Kaviraj (lyricist)
Kaviraj | |
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Born | Shivamogga, Karnataka, India |
Occupation | Poet, lyricist, writer, film director |
Period | N.D |
Kaviraj (Kannada: ಕವಿರಾಜ್) is an Indian lyricist, writer and film director. He is best known for writing lyrics for Kannada films since his debut in 2003 for the film Kariya. He has written lyrics for over 1000 feature film songs and has won many awards including Filmfare Awards South and Suvarna Film Awards. He is considered one of the top lyricists of Kannada cinema in the present times.[1]
Kaviraj debuted as a film director with the 2016 film, Maduveya Mamatheya Kareyole.
Awards
- South Indian International Movie Awards
Best Lyricist for "Gaganave Baagi" – Sanju Weds Geetha (2011)- Mirchi Music Awards South
Mirchi Music Awards Best Lyricist – he won 3 times 2009 ,2011 and 2013
- Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Sanju Weds Geetha
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Aptharakshaka (2010)
References
^ http://www.supergoodmovies.com/33173/sandalwood/kaviraj-wants-to-become-a-director-news-details
External links
Kaviraj' songs at Raaga.com
Kaviraj Interview at PixMonk.com