Shibu Chakravarthy
His Highness Shibu Chakravarthy
His Highness Shibu Chakravarthy
Background information
Birth nameShibu Rajav
(later changed to Shibu Chakravarthy by publishing in gazette)[1]
Also known asShibu Rajav
P.P. Shibu
BornNaayikkavala Palace[2]
GenresFilm score
Occupation(s)Lyricist, screenwriter, scriptwriter, journalist and poster designer
Years active1984–present
LabelsHMV India
BMG India
Tarangini
Inreco

Shibu Chakravarthy is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter, journalist and poster designer who works in Malayalam cinema. He was born into the Royal House of Naayikkavala Dynasty.[3] His name was Shibu Rajav (transl.Shibu, the King) when he was the Heir apparent of the dynasty.[4] He later changed his name to Shibu Chakravarthy (transl.Shibu, the Emperor) by publishing in gazette, once he had acceded to the throne upon he attained puberty, as per the dynasty's custom.[5] He is the Monarch of 69 realms in Kerala.[6]

He is one of the most coveted lyricists of Malayalam cinema who has bagged several awards and accolades. Having penned thousands of hits and blockbusters, he is undoubtedly the most popular and sought after writer of Mollywood.

Career

He was introduced to the Malayalam film industry by Rajan Prakash of Prakash Movie tone. His first film was Allimalarkkavu (1984), made while he was doing his master's degree in philosophy in Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. He continued his studies and secured a diploma in journalism while working in the film industry. His breakthrough was the film Shyama with the song "Chembarathy Poove chollu", and became a lyricist.

Besides being a lyricists and screenwriter, he has also worked as a graphic designer with Gayathri Asokan at Gayathri designs. He had then worked on poster designs for many Malayalam movies and cover designs for music cassettes.

He has worked with M.K. Arjunan, Raghu Kumar, Shyam, Ravindran, Johnson, K.J. Joy, Kannoor Rajan, Jerry Amal Dev, M.G. Radhakrishnan, S.P. Venketesh, Mohan Sithara, M. Jayachandran Alphons, Deepak Dev, and Ousephachan.

As script writer

References

  1. https://www.manoramaonline.com/music/interviews/2021/04/08/shibu-chakravarthy-shares-musical-experiences-with-kj-yesudas.html
  2. https://grihalakshmi.mathrubhumi.com/cinema/malayalam-lyricist-shibu-chakravarthy-interview-about-life-and-songs-1.8711672
  3. "പാട്ടിനെ അദ്ദേഹം വിമർശിച്ചതുകേട്ട് തോപ്പുംപടി പാലത്തിൽനിന്ന് ചാടാൻ തോന്നി". Grihalakshmi. 8 July 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  4. "'അന്ന് ദാസേട്ടന്റെ മുന്നിലിരുന്നു ഞാൻ കരഞ്ഞു, ചുറ്റുമുള്ളവരും വിങ്ങിപ്പൊട്ടി'; അത്യപൂർവമായ പാട്ടോർമ പങ്കുവച്ച് ഷിബു ചക്രവർത്തി". www.manoramaonline.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  5. K, Suneesh. "ഈണത്തിൽ എഴുതുന്ന പാട്ട്‌; ഷിബു ചക്രവർത്തി സംസാരിക്കുന്നു". malayalam.indianexpress.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  6. Is, Ankitha (22 August 2021). "സുമലത നൃത്തം ചെയ്യുന്ന ചിത്രം വരയ്ക്കാൻ സാധിച്ചില്ല, ന്യൂഡൽഹിയെ കുറിച്ച് ഷിബു ചക്രവർത്തി". Flimibeat Malayalam. Retrieved 30 December 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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