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Rajeev Alunkal was born on 17 August, 1973 in Alappuzha, Kerala, India, is an Indian poet and lyricist. Discover Rajeev Alunkal's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 50 years old?
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| Occupation |
Poet · lyricist Music Director and Member - Film Censor Board |
| Age |
50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
17 August, 1973 |
| Birthday |
17 August |
| Birthplace |
Alappuzha, Kerala, India |
| Nationality |
India
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He is a member of famous Poet with the age 50 years old group.
Rajeev Alunkal Height, Weight & Measurements
At 50 years old, Rajeev Alunkal height not available right now. We will update Rajeev Alunkal's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Rajeev Alunkal's Wife?
His wife is Veena Alunkal
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Veena Alunkal |
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| Children |
Akash Raj |
Rajeev Alunkal Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rajeev Alunkal worth at the age of 50 years old? Rajeev Alunkal’s income source is mostly from being a successful Poet. He is from India. We have estimated Rajeev Alunkal's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Poet |
Rajeev Alunkal Social Network
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Rajeev Alunkal is an Indian prominent poet, lyricist, music director and now he is the Member central film censor board.
He is the former Chairman of Kumaranashan Smarakam, Pallana, Govt of Kerala.
He is best known for writing lyrics on romantic and philosophical themes.
He has written numerous poems and songs.
Rajeev has penned lyrics for songs in about 130 movies, of which a few are worth mention – Vettom, Mallu Singh Kanaka Simhaasanam, Oru Marubhoomikkadha, Romans, Sound Thoma, Chattakkari, Angry babies, Aamayum Muyalum, Happy Wedding, Kuttanadan Marpappa, Aanakallan.
He won URF National Record (2021) for 4200 songs in three lyrics areas (Drama, Album, Cinema)
Rajeev Alunkal was born to the late Kandanatt S. Madhavan Nair and the late Karuvally R. Indira hailing from Kadakkarappally Village in the Cherthala Taluk of Alappuzha District, Kerala State on 17 August 1973 and settled with family in the same place.
His first poem was published in 1987 at the age of 14 in the Nair Service Society's (NSS) Service Weekly.
The poem won Mannam Trophy for best upcoming poet.
He became a professional lyricist in 1994 in drama through Cherthala Shylaja Theatres.
He made his debut in Malayalam film industry through the 2003 Malayalam movie Hariharanpillai Happiyanu.
Music composed by Stephen Devassy and the song Thinkal Nilavil became iconic.
He won the Kerela State Award for Best Lyricist in 2004 (Drama), and he won the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards in three times (2006, 2012 and 2018 )
Rajeev Alunkal got the opportunity to work with A R Rahman for the album "One Love" which acted to ensure the position of the Taj Mahal among the 7 Wonders of the World, on the behalf of the Government of India
During the canonisation ceremony of Mother Teresa at the Vatican, Pope Francis released the poem "Theresamma" written by Rajeev Alunkal, and the Indian Pop Singer Usha Uthup rendered her voice for the same.
This poem has also been translated into other languages including English, Bengali, Albanian, Latin and Tamil.
He has received Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy Award in 2012 for lifetime achievement as lyricist.
He achieved this award at the age of 39 and nobody has received such an award so far in history.
Since then, he has written lyrics for 350 songs for more than 130 films.
He has also written more than 1000 songs for 250 professional dramas and 2800 songs for 280 albums.
Rajeev Alunkal co-operated with music directors of three to four generations, namely V.Dakshinamoorthy, M.K.Arjunan, A.R.Rahmam, Raveendran, M.Jayachandran and Gopi Sundar, and most Indian Singers.
In 2016, Rajeev got the chance to represent India at the South Asian Poet Meet held in Malaysia.
On the occasion, he recited his poem that holds the principlesof humanity as its core, titled "Verukalude Vedhantham"
For about a quarter if a century, he has been to many universities, colleges and schools in India, interacting with scholars and intellectuals.
As an motivational speaker, Rajeev Alunkal has delivered about 1000 speeches in and outside India, on topics that include, but are not limited to, cultural diversity and heritage of India, Advocating the importance of languages and art.
The composition by Rajeev Alunkal for Energy Management Center (EMC), an initiative that advocates conservation of energy and environment, is a widely accepted and celebrated song.
Vidhi (The Verdict) (2021)
Vellaaramaram Kunnile Vellimeenukal (2021)
Chilappol Penkutty (2018)
Mere Pyara Desh Vasioum (2018)
An International Local Story (2019)
