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KAITHAPRAM DAMODARAN
Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri popularly known as Kaithapram, is a
lyricist, music director, actor, singer, screenwriter, and performer of Carnatic
music. 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
Kaithapram made his entry into Malayalam cinema as a lyricist for the hit song
“Devadundubhi Sandralayam” in the film Ennennum Kannettante directed by Shri
Fazil. Since then he has written lyrics for more than 330 films. He has also acted in
many films, including Swathithurunal, 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.
Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri was born in the village of Kaithapram, near
Payyanur in Kannur district of North Malabar region in India.. He got his Veda
education from his grandfather. Later on he continued his education under wellknown gurus (teachers) including Parassi Thamburan and SVS Panicker. He
pursued his studies in acting and music at Natyagruha. 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. Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri's youngest
brother, Kaithapram Viswanathan Namboothiri, is a Malayalam cinema music
director who runs the Sruthilaya Music School at Payyanur.