M. G. Radhakrishnan

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = M.G. Radhakrishnan
| image = M. G. Radhakrishnan.jpg
| caption = M.G. Radhakrishnan
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| background = non_performing_personnel
| birth_name = Malabar Gopalan Nair Radhakrishnan
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1940|7|29}}
|birth_place = [[Haripad]], [[Travancore]], [[British India]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2010|7|2|1940|8|8}}
| death_place = [[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| genre = [[Music Director]]<br>[[Carnatic music]]<br>[[Composer]]
| occupation = [[Music Director]]
| years_active = 1978–2010
| website =
}}
'''Malabar Gopalan Nair Radhakrishnan''' (29 July 1940 – 2 July 2010) was an Indian [[music director]] and [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist from [[Kerala]].

== Personal life ==

M. G. Radhakrishnan was born on 29 July 1940 at [[Haripad]], in [[Alappuzha district]], [[Kerala]] as the eldest of three children of [[music composer]] and [[harmonist]] Malabar Gopalan Nair and [[Harikatha]] exponent Kamalakshi Amma.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Harippad honed his talents|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2010/jul/03/harippad-honed-his-talents-166701.html|website=The New Indian Express|access-date=2020-05-09}}</ref> He had his college education from the [[Sanatana Dharma College|S. D. College]], [[Alappuzha]], and took ''Ganabhooshanam'' from [[Swathi Thirunal College of Music]]. Prominent singer [[K. J. Yesudas]] was one of his classmates there. His younger brother [[M. G. Sreekumar]] is a leading [[playback singer]] in [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] cinema<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060919092417/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2005/06/24/stories/2005062402190100.htm Singing from the soul]; Saraswathy Nagarajan, The Hindu, 2005-06-24; ''Retrieved: 2007-09-03''</ref> and his younger sister [[K. Omanakutty]] is a famous carnatic vocalist and academician.
He died on 2 July 2010 in a private hospital in [[Thiruvananthapuram]] due to liver disease, less than a month short of his 70th birthday.

== Career ==
M. G. Radhakrishnan was a disciple of Sree Vidyadhiraja Hridayanjali,<ref name=sree>[http://thehindujobs.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/28/stories/2002112800950200.htm Chords & Notes] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928161641/http://thehindujobs.com/thehindu/mp/2002/11/28/stories/2002112800950200.htm |date=2007-09-28 }}; The Hindu, 2002-11-28; ''Retrieved: 2007-09-03''</ref> an Indian ascetic, and composed music for the ascetic's lyrics,<ref name=sree/> which was sung by his younger sister [[K. Omanakutty|Dr. K Omanakutty]],<ref name=sree/> a [[Carnatic music|Carnatic]] vocalist. In his official capacity, Radhakrishnan worked as a staff and become the senior music composer (Grade 1) in [[All India Radio|Akashvani]], [[Trivandrum]]. In 1962, he joined [[All India Radio]] as music composer. He used to conduct a 15-minute light music class through AIR, which made him music lovers' favourite.

He made his debut in cinema as a playback singer through "''Unniganapathiye...''" from ''Kallichellamma'' (1969), which had music composed by [[K. Raghavan]]. His famous songs as a vocalist include "''Sharike Sharike''" from ''Sharashayya'', "''Pallanayattin Theerathu''" from ''Ningalenne Communist Aakki'' etc. Some of his notable concert performances were at [[Nair Service Society|N S S]] Headquarters at [[Changanassery]] and at Karrikkakom Chamundeswary Temple at [[Thiruvananthapuram]]. He then focussed at composing light music with most of them becoming big hits. Singers [[Sujatha Mohan|Sujatha]], [[G. Venugopal]] etc. were first introduced through his non-filmy songs.

His debut film as a music director was [[G. Aravindan]]'s ''Thampu'' (1978). The songs were fairly noticed, however the first notable work by M.G. was ''[[Thakara]]'' (1980). Songs from this film, ''Mouname Mouname'' and ''Kudayolam Bhoomi'' won him several accolades and fame. The other major works by him include ''Adwaitham'', ''Devasuram'', ''Manichithrathazhu'', ''Rakkuyilin Rajasadassil'' and ''Ananthabhadram'', which was his last work.

He has also composed the poems of [[Kamala Surayya]], a famous Indian writer, through the album ''Surayya Padunnu''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20110629044954/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/06/10/stories/2005061002310200.htm Poetic songs of Kamala Suraiyya]; NJ Nair, The Hindu, 2005-06-10; ''Retrieved: 2007-09-03''</ref>Radhakrishnan introduced [[K. S. Chithra]], a singer and a student of Omanakutty, to the film and music industry by employing her in the film ''Attahaasam''.<ref>[http://living.oneindia.in/celebrity/music/k-s-chitra.html K.S Chitra's Melodious Voice] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070911014918/http://living.oneindia.in/celebrity/music/k-s-chitra.html |date=2007-09-11 }}; Dhanyasree .M, One India ''Retrieved: 2007-09-03''</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050412051749/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/01/28/stories/2005012801460200.htm A pleasant surprise]; The Hindu, 2005-01-28; ''Retrieved: 2007-09-03''</ref>

== Death ==
Radhakrishnan died from [[liver cirrhosis]] on 2 July 2010 at KIMS hospital in Thiruvananthapuram.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2010/mg-radhakrishnan-passes-away-030710.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712073057/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2010/mg-radhakrishnan-passes-away-030710.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 July 2012 |title=Music director M G Radhakrishnan passes away |date=3 July 2010 |work=[[Oneindia.in|Oneindia]] |access-date=2010-07-05 }}</ref> He was admitted there a week ago after his condition worsened, and was in ventilator since then. He was less than a month short of his 70th birthday when he died. He was cremated with full state honours at Thaikkad Santhikavadam electronic crematorium on the next day. His son [[M. R. Rajakrishnan]] is a sound recordist).{{fact|date=September 2019}} His wife Padmaja, who outlived him for nearly ten years, died on 15 June 2020 after suffering a [[heart attack]].

==Awards==

===Kerala State Film Awards===

* 2005 – [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] – [[Ananthabadram]]
* 2001 – [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director|Best Music Director]] – Achaneyaanenikkishtam

===Asianet Film Awards===
* 2005 – [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Music Director|Best Music Director Award]] – ''[[Anandabhadram]]''
* 2001 – [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Music Director|Best Music Director Award]] – ''Kaate Vannu Vilichappol''

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Film
! Film director
! Year
|-
| 1
|''[[Thampu]]''
|[[G Aravindan]]
|1978
|-
| 2
|''[[Thiranottam]]''
|Ashok Kumar
|1978
|-
| 3
|''[[Thakara]]''
|[[Bharathan]]
|1980
|-
| 4
|''Aaravam''
|[[Bharathan]]
5
''Chamaram''
((Bharathan))
1980
|1980
|-
|5
|''Njan Ekananu''
|P Chandrasekhar
|1982
|-
|6
|''[[Poochakkoru Mookkuthi]]''
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|1984
|-
|7
|''[[Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya]]''
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|1985
|-
|8
|''[[Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil]]''
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|1986
|-
|9
|''[[Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi]]''
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|1986
|-
|10
|''[[Geetham (film)|Geetham]]''
|[[Sajan (director)|Sajan]]
|1986
|-
|11
|''[[Sarvakalashala]]''
|[[Venu Nagavally]]
|1987
|-
|12
|''Jaalakam''
|[[Hari Kumar (director)|Harikumar]]
|1987
|-
|13
|''[[Nombarathi Poovu]]''
|[[Padmarajan]]
|1987
|-
|14
|''[[Vellanakalude Nadu]]''
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|1988
|-
|15
|''[[Adhwaytham]]''
|[[Priyadarshan]]
|1992
|-
|16
|''[[Manichithrathazhu]]''
|[[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]
|1993
|-
|17
|''[[Devaasuram]]''
|[[I. V. Sasi]]
|1993
|-
|18
|''Ammayane Satyam''
|[[Balachandra Menon]]
|1993
|-
|19
|''[[Kashmeeram]]''
|[[Rajiv Anchal]]
|1994
|-
|20
|''[[Agnidevan]]''
|[[Venu Nagavally]]
|1995
|-
|21
|''[[Thakshashila]]''
|[[Sreekumar Krishnan Nair]]
|1995
|-
|22
|''[[Rakthasakshikal Sindabad]]''
|[[Venu Nagavally]]
|1998
|-
|23
|''Stalin Sivadas''
|T S Suresh Babu
|1999
|-
|24
|''[[Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu]]''
|[[T. K. Rajeev Kumar]]
|1999
|-
|25
|''[[Pilots (film)|Pilots]]''
|[[Rajiv Anchal]]
|2000
|-
|26
|''[[Narasimham (film)|Narasimham]]''
|[[Shaji Kailas]]
|2000
|-
|27
|''[[Praja]]''
|[[Joshi]]
|2001
|-
|28
|''Meghasandesham''
|Rajasenan
|2001
|-
|29
|''[[Nariman (film)|Nariman]]''
|[[K. Madhu]]
|2001
|-
|30
|''Kattu Vannu Vilichappol ''
|Sasi Paravoor
|2001
|-
|31
|''[[Achaneyanenikkishtam]]''
|Suresh Krishna
|2002
|-
|32
|''Yanam''
|Sanjay Nambiar
|2004
|-
|33
|''[[Ananthabhadram]]''
|[[Santhosh Sivan]]
|2005
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|1015470|M.G. Radhakrishnan}}
* [http://www.mgradhakrishnan.com Official website of M. G. Radhakrishnan foundation]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100705103757/http://winkerala.com/805/music-director-mg-radhakrishnan-passed-away M.G Radhakrishnan passes away]
* [http://www.malayalasangeetham.info/php/displayProfile.php?category=musician&artist=MG%20Radhakrishnan MG Radhakrishnan at MSI]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110818202454/http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=68005 Remembering M. G. Radhakrishnan - K. S. Chithra] (in Malayalam)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110818202541/http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=68006 Remembering M. G. Radhakrishnan - Sreekumaran Thampi] (in Malayalam)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110818202627/http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=68007 Remembering M. G. Radhakrishnan - Fazil] (in Malayalam)
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110818202655/http://janayugomonline.com/php/newsDetails.php?nid=68008 Remembering M. G. Radhakrishnan - Johnson] (in Malayalam)

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