K. J. Joy

K. J. Joy
Birth nameK. J. Joy
Also known asJoy
Born(1946-06-14)14 June 1946
Trichur, Cochin, India
Died15 January 2024(2024-01-15) (aged 77)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
GenresCarnatic music, Hindistani classical, Malayalam music, world music
OccupationMusic director
Instrument(s)Accordion, Musical keyboard, Violin
Years active1975–1994

K. J. Joy (14 June 1946 – 15 January 2024) was an Indian composer who was music director for the Malayalam film industry. He composed music for 71 films.[1] He began his career as music director in 1974, after many years as an accordion recording artist for various music directors, primarily his mentor MS Viswanathan, who encouraged him to try his hand as a music director after realizing his potential. His first film was Love Letter in 1975.[2]

K. J. Joy died in Chennai on 15 January 2024, at the age of 77.[3]

Selected hit songs

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Year Song Film Lyricst Rendered
1979 En Swaram Anupallavi Bichu Thirumala KJ Yesudas
1979 Ore Raaga Pallavi Anupallavi Bichu Thirumala KJ Yesudas, S Janaki
1978 Akkare Ikkare Ninnal Itha Oru Theeram Yusufali Kechery KJ Yesudas
1980 Kasthoori Maanmizhi Manushya Mrugam Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan KJ Yesudas
1980 Kurumozhi Pappu Bichu Thirumala KJ Yesudas, S Janaki
1978 Oo Neeyente Jeevanil Madaalasa Yusufali Kechery KJ Yesudas
1980 Swarnameeninte Sarpam Bichu Thirumala KJ Yesudas, SP Balasubrahmanyam, P Susheela, Vani Jayaram
1981 Laavanya Devathayalle Karimpoocha Poovachal Khader KJ Yesudas
1977 Ee Jeevithamoru Paaravaaram Ivanente Priyaputhran Mankombu Gopalakrishnan KJ Yesudas
1980 Thechippoove Mizhithurakku Hridhayam Paadunnu Yusufali Kechery KJ Yesudas, S Janaki
1984 Koodaram Vediyumee Kurisuyudham Poovachal Khadar KJ Yesudas

References

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  1. ^ "List of Malayalam Movies by Musician KJ+Joy". en.msidb.org.
  2. ^ "സ്വര്‍ണമീനിന്റെ ചേലൊത്ത ഗാനങ്ങള്‍". www.mathrubhumi.com.
  3. ^ Malayalam music director K.J. Joy dies at 77
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