Girish Puthencherry

Life and career

Gireesh was born to Pulikkal Krishna Panicker and Meenakshiyamma in Puthenchery near Ulliyeri village in Kozhikode district. His father was an Astrologer and Ayurvedic practitioner and his mother was a Carnatic musician.
Beginning his career in the 1989 film Enquiry, Girish went on to write lyrics for about 1556 songs in about 328 Malayalam films.His first popular hit songs were from the movie Johny Walker. During a career spanning over two decades, he had penned many hit songs in Malayalam cinema. He was also one of the most honoured lyricists, having won the State Award seven times including four in consecutive years from 2001 to 2004. Happy Husbands released on January 14, 2010 was his last film.
Besides writing lyrics for several hit songs, Girish had also written the script for the films Melepparambil Aanveedu, Vadakkunnathan and Pallavoor Devanarayanan. He was scripting a film by the name of Raman Police in which Mohanlal was expected to play the lead role.

Death

Girish was admitted to a private Hospital in Kozhikode after he suffered a stroke on 6 February 2010.He was twice operated upon, but his condition did not improve and he suffered a brain haemorrhage and died at the hospital on February 10, 2010. He was survived by his wife Beena and two sons Jithin Krishnan and Dinanath.

Selected filmography

Lyricist
  • Shanthamee Rathriyil (Johny Walker (1992)
  • Pookkalam Poyallo (Thalasthanam)
  • Kaikkudanna Niraye (Mayamayooram)
  • Nilave Mayumo (Minnaram)
  • Neeyurangiyo Nilave (Hitler)
  • Kathil Oru Kinnaram
  • Pravachakan
  • Lalanam
  • Gangotri
  • Kilukil Pambaram
  • Enthe Manassiloru Naanam (Thenmavin Kombathu)
  • Poonilamazha Peythirangiya (Manathe Kottaram)
  • Thamarappovil Vazhum (Chandralekha)
  • Manathe Chandiranothoru (Chandralekha)
  • Thechippove Thenkashippove (Radholsavam)
  • Mizhiyoram (James Bond)
  • Akshara Naksathram Kortha (Agnidevan)
  • Nilavinte Neelabhasma (Agnidevan)
  • Sooryakireedom Veenudanju (Devasuram)
  • Porunee Varilam Chandralekhe (Kashmeeram)
  • Olachangalee Omanachangathee (Kinnaripuzhayoram)
  • Pazhanimala Murukanu (Narasimham)
  • Pinakkamano (Ananthabhadram)
  • Devakanyaka Sooryathamburu (Ee Puzhayum Kadannu)
  • Vellithinal Poonkinnam (Meleparambil Aanveedu)
  • Aarodum Mindathe (Chinthavishyaya Shyamala)
  • Pularveyilum (Angane Oru Avadhikalathu)
  • Harimuraleeravam (Aram Thamburan)
  • Moovanthi Thazhvarayil (Kanmadam)
  • Manassin Manichimizhil (Arayannangalude Veedu)
  • Karmukil Varnante Chundil (Nandanam)
  • Sreelavasantham Peeliyuzhinju (Nandanam)
  • Enthe Mulle Pookkathoo (Panjaloham)
  • Gange (Vadakkumnathan)
  • Kalabham Tharam (Vadakkumnathan)
  • Ethrayo Janmayi (Summer in Bethelehem)
  • Oru Rathri Koodi Vidavangave (Summer in Bethelehem)
  • Pinneyum Pinneyum (Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu)
  • Varamanjaladiya (Pranayavarnangal)
  • Aaro Viral Meeti (Pranayavarnangal)
  • Mizhiyariyathe Vannu Nee (Niram)
  • Yathrayayi Sooryanguram (Niram)
  • Vennila Kombile Rappadi (Usthad)
  • Manimuttathavani Panthal (Dreams)
  • Dhum Dhum Dooreyetho Rakkilippattil (Rakkilipattu)
  • Marannittumenthino Manassil Thulumbunna (Randam Bhavam)
  • Chingamasam Vannuchernnam (Meesha Madhavan)
  • Chilamboli Katte (CID Moosa)
  • Enthe Innum Vannela (Gramaphone)
  • Dingiri Pattalam (Pattalam)
  • Thotturumiyirkkan (Rasikan)
  • May Maasam (Alice in Wonderland)
  • Munthiri Paadam (Kochi Rajavu)
  • Ravereyayi Poove (Rock & Roll)
  • Enthu Bhangi Ninne Kaanan (Joker)
  • Chemmanam Poothe (Joker)
  • Neeyente Pattil Sree Ragamayi (Nakshathratharattu)
  • Pranayamunthirikal (Puraradhivasam)
  • Akasha Deepangal Sakshi (Ravanaprabhu)
  • Vaavo Vave Kunjummakal (Ente Veedu Apoontem)
  • Njanoru Pattu Paadam (Megham)
  • Thamara Noolinal Memme (Mullavalliyum Thenmavum)
  • Panasandhayaoru (Ore Kadal)
  • Snehathumbi (December)
  • Junil Nilamazhayil (Nammal Thammil)
  • Amma Mazhakkarinu Kanniranju (Madambi)
  • Innale Ente Nenjile (Balettan)
  • Koovaram Kili Paithale (Banaras)
  • Enikku Padanoru (Ivar Vivahitharayal)
  • Enthu Paranjalum (Achuvinte Amma)
  • Marakkudayal Mukham Marakkyum (Manassinakkare)
  • Melle Onnu Padi Ninne (Manassinakkare)
  • Oru Chiri Kandal (Ponmudipuzhayorathu)
  • Attinkarayorathe (Rasathanthram)
  • Karimizhikkuruviye (Meesha madhavan)
  • Ente Ellamellamalle (Meesha madhavan)
  • Punchirithanchi Konchikko (Dilse)
Script Writer
  • Vadakkumnathan (2006)
  • Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999)
  • Kinnaripuzhayoram (1994)
Story
  • Meleparambil Aanveedu (1993)

Awards

Kerala State Film Awards:
  • 2004 - Best Lyricist - Kathavasheshan
  • 2003 - Best Lyricist - Gourisankaram
  • 2002 - Best Lyricist - Nandanam
  • 2001 - Best Lyricist - Ravanaprabhu
  • 1999 - Best Lyricist - Punaradivasam
  • 1997 - Best Lyricist - Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
  • 1995 - Best Lyricist - Agnidevan
Asianet Film Awards
  • 2008 - Best Lyricist Award -Madambi
  • 2006 - Best Lyricist Award -Vadakumnadhan
  • 2004 - Best Lyricist Award -Mambazhakalam
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