Girish Puthenchery

Girish was born to Pulikkool Krishna Panicker and Meenakshi Amma in Puthenchery near Ulliyeri village in Kozhikode district of Kerala . His father was an astrologer and Ayurvedic practitioner. His mother was a Carnatic musician. Girish learned the basic lessons of music from his mother.He completed his primary education at GLP School Puthenchery, AUP School Modakkallur, Palora HSS Ulliyeri and pursed pre degree in Govt arts and science college Meenchantha

From a very young age, Girish was drawn towards the language and Literature of Malayalam .at the age of 14 his first poem is published in a weekly magazine named Mochanam.during his childhood days he is an active member of Balasangam and later he becomes a noted artist of Chenthara Art Committee (A Cultural Club Located in Puthenchery) and he was the one who wrote and directed the Dramas and songs.

He is married to Beena and they have two children, Jithin and Din Nath .His elder son Jithin started off as an assistant director, working on films Breaking News, Money Rathnam, Rock On 2 and Tharangam. Jithin managed to land his first major acting gig after writer director Shankar Ramakrishnan organised an acting camp to select actors for Pathinettam Padi. Jithin also played major roles in the films include Edakkad Bttalion , Pranaya Meenukalude Kadal.[3] His younger son Din Nath started his career as a lyricist who has penned many songs for Malayalam films including Meow Meow Karimpoocha, Matinee , Aasha Black, Money ratnam , Gunday Chennai koottam, Seconds,Moonu Wickettinu 365 Runs, Olappeeppi, Mangalyam Thanthunanena, and he is currently working as an assistant director in Malayalam film industry include the movie Trance.[4] His nephew Sajan K. Ram, is a Malayalam music composer.[5]

Girish started his career with writing Lalitha Ganams for popular cassette Recording Companies include Akashvani , HMV , Magna sounds and Tharangini and he also penned many hit songs for Dooradarshan and Asianet.Girish made his debut in the Malayalam film industry through 1989 Malayalam movie Enquiry which is directed by U.V Raveendranath and Music composed by Rajamani but the songs not become much popular. his breakthrough film was 1992 Jayaraj movie Johnnie Walker, whose track.Shanthamee Rathriyil[6] has become iconic. He was also one of the most honored lyricists, having won the Kerala State Award for best lyricist seven times.

Besides writing lyrics, Girish had also written the screenplay for the films Brahmarakshassu, Pallavur Devanarayanan, Vadakkumnadhan, Kinnaripuzhayoram and story for Meleparambil Aanveedu, Adivaram, Ikkareyanente Manasam, Oro Viliyum Kathorthu and Kerala House Udan Vilpanakku. He also composed music for a Devotional album. He was scripting a film by the name of Raman Police, in which Mohanlal was expected to play the lead role.[7]

In 2019 music director Kailas Menon has paid a musical tribute to Girish Puthenchery, through a song titled "Manju Kaalam Dhoore Manju" in the movie Finals. The track, created from lyrics penned by Girish before his passing, has vocals by Srinivas. The lyrical video was presented by director Ranjith on July 20, 2019[8]

Girish Puthenchery, a chronic diabetic and hypertensive patient, was admitted to private hospital on 6 February 2010 after he suffered a stroke.[9] He was twice operated upon, but his condition did not improve and he suffered a brain hemorrhage and died at the hospital on 10 February 2010.[10]

On 22 October 2020 , Honorable Minister TP Ramakrishnan along with Balussery MLA Purushan Kadalundi unveiled the statue of Girish Puthenchery at Ulliyeri Gramapanchayath Courtyard[11]

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