Abhayadev (25 June 1913 – 26 July 2000) was an Indian poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies. [1] He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies. [2] [3] He was born as Ayyappan Pillai, to Karimalil Kesava Pillai who was also a well-known poet, at Pallam near Kottayam. [4] He made his debut in 1949 as lyricist in the film Vellinakshatram. [5] He was actively involved in the activities of Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), Hindi Prachar Sabha, and numerous other social and cultural organisations till his death. [6] He was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award in 1995. [7] His one grandson Ambilikuttan is a play back singer. Another grandson Jayadevan is a violinist settled in Canada.
Abhayadev (25 June 1913 – 26 July 2000) was an Indian poet and lyricist during the 1970s in Malayalam movies. [1] He wrote lyrics for around 500 films and dialogues for 25 Malayalam movies. [2] [3] He was born as Ayyappan Pillai, to Karimalil Kesava Pillai who was also a well-known poet, at Pallam near Kottayam. [4] He made his debut in 1949 as lyricist in the film Vellinakshatram. [5] He was actively involved in the activities of Sahitya Pravarthaka Cooperative Society (SPCS), Hindi Prachar Sabha, and numerous other social and cultural organisations till his death. [6] He was awarded the J. C. Daniel Award in 1995. [7] His one grandson Ambilikuttan is a play back singer. Another grandson Jayadevan is a violinist settled in Canada.