Vinayak Sasikumar
Vinayak Sasikumar (born 13 June 1994) is an Indian lyricist, who works in Malayalam cinema.
Vinayak Sasikumar | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Vinayak Sasikumar |
| Born | 13 June 1994 |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
Personal life
He was born in Trivandrum, Kerala to S. Sasikumar and Asha Sasikumar. At the age of 12, he started writing poetry. Later, he moved to Chennai and completed his graduation in Economics from Loyola College, Chennai. He completed his post-graduation from Madras School of Economics. After a span wherein he worked for Ford Motors as a data scientist, he moved to Kochi as a full-time lyricist.
Career
He made his debut as a lyricist in the movie Kutteem Kolum directed by Guinness Pakru. Later in the year 2013, he wrote songs for the movie Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi[1] directed by Sameer Thahir. The songs composed by Rex Vijayan, went on to become top hits. In 2013, he worked for the movie North 24 Kaatham, directed by Anil Radhakrishnan Menon. In 2014, he wrote songs for the movie 7th Day, directed by Syamdhar. His next movie was Sapthamashree Thaskaraha. Vinayak wrote the themes of central characters in the Amal Neerad film Iyobinte Pusthakam later in 2014.[2] However, his big break came in 2016 with the films Guppy and Karinkunnam 6's. The songs of Guppy were critically acclaimed and went on to become top hits. His major 2017 releases include Ezra(1 Song:irulu neelum), Godha, The Great Father, Parava, Pullikkaran Staraa and Mayaanadhi(2 Songs: Kaattil and Uyirin Nadiye).[3][4]
Discography
List of Songs[5]
| Year | Movie | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kutteem Kolum | 1 Song (Karalil Ozhukum) Debut Movie |
| Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi | 3 Songs (Doore Doore, Thaazhvaram, Neerpalunkukal) | |
| North 24 Kaatham | 1 Song: Thaarangal Ee Yathrayil | |
| 2014 | 7th Day | 2 Songs (Oru Kadha, Ithu Jeevitham) |
| Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | 2 Songs: Kayyethum Doorathunde and Sapthamashree Thaskaraha | |
| Iyobinte Pusthakam | Lyrics to Character Theme Music only | |
| 2015 | Haram | 2 Songs (Ningalkkee Lokam, Theeyaay) |
| Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi | 2 Songs (Aayiram Naalamay, Kanmunakalil) | |
| 2016 | Maalgudi Days | 1 Song |
| Aakashvani | 1 Song (Mayum Sandhye) | |
| Karinkunnam 6'S | All Songs | |
| Guppy | 4 Songs (Thaniye, Gabrielinte, Virinja Poonkurunne, Thira Thira) | |
| 2017 | Ezra | 1 Song: Irulu Neelum Raave |
| Godha | 1 Song: Oh Rabba | |
| The Great Father | 1 Song: Minnum Thaarangal | |
| Himalayathile Kashmalan | 1 Song: Akkidi | |
| E | All Songs | |
| Pullikkaran Staraa | 1 Song: Maathalathen | |
| Parava | All Songs | |
| Mayaanadhi | 2 Songs: Uyirin Nadhiye and Kaattil | |
| 2018 | Rosapoo | 1 Song: Muttappaattu |
| Hey Jude | 1 Song: Hey Don't Worry Jude | |
| Kuttanadan Marpappa | 3 Songs | |
| B Tech | 1 Song: Peda glass | |
| Orange Valley | 1 Song | |
| Maradona | 4 Songs (Nilapakshikal, Kathale, Varum Varum, Nilapakshikal Sad) | |
| Kidu | 1 Song (Imayil) | |
| Nonsense | 2 Songs (Pularnila, Chirakukal Njan Tharam) | |
| Jallianwala Bagh | 1 Song (Thaa naa naa) | |
| Varathan | All Songs | |
| Mandhaaram | 3 Songs (Kadalazham, Nooru Vattam, Pulari Mazhakal) | |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights[6] | 1 Song: Ezhutha Katha |
| June[7] | 5 Songs: Minni Minni, Aadyam Thammil, Maane, Then Kiliye and Koodu Vittu | |
| Athiran[8] | 2 Songs: Pavizha Mazhaye and Aattuthottil | |
| Pathinettam Padi | 2 Songs: Beemapalli, Kattalakal | |
| The Gambler | All Songs | |
| Luca | 1 Song: Kaattum | |
| Saaho (Dubbed Film) | All Songs | |
| Ambili | All Songs | |
| Helen[9] | 2 Songs: Pon Thaarame and Kaanaatheeram | |
| Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | 1 Song: Pathivo Maarum | |
| Sullu | Song: Maariville | |
| Happy Sardar | 1 Song: Meri Mary Dilruba / Hey Hello | |
| Arike Vaa (Karikku) | ||
| 2020 | Gauthamante Radham | 4 Songs (Uyire Kavarum, Theerakadha, Bang Bang, Moham) |
| Trance[10] | All Songs | |
| Mariyam Vannu Vilakkoothi | Promo Song | |
| Kappela | 1 Song: Dooram Theerum Neram | |
| Kozhipporu | All Songs | |
| Kilometers and Kilometers | 3 Songs (Paarake, Thane Mounam, You and Me) | |
| 2021 | Saajan Bakery Since 1962[11] | 3 Songs (Once Upon a Time in Ranni, Eeran Kannil, Kaalamere) |
| Drishyam 2 | Song: Ore Pakal | |
| Nayattu | 1 Song: Marukara Thedum[12] | |
| Chiri | 2 Songs: Madhura Pathinezhukari, Naanam Thookum Pennu | |
| Kala | Title Song: Vanyam | |
| Thirike | 1 Song: Ormakkalame | |
| Kho-Kho | 5 Songs | |
| Kaanekkaane | Song: Palnilavin Poykayil | |
| Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam | 1 Song: Keda Naalame | |
| Sumesh and Ramesh | All Songs | |
| Djibouti | 4 Songs (Hey Vaaname, Ore Manam, Ellam Nerayo, Neeyo Njano) | |
| 2022 | Madhuram | All Songs |
| Meppadiyan | 1 Song: Ayyappa Song[13] | |
| Bro Daddy | 2 Songs: Kaana Kuyile and Theme of Bro Daddy | |
| Veyil | 2 Songs: The Hey Song, Maname | |
| Bheeshma Parvam | 2 Songs : Parudeesa, Rathipushpam | |
| TBA | Ram[14] | |
| Roy | All Songs | |
| Thala | 2 Songs: Thala Pokki, Poonkodiye | |
| Ek Din | ||
| 21 Grams | 1 Song: Vijanamaam Thazhvaram[15] |
Awards and Recognitions
- Best Lyricist 2019 - Mazhavil Music Awards[16]
- Best Malayalam Lyricist 2018 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards)[17]
- Best Malayalam Lyricist 2019 - SIIMA (South Indian International Movie Awards)[18]
- Best Lyricist of the Year 2019 - Asianet Film Awards[19]
References
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- "From Guinness Pakru to Anwar Rasheed - Interview with lyricist Vinayak Sasikumar". onlookersmedia.in. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- NiKisCafe (24 June 2017), Interview with Vinayak Sasikumar - Malayalam Lyricist, retrieved 2 December 2017
- "വിനായക് ശശികുമാർ - Vinayak Sasikumar | M3DB.COM". www.m3db.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 2 December 2017.
- "Vinayak Sasikumar speaks about her latest songs | Malayalam Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- "Vinayak Sasikumar speaks about her latest songs | Malayalam Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- "കേരളം ഏറ്റെടുത്ത ഹിറ്റ് ഗാനം 'പവിഴ മഴയേ..നീ പെയ്യുമോ'; വീഡിയോ കാണാം". Malayalam (in Malayalam). 26 April 2019. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
- "'Pon Thaarame' zooms into the world of Helen". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- "Song from Fahadh-Nazriya starrer Trance trends at No.1 on YouTube". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- "Saajan Bakery song looks like it gives a real feel for Ranni - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- "Malayalam Song 2021: Latest Malayalam Video Song 'Marukara Thedum' from 'Nayattu' Ft. Kunchacko Boban | Malayalam Video Songs - Times of India". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- "ദൂരെ ദൂരെ ദൂരെയുണ്ട് സ്വാമിയുള്ള മാമല, മേപ്പടിയാനിലെ അയ്യപ്പഭക്തിഗാനം!". Samayam Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- "വിഷ്ണുവും വിനായകും കൈ കോർക്കുന്നു; ജീത്തു ജോസഫിന്റെ മോഹൻലാൽ ചിത്രം 'റാമി'നു വേണ്ടി". News18 Malayalam. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
- "Video song of Anoop Menon starrer 'Twenty One Grams' released". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- "Mazhavil Music Awards: P Susheela honoured, Poomuthole wins best song". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- SIIMA (16 August 2019). "BEST LYRIC WRITER Vinayak Sasikumar for (Nilapakshikal…- Maradona) #PantaloonsSIIMA #SIIMAinQatar #VisitQatar #QatarAirways #Helo #ONEFMQATARpic.twitter.com/BaaDlG0TP3". @siima (in Tagalog). Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- "SIIMA AWARDS | 2019 | Nominations". siima.in. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- "Asianet Film Awards 2020: Here Is The Complete Winners List!". www.filmibeat.com. 8 February 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
- "'Maradona' song 'Kadhale' is a sensous romantic number - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
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