he was called Kunjumuhammed ika), an enthusiast of music from his native town of Kozhikode, noticing the boy's vocal talents, decided to virtually adopt him.[4][5]

Music career

One of his greatest achievements was the introduction of Hindustani strains into Malayalam popular music. He successfully composed melodies based on Hindustani Ragas and blended Malayalam lyrics into them. Most of the lyrics were written by eminent Malayalam poets like P. Bhaskaran and Vayalar.[6]

Baburaj learned basic lessons of Hindustani music from his father from a very young age, but he could not learn it for long due to his father's demise.[clarification needed] In search of pure music, young Baburaj visited West Bengal, Mumbai and Sri Lanka. He learned to play the Harmonium during this period.

He came back to Kerala to a precarious existence. He sang on the streets of Kozhikode to earn his livelihood. Police constable Kunju Muhammed,[7] who was a fan of Baburaj's father, adopted him[clarification needed] and brought him up.

Later he started composing music for the Malayalam dramas in the Malabar region and thus slowly entered the field of music direction. In 1957, he composed music for the Malayalam film Minnaminungu, by Ramu Kariat, thus entering the Malayalam film industry. Then he worked with director P. Venu and composed classic songs like "Anuragaganam Pole", "Ezhuthiyatharanu Sujatha", and "Kalichirimaaratha Penne" for the film Udhyogastha (1967).

Baburaj was also an accomplished singer and harmonium player.

Baburaj died an early death, on 7 October 1978 at the age of 49. His death occurred in a general hospital in Madras, after suffering from a massive hemorrhagic stroke. He was survived by his wife and children.

Legacy

The Baburaj – P. Bhaskaran – Yesudas combination produced many of the most memorable Malayalam tunes of the 1960s and 1970s. Most of his classic duets were sung by P Leela, K. J. Yesudas and S. Janaki, each recording solo Baburaj compositions as well. Many of Baburaj's songs remain very popular in Kerala, with songs like "Oru Pushpam Maatram" frequently rendered on stage at various events.[8][9][10]

The Manorama Music company chanced upon an old audio cassette of Baburaj rendering some of his own compositions in a platform of friends' circle. The cassette named 'Baburaj Padunnu' was re-mixed and became an instant hit.[11] The tracks gave Kerala a rejuvenated taste of Baburaj's music with his unique style of soulful singing.[12] Though a successful composer, Baburaj was never a careerist, but kept his focus on his art. Today, various clubs and musical organisations conduct stage programs in honour of Baburaj ('Babukka' to his friends and acquaintances[13]), and give the proceeds to his family. During his time, money was not easy to come by for artists,[14] and Baburaj never managed to earn much, dying in poverty. "Thrikkakkare theerthakkare" sung by P. Susheela in the 1978 film Yagaswam, directed by Hariharan, was his last recorded song.[15]

In 1983, Baburaj posthumously received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in Light Music category.[16]

Notable songs

  • Thamasamenthe Varuvan Pranasakhi
  • Anuraga Ganam Pole
  • Oru Pushpam Mathramen Hridayathil Sookshikkam
  • Vaasantha Panjami Naalil
  • Ezhuthiyatharanu Sujatha
  • Kanneerum Swapnangalum Vilkkuvanaayi Vannavan Njan
  • Eeranuduthumkondambaram Chuttunna
  • Aadiyil Vachanamundaayi
  • Kalichirimaaratha Penne
  • Vichana Theerame
  • Innale Mayangumbol
  • Thankam Vegam
  • Chandramimbam Nenjilettum
  • Pavada prayathil
  • Annu ninte Nunakkuzhi
  • Vellichilankayaninjum
  • Kadali Vazha Kayyilirunnu
  • Surumayezhuthiya Mizhikale
  • Pathiravayilla Pournamikanyakku Pathinezhoe Pathinettoe Prayam
  • Pottatha Ponnin Kinavu Kondoru Pattunoolonjala Ketti Njan
  • Panja Varna Thatha Pole Konji Vanna Penne
  • Pranasakhee Njan Verumoru
  • Thaliritta Kinakkal Than Thamara Maala vangan
  • Thaane Thirinjum Marinjum
  • Sooryakanthee... Sooryakanthee...
  • Oru Kochu Swapnathin Chirakumayi
  • Kadale Neela Kadale
  • Akale Akale Neelakasam
  • Ikkarayanente Thamasam
  • Pottithakarnna kinavinte
  • Anjana Kannezhuthi
  • Arabi Kadaloru Manavalan
  • Kanmani Neeyen
  • Kanmaniye Karayathurangu
  • Adyathe Kanmani
  • Innente Karalile
  • Oru Kotta Ponnundallo
  • Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna
  • Thamarakumbilallo Mama Hrudayam
  • Maamalakalkkappurathu
  • Thedunnathaare shoonyathayil
  • Anuraaga Nadakathin
  • Aadanumariyaam
  • Jeevitheswarikkekuvaanoru
  • Kottum njan keettilla
  • Kaanan pattatha kanakathin manimuthe

Filmography

The list of Malayalam films for which songs were composed by Baburaj

See also

References

  1. ^ . The Hindu. 30 April 2005. Archived from the original on 10 October 2011. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  2. ^ . The Hindu. 27 October 2008. Archived from the original on 2 December 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  3. ^
     
    Baburaj's Original Passport cites his birthday on 3 March 1929
  4. ^ asianetnews (6 October 2012), Interview : VT Muralai (In memory of the late music director M.S. Baburaj), from the original on 11 October 2020, retrieved 27 September 2017
  5. ^ Ibrahim Haroon (8 May 2010), M.S. Baburaj, The Mind and the Mith – part 1, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 27 September 2017
  6. ^ "Baburaj Mehfil to enthral music buffs". The New Indian Express. 22 May 2009. Retrieved 23 July 2009.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Kumar, P. K. Ajith (10 May 2016). "Baburaj, through his wife's eyes". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. from the original on 10 May 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  8. ^ abdul khaise (16 March 2011), MS Baburaj Original Voice.flv, from the original on 23 November 2017, retrieved 27 September 2017
  9. ^ Mathrubhumi Kappa TV (23 February 2017), Oru Pushpam – Akshaynath & Rishikesh – Moodtapes – Kappa TV, from the original on 11 October 2020, retrieved 27 September 2017
  10. ^ nithyajith (29 June 2009), Idea Star Singer Season 4 Danny Oru pushpam mathram, from the original on 11 October 2020, retrieved 27 September 2017
  11. ^ , 1 January 2005, archived from the original on 28 September 2017, retrieved 27 September 2017
  12. ^ Nair, Malini. "How Kerala came to embrace the unfamiliar musical genre of ghazals". Scroll.in. from the original on 20 December 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  13. ^ . The Hindu. 22 August 2006. Archived from the original on 24 October 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
  14. ^ "Yesudas offers help to composer Baburaj's widow". The Times of India. from the original on 3 March 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  15. ^ Kumar, P. k Ajith (9 May 2016). "Baburaj, through his wife's eyes - the Hindu". The Hindu. from the original on 10 May 2016. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  16. ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Light Music". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.

Sources

ബാബുരാജ് കരഞ്ഞു; വേദനയില്‍ അവസാനത്തെ ഈണം പിറന്നു... Baburaj, through his wife’s eyes ചുടുകണ്ണീരാലെന്‍ ജീവിതകഥ

External links

  • M.S. Baburaj at IMDb
  • Baburaj singing Thane thirinjum marinjum... on YouTube
  • MS Baburaj at Malayalachalachithram.com
  • MS Baburaj at Malayalasangeetham.info

May 03, 2023
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For the actor see Baburaj actor Mohammad Sabir Baburaj 3 March 1929 7 October 1978 was an Indian music composer He is often credited for the renaissance of Malayalam film music 1 Baburaj has rendered music to many evergreen Malayalam film songs 2 M S BaburajBirth nameMohammad Sabir BaburajAlso known asBaburaj BabukkaBorn 1929 03 03 3 March 1929Calicut Malabar District British India present day Kozhikode Kerala India Died7 October 1978 1978 10 07 aged 49 GenresFilm score Mappila songsOccupation s ComposerSingerInstrumentalistInstrument s Harmonium pump organYears active1957 1978 Contents 1 Early years 2 Music career 3 Legacy 4 Notable songs 5 Filmography 5 1 The list of Malayalam films for which songs were composed by Baburaj 6 See also 7 References 7 1 Sources 8 External linksEarly years EditBaburaj was born on 3rd March 1929 3 in Kozhikode then known as Calicut His early childhood was spent in destitution and poverty His father Jan Muhammed Khan who was a Hindustani musician from Bengal who frequently held concerts in Kerala deserted his Malayali mother when he was very young and returned to his native Kolkata Baburaj thus became fatherless often singing songs in trains to make a living But as luck would have it a policeman Kunjumuhammed he was called Kunjumuhammed ika an enthusiast of music from his native town of Kozhikode noticing the boy s vocal talents decided to virtually adopt him 4 5 Music career EditOne of his greatest achievements was the introduction of Hindustani strains into Malayalam popular music He successfully composed melodies based on Hindustani Ragas and blended Malayalam lyrics into them Most of the lyrics were written by eminent Malayalam poets like P Bhaskaran and Vayalar 6 Baburaj learned basic lessons of Hindustani music from his father from a very young age but he could not learn it for long due to his father s demise clarification needed In search of pure music young Baburaj visited West Bengal Mumbai and Sri Lanka He learned to play the Harmonium during this period He came back to Kerala to a precarious existence He sang on the streets of Kozhikode to earn his livelihood Police constable Kunju Muhammed 7 who was a fan of Baburaj s father adopted him clarification needed and brought him up Later he started composing music for the Malayalam dramas in the Malabar region and thus slowly entered the field of music direction In 1957 he composed music for the Malayalam film Minnaminungu by Ramu Kariat thus entering the Malayalam film industry Then he worked with director P Venu and composed classic songs like Anuragaganam Pole Ezhuthiyatharanu Sujatha and Kalichirimaaratha Penne for the film Udhyogastha 1967 Baburaj was also an accomplished singer and harmonium player Baburaj died an early death on 7 October 1978 at the age of 49 His death occurred in a general hospital in Madras after suffering from a massive hemorrhagic stroke He was survived by his wife and children Legacy EditThe Baburaj P Bhaskaran Yesudas combination produced many of the most memorable Malayalam tunes of the 1960s and 1970s Most of his classic duets were sung by P Leela K J Yesudas and S Janaki each recording solo Baburaj compositions as well Many of Baburaj s songs remain very popular in Kerala with songs like Oru Pushpam Maatram frequently rendered on stage at various events 8 9 10 The Manorama Music company chanced upon an old audio cassette of Baburaj rendering some of his own compositions in a platform of friends circle The cassette named Baburaj Padunnu was re mixed and became an instant hit 11 The tracks gave Kerala a rejuvenated taste of Baburaj s music with his unique style of soulful singing 12 Though a successful composer Baburaj was never a careerist but kept his focus on his art Today various clubs and musical organisations conduct stage programs in honour of Baburaj Babukka to his friends and acquaintances 13 and give the proceeds to his family During his time money was not easy to come by for artists 14 and Baburaj never managed to earn much dying in poverty Thrikkakkare theerthakkare sung by P Susheela in the 1978 film Yagaswam directed by Hariharan was his last recorded song 15 In 1983 Baburaj posthumously received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in Light Music category 16 Notable songs EditThamasamenthe Varuvan Pranasakhi Anuraga Ganam Pole Oru Pushpam Mathramen Hridayathil Sookshikkam Vaasantha Panjami Naalil Ezhuthiyatharanu Sujatha Kanneerum Swapnangalum Vilkkuvanaayi Vannavan Njan Eeranuduthumkondambaram Chuttunna Aadiyil Vachanamundaayi Kalichirimaaratha Penne Vichana Theerame Innale Mayangumbol Thankam Vegam Chandramimbam Nenjilettum Pavada prayathil Annu ninte Nunakkuzhi Vellichilankayaninjum Kadali Vazha Kayyilirunnu Surumayezhuthiya Mizhikale Pathiravayilla Pournamikanyakku Pathinezhoe Pathinettoe Prayam Pottatha Ponnin Kinavu Kondoru Pattunoolonjala Ketti Njan Panja Varna Thatha Pole Konji Vanna Penne Pranasakhee Njan Verumoru Thaliritta Kinakkal Than Thamara Maala vangan Thaane Thirinjum Marinjum Sooryakanthee Sooryakanthee Oru Kochu Swapnathin Chirakumayi Kadale Neela Kadale Akale Akale Neelakasam Ikkarayanente Thamasam Pottithakarnna kinavinte Anjana Kannezhuthi Arabi Kadaloru Manavalan Kanmani Neeyen Kanmaniye Karayathurangu Adyathe Kanmani Innente Karalile Oru Kotta Ponnundallo Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna Thamarakumbilallo Mama Hrudayam Maamalakalkkappurathu Thedunnathaare shoonyathayil Anuraaga Nadakathin Aadanumariyaam Jeevitheswarikkekuvaanoru Kottum njan keettilla Kaanan pattatha kanakathin manimutheFilmography EditThe list of Malayalam films for which songs were composed by Baburaj Edit Minnaminugu 1957 Umma 1960 Kandam Becha Kottu 1961 Mudiyanaya Puthran 1961 Laila Majnu 1962 Palattu Koman Konkiyamma 1962 Bhagyajathakam 1962 Ninamaninja Kalpadukal 1963 Moodupadam 1963 Thacholi Othenan 1964 Kuttikkuppayam 1964 Karutha Kai 1964 Bhargavi Nilayam 1964 Bharthavu 1964 Subaidha 1965 Kadathukaran 1965 Porter Kunjali 1965 Ammu 1965 Kuppivala 1965 Thankakkudam 1965 Kattuthulasi 1965 Mayavi 1965 Chettathi 1965 Thommante Makkal 1965 Sarppakkaadu 1965 Maanikyakottaram 1966 Penmakkal 1966 Koottukar 1966 Kaattumallika 1966 Anarkali 1966 Tharavattamma 1966 Poochakkanni 1966 Kanakachilanga 1966 Iruttinte Athmavu 1967 Agniputhri 1967 Balyakalasakhi 1967 Udhyogastha 1967 Karutha Rathrikal 1967 Khadeeja 1967 Anweshichu Kandethiyilla 1967 Collector Malathy 1967 Pareeksha 1967 Manaswini 1968 Inspector 1968 Kaarthika 1968 Lakshaprabhu 1968 Love in Kerala 1968 Midumidukki 1968 Anchu Sundarikal 1968 Sandhya 1969 Velliyazhcha 1969 Virunnukari 1969 Saraswathi 1970 Anadha 1970 Olavum Theeravum 1970 Bheekara Nimishangal 1970 Vivaham Swargathil 1970 Ambalapravu 1970 Priya 1970 Cross Belt 1970 Kuttyedathi 1971 Manpeda 1971 Lora Neeyevide 1971 Rathrivandi 1971 Puthenveedu 1971 Ernakulam Junction 1971 Panimudakku 1972 Pulliman 1972 Sambhavami Yuge Yuge 1972 Azhimukham 1972 Mappusakshi 1972 Bhadradeepam 1973 Aaradhika 1973 Ladies Hostel 1973 Soundaryapooja 1973 Manassu 1973 Chuzhi 1973 Kaamini 1974 Nathoon 1974 Swarnna Malsyam 1975 Bhaaryaye Aavashyamundu Samarppanam 1975 Criminals Kayangal 1975 Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu 1975 Sthreedhanam 1975 Appooppan Charithram Aavarthikkunnilla 1976 Srishti 1976 Pushpasharam 1976 Allahu Akbar 1977 Dweepu 1977 Yatheem 1977 Gaandharvam Kanakam 1978 Bhrashtu 1978 Yagaswam 1978 College Beauty 1979 Krishnatulasi 1979 See also EditList of Indian composersReferences Edit The Magic of Baburaj The Hindu 30 April 2005 Archived from the original on 10 October 2011 Retrieved 23 July 2009 Pattupetti tunes in to Baburaj The Hindu 27 October 2008 Archived from the original on 2 December 2008 Retrieved 23 July 2009 Baburaj s Original Passport cites his birthday on 3 March 1929 asianetnews 6 October 2012 Interview VT Muralai In memory of the late music director M S Baburaj archived from the original on 11 October 2020 retrieved 27 September 2017 Ibrahim Haroon 8 May 2010 M S Baburaj The Mind and the Mith part 1 archived from the original on 21 December 2021 retrieved 27 September 2017 Baburaj Mehfil to enthral music buffs The New Indian Express 22 May 2009 Retrieved 23 July 2009 permanent dead link Kumar P K Ajith 10 May 2016 Baburaj through his wife s eyes The Hindu ISSN 0971 751X Archived from the original on 10 May 2016 Retrieved 20 December 2018 abdul khaise 16 March 2011 MS Baburaj Original Voice flv archived from the original on 23 November 2017 retrieved 27 September 2017 Mathrubhumi Kappa TV 23 February 2017 Oru Pushpam Akshaynath amp Rishikesh Moodtapes Kappa TV archived from the original on 11 October 2020 retrieved 27 September 2017 nithyajith 29 June 2009 Idea Star Singer Season 4 Danny Oru pushpam mathram archived from the original on 11 October 2020 retrieved 27 September 2017 Baburaj Paadunnu 1 January 2005 archived from the original on 28 September 2017 retrieved 27 September 2017 Nair Malini How Kerala came to embrace the unfamiliar musical genre of ghazals Scroll in Archived from the original on 20 December 2018 Retrieved 20 December 2018 A journey in search of M S Baburaj The Hindu 22 August 2006 Archived from the original on 24 October 2008 Retrieved 23 July 2009 Yesudas offers help to composer Baburaj s widow The Times of India Archived from the original on 3 March 2017 Retrieved 20 December 2018 Kumar P k Ajith 9 May 2016 Baburaj through his wife s eyes the Hindu The Hindu Archived from the original on 10 May 2016 Retrieved 20 December 2018 Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award Light Music Department of Cultural Affairs Government of Kerala Retrieved 26 February 2023 Sources Edit ബ ബ ര ജ കരഞ ഞ വ ദനയ ല അവസ നത ത ഈണ പ റന ന Baburaj through his wife s eyes baburaj chudukanneeralen jeevithakatha Editor Mustafa Desamangalam 9788187474753 Read JustBooksclc ച ട കണ ണ ര ല ന ജ വ തകഥExternal links Editbabukka in M S Baburaj at IMDb M S Baburaj the genius Unforgettable Baburaj The Hindu Baburaj singing Thane thirinjum marinjum on YouTube MS Baburaj at Malayalachalachithram com MS Baburaj at Malayalasangeetham info Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title M S Baburaj amp oldid 1147467584, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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