KAITHAPRAM
DAMODARAN NAMBOOTHIRI – Lyricist/Film Actor
Kaithapram
Damodaran Namboothiri – popularly called Kaithapram was born in the
village of Kaithapram, near Payyanur in Kannur
district of North Malabar region in India. He is the son of
singer Keshavan Namboothiri (popularly known as Kannadi Bhagavathar, a disciple
of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar)
and Aditi Antharjanam. He generally performs in the Malayalam language. His youngest brother, Kaithapram
Viswanathan Namboothiri, is a Malayalam cinema music director who
runs the Sruthilaya Music School at Payyanur.
He got his Veda education from his
grandfather. Later on he continued his education under well-known gurus
(teachers) including Parassi Thamburan and SVS Panicker. He pursued his studies
in acting and music at Natyagruha.
Kaithapram made his entry into Malayalam
cinema as a lyricist for the hit song “Devadundubhi Sandralayam” in
the film Ennennum Kannettante directed by Fazil. Since then he has written lyrics for
more than 330 films. He has also acted in many films, including Swathithirunal, Aaryan, 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 ‘Lajjavathiye…’ has brought this aspect into fresh focus. His lyrics
often express the deep love and regard that make the average Malayali home
tick. 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.
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 organizations in
Kerala. He has popularized 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.
He is married to
Devi Antharjanam; they have two children, Deepankuran and Devadarshan.
Deepankuran is a singer who has sung for various films including Desadanam, as well as Devotional
Songs.
His works
include:
As lyricist
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As composer
The
major film song albums composed by Kaithapram:[2]
- Rama Ravanan (2010)
- Neelakasam Niraye (2002)
- Theerthadanam (2001)
- Udayapuram Sulthan (1999)
- Agni Sakshi (1999)
- Ennu Swantham Janakikutty (1998)
- Kattathoru Penpoovu (1998)
- Thattakam (1998)
- Kaikudunna Nilavu (1998)
- Thalolam (1998)
- Desadanam (1997)
- Karunyam (1997)
- Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam (1997)
- Kaliyattam (1997)
As director
As actor
He
has played the character of a classical or semi-classical singer/lyricsist in
most of these films. Some of the well-known films in which he has acted are:
- Ammayana Sathyam
- Savidham
- Sopanam
- His Highness Abdullah
- Jagratha
- Vaishali
- Swathi Thirunal
- Theerthadanam
- Deshadanam
- Sammanam
As script writer
- Sopanam (1993)
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