K. J. Joy (14 June 1946 – 15 January 2024) was an Indian composer who was music director for the Malayalam film industry. He composed music for 71 films.[1] He began his career as music director in 1974, after many years as an accordion recording artist for various music directors, primarily his mentor MS Viswanathan, who encouraged him to try his hand as a music director after realizing his potential. His first film was Love Letter in 1975.[2]
K. J. Joy | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | K. J. Joy |
| Also known as | Joy |
| Born | 14 June 1946 Trichur, Cochin, India |
| Died | 15 January 2024 (aged 77) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Genres | Carnatic music, Hindistani classical, Malayalam music, world music |
| Occupation | Music director |
| Instrument(s) | Accordion, Musical keyboard, Violin |
| Years active | 1975–1994 |
K. J. Joy died in Chennai on 15 January 2024, at the age of 77.[3]
Selected hit songs
edit| Year | Song | Film | Lyricst | Rendered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | En Swaram | Anupallavi | Bichu Thirumala | KJ Yesudas |
| 1979 | Ore Raaga Pallavi | Anupallavi | Bichu Thirumala | KJ Yesudas, S Janaki |
| 1978 | Akkare Ikkare Ninnal | Itha Oru Theeram | Yusufali Kechery | KJ Yesudas |
| 1980 | Kasthoori Maanmizhi | Manushya Mrugam | Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan | KJ Yesudas |
| 1980 | Kurumozhi | Pappu | Bichu Thirumala | KJ Yesudas, S Janaki |
| 1978 | Oo Neeyente Jeevanil | Madaalasa | Yusufali Kechery | KJ Yesudas |
| 1980 | Swarnameeninte | Sarpam | Bichu Thirumala | KJ Yesudas, SP Balasubrahmanyam, P Susheela, Vani Jayaram |
| 1981 | Laavanya Devathayalle | Karimpoocha | Poovachal Khader | KJ Yesudas |
| 1977 | Ee Jeevithamoru Paaravaaram | Ivanente Priyaputhran | Mankombu Gopalakrishnan | KJ Yesudas |
| 1980 | Thechippoove Mizhithurakku | Hridhayam Paadunnu | Yusufali Kechery | KJ Yesudas, S Janaki |
| 1984 | Koodaram Vediyumee | Kurisuyudham | Poovachal Khadar | KJ Yesudas |
References
edit- ^ "List of Malayalam Movies by Musician KJ+Joy". en.msidb.org.
- ^ "സ്വര്ണമീനിന്റെ ചേലൊത്ത ഗാനങ്ങള്". www.mathrubhumi.com.
- ^ Malayalam music director K.J. Joy dies at 77