Poovachal Khader
Poet , lyricist
Born(1948-12-25)25 December 1948
Died22 June 2021(2021-06-22) (aged 72)[1]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
EducationB.Tech.

Poovachal Khader (25 December 1948 – 22 June 2021) was a Malayalam lyricist from Kerala who worked mainly in Malayalam film industry. His first movie as a lyricist was Kaattuvithachavan (1973) but his first released movie was Chuzhi (1973). His last movie was Mothathi Kozhappa (2023).[2]

Biography

Khader was born on Christmas day in 1948, in a village named Poovachal in the present-day Thiruvananthapuram district.[3] His original name is Muhammed Abdul Khader. His parents are Aboobacker Pillai and Rabiyathul Adabiya Beevi. Chuzhi released in 1973 under the musical direction of M. S. Baburaj was the first movie released after Poovachal Khader entered the industry as a lyricist and was proud of having written lyrics for more than 900 songs in the Malayalam film industry.[4] He, along with Bichu Thirumala, dominated the Malayalam film industry for more than a decade. Peter Reuben, A. T. Ummer, Shyam, K. V. Mahadevan, G. Devarajan, K. Raghavan, M. K. Arjunan, Raveendran, Johnson, MG Radhakrishnan, Gangai Amaran, Raghu Kumar, Jerry Amaldev, Ilayaraja and Shankar–Ganesh have set tunes to his lyrics whereby his works have been musically voiced by vocal maestros like K. J. Yesudas, P. Jayachandran, Vani Jairam, S. Janaki, K. S. Chithra, P. Susheela, P. Madhuri, Unni Menon and Lathika.[5] In 2006, Khader received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award.[6]

Khader died from a heart attack on 22 June 2021, at the age of 72. He also had tested positive for COVID-19 and was undergoing treatment for it at the time of death. He also suffered from numerous comorbidities.[7] He was buried with full state honours at the Juma Masjid in his birthplace. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Poovachal Khader Memorial Meeting 2022

Complete Discography

YearMovieMusician
1973KattuvithachavanPeter Rueben
1973ChuzhiM. S. Baburaj
1973KavithaK Raghavan
1975Criminals (Kayangal)M. S. Baburaj
1975UtsavamA. T. Ummer
1977SooryakanthiJaya Vijaya
1978Iniyaval UrangatteMK Arjunan
1978KadalkkaakkakalA. T. Ummer
1979AadipaapamShyam
1979ChoolaRaveendran
1979IniyaathraShyam
1979Kaayalum KayarumKV Mahadevan
1979LillyppookkalKottayam Joy
1979MaanavadharmamG Devarajan
1979OttapettavarShyam
1979Pathinaalam RaavuK Raghavan
1979ThakaraMG Radhakrishnan
1979ThuramukhamMK Arjunan
1980AarohanamShyam
1980ChaamaramMG Radhakrishnan,Raveendran
1980LorryM. S. Viswanathan
1980MalankaattuK Raghavan
1980Oru Varsham Oru MaasamRaveendran
1980PrakadanamG Devarajan
1980Sishirathil Oru VasanthamShyam
1981AgniyudhamA. T. Ummer
1981AttimariKJ Joy
1981GreeshmajwaalaA. T. Ummer
1981Ithaa Oru DhikkaariA. T. Ummer
1981KalopaasanaK Raghavan
1981KarimpoochaKJ Joy
1981Maniyan Pilla Adhava Maniyan PillaG Devarajan
1981Oothikkaachiya PonnuMK Arjunan
1981Pinneyum Pookkunna KaaduShyam
1981PoochasanyaasiKJ Yesudas
1981SwapnaraagamRaveendran
1981ThiraK Raghavan
1981Urukku MushtikalShyam
1981VeliyettamMK Arjunan
1981VeshangalShyam
1981VishamRaghu Kumar
1982Aa RaathriIlayaraja
1982AarambhamShankar–Ganesh,AT Ummer,Shyam,KJ Joy
1982AattakkalamShyam
1982AnuraagakkodathiA. T. Ummer
1982BeedikkunjammaA. T. Ummer
1982ChilanthivalaGuna Singh
1982DeepaRaghu Kumar
1982Ente Sathrukkal (Porattam)M. K. Arjunan
1982Enthino Pookkunna PookkalShyam
1982FootballJohnson
1982Ivan Oru SimhamAT Ummer
1982JambulingamM. K. Arjunan
1982KaaliyamarddanamKJ Joy
1982Kaliman PrathimakalM. K. Arjunan
1982KallimulluMohammed Subair
1982Kanmanikkorumma (Ushnabhoomi)Shyam
1982KayamM. K. Arjunan
1982MaruppachaAT Ummer
1982MazhuShyam
1982Naagamadathu ThampuraattiM. K. Arjunan
1982Naalathe Sandhya (Malayorangalil Chuvappu)M. K. Arjunan
1982Novemberinte NashtamMG Radhakrishnan,KC Varghese
1982PaalangalJohnson
1982Pooviriyum PulariJerry Amaldev
1982PostmortemKJ Joy
1982PremaabhishekamGangai Amaran
1982RaagadeepamIlayaraja
1982SaravarshamShyam
1982Sree Ayyappanum VaavarumAT Ummer
1982ThadaakamAT Ummer
1982Theeraatha BandhangalK Raghavan
1982Thuranna JailJohnson
1982Vidhichathum Kothichathum (Kasthoori)Raveendran
1983AashrayamMB Sreenivasan
1983AattakkalaashamRaveendran
1983ArabikkadalM. K. Arjunan
1983AsthiG Devarajan
1983AsthramShyam
1983Belt MathaiRaveendran
1983DeepaaradhanaAT Ummer
1983Ee YugamAT Ummer
1983EettappuliG Devarajan
1983Ente KadhaAT Ummer
1983GurudakshinaKJ Joy
1983Hello Madras GirlGangai Amaran
1983HimavaahiniG Devarajan
1983Justice RajaGangai Amaran
1983Kaathirunna DivasamPS Divakar
1983KaikeyiMS Viswanathan
1983KodunkaattuKJ Joy
1983MazhakkaalameghamRangan
1983MazhanilaavuRaveendran
1983MortuaryKJ Joy
1983Onnu ChirikkooJohnson
1983Oru Mukham Pala MukhamAT Ummer
1983PaalamAT Ummer
1983PassportKJ Joy
1983PonthoovalRaghu Kumar
1983PrathijnjaBen Surendran
1983RathilayamAT Ummer,MG Radhakrishnan
1983SamrambhamKJ Joy
1983SnehabandhamGangai Amaran
1983ThaavalamJohnson
1983YudhamShankar–Ganesh
1984AagrahamAT Ummer
1984AlakadalinnakkareGangai Amaran
1984Amme NaaraayanaAT Ummer
1984AnthichuvappuAT Ummer
1984Ariyaatha VeedhikalMS Viswanathan
1984Attahaasam (Tharunyam)MG Radhakrishnan
1984BulletGuna Singh
1984ChakkarayummaShyam
1984ChandragirikkottaSathyam
1984Ente UpaasanaJohnson
1984Idavelaykku SheshamRaveendran
1984InakkiliShyam
1984Ivide InganeShyam
1984Ivide ThudangunnuJohnson
1984JeevithamGangai Amaran
1984KadamattathachanAT Ummer
1984KarimbuShyam
1984KodathiShyam
1984Kooduthedunna ParavaAT Ummer
1984Krishna GuruvaayoorappaV Dakshinamoorthy
1984KurishuyudhamKJ Joy
1984Makale Maappu TharooMK Arjunan
1984ManassariyaatheRaghu Kumar
1984Manasse Ninakku MangalamRaveendran
1984Minimol VathikkaanilMS Viswanathan
1984MynaakamRaveendran
1984NH 47Shyam
1984NiraparaadhiShankar–Ganesh
1984Oru Thettinte KadhaAT Ummer
1984Paavam KrooranAT Ummer
1984Piriyilla NaamKV Mahadevan
1984SandarbhamJohnson
1984Swanthamevide BandhamevideJohnson
1984Theere PratheekshikkatheAT Ummer
1984ThirakalShankar–Ganesh
1984UmaanilayamShyam
1985Aa Neram Alpa DooramJohnson
1985Akkacheede KunjuvavaJohnson
1985Ambada NjaaneMK Arjunan
1985Aram+Aram=KinnaramRaghu Kumar
1985Archana AaradhanaShyam
1985ChillukottaramAT Ummer
1985Choodaatha PookkalKJ Joy
1985Chorakku ChoraGuna Singh
1985Ee Shabdam Innathe ShabdamShyam
1985Ee Thalamura InganaG Devarajan
1985Ee Thanalil Ithiri NeramShyam
1985Ente PonnumolShankar–Ganesh
1985Ezhumuthal OnpathuvareKJ Joy
1985Iniyum Kadha ThudarumShyam
1985Jeevante JeevanShyam
1985KaattutheeG Devarajan
1985Kadha IthuvareJohnson
1985Kanakachilanka KilungikilungiKJ Yesudas
1985MaanyamahaajanangaleShyam
1985Madhuvidhu Theerum MunpeKJ Joy
1985Makan Ente MakanJohnson
1985MounanombaramJohnson
1985Muhoortham 11:30Shyam
1985NirakoottuShyam
1985Njaan Piranna NaattilAT Ummer
1985NullinovikkaatheRajamani
1985OnathumbikkoroonjalAT Ummer
1985Onningu VannenkilShyam
1985Orikkal OridathuRaveendran
1985Ormikkaan OmanikkaanRaveendran
1985Oru KudakkeezhilJohnson
1985ParannuyaraanJerry Amaldev
1985PrathikaarajwaalaIlayaraja
1985Priye PriyadarshiniKV Mahadevan
1985Puzhayozhukum VazhiRaveendran
1985Randum Randum AnchuShankar–Ganesh
1985Shaantham BheekaramShyam
1985ShathruAT Ummer
1985SoundaryappinakkamRajasenan
1985Telephonil ThodaruthuRaveendran
1985Thammil ThammilRaveendran
1985Ushasse UnarooKannur Rajan
1985UyarthezhunelpuAT Ummer
1985Vannu Kandu KeezhadakkiShyam
1985VasanthasenaShyam
1986Aalorungi ArangorungiJerry Amaldev
1986Aarundivide ChodikkaanAT Ummer
1986Ariyaatha BandhamMS Viswanathan
1986Atham Chithira ChothiShyam
1986Aval Kaathirunnu AvanumShyam
1986BhagavaanMS Viswanathan
1986Chila NimishangalilRajasenan
1986Ente ShabdamAT Ummer
1986Ice CreamJohnson
1986KarinaagamAT Ummer
1986Kshamichu Ennoru VaakkuShyam
1986Love Birds (Oru Vettayude Kadha)G Devarajan
1986Moonnu maasangalku MunpuShyam
1986Onnu Randu MoonnuRajasenan
1986PadayaniAT Ummer
1986Pournami RaathriyilRaveendran
1986Priyamvadakkoru PranayageethamMS Viswanathan
1986Railway CrossAT Ummer
1986ShyaamaRaghu Kumar
1986SomayaagamShyam
1986ThaalavattamRaghu Kumar,Rajamani
1987Aadyaraathrikkumumbu (Irupatham Noottandu)G Devarajan
1987Aankiliyude ThaarattuShyam
1987AthinumappuramJohnson
1987Avalude KadhaAT Ummer
1987CheppuRaghu Kumar
1987DheeranAT Ummer
1987Four Plus FourGuna Singh
1987Ithente NeethiJohnson
1987Ivare SookshikkukaGuna Singh
1987JaithrayaathraShyam
1987Jungle BoySP Venkitesh
1987KaalaraathriAT Ummer
1987Kalathinte ShabdamSP Venkitesh
1987Kurukkan RaajaavaayiAT Ummer
1987Mangalyachaarthu (Thennale Ninneyum Thedi)KV Mahadevan
1987Nee Allengil NjanAT Ummer
1987Oru Sindoorapottinte OrmakkuShyam
1987SamarppanamVijay Anand
1987SwaralayamKV Mahadevan
1987Veendum LisaRaghu Kumar
1987Verukal ThediSathyam
1988AbkaariShyam
1988Agnichirakulla ThumpiShyam
1988BheekaranG Devarajan
1988ChaaravalayamSP Venkitesh
1988Inquilabinte PuthriAT Ummer
1988Ithaa Oru PenkuttiAT Ummer
1988JanmaantharamSP Venkitesh
1988Karate GirlsShankar–Ganesh
1988MaanasaputhriGuna Singh
1988MrigashaalayilRajan Nagendra
1988MrithyunjayamOuseppachan
1988Onninu Purake MattonnuKannur Rajan
1988Oru Swapnam PoleRaveendran
1988PrathikaaramChakravarthy
1988Production No 1Rajamani
1988Rahasyam ParamarahasyamSP Venkitesh
1988SamhaaramChakravarthy
1988Vida Parayaan MaathramMK Arjunan
1989Ancharakkulla VandiNavas
1989Aval Oru SindhuRajamani
1989Chakkikkotha ChankaranShankar–Ganesh
1989DasarathamJohnson
1989Jeevitham Oru RaagamRajamani
1989Kalpana HouseAnu Malik
1989Lal AmericayilJohnson
1989Lillyppookkal ChuvannappolCochin Alex
1989MizhiyorangalilGangai Amaran
1989Monchulla raavu (Samhara Thaandavam)AT Ummer
1989My Dear RosyRajamani
1989New YearShyam
1989Praayapoorthiyaayavarku MaathramAT Ummer
1989Prabhaatham Chuvanna TheruvilAT Ummer
1989Puthiya KarukkalSP Venkitesh
1989RathiNavas
1989SuprabhaathamAT Ummer
1989Varnatheru (Radham)Johnson
1990101 RaavukalJerry Amaldev
1990AadithaalamAT Ummer
1990AalasyamAT Ummer
1990Avalkkoru janmam koodiAT Ummer
1990Avasaanathe RaathriRathnasoori
1990Beauty PalaceMK Arjunan
1990Chuvanna KannukalJerry Amaldev
1990ChuvappunaadaSP Venkitesh
1990Eenam Thettaatha Kaattaaru (Kaattile Pennu)Navas
1990EnquiryRajamani
1990Guest HouseAT Ummer
1990Iyer The GreatMS Viswanathan
1990JudgementSP Venkitesh
1990KadannalkkooduKannur Rajan
1990Mindaapoochakku Kalyanam (Ellaam Angayude Ishtam)Raveendran
1990Mouna DahamSP Venkitesh
1990Niyamam EnthucheyyumJohnson
1990Paadatha Veenayum PaadumRaveendran
1990RaagaveenaKannur Rajan
1990RaajavaazhchaJohnson
1990Shesham ScreenilJeevan Prakash
1990Sthreekku Vendi SthreeMS Viswanathan
1990Sunday 7 PMJohnson
1990Veena Meettiya VilangukalShyam
1990Wait a minuteKrishnathej
1991InapraavukalRam Lakshman
1991KaadambariManoharan
1991KadhaanaayikaSP Venkitesh
1991Miss StellaRaveendran
1991Mookkilla RaajyathuOuseppachan
1991NaagamRaghu Kumar,SP Venkitesh
1991Nagarathil KallanmarManoharan
1991Orutharam Randutharam MoonnutharamSP Venkitesh
1991Poonthenaruvi ChuvannuGuna Singh
1991PremolhsavamRaveendran
1991Teenage LoveVasudevan
1991VashyamAT Ummer
1991Veendum Oru AadyaraathriNavas
1992Annu Good FridaySivan
1992Annu Muthal Innu VareRavi Yogendran
1992Ente Tuition TeacherRaveendran
1992MaanthrikacheppuJohnson
1992Mayangunna ManassukalKrishnathej
1992Omanikkaanoru ShishiramTK Moorthi
1992PramaanikalAT Ummer
1992RishiSP Venkitesh
1992Start ImmediatelyKrishnathej
1993Neelachithrangalkethire (Thiraseelakku Pinnil)MG Radhakrishnan
1994Avalude JanmamAT Ummer
1994GandheevamAT Ummer
1995PushpamangalaManoharan
1995Sundarimaare SookshikkukaAT Ummer
1996ElamG Devarajan
1996SangamasandhyaChandrabose
1999Devi I.P.SKumar Ganesh
2000IndulekhaSamji Aaraattupuzha
2000Monisha Ente MonalisaT Rajendar
2000Neelathadaakatthile NizhalppakshikalAji Sharas
2001Aayilyam NaalilRaveendran,Kaithapram
2001Ee RaavilSP Venkitesh
2001MalarambanSP Venkitesh
2001SwargavaathilDarsan Raman
2002JagapogaMG Radhakrishnan
2002Level CrossSP Venkitesh
2002NaarmadippudavaM Jayachandran
2005Mounam Sammatham (1990)Ilayaraja
2006PathaakaThej Mervin
2009Parayaan MarannathuArun Siddharth
2010Naaleyaanu ThaalimangalamJayesh Stephen,Nawas Rahman
2011Meghamalhar (Album)Damodar Narayanan

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