M. K. Arjunan – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
- Full Name: M. K. Arjunan
- Born: March 1, 1936, Ernakulam, Kerala, India
- Died: April 6, 2020, Kochi, Kerala, India (aged 84)
- Occupation: Music Composer
- Years Active: 1968 – 2020
M. K. Arjunan, popularly known as Arjunan Master, was a renowned Malayalam music composer who composed music for over 700 songs in 300+ films. He was known for giving A. R. Rahman his first break as an assistant in music.
Music Career
Debut & Early Works (1960s-1970s)
- Debut Film: Karutha Pournami (1968, Malayalam)
- Breakthrough: Rest House (1969) – Became highly popular
- 1972 – Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka – One of his major early works
Golden Era & Iconic Hits (1980s-1990s)
- 1980 – Manjil Virinja Pookkal – Introduction of director Fazil
- 1982 – Parvathi – Famous for its melodious tracks
- 1988 – Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal – Well-received music
Later Years & Final Works (2000s-2020s)
- 2018 – Bhayanakam – His last film, which won a National Award
- 2020 – His final compositions were released posthumously
Year-Wise Filmography (Selected Hits)
1960s
- 1968 – Karutha Pournami
- 1969 – Rest House
1970s
- 1972 – Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka
1980s
- 1980 – Manjil Virinja Pookkal
- 1988 – Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
1990s-2020s
- 1991 – Koodikazhcha
- 2018 – Bhayanakam (Final Film)
Awards and Recognitions
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director – Bhayanakam (2018)
- J. C. Daniel Award (2020, Posthumous) – Kerala’s highest film honor
- Many other regional and national honors
Personal Life & Death
- M. K. Arjunan was known for his humility and dedication to music.
- He passed away on April 6, 2020, at the age of 84.
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