P. S. Vidyadharan (popularly known as Vidyadharan master; Malayalam) is a music composer and playback singer who works in Malayalam cinema. In 2013, he completed 60 years of his musical career.
Early life Vidyadharan was born on 6 March 1945 to Sankaran and Thankamma in Arattupuzha, Thrissur, as their eldest son. He has six siblings, the youngest of them being the popular music director and singer Natesh Shankar and the second sibling is P.S. Ganeshan.
Vidyadharan learned classical music from his grandfather Kochakkan Asan, Irinjalakkuda Govindankutty Panicker, R. Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, and Sankaranarayana Bhagavathar. To fulfil his desire of becoming a playback singer, he later moved to Chennai. Music director G. Devarajan gave him an opportunity to sing the song "Oh rikshaavaala" in the 1965 film Odayil Ninnu. Based on Devarajan's advice, Vidyadharan returned home to continue his studies. He also started singing for stage dramas during this period.
His wife's name is Leela. Daughter-Sangeetha Vidhyadharan and Son-Sajith Vidhyadharan, are his children. Sujaikumar J S is his son in law. Anila is his daughter in law. Devi, Devadatta, Krishnajith, and Krithika are his grandchildren.
Music composer Vidyadharan became an independent music director through the stage drama Baliyaadukal. He made his debut as film music director in the 1984 film Ente Gramam, directed by Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan. One of his popular songs, "Kalpantha kaalatholam", was composed for this film. "Nashtaswargangale" (Veena Poovu) and "Chandanam manakkunna" (Achuvettante Veedu) are among his other most popular film compositions.
In 2004, Vidyadharan received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award. In 2017, Vidyadharan won the G. Devarajan Master Award, the Sarga-Sangeetha Prathibha Award, the Ranjith Kandaran Award, and the Mookambika Souparnikamrutham Award. In 2016, he received the Dakshinamoorthy Sangeetha Sumeru Award. In 2022, he received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship.
Popular compositions Song title Movie Lyricist Singers Notes "Kalpantha kalatholam" Ente Gramam Sreemoolanagaram Vijayan K. J. Yesudas "Nashtaswargangale" Veena Poovu Sreekumaran Thampi K. J. Yesudas "Chandanam manakkunna" Achuvettante Veedu S. Ramesan Nair K. J. Yesudas "Paduvanay vannu ninte" Ezhuthappurangal O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas "Vinninte virimaril mazhavillin" Ashtapadi P. Bhaskaran K. J. Yesudas "Thaloam paithal" Ezhuthappurangal O. N. V. Kurup K. S. Chithra "Ambalamillathe" Padamudra Kudappanakkunnu Hari K. J. Yesudas "Swapnangalokkeyum pankuvekkam" Kaanan Kothichu P. Bhaskaran K. J. Yesudas "Aaru nee en vazhi" Akashaparavakal O. N. V. Kurup K. J. Yesudas "Nrithyathi Nrithyathi" Radha Madhavam O. N. V. Kurup M. G. Sreekumar
Discography
Film discography Year Film title Language Notes 1980 Aagamanam Malayalam Debut film 1983 Ashtapadi Malayalam 1983 Veenapoovu Malayalam 1984 Ente Gramam Malayalam 1987 Chanthayil Choodi Vilikkunna Pennu Malayalam 1987 Achuvettante Veedu Malayalam 1987 Kaanan Kothichu Malayalam 1987 Ezhuthapurangal Malayalam 1988 Paadha Mudra Malayalam 1988 Aakasa Paravakal Malayalam 1988 Indulekha Malayalam 1989 Thadavarayile Raajaakkanmaar Malayalam 1989 Utharam Malayalam 1989 Miss Pameela Malayalam 1989 Ormakkurippu Malayalam 1989 Illikkaadum Chellakkaattum Malayalam 1990 Nammude Naadu Malayalam 1990 Radha Madhavam Malayalam 1990 Medakkattu Malayalam 1991 Utharakaandam Malayalam 1992 Chuvapputhaalam Malayalam 1992 Aanachantham Malayalam
Independent album discography Alakananda Theeram
References
External links Interview with Vidyadharan Paattinte Vazhi - Vidyadharan Malayalam:വിദ്യാധരൻ