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{{short description|Indian lyricist and poet}}
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{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix = [[Padma Shri|Padma Shri]]
| name = Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri
| image = Kaithapram.jpg
| caption =
| other_names =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1950|08|04}}
| birth_place = Kaithapram Near [[Payyanur]], [[Kannur district|Kannur]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| alma_mater =
| occupation = Lyricist
| parents = Keshavan Namboothiri, Adithi Antharjanam
| spouse = Devi Antharjanam
| children = [[Deepankuran Kaithapram|Deepankuran]], Devadarshan
| awards = {{ubl| [[Kerala State Film Award]] | [[Asianet Film Award]] | [[Filmfare Award South]] | [[Mathrubhumi Award]]}}
| nationality = Indian
| yearsactive = 1985–Present
| signature = Kaithapram-signature.svg
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[[Padma Shri]] '''Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri''', popularly known as '''Kaithapram''', is a Malayalam [[lyricist]], [[poet]], [[music director]], [[actor]], [[Singing|singer]], [[screenwriter]], [[Music therapy|music therapist]] and performer of [[Carnatic music]]. He debuted with the movie [[Ennennum Kannettante]] in 1986. He won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist]] two times. Kaithapram is regarded as the most successful and critically acclaimed lyricist of contemporary [[Malayalam cinema]]. He was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honor [[Padma Shri]] in 2021 by the [[Government of India]] for his contribution to the field of art.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-25|title=KS Chithra gets Padma Bhushan, Kaithapram awarded Padma Shri|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/ks-chithra-gets-padma-bhushan-kaithapram-awarded-padma-shri-142165|access-date=2021-01-25|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Daily|first=Keralakaumudi|title=Padma awards declared: Padma Vibhushan for SPB, Shinzo Abe, Padma Bhushan for KS Chitra|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=479619&u=|access-date=2021-01-25|website=Keralakaumudi Daily|language=en}}</ref>

==Life and career==

Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri was born as the eldest son of Keshavan Namboothiri (popularly known as Kannadi Bhagavathar, a disciple of [[Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar]]) and Aditi Antharjanam in Kaithapram village, near [[Payyanur]] in [[Kannur district]] of [[Kerala]], on 4 August 1950<ref>{{cite web|title=Archived copy|url=http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/102664|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103053426/http://www.mangalam.com/life-style/success/102664|archive-date=3 November 2013|access-date=2013-12-11}}</ref> and he is currently residing in Thiruvannur in [[Kozhikode District]]. He has four siblings, among whom the youngest, [[Kaithapram Viswanathan]], is also a popular Carnatic musician and music director. Kaithapram village is famous for maintaining old [[vedic traditions]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaithapram D. Nampoothiri|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0620686/|access-date=2020-12-21|website=IMDb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kaithapram music therapy News {{!}} Latest News on Kaithapram music therapy - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Kaithapram-music-therapy|access-date=2020-12-21|website=The Times of India}}</ref> He got his [[Veda]] education from his grandfather. Later on he continued his education under well-known gurus (teachers) including Pazhassi Thamburan (a descendant of [[Pazhassi Raja]]) and SVS Narayanan. He pursued his studies in acting and music at Natyagruha.

He is married to Devi Antharjanam who is the daughter of late actor [[Unnikrishnan Namboothiri]]; they have two children, [[Deepankuran Kaithapram|Deepankuran]] and Devadarshan. His elder son [[Deepankuran Kaithapram|Deepankuran]] is a Music composer as well as singer who has composed Music for various films. Kaithapram Damodaran's youngest brother, [[Kaithapram Viswanathan]], is a Malayalam cinema music director who runs the Sruthilaya Music School at Payyanur.

Kaithapram made his entry into [[Malayalam cinema]] as a lyricist for the song ''Devadundubhi Sandralayam'' in the film ''[[Ennennum Kannettante]]'' which was directed by [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]] and music composed by [[Jerry Amaldev]] and all of the songs become popular Since then he has written lyrics for more than 346 films. He has also acted in many films, including ''Swathithirunal'', ''[[Aryan (1988 film)|Aryan]]'', ''[[His Highness Abdulla]]'', and the film ''[[Theerthadanam]]'', based on the story of famous Malayalam writer [[M.T. Vasudevan Nair]]. He has played the character of a classical or semi-classical singer in most of the films. The songs from ''[[Desadanam]]'', his first film as a music composer, were a hit. The film ''Sopanam'', directed by Shri Jayaraj, was based on a story and screenplay written by Kaithapram.

Kaithapram has established a cherished position in the Malayali heart with his beautiful yet simple artistic renderings. He has written both prose and poems and his books are also widely accepted. His appeal is closer to younger hearts and the success of ''Kanner Poovinte'' has brought this aspect into fresh focus. His lyrics often express the deep love and regard that make the average Malayali home sick. He sings in public concerts and for various causes. He has won several awards as a lyricist. His charming and helpful attitude, readiness to help and ability to be one among the music lovers, have made him a legend in his own time.

As a lyricist, Kaithapram made songs with almost all major music composers of his time. But, most of his popular songs were composed by [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]. The duo made songs for around 35 films, and most of them have superhit songs. He also made numerous songs with [[Mohan Sithara]], [[Raveendran]], [[Ouseppachan]], [[S. P. Venkatesh]], [[Vidyasagar (composer)|Vidyasagar]], [[Jassie Gift]] and so on.

Shri Kaithapram is also the Managing Trustee of Swathithirunal Kala Kendram (Music School) at Kozhikode, which caters to more than 400 music students. He has received numerous awards from various government and cultural organisations in Kerala. He has popularised and promoted the application of music for therapeutic purposes through the Music Therapy Foundation. Many have benefited from the systematic music therapy sessions conducted all over Kerala.

==Filmography==
{{Main| Kaithapram filmography}}

== Awards ==
;[[Kerala State Film Award]]

* 1993 – [[Paithrukam]]
* 1996 – [[Azhakiya Ravanan]]

;[[Filmfare Awards South]]
*1996 - [[Filmfare Award for Best Music Director – Malayalam|Best Music Director]] : [[Desadanam|Deshadanam]]
*1997 - Best Music Director : [[Kaliyattam]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archive.today/20170205071128/https://archive.org/details/45thFilmfareSouthBestMusicDirectors|title = 45th Filmfare South Best Music Directors : Santosh : Free Download & …}}</ref>

;[[Asianet Film Awards]]
* 2005 – [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Lyricist|Best Lyricist Award]] –[[Anandabhadram]]

=== Padma Shri 2021 ===
The [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|Ministry of Home Affairs]] announced the Padma Awards 2021 on 25<sup>th</sup> January 2021 one of the highest civilian awards of the country on the evening of 72nd [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] and Kaithapram was awarded India's fourth-highest civilian honor [[Padma Shri]] for his contribution to the field of art. The award is officially announced by Indian President [[Ram Nath Kovind]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Padma Awards 2021 announced: Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam to be awarded Padma Vibhushan – Full list|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/padma-awards-announced-shinzo-abe-sp-balasubramaniam-recipient-of-padma-bhushan-full-list-of-padma-vibhushan-padma-bhushan-padma-shri/711854|access-date=2021-01-25|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}</ref>

==References==
* [http://www.khaleejtimes.com/CityHome.asp?xfile=data/citytimes/2007/November/citytimes_November185.xml&section=citytimes&col= Ear to a cure]
*[http://www.kaithapram.com The website of Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071001030403/http://www.hindu.com/2007/03/30/stories/2007033000410200.htm The healing touch of music(The Hindu)]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070930224902/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/08/12/stories/2005081201260300.htm The Hindu Friday, Aug 12, 2005]
*[http://www.devaragam.com/vbscript/MusicNew.aspx?Artist=Kaithapram Kaithapram]
*[http://www.devaragam.com/vbscript/MusicNew.aspx?Artist=Kaithapram Hits of Kaithapram]
*[http://www.dishant.com/lyricist/kaithapram-damodaran-namboothiri.html Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri]
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