V. Dakshinamoorthy – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
- Full Name: Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy
- Born: December 9, 1919, Alappuzha, Kerala, India
- Died: August 2, 2013, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (aged 93)
- Occupation: Music Composer, Carnatic Vocalist
- Years Active: 1948 – 2013
V. Dakshinamoorthy was a legendary music composer and Carnatic musician who composed music for over 125 films in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. He was one of the earliest and longest-serving composers in Indian cinema, known for his classical-based compositions.
Music Career
Debut & Early Works (1940s-1950s)
- Debut Film: Nalla Thanka (1950, Malayalam)
- First Hit: Snehaseema (1954) – Songs became evergreen classics
Golden Era & Classic Hits (1960s-1980s)
- 1963 – Swathi Thirunal – Carnatic-based masterpiece
- 1965 – Murappennu – Critically acclaimed soundtrack
- 1971 – Anubhavangal Palichakal – Popular songs
- 1983 – Nakhakshathangal – One of his most iconic works
Later Years & Final Works (1990s-2010s)
- 1998 – Kaliyattam – Modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello
- 2007 – Mizhikal Sakshi – One of his last works
- 2013 – Swami Ayyappan – His final composition, released posthumously
Year-Wise Filmography (Selected Hits)
1950s
- 1950 – Nalla Thanka
- 1954 – Snehaseema
1960s
- 1963 – Swathi Thirunal
- 1965 – Murappennu
1970s
- 1971 – Anubhavangal Palichakal
1980s
- 1983 – Nakhakshathangal
1990s-2010s
- 1998 – Kaliyattam
- 2007 – Mizhikal Sakshi
- 2013 – Swami Ayyappan (Final Film)
Awards and Recognitions
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director – Nakhakshathangal (1986)
- Kerala State Film Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Several honorary awards for his contribution to Carnatic and film music
Personal Life & Death
- V. Dakshinamoorthy was known for his simple lifestyle and devotion to music.
- He passed away on August 2, 2013, at the age of 93.
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