Biography
Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy (born: December 9, 1919, died: August 2, 2013 (aged 93)), was a veteran carnatic musician and composer and music director of Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi films. His work was predominantly in Malayalam films.
He has set scores for the songs in over 125 films, and composed as many as 1400 songs over a period of 63 years. Fondly known as Swami, he was instrumental in pioneering classical music-based film songs. Revered as one of the forefathers of the Malayalam music industry, he has mentored many of the renowned contemporary singers and composers including P Leela and K.J Yesudas.In 1998, he was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for his contributions to Malayalam cinema. Dakshinamoorthy was born in a Tamil Brahmin family on 9 December 1919 as Venkateswaran Dakshinamoorthy Iyer, to Parvathiammal and D. Venkateswara Iyer a Bank Officer, at Mullakkal in Alappuzha, Travancore, British India. He was the eldest among the seven children of his parents, whom he funnily described as 'those like seven notes'. He had two brothers and four sisters. His interest in music was nurtured by his mother, who taught him keerthanas of Thyagaraja Swamikal when he was still a child. He had grasped at least 27 songs just by hearing them when they were being rendered by his mother and sister. When he was ten years old, Venkatachalam Potti in Trivandrum taught him Carnatic music and the tutelage continued for three years. His first public performance was when he was 13 years old, at the Ambalapuzha Sri Krishna temple. It was his habit to offer prayers to "Vaikkathappa Annadhaana Prabho" or Lord Shiva daily, in the morning, and before going to bed. His primary schooling was in Sanaathana Dharma Vidyashaala, Allepey, till 5th standard. He continued in Kiliparam School. He completed his HSC at Shri Moola Vilasa High School, Trivandrum, then he decided that music has to be his future. After finishing S.S.L.C., he learned carnatic music from Venkatachalam Potty in Trivandrum. Swami came to Vaikom at the age of 16, practiced and taught music. During that period when he was 20-22, he received "The Nirmaalya Darshan" of Vaikathappan for three and a half years continuously. This feat played a big part in his route to greatness.
Filmography
all 46
Movies 46
Director 1
Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil (2014)
Mizhikal Sakshi (2008)
Chandrolsavam (2005)
Kadamattathachan (1984)
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju (1982)
Bhaktha Hanuman (1980)
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil (1978)
Jagadguru Aadisankaran (1977)
Muttathe Mulla (1977)
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu (1976)
Sexilla Stundilla (1976)
Thulavarsham (1976)
Mattoru Seetha (1975)
Arakkallan Mukkalkkallan (1974)
Aswathy (1974)
Poymughangal (1973)
Driksakshi (1973)
Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973)
Urvashi Bharathi (1973)
Football Champion (1973)
Manavalakurichi, my village (1973)
Sakthi (1972)
Puthrakameshti (1972)
Brahmachari (1972)
Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972)
Maaya (1972)
Nirthasala (1972)
Vilakku Vangiya Veena (1971)
Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha (1970)
Lottery Ticket (1970)
Danger Biscuit (1969)
Kanoor Deluxe (1969)
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka (1968)
Cochin Express (1967)
Indulekha (1967)
Sree Guruvayoorappan (1964)
Umminithanka (1961)
Naadodikal (1959)
Snehaseema (1954)
The Jungle (1952)
Navalokam (1951)
Jeevitha Nouka (1951)
Nalla Thanka (1950)
Chandrika (1950)
Kavyamela
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1919-12-09
Deathday2013-08-02 (93 years old)
Birth PlaceAlappuzha, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsV. Dakshinamoorthy
AwardsJ. C. Daniel Award
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