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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Berny and Ignatius
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| instrument = Guitar, electric guitar, [[steel guitar|hawaii guitar]], [[mandolin]], [[oud]], [[banjo]], [[bulbul tarang]], [[Harmonium]], [[Electronic keyboard|Keyboard]], [[melodica]]
| genre = [[Film score]], soundtrack, theatre, [[world music]], [[folk music]]
| occupation = [[Music composer]], arranger, record producer, instrumentalist
| years_active = 1981–present
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'''Berny and Ignatius''' is an Indian musical duo consisting of brothers '''Berny Puthenveettil''' and '''Ignatius Puthenveettil'''. Primarily working in the [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam film industry]], they are best known for their work in films such as [[Thenmavin Kombath]], [[Chandralekha (1997 film)|Chandralekha]], [[Kottaram Veettile Apputtan]], [[Kalyanaraman (2002 film)|Kalyanaraman]], [[Chess (2006 film)|Chess]], and [[Kaaryasthan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/07/07/stories/2006070701160200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071127121123/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/07/07/stories/2006070701160200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 November 2007 |title=Friday Review Thiruvananthapuram : New areas of musical expressions |date=7 July 2006 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2012-01-16}}</ref>
Thenmavin Kombath earned them the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director – Songs|Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director]] in 1994.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.malayalamcinema.com/News-6/STATE+FILM+AWARDS++1969++2005.html?newsid=19&linkid=6 |title=Malayalamcinema.com, Official website of AMMA, Malayalam cinema news, Malayalam cinema actors, Actress, Upcoming Malayalam movies |publisher=Malayalamcinema.com |date=26 October 1985 |access-date=2012-01-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714024057/http://www.malayalamcinema.com/News-6/STATE+FILM+AWARDS++1969++2005.html?newsid=19&linkid=6 |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

== Biography ==
Born to John Puthenveettil and Treasa, Berny and Ignatius learned music from their father at an early age prior to professionally composing music in 1979.<ref name="ആത്മീയ രാഗങ്ങളുമായി സംഗീതസഹോദരങ്ങള്‍ - വത്തിക്കാന്‍ ന്യൂസ്">{{Cite web |date=2021-01-15 |title=ആത്മീയ രാഗങ്ങളുമായി സംഗീതസഹോദരങ്ങള്‍ - വത്തിക്കാന്‍ ന്യൂസ് |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/ml/world/news/2021-01/christian-musical-serenade-42-bernyignatius.html |access-date=2021-01-16 |website=www.vaticannews.va |language=ml}}</ref> They have composed many hit songs such as Kallipoonguyile, Mayilay Parannu Vaa, Poonilamazha peythirangiya, Kathayile Rajakumaranum, Aavani Ponnoonjal, Thamarappoovil vazhum, Puthumazhayayi vannu, Ponnitta Pettakam, Thechippoove Thenagasi Poove, Oru Kathilola etc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=Berny%20Ignatius&category=musician |title=MSI Musician ബേണി ഇഗ്നേഷ്യസ്‌ ( Berny Ignatius ) |publisher=Malayalasangeetham.info |access-date=2012-01-16}}</ref>

==Awards==
;[[Kerala State Film Awards]]
* 1994 – [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director – Songs|Best Music Director]] – [[Thenmavin Kombath]]

;[[Kerala Kaumudi|Kaumudi Awards]]
* 1994 – Best Music Director – [[Thenmavin Kombath]]

;Other Awards
* 2011 – Aimfill Inspire award for Best Music Director – [[Marykkundoru Kunjaadu]]
* 2010 – Jaycee foundation award for Best Music Director – [[Kaaryasthan]]

==Filmography==
===As music directors===
{{colbegin}}
* [[Aakasha Ganga 2]] (2019)
* [[Welcome to Central Jail]] (2016)
* [[Rajadhi Raja (2014 film)|Rajadhi Raja]] (2014)
* Maryade (2014)
* [[Sringaravelan]] (2013)
* [[Climax (2013 film)|Climax]] (2013)
* Cowboy (2012)
* Perinoru Makan (2012)
* [[Mayamohini]] (2012)
* [[Lucky Jokers]] (2011)
* [[Marykkundoru Kunjaadu]] (2010)
* [[Kaaryasthan]] (2010)
* [[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]] (2008)
* [[Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan]] (2007)
* [[Chess (2006 film)|Chess]] (2006)
* [[Vettam]] (2004)
* [[C. I. Mahadevan 5 Adi 4 Inchu]] (2004)
* Anuvadhamillathe (2006)
* Thudakkam (2004)
* [[Pulival Kalyanam]] (2003)
* Uthara (2003)
* [[Kalyanaraman (2002 film)|Kalyanaraman]] (2002)
* Kanalkkireedam (2002)
* Raajapattam (2001)
* The Gift of God (2001)
* Chithrathoonukal (2001)
* Mele Vaaryathe Maaalaakhakkuttikal (2000)
* [[Priyam (2000 film)|Priyam]](2000)
* [[Mark Antony (2000 film)|Mark Antony]] (2000)
* India Gate (2000)
* [[List of Malayalam horror films#Summer Palace (2000)|Summer Palace]] (2000)
* [[List of Malayalam horror films#Indriyam (2000)|Indriyam]] (2000)
* Holi (1999)
* Thennaali Raman (1999)
* [[Aakasha Ganga]] (1999)
* Pranaya Nilavu (1999)
* [[Pattabhishekam (1999 film)|Pattabhishekam]] (1999)
* [[Swastham Grihabharanam|Swastham Grihabaranam]] (1999)
* [[James Bond (1999 film)|James Bond]] (1999)
* Manthrimaalikayil Manassammatham (1998)
* Kudumba Vaarthakal (1998)
* [[Aalibabayum Aarara Kallanmarum]] (1998)
* Grama Panchayath (1998)
* [[Kottaram Veettile Apputtan]] (1998)
* [[Mayilpeelikkavu]] (1998)
* Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (1998)
* Kalaapam (1998)
* [[Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam]] (1998)
* [[Chandralekha (1997 film)|Chandralekha]] (1997)
* Gajaraja Manthram (1997)
* [[Junior Mandrake]] (1997)
* Bharatheeyam (1997)
* Raajathanthram (1997)
* Shaanthipuram Thampuraan (1997)
* [[Ullasapoongattu]](1997)
* Kavaadam (1996)
* [[Vanarasena]] (1996)
* [[Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka]] (1995)
* Radholsavam (1995)
* Mangalyasoothram (1995)
* [[Manathe Kottaram]] (1994)
* [[Thenmavin Kombath]] (1994)
* Kaazhchakkappuram (1992)
{{colend}}

===Background score===
* [[Abhiyum Njanum]]
* Malayali
* [[Chathikkatha Chanthu]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb name|1271282|Berny Ignatius}}
* [https://archive.today/20130218030415/http://popcorn.oneindia.in/artist-filmography/3974/5/berny-ignatious.html Berny Ignatious] at [[Oneindia.in]]
* [http://www.raaga.com/channels/malayalam/music/Berny_Ignatious.html Berny Ignatious] at [[Raaga.com]]

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