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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = John Mattupurathu Raju
| native_name =
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| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1944|01|01|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Kochi]], Kerala, India
| death_date =
| instrument = Vocals
| genre = [[Playback singer|Playback singing]], [[Carnatic music]]
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1962–1999
| label = Audiotracs
| website =
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'''John Mattupurathu Raju''' is an Indian film singer and music composer in [[Malayalam cinema]] during the 1970s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=572|title = JM Raju}}</ref> He made his debut with the movie ''[[Naadan Pennu]]'' in 1967.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?artist=JM%20Raju&category=singers|title=Profile of Malayalam Singer JM%20Raju}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Raju was born on 1 January 1944 in [[Ernakulam]], [[Kerala]], as the son of the late John Mattupurathu and the late Mary John. He is married to [[Latha Raju]], a Malayalam playback singer, who is the daughter of famous singers [[Santha P. Nair]] and [[K. Padmanabhan Nair]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/131211/entertainment-mollywood/article/born-sing|title = Born to sing|date = 11 December 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/the-kerala-connection/article4886546.ece|title=The Kerala connection|newspaper=The Hindu|date=6 July 2013|last1=M|first1=Athira}}</ref> The couple have two children, [[Aalap Raju]] and Anupama.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/Programs/Episode/2808/generations-music-chakkarappanthal-episode-38/E |title=Mathrubhumi: Programs |website=mathrubhuminews.in |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140814045440/http://mathrubhuminews.in/ee/Programs/Episode/2808/generations-music-chakkarappanthal-episode-38/E |archive-date=2014-08-14}} </ref> [[Aalap Raju]] is also a playback singer.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/there-is-no-stopping-for-veteran-playback-singer-latha-raju/430431-71-210.html |title=There is no stopping for veteran playback singer Latha Raju |website=ibnlive.in.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030142309/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/there-is-no-stopping-for-veteran-playback-singer-latha-raju/430431-71-210.html |archive-date=30 October 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/Ready-for-Malayalam-acapella/articleshow/15137734.cms|title = Ready for Malayalam acapella? - Times of India|website = [[The Times of India]]| date=10 January 2017 }}</ref> In 2015 Raju won the Kalashree Award from the Kerala Sangeeta Nataka Academy.

==Filmography==

===As a music composer===
* Nadi Nadi ([[K. J. Yesudas]]) Chevalier Michael 1992 - Lyrics [[Yusufali Kechery]]
* Bhaagyam vannu ([[Krishnachandran]]), (J. M. Raju) Chevalier Michael 1992 - Lyrics [[Yusufali Kechery]]
* Vaanil Vibhaatham ([[K. J. Yesudas]]), ([[Latha Raju]]) Chevalier Michael 1992 - Lyrics [[Yusufali Kechery]]
* Kaathirunna Raavu ([[K. J. Yesudas]]) Chevalier Michael 1992 - Lyrics [[Yusufali Kechery]]
* Kannaadikkaavilile ([[K. S. Chithra]]),([[Krishnachandran]]) Chevalier Michael 1992 - Lyrics [[Yusufali Kechery]]
* Navayuva Midhunam Keralam Manoharam 1999 - Lyrics [[Yusufali Kechery]]
* Anuraagame Keralam Manoharam 1999 - Lyrics [[Yusufali Kechery]]
* Prasada Sindooram ([[Srinivas (singer)|Srinivas]]) Keralam Manoharam 1999 - Lyrics [[Shaji Chen]]
* Paalaruvi Neeyenikku Thozhi ([[K. S. Chithra]]) Keralam Manoharam 1999 - Lyrics [[Shaji Chen]]

===As a playback singer===
* Naadan Premam ... Naadan Pennu 1967
* Paalkadal Naduvil ... Kanaatha Veshangal 1967
* Raathri Raathri ... Ezhu Raathrikal 1968
* Pottithakarnna ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
* Marathakappattudutha Vilaasini ... Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) 1972
* Kala kala mozhi ... Premageethangal 1981
* Ilam Manjil ... Adharangal Vithumpunnu 1981
* Ambili Manavatti azhakulla manavaatti ... Ee Naadu 1982
* Thattedi Sosamme ... Ee Naadu 1982
* Aakaasha perunthachan ... Ee Naadu 1982
* Iru Meyyaanennaalum [Bit] ... Ee Naadu 1982
* Amme mahaamaaye ... Jambulingam 1982
* Amme Kanyaamariyame (Chilluvazhi Paayum) ... Idavela 1982
* Gloria Gloria Gloria Swargeeya (Vinnin Saanthi Sandesham) ... Idavela 1982
* Ente kadha ninte kadha ... Ithu Njangalude Kadha 1982
* Thathammappenninu kalyaanam ... Thuranna Jail 1982
* Swarga Vaathil Thurannu Thannu ... Iniyenkilum 1983
* Ilam Manjil [Adharangal Vithumbunnu] ... Kaathirunna Divasam 1983
* Poonkili painkili ... Kolakkomban 1983
* Odi odi odi vannu ... Swanthamevide Bandhamevide 1984
* Illillam Poo ... Akalangalil 1986
* Bhaagyam vannu ... Chevalier Michael 1992

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|2364749}}

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Raju, J. M.}}
[[Category:Malayalam-language playback singers]]
[[Category:Singers from Kochi]]
[[Category:Indian male playback singers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian male classical singers]]
[[Category:Film musicians from Kerala]]
[[Category:Male Carnatic singers]]
[[Category:Carnatic singers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian composers]]
[[Category:1944 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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