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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Abhayadev
| native_name =
| image = Abhayadev lyricist.png
| caption = Abhayadev
| image_size =
| birth_name = Ayyappan Pillai
| birth_date = {{birth date|df=yes|1913|06|25}}
| birth_place = Pallam, Kottayam, Kerala, India
| death_date = {{death date and age|df=yes|2000|07|26|1913|06|25}}
| instrument =
| genre =
| occupation = Poet, lyricist
| years_active = 1949–2000
| label = Audiotracs
| website =
}}
'''Ayyappan Pillai''', better known by his pen name '''Abhayadev''' (25 June 1913 – 26 July 2000) was an [[Indian people|Indian]] poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies.<ref name="msidb">{{cite web|url=http://en.msidb.org/songs.php?tag=Search&lyricist=Abhayadev&limit=416 |title=List of Malayalam Songs by Lyricist Abhayadev |publisher=en.msidb.org |access-date=2014-08-29 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903082135/http://en.msidb.org/songs.php?tag=Search&lyricist=Abhayadev&limit=416 |archive-date=2014-09-03 }}</ref> He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies.<ref name="malayalachalachithram">{{cite web|url=http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=61|title=Abhayadev|publisher=malayalachalachithram.com|access-date=2014-08-29}}</ref><ref name="raaga">{{cite web|url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/malayalam/lyricist/Abhayadev.html|title=Raaga - Malayalam - Lyricist - Abhayadev|website=[[Raaga.com]]|access-date=2014-08-29}}</ref> He was born to Karimalil Kesava Pillai who was also a well-known poet, at Pallam near [[Kottayam]].<ref name="thehindu">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/music/unforgettable-verses/article4557960.ece|title=Unforgettable verses|newspaper=The Hindu|date=28 March 2013|first=K.|last=Pradeep|access-date=18 September 2019}}</ref> He made his debut in 1949 as lyricist in the film ''Vellinakshatram''.<ref name="indiatimes">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Music-composer-Dakshinamoorthy-passes-away-at-94/articleshow/21564207.cms|title=Music composer Dakshinamoorthy passes away at 94 - The Times of India|newspaper=The Times of India |date=3 August 2013 |publisher=timesofindia.indiatimes.com|access-date=2014-08-29}}</ref> He was actively involved in the activities of Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), Hindi Prachar Sabha, and numerous other social and cultural organisations till his death.<ref name="thehindu2">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/oral-koodi-kallanayi-1964/article1141026.ece|title=ORAL KOODI KALLANAYI 1964 - The Hindu|newspaper=The Hindu |date=30 January 2011 |publisher=thehindu.com|access-date=2014-08-29}}</ref> He was awarded the [[J. C. Daniel Award]] in 1995.<ref name="keralascope">{{cite web|url=http://www.keralascope.com/Pages/rakendhu.html|title=KeralaScope|publisher=keralascope.com|access-date=2014-08-29|archive-date=3 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903211351/http://www.keralascope.com/Pages/rakendhu.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> His grandsons Ambilikuttan is a [[playback singer]], and Jayadevan is a violinist settled in Canada.

==Partial filmography==

===Lyrics===
* Jeevitha Vaadi ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Aashaheenam ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Premamanoharame ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Evam Niravadhiroopangal ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Alolamala ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Thrikkodi ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Aashaamohaname ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Porinaay Iranguvin ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Shokavikalame ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Raagaramya Madhukale ... Vellinakshathram 1949
* Vidhiyude Leela ... Prasanna 1950
* Kalaanikethe Keralamaathe ... Prasanna 1950
* Sukritharaaga ... Prasanna 1950
* Dhavalaroopa ... Prasanna 1950
* Gaanamohana Hare ... Prasanna 1950
* Kaayikasoubhaagyam ... Prasanna 1950
* Sneham Thookum ... Prasanna 1950
* Jaathivairam Neethirahitham ... Prasanna 1950
* Bhaarathamaatha Paripoorna ... Prasanna 1950
* Aagathamaay Madhukaalam ... Prasanna 1950
* Ninnai Sharanaandainthen ... Prasanna 1950
* Ponne Neeyum Njanum ... Prasanna 1950
* Thakarukayo Sakalamen ... Prasanna 1950
* Ellaam Sundaramayam ... Prasanna 1950
* Rathnam Vithachaal ... Nallathanka 1950
* Mahesha Maayamo ... Nallathanka 1950
* Pathiye Daivam ... Nallathanka 1950
* Sodara Bandhamathonne ... Nallathanka 1950
* Imbamerum Ithalaakum ... Nallathanka 1950
* Manoharamee Raajyam ... Nallathanka 1950

===Dialogue===
* Yaachakan (1951)
* Desabhakthan (1952)
* Natyathaara (1955)
* Shaanthi Nivas (1962)
* Ardharaathri (1969)
* Jeevithasamaram (1971)
* Sreekrishna Leela (1971)
* Sathi Anasooya (1972)
* Vilakkappetta Kani (1974)
* Aval Oru Thudarkadha (1975)
* Raja Mayoora Varma (1976)
* Kollakkaaran (1976)
* Seethaa Swayamvaram (1976)
* Velaankanni Mathavu (1977)
* Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar (1977)
* Misiha Charithram (1978)
* Sankaraabharanam (1980)
* Sapthapadi (1981)
* Thirakal Ezhuthiya Kavitha (1980)
* Panineerppookkal (1981)
* Thennal Thedunna Poovu (1984)
* Mayoori (1985)

==References==
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[[Category:1913 births]]
[[Category:2000 deaths]]
[[Category:Malayalam film score composers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian composers]]
[[Category:People from Kottayam district]]
[[Category:Film musicians from Kerala]]
[[Category:Indian lyricists]]
[[Category:Poets from Kerala]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian poets]]
[[Category:Indian male film score composers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male musicians]]
[[Category:J. C. Daniel Award winners]]

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