Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam

Kurichchi Marimuthu Balasubramaniam better known as Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam was an Indian writer and Poet who wrote mainly in the Tamil language. He was a popular Tamil film lyricist and have penned about 170 songs in about 54 Tamil-language films. He was popularly referred to as Ku. Ma. Paa.

Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam
Born
Kurichi Marimuthu Balasubramaniam

(1920-05-13)13 May 1920
Velukkudi, Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district, Tamilnadu
Died4 November 1994(1994-11-04) (aged 74)
OccupationPoet, Writer
Spouse(s)Maragathavalli,
Jayalakshmi
ChildrenKu. Ma. Paa. Elangovan, Ku. Ma. Paa. Thirunavukkarasu, Ku. Ma. Paa Kapilan, Mangayarkarasi Kaliyamoorthi and Angayarkanni Krishnakumar, Ku. Ma. Pa. Pugazhendhi (deceased) and Ku. Ma. Pa. Kaalamegam (deceased).

Early life

Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam born on 13 May 1920 at Velukkudi near Mannargudi in Tiruvarur district. His parents are Marimuthu and Govindammal. His father died when he was still a child. Therefore, he could not continue his school studies after 6th standard. However, his mother, who was a literate woman, taught him religious hymns in Tamil. He started writing short stories and poems from the age of 16. His writings were published in popular Tamil magazines and periodicals.

Observing his interest in poetry, the Headmaster of Chennai Chintadripet High School, Thiruvengadam taught him grammar.

Ku. Ma. Paa married Maragadavalli in 1941. But she died in 1942. Ku. Ma. Paa. worked as sub-Editor in several magazines and newspapers including Thamizhan (weekly) in 1942 at Madurai, Veerasakthi (monthly) in 1944 at Coimbatore, Virakesari Daily Newspaper (Colombo 1945) and Thamizh Murasu, a magazine published by Ma. Po. Si's Thamizharasu Kazhakam and Sengol another magazine. He then published a magazine called Thamizh Kural (Tamil Voice) together with P. M. Sevugarathinam. He then married Jayalakshmi after 4 years, in 1946. He has 3 sons and 2 daughters. Ku. Ma. Pa. Elangovan, Ku. Ma. Pa. Thirunavukkarasu and Ku. Ma. Pa Kabilan who is also a Tamil poet are the sons and Mangayarkarasi Kaliyamoorthi and Angayarkanni Krishnakumar are the daughters. Another two sons Ku. Ma. Pa. Pugazhendhi and Ku. Ma. Pa. Kaalamegam are deceased.

Writer

He wrote the screenplay, dialogues and lyrics for Konjum Salangai in 1962 and for Mahakavi Kalidas in 1966. He also wrote dialogues and lyrics for Ponni (1953) and Madadhipathi Magal (1962). He worked as assistant director and wrote lyrics for Or Iravu (1951) and Gomathiyin Kaadhalan (1955). He wrote story and lyrics for Velaikaran (1952)[1]

Tamil Film Lyricist

He penned his first lyrics for Or Iravu. The song Puvi Mael Maanamudan Uyir Vaazha Vazhiyedhum Illaiye was tuned by R. Sudarsanam. He always writes his lyrics with correct grammar. Most of his songs have left an indelible memory in Tamil Film Music (TFM) lovers' minds.

Public Service

He was a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council. He also functioned as the Secretary of the Tamil Nadu State Literary and Music and Drama Society.

Awards and Felicitations

  • Kalaimamani award by Tamil Nadu State Government on 25.01.1975.
  • Kavikuyil award by Erode Tamil Poets Society on 13.05.1975.

Music Directors

Music directors who tuned his lyrics include Addepalli Ramarao, Brother Lakshmanan, Gangai Amaran, Hemant Kumar, T. M. Ibrahim, Krishnan, T. G. Lingappa, Master Venu, K. G. Moorthi, C. N. Pandurangan, Rajagopal, S. Rajeswara Rao, C. Ramachandra, G. Ramanathan, Salil Chowdhury, S. M. Subbaiah Naidu, R. Sudarsanam, Vedha,

Singers

Singers who sang his lyrics are S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, J. P. Chandrababu, K. J. Yesudas, S. C. Krishnan, A. M. Rajah, Madhavapeddi Satyam, Sirkazhi Govindarajan, T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Srinivas, Thiruchi Loganathan, V. J. Varma,

P. Bhanumathi, K. Jamuna Rani, S. Janaki, Jikki, A. P. Komala, P. Leela, (Radha) Jayalakshmi, K. Rani, A. G. Rathnamala, P. K. Saraswathi, Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi, P. Susheela, M. L. Vasanthakumari,

Notable compositions

YearFilmSong/sSinger/sMusic DirectorNotes
1951 Or Iravu Puvi Mael Maanamudan T. S. Bhagavathi R. Sudarsanam The very first film lyrics he penned
1952 Velaikaran Aanandame Aaha Aanandame M. S. Rajeswari R. Sudarsanam 5 out of 12 songs were penned by him
1953 Inspector Moodiyirundha En Vizhiyinul M. L. Vasanthakumari G. Ramanathan
1953 Ponni S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1953 Sathya Sodhanai Vaazhvenum Perungkadalile T. S. Bhagavathi R. Sudarsanam Dubbed from Kannada
Puyal Veesi Oyndha Vaazhvile
1954 Ratha Paasam M. K. Athmanathan
A. V. Natarajan
1955 Chella Pillai Madhana Ezhil Raajaa Jikki R. Sudarsanam
1955 Naasthigan Maanilam Mel Sila Manideral Tiruchi Loganathan C. Ramachandra Dubbed from Hindi
1955 Gomathiyin Kaadhalan Pudumai Nilaa Ange A. M. Rajah G. Ramanathan
Kaaviyak Kaadhal Vaazhvin A. M. Rajah & Jikki
Varavendaamenru Solladi A. P. Komala
Anbe Yen Aaramudhe Vaaraayi Sirkazhi Govindarajan & Jikki This song type is called "Uvamaiyani" (decorated with similes)
Theeraadha Yematrama short song
Vaanameethil Neendhiyodum Sirkazhi Govindarajan
1955 Kadhal Parisu Nila Vaanile Jaalamaayi Lakshmi Shankar Hemant Kumar Dubbed from Hindi film Samrat
Nila Vaanile Megamaayi
(Pathos)
Inba Kannalan Unnai Naan
Pudhumai Nal Aandinile
Ullaasamaayi Ellorume
Anbe Ulagil Virodhamaayi
1955 Kanavaney Kankanda Deivam Unnai Kann Thedudhe P. Susheela A. Rama Rao, Hemant Kumar
1956 Edhu Nijam Edhu Nijam Sirkazhi Govindarajan & group Master Venu All 6 songs were penned by him
1956 Sivasakthi T. G. Lingappa Dubbed from Kannada. All 8 songs were penned by him[1]
1957 Ambikapathy Maasila Nilave Nam Kaadhalai T. M. Soundararajan
& P. Bhanumathi
G. Ramanathan
1957 Chakravarthi Thirumagal Kaadhalenum Solaiyile Radhe Sirkazhi Govindarajan
Aada Vaanga Annathe Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Jikki & P. Leela
Kannalane Vaarunga Jikki & group
Ellaiyillaadha Inbathile Sirkazhi Govindarajan & P. Leela
Sri Raman Meedhile .. Endhan Ullam Kollai Kolla M. L. Vasanthakumari
1957 Pakka Thirudan Maadhava Maasila Ghaana Lola P. Leela T. M. Ibrahim
Vannak Kuyil Naane Jikki
1957 Thangamalai Ragasiyam Amudhai Pozhiyum Nilave P. Susheela T. G. Lingappa 13 of the total 14 songs were penned by him.
1958 Annaiyin Aanai Kanavin Maya Logathile T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1958 Avan Amaran Vaan Madhi Nee Arivaayi Sirkazhi Govindarajan
& Jikki
T. M. Ibrahim
Kanmaniye Innamudhe Jikki
1958 Boologa Rambai Thaenee Pole Thaedi Vaa Jikki C. N. Pandurangan
1958 Engal Kudumbam Perisu Ennaalum Kaanaadha Aanandame Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi T. G. Lingappa
1958 Illarame Nallaram Enai Aala Vandha Raja Jikki K. G. Moorthi
Ninaikkum Podhe Aaha A. M. Rajah & Jikki
1958 Sabaash Meena T. G. Lingappa All 10 songs were penned by him
1958 Uthama Puthiran Yaaradi Nee Mohini T. M. Soundararajan, Jikki, K. Jamuna Rani & A. P. Komala G. Ramanathan
Mannulagellam Ponnulagaaga Jikki& P. Susheela
1958 Engal Kudumbam Perisu Ennaalum Kaanaadha Aanandhame Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi T. G. Lingappa
1958 Sabaash Meena Chithiram Pesuthadi T. M. Soundararajan T. G. Lingappa All 10 songs were penned by him
1959 Kalyanikku Kalyanam Nee Anji Nadungkathe doi A. G. Rathnamala & A. P. Komala G. Ramanathan
1959 Maragadham Kunguma Poove Konjum Purave J. P. Chandrababu & K. Jamuna Rani S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1959 Nalla Theerpu Azhagaana Maaran Yaradi P. Leela S. M. Subbaiah Naidu 3 out of 8 songs were penned by him
1959 President Panchatcharam Chinna Ponnu Sirikudhu A. P. Komala & A. G. Rathnamala G. Ramanathan 3 out of 9 songs were penned by him
1959 Pudhumai Penn Maaraadha Kaadhalaale T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela T. G. Lingappa 2 out of 9 songs were penned by him
1959 Sabash Ramu Kalai Ezhil Veesiye A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela Ghantasala
1959 Veerapandiya Kattabomman G. Ramanathan All 11 songs were penned by him.
1959 Yaanai Valartha Vanambadi Kanne Vanna Pasungkiliye Sirkazhi Govindarajan Br Lakshmanan 2 out of 7 songs were penned by him
1960 Chavukkadi Chandrakantha G. Ramanathan He is one among other lyricists. Individual credits not known.
1960 Ellorum Innaattu Mannar Vetri Petra Maamanukku P. Susheela & K. Rani T. G. Lingappa
1960 Kadavulin Kuzhandhai Chinna Chinna Poove P. B. Srinivas & P. Susheela G. Ramanathan 2 out of 8 songs penned by him
1960 Kalathur Kannamma Aadaatha Manamum Aaduthe A. M. Rajah & P. Susheela R. Sudarsanam
1960 Kuzhandhaigal Kanda Kudiyarasu T. G. Lingappa All 10 songs were penned by him
1960 Petraval Kanda Peruvazhvu Anbe Vaadaa P. Leela Br. Lakshmanan 3 out of 11 songs were penned by him
1960 Sangili Devan Kaadhal Ullam Kavarndha T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela T. G. Lingappa
1960 Vidivelli Kaaru, Savaari Joru Thiruchi Loganathan & Jikki A. M. Rajah
1961 Arasilangkumari Thaaraa, Avar Varuvaaraa S. Janaki G. Ramanathan
1961 Ennai Paar Kaadhal Enbadhu Kathai Thaano K. Jamuna Rani T. G. Lingappa
1961 Kaanal Neer Anbaana Enname Paavamaa P. Bhanumathi Master Venu
O Matha Jegan Matha .. Arul Vizhi Paaraai Daevi P. Susheela Master Venu
Manamenum Maaligai Meedhu P. B. Srinivas, K. Jamuna Rani Master Venu
1961 Thirudathe Mama Mama Makku Mama P. Suseela & A. L. Raghavan S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
O Mister Balu Jikki
1962 Deivathin Deivam En Aaruyire P. B. Srinivas & S. Janaki G. Ramanathan
1962 Konjum Salangai Bramman Thaalam Poda Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi & (Radha) Jayalakshmi S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Singaara Velane Deva S. Janaki S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Vael Edupome Vetri Vil Thodupome S. C. Krishnan & Group S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Kaadhal Geetham Ketkumaa T. M. Soundararajan S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
Naadaanda Uthamarai Nanmai Pala Seythavarai T. M. Soundararajan & Group S. M. Subbaiah Naidu
1962 Madathipadhi Magal Maanilamel Sila Maanidaral Thiruchi Loganathan C. Ramachandra, Hemant Kumar All 7 songs penned by him
1962 Pattinathar Thanga Bommai Polennai Soolamangalam Rajalakshmi G. Ramanathan
1963 Chittoor Rani Padmini Oho Nila Raani Sirkazhi Govindarajan G. Ramanathan
Aadal Paadal Kaanum Podhe S. Janaki
1963 Naanum Oru Penn Yemarach chonnadhu Naano T. M. Soundararajan R. Sudarsanam
P. Susheela
1964 Chitrangi Indru Vandha Sondhama T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela Vedha
Velodu Vilaiyaadum Murugaiah P. Susheela
Nenjinile Ninaivu Mugam T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela & K. Jamunarani
1966 Mahakavi Kalidas Malarum Vaan Nilavum T. M. Soundararajan K. V. Mahadevan 9 out of 14 songs were penned by him
1967 Bhakta Prahlada Devi Devi Thaaye S. Janaki S. Rajeswara Rao, Rajagopal, Krishnan
Hey Jothi Swaroopa P. Susheela & S. Janaki
1980 Doorathu Idi Muzhakkam Ullamellaam Thallaaduthe K. J. Jesuthas & S. Janaki Salil Chowdhury
Sevvallip Poove S. Janaki & group
Jalasa Ho Ho Haiya S. P. Balasubramanyam & group
Mani Vilakkaal Ammaa K. J. Jesuthas
1982 Kanavugal Karpanaigal Vellam Pole Thullum Ullangale S. P. Balasubramaniam Gangai Amaran

Death

He died in Chennai on 4 November 1994 due to heart attack.

Bibliography

  • "Tamil film lyricists - 16: Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam" (in Tamil). magzter.com. Archived from the original on 20 April 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2017.
  • G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 1 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014.
  • G. Neelamegam. Thiraikalanjiyam — Part 2 (in Tamil). Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). First edition December 2014.

References

  1. Kavignar Pon. Sellamuthu. Kavignar Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam Thirai Isai Padalgal [Film lyrics of Poet Ku. Ma. Balasubramaniam]. Manivasagar Publishers, Chennai 108 (Ph:044 25361039). Second edition November 2016. p. 191.
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