K. J. Joy
Birth nameK. J. Joy
Also known asJoy
Born(1946-06-14)14 June 1946
Trichur, Cochin, India
Died15 January 2024(2024-01-15) (aged 77)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
GenresCarnatic music, Hindistani classical, Malayalam music, world music
Occupation(s)Music director
Instrument(s)Accordion, Musical keyboard, Violin
Years active1975–1994

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 died in Chennai on 15 January 2024, at the age of 77.[3]

Selected hit songs

YearSongFilmLyricstRendered
1979En SwaramAnupallaviBichu ThirumalaKJ Yesudas
1979Ore Raaga PallaviAnupallaviBichu ThirumalaKJ Yesudas, S Janaki
1978Akkare Ikkare NinnalItha Oru TheeramYusufali KecheryKJ Yesudas
1980Kasthoori MaanmizhiManushya MrugamPappanamkodu LakshmananKJ Yesudas
1980KurumozhiPappuBichu ThirumalaKJ Yesudas, S Janaki
1978Oo Neeyente Jeevanil MadaalasaYusufali KecheryKJ Yesudas
1980SwarnameeninteSarpamBichu ThirumalaKJ Yesudas, SP Balasubrahmanyam, P Susheela, Vani Jayaram
1981Laavanya DevathayalleKarimpoochaPoovachal KhaderKJ Yesudas
1977Ee Jeevithamoru PaaravaaramIvanente PriyaputhranMankombu GopalakrishnanKJ Yesudas
1980Thechippoove MizhithurakkuHridhayam PaadunnuYusufali KecheryKJ Yesudas, S Janaki
1984Koodaram VediyumeeKurisuyudhamPoovachal KhadarKJ Yesudas

References

  1. "List of Malayalam Movies by Musician KJ+Joy". en.msidb.org.
  2. "സ്വര്‍ണമീനിന്റെ ചേലൊത്ത ഗാനങ്ങള്‍". www.mathrubhumi.com.
  3. Malayalam music director K.J. Joy dies at 77
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