Draft:J. Bismi
Indian journalist, author and film critic
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J. Bismi, also known as Valaipechu Bismi, is an Indian journalist, book author and film critic.[1] He is the founder of the influential YouTube channel Valaipechu.[2]
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Comment: Fails WP:NJOURNALIST - requires significant coverage about the individual in multiple reliable secondary sources. Dan arndt (talk) 01:29, 29 October 2025 (UTC)
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J. Bismi | |
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| Born | Koothanallur, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupations | Journalist, writer, film critic |
| Known for | Valaipechu (YouTube channel) |
Early life and education
Bismi was born in Koothanallur, a town in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India.[3]
Career
Journalism
Bismi started his journalism career in 1985.[4]
Author
Bismi has written several books focusing on Tamil cinema, including:
- Thamizh Cinemavil...
- Thamizh Cinema – Ezhuchchiyum Veezhchiyum...
- Thamizh Cinema – Sila Nigazhvugal... Pathivugal...
- Thamizh Cinema – Samakala Saadhanaigal
- Thamizh Cinema – Ullae Veliyae
- Thamizh Cinema – Indru
- Thamizh Cinema – Saadhiththathaa? Sarukkiyathaa?
He has also authored works on short films and documentaries:
- Thamizh Cinema – Solla Marandha Kathaigal
- Maatrukalam
- Kurumpadangalum... Aavanapadangalum...
Other titles include:
- Ulagai Kalakkiya Thiraipadangal (on international cinema)
- Kalavuthozhirsalai
- Nizhalgalin Desam
- Nermaiyana Kelvigal, Nerthiyana Pathilgal
- Celluloid Deavathaigal
Recognition
In 2020, he was listed among the “10 Most Influential Tamil Journalists” by The New Indian Express.[citation needed]
See also
- Tamil journalism
- Tamil cinema
- List of Indian journalists
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