M. G. Vallabhan
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M. G. Vallabhan (1943–2004) was an Indian journalist, poet and screenwriter. Though born in Kerala, he wrote primarily in Tamil.[3]
Early life and career
Vallabhan was born in 23 March[2] Perinjanam in Thrissur at Kerala.[3] When his family shifted to Chennai, he studied and learnt Tamil despite Malayalam being his mother tongue.[3] He made his debut as lyricist with the film Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979) where he wrote his first song "Solaikkuyile".[3][2]
Vallabhan worked as a journalist for the film magazines Cinemalaya and Pesum Padam and also worked as editor for Bhagya magazine.[4][3][2] He directed a film Thai Pongal (1980) and wrote screenplay and dialogues for many films.[3][1]
Discography
| Year | Film | Songs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu | Solaikuyile | |
| 1979 | Poonthalir | Njan Njan, Kannin Mani | |
| 1979 | Karumbu Vil | Meenkodi Theril | |
| 1979 | Dharma Yuddham | Aagaya Gangai | |
| 1979 | Agal Vilakku | Nee Kannil | |
| 1979 | Uthiripookkal | Naan Paada | |
| 1980 | Thai Pongal | all songs | |
| 1981 | Nenjil Oru Mull | My Name | |
| 1983 | Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate | Kaalai Nera | |
| 1983 | Urangatha Ninaivugal | all songs | |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai | Vangadi Vangadi | |
| 1984 | Nilavu Suduvathillai | Poove Pani Poove | |
| 1984 | Unnai Naan Santhithen | Unnai Kaanum | |
| 1984 | Vaazhkai | Mella Mella | |
| 1985 | Puthiya Theerpu | Rajamanam Senkarumbu | |
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | Ennodu Paattu Paadungal | |
| 1986 | Oru Iniya Udhayam | Aatha, Madiyinil | |
| 1986 | Uyire Unakkaga | Ododi Vilayadum, Kavithaigal | |
| 1987 | Mangai Oru Gangai | Neeradi Vaa |
Filmography
Director
- Thai Pongal (1980)
Writer
- Udaya Geetham (1985)
- Idaya Kovil (1985)
- Uyire Unakkaga (1986); dialogues only
- Mangai Oru Gangai (1987)
- Paadu Nilave (1987)
- Chinnappadass (1989)
