Ouseppachan
Mechery Louis Ouseppachan (born 13 September 1955), known mononymously as Ouseppachan, is an Indian film composer and singer who primarily works in Malayalam films.[1] He is a recipient of National Film Award, Filmfare Award and Kerala State Film Awards for his numerous film soundtrack albums and background scores.
Early life
Ouseppachan was born to Mechery Louis and Mathiri Paliakkara on 13 September 1955 in Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala, India.[2] He completed his formal education from St. Thomas College, Thrissur. He was interested in music and by the time he finished his formal education, he had become an expert violinist.
Career
He started his music career as violinist in some music troupes including Voice of Trichur. Later he got the chance to be the violinist in concerts of renowned playback singer Madhuri. He later became the violinist under music director Paravoor Devarajan master.[2] Then he moved to Madras, Tamil Nadu where most of the recording works of Malayalam films were done.
His first work in the film industry was the film Eenam, for which he set the background score. He also composed additional background music for the film Aaravam (1979) in which he also played the role of a fiddle player, however Kathodu Kathoram (1985), directed by Bharathan is considered as his debut. Ouseppachan's work was noted for the film and three songs from the film became super hits. These songs were noted also for the immense use of violin. This may be attributed to the facts that Ousephachan himself is a violinist and that the protagonist of the film played by Mammootty is also a violinist.[2]
Ousephachan then went on to compose music for over 120 films.[3] He also composed songs for the non-commercial Hindi film Freaky Chakra, directed by V.K. Prakash and background scores for various other Hindi films, notably directed by Priyadarshan. His non-film songs include popular albums like Onapoothalam, Vasanthageetangal and many Christian devotional songs. Aside from music direction, he had taken up a spot as a judge for Asianet's Idea Star Singer 2008 and also as a judge for Kairali TV's Gandharva Sangeetham 2012.[4] He got his first state award in 1987 for the movie Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam. His first national award was for ace director Shyamaprasad's Ore Kadal in 2007. All the songs in this film are composed in Shubhapantuvarali raga but all have their identity. Apparently, it is a challenge given to Ouseppachan by the director and he took up the challenge. His recent notable films are Ayalum Njanum Thammil, Nadan. For Nadan, he recreated the classical drama songs from the classical K.P.A.C era. He received a state award for this film for Best Music Director. Acclaimed music composers like A.R.Rahman, Vidyasagar, Harris Jayaraj, Gopi Sunder etc., has assisted him in various stages of his career and playback singer Franco Simon is his nephew.
Selected Discography
| Year | Film Title | Language | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Signal Man | Kannada | |
| Route No 17 | Tamil | ||
| Akkuvinte Padachon | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Sinto Sunny Film | Malayalam | ||
| 2022 | Autorickshawkarante Bharya | Malayalam | |
| 2021 | Ellam Sheriyakum | Malayalam | Actor also |
| Vaanku | Malayalam | ||
| 2020 | Oru Rathri Oru Pakal | Malayalam | |
| Thai Nilam | Tamil | ||
| Maddy Engira Madavan | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | 12 c | Malayalam | |
| Evidey | Malayalam | ||
| 2018 | Ennaalum Sarath..? | Malayalam | |
| Hey Jude | Malayalam | ||
| Panchavarnathatha | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Malayalam | ||
| Kuthira Powen | Malayalam | ||
| Kavadiyum Vithum | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Aakasha Mittayee | Malayalam | Background Score Only |
| Minnaminungu | Malayalam | ||
| Gold Coins | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Shyam | Malayalam | |
| Ayaal Jeevichiripundu | Malayalam | ||
| Jalam | Malayalam | ||
| Kadalas Pookkal | Malayalam | ||
| The Last Days | Malayalam | ||
| John Honay | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2015 | Kanal | Malayalam | |
| Utopiayile Rajavu | Malayalam | ||
| Nirnnayakam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Appavum Veenjum | Malayalam | ||
| Once upon a time there was a kallan | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Shutter | Marathi | Background Score Only |
| Garbhasreemaan | Malayalam | ||
| Karanavar | Malayalam | ||
| No Parking | Malayalam | ||
| Entethallatha Karanathal | Malayalam | ||
| Odum Raja Aadum Raani | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Nagara Varidhi Naduvil Njan | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2013 | Nadan | Malayalam | Winner |
| Green Apple | Malayalam | ||
| Mazhaneerthullikal | Malayalam | ||
| Musafir | Malayalam | ||
| Dolls | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Ith Pathiramanal | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2012 | Parudeesa | Malayalam | |
| Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Malayalam | ||
| DYSP Shankunni Uncle | Malayalam | ||
| Arike | Malayalam | ||
| Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal | Hindi | Background Score Only | |
| Thiruvambadi Thampan | Malayalam | ||
| Fathers Day | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2011 | Karmayogi | Malayalam | |
| Aidondla Aidu | Kannada | ||
| Bangkok Summer | Malayalam | ||
| London Dreams | Malayalam | ||
| Three Kings | Malayalam | ||
| Kalikaalam | Malayalam | ||
| Dam 999 | English | [5] | |
| 2010 | Aakrosh | Hindi | Background Score Only |
| Khatta Meetha | Hindi | Background Score Only | |
| Bumm Bumm Bole | Hindi | Background Score Only | |
| Pranchiyettan and The Saint | Malayalam | ||
| Shikkar | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Black Stallion | Malayalam | ||
| Aagathan | Malayalam | ||
| Bodyguard | Malayalam | ||
| 2009 | Hailesa | Malayalam | [6] |
| Angel John | Malayalam | ||
| Moz & Cat | Malayalam | ||
| Banaras | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Makante Achan | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Kerala Cafe | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2008 | College Kumaran | Malayalam | |
| Magic Lamp | Malayalam | ||
| Calcutta News | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Parunthu | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2007 | Nazrani | Malayalam | Background Score Only |
| Ore Kadal | Malayalam | Winner | |
| July 4 | Malayalam | ||
| Pranayakalam | Malayalam | ||
| Changathipoocha | Malayalam | ||
| Abraham & Lincoln | Malayalam | ||
| Janmam | Malayalam | ||
| Nivedyam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Inspector Garud | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Bharathan Effect | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Heart Beats | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2006 | Moonnamathoral | Malayalam | |
| Oruvan | Malayalam | ||
| Lion | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Vadakkumnathan | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Speed Track | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Vargam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Chakkaramuthu | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2005 | Udayon | Malayalam | |
| Police | Malayalam | ||
| Thaskaraveeran | Malayalam | ||
| Deepangal Sakshi | Malayalam | ||
| Udayananu Tharam | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Naran | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| 2004 | Thekkekkara Superfast | Malayalam | |
| Made In USA | Malayalam | Background Score Only | |
| Vajram | Malayalam | ||
| Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku | Malayalam | ||
| Vismayathumbathu | Malayalam | ||
| Sasneham Sumithra | Malayalam | ||
| Greetings | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| 2003 | Freaky Chakra | English | |
| Varum Varunnu Vannu | Malayalam | ||
| Valathott Thirinjal Nalamathe Veed | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Swapnam Kondu Thulabharam | Malayalam | ||
| Ente Veedu Appuvinteyum | Malayalam | ||
| Kasthooriman | Malayalam | ||
| Mullavalliyum Thenmavum | Malayalam | ||
| 2002 | Kai Ethum Doorathu | Malayalam | |
| Kadha | Malayalam | ||
| Mazhathullikkilukkam | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Vincent John Film | Malayalam | ||
| Director Bhadrans Assistant Film | Malayalam | ||
| 2001 | Ee Parakkum Thalika | Malayalam | |
| Meghasandesam | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Swarnachirakumay | Malayalam | ||
| 2000 | Darling Darling | Malayalam | |
| Life Is Beautiful | Malayalam | ||
| 1999 | Chandamama | Malayalam | |
| Olympiyan Anthony Adam | Malayalam | ||
| Megham | Malayalam | ||
| Njangal Santhushtaranu | Malayalam | ||
| Vazhunnor | Malayalam | ||
| Janani | Malayalam | ||
| 1998 | Harikrishnans | Malayalam | |
| Sooryaputhran | Malayalam | ||
| Meenathil Thalikettu | Malayalam | ||
| Sundarakilladi | Malayalam | ||
| Kattathoru Penpoov | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| 1997 | Aniyathi Pravu | Malayalam | |
| Lelam | Malayalam | ||
| Suvarna Simhaasanam | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Madamma | Malayalam | |
| Dilliwala Rajakumaran | Malayalam | ||
| Akashathekkoru Kilivathil | Malayalam | ||
| Mercara | Malayalam | ||
| 1995 | Sargavasantham | Malayalam | |
| Arabia | Malayalam | ||
| Anna | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Gamanam | Malayalam | |
| Njan Kodeeshwaran | Malayalam | ||
| Adukkalakaryam | Malayalam | ||
| Sagaram Sakshi | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| Nandini Oppol | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Akashadoothu | Malayalam | |
| Bhoomigeetham | Malayalam | ||
| Varam | Malayalam | ||
| Aacharyan | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Aayushkalam | Malayalam | |
| Ennodishtam Koodamo | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| 1991 | Mookkilyarajyathu | Malayalam | |
| Pookkalam Varavayi | Malayalam | ||
| Aavanikunnile Kinnaripookkal | Malayalam | ||
| Ulladakkam | Malayalam | ||
| Sundarikakka | Malayalam | Background Score only | |
| 1990 | Thoovalsparsham | Malayalam | |
| Akkare Akkare Akkare | Malayalam | ||
| No.20 Madras Mail | Malayalam | ||
| Purappadu | Malayalam | ||
| Smrithikal | Malayalam | ||
| 1989 | Mahayanam | Malayalam | |
| Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Malayalam | ||
| Bhadrachitta | Malayalam | ||
| Vandanam | Malayalam | ||
| Varnam | Malayalam | ||
| Alicinte Anveshanam | Malayalam | Background score only | |
| 1988 | Vicharana | Malayalam | |
| Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu | Malayalam | ||
| Witness | Malayalam | ||
| Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Malayalam | ||
| Orkkappurathu | Malayalam | Background score only | |
| Dinarathrangal | Malayalam | ||
| Oru Muthassi Katha | Malayalam | ||
| Mrithyunjayam | Malayalam | ||
| 1987 | Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Malayalam | Winner Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director |
| Ponnu | Malayalam | ||
| Kadhakku pinnil | Malayalam | ||
| January Oru Orma | Malayalam | ||
| Venmegha Hamsangal | Malayalam | ||
| Neelakkurinji Poothappol | Malayalam | Background score only | |
| 1986 | Veendum | Malayalam | |
| Pranamam | Malayalam | ||
| Chilambu | Malayalam | ||
| 1985 | Kathodu Kathoram | Malayalam | Debut film as music director for songs. |
| 1983 | Eenam | Malayalam | Background score only. |
| 1978 | Aaravam | Malayalam | Debut Film. Background score only. |
Awards
- 2007 – Best Music Direction: Ore Kadal
- 1987 – Best Music Director: Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam
- 2007 – Best Background Music: Ore Kadal
- 2013 – Best Music Director: Nadan
References
- ^ Pradeep, K. (28 April 2016). "Music, his driving force". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
- ^ a b c weblokam.com – Profile
- ^ "Ouseppachan". IMDb. Retrieved 7 October 2022.
- ^ "Eligible for Best Score, Names From Hollywood and Malayalam=http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/eligible-for-best-score-names-from-hollywood-and-malayalam/".
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- ^ "Hailesa(2009) Soundtrack – Free Indian Music, Listen to Free Bollywood, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Carnatic, Hindustani, Devotional Music". MusicIndiaOnline. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
External links
- Ouseppachan at IMDb
- Ouseppachan at MSI