M. S. Baburaj – Full Biography & Filmography
Name: Mohammed Sabir Baburaj
Born: March 3, 1921, Kozhikode, Kerala
Died: October 7, 1978 (aged 57)
Occupation: Music Director, Composer, Playback Singer
Active Years: 1950s–1978
Genres: Classical, Ghazal, Folk
M. S. Baburaj was one of the most influential Malayalam music composers, known for introducing the ghazal style into Malayalam film music. His compositions had a deep influence on the golden era of Malayalam cinema.
Career Highlights
- Baburaj was self-taught and heavily influenced by Hindustani music.
- He brought ghazal-style orchestration into Malayalam film songs.
- Worked with legends like K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki, P. Jayachandran, and Vayalar Ramavarma (lyricist).
- Created some of the most evergreen Malayalam film songs, still loved today.
Decade-wise Filmography
1950s – Early Years
- 1957 – Minnaminungu (Debut as a composer)
1960s – Golden Era
- 1962 – Moodupadam
- 1963 – Ammaye Kaanaan
- 1965 – Murappennu
- 1966 – Kavalam Chundan
- 1967 – Udhyogastha
- 1968 – Viruthan Shanku
- 1969 – Nadhi
1970s – Peak & Later Years
- 1970 – Olavum Theeravum
- 1971 – Anubhavangal Paalichakal
- 1972 – Maram
- 1973 – Thekkankadu
- 1974 – Neela Ponman
- 1975 – Abhinandam
- 1976 – Rajankanam
- 1977 – Swapnam
His last film composition was released posthumously.
Awards & Recognitions
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director
- Posthumously honored for contributions to Malayalam music
- His songs are re-recorded and remade even today
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