Beeyar Prasad
{{Short description|Indian lyricist and poet (1961–2023)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2023}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Beeyar Prasad
| image = Beeyar Prasad.jpg
| caption =
| other_names =
| birth_name = B. Rajendraprasad
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1961|03|18|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Kuttanad, Alappuzha district, Kerala, India
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2023|01|04|1961|03|18|df=yes}}
| death_place = Changanassery, Kerala
| alma_mater = University of Kerala
| occupation = {{hlist|Lyricist|screenwriter|television presenter}}
| years_active = 2003 – 2023
| spouse = Vidhu Prasad
| children = 2
| awards =
}}
B. Rajendraprasad (18 March 1961 – 4 January 2023), professionally credited as Beeyar Prasad, was an Indian lyricist, poet, and playwright in Malayalam language.{{Cite web|title=B.R. Prasad|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm10385003/|access-date=13 January 2021|website=IMDb}} He made his cinema debut in the Malayalam film industry through the 2003 film Kilichundan Mampazham composed by Vidyasagar.{{Cite web|title=All you want to know about #BRPrasad|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/br-prasad.html|access-date=13 January 2021|website=FilmiBeat|language=en}}
Early life
Prasad was born in the village of Monkombu in Kuttanad, Kerala, India. He completed Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam literature.{{Cite web|title=ബീയാർ പ്രസാദിന് വൃക്ക നൽകാൻ സുഹൃത്ത്; അര നൂറ്റാണ്ടിന്റെ സൗഹൃദം തുണയായപ്പോൾ പ്രതീക്ഷയുടെ 'വെട്ടം' {{!}} beeyar prasad poet special interview|url=https://www.vanitha.in/celluloid/movies/beeyar-prasad-poet-special-interview.html|access-date=13 January 2021|website=vanitha.in}} In his younger days, he has written, directed and acted in theatre plays.{{cite news |author1=The Hindu Bureau |title=Malayalam lyricist Beeyar Prasad passes away |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/malayalam-lyricist-beeyar-prasad-passes-away/article66338384.ece |access-date=20 June 2023 |work=The Hindu |date=4 January 2023}} He has authored over 40 plays, including eight professional dramas. His play Shadkala Govindamarar won award at the Thiruvananthapuram Drama Competition. Prasad has written many librettos for Kathakali.
Career
In 1993, Beeyar scripted the children's film Johny, which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film. In 2001, Prasad had played a role, Narayanan in the film Theerthadanam starring Jayaram and Suhasini Maniratnam. He made his debut in the Malayalam cinema music industry through 2003 film Kilichundan Mampazham directed by Priyadarshan and composed by Vidyasagar.{{Cite web|date=10 December 2019|title=വൃക്കനൽകി; ഒരേ ഒരു നിബന്ധന...പേര് രഹസ്യമാക്കിവെക്കണം; കവിക്ക് ബാല്യകാല സുഹൃത്തിന്റെ സ്നേഹ സമ്മാനം|url=https://malayalam.news18.com/news/life/writer-beeyar-prasad-get-kidney-from-a-childhood-friend-rv-182969.html|access-date=13 January 2021|website=News18 Malayalam}}
Personal life
He was married to Vidhu Prasad and they have two children. Prasad died from complications from a massive stroke at a private hospital in Changanassery, Kottayam district, on 4 January 2023, at age 61.[https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2023/01/04/popular-lyricist-poet-beeyar-prasad-dead.html Lyricist, poet Beeyar Prasad passes away] His dead body was cremated with full state honours at the premises of his home two days later.
Discography
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Movie !Song !Composer |
| rowspan="8" |2003
| rowspan="6" |Kilichundan Mampazham |Parayuka nee ... | rowspan="6" |Vidyasagar |
| Onnaam Kili ... |
| Vilakku Koluthi Varum ... |
| Kasavinte Thattamittu ... |
| Onnaanaam Kunninmele ... |
| Kasthoori Poonkaatte |
| Pattanathil Sundaran
|Mullappoovin Motte ... |
| Ivar
|Ore Swaram ... |
| rowspan="13" |2004
| rowspan="4" |Njan Salperu Ramankutty |Madana Pathaakayil ... | rowspan="4" |Raveendran |
| Kaliyaadi Thalir ... |
| They They |
| Mandaarappoo ... |
| rowspan="5" |Vettam
|Mazhathullikal [M] ... | rowspan="5" |Berny Ignatius |
| Oru Kaathilola ... |
| Illathe Kalyanathinu (F) ... |
| Mazhathullikal (F) ... |
| Illathe Kalyanathinu [D] ... |
| rowspan="3" |Jalolsavam
|Keranirakalaadum ... | rowspan="3" |Alphonse Joseph |
| Thaarakappodi ... |
| Kulirillam Vaazhum [D] ... |
| Vamanapuram Bus Route
|Yezhai Paravakale ... |Sonu Sisupal |
| rowspan="26" |2005
| rowspan="5" |Iruvattam Manavaatti |Veenayaakumo ... | rowspan="5" |Alphonse Joseph |
| Ponnum Jamanthippoovum ... |
| Vidarum Varna Pookkal ... |
| Gaanamanu Njan ... |
| Kanneeril Pidayum ... |
| rowspan="2" |Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
|Magic Journey ... | rowspan="2" |Ilayaraja |
| Magic Journey ... |
| rowspan="2" |The Campus
|Paalnilaavamma ... | rowspan="10" |M. Jayachandran |
| The Campus ... |
| rowspan="7" |Sarkar Dada
|Ruthu ruthu ... |
| Naadodippaattinte ... |
| Mandaarappoo Choriyum ... |
| Kallu Pattu ... |
| Tic Tic ... |
| Thulaaminnal ... |
| Tic Tic [F] ... |
| Banglaavil Outha
|Chandira Chandira ... |
| rowspan="8" |Hai
|Oru Veedu ... | rowspan="8" |BJ Prakash |
| Ninavukalaal ... |
| Iniyum Veene Paadiyaalum ... |
| Breeze Ulakkum Shippinullil Ponathaaro ... |
| Vallee Vallee ... |
| Koo Koo Koo Koo ... |
| Oru Poovaniyile ... |
| Poovam Kurunnukale ... |
| Oraal
|Iniyente Maathram ... |Viswajith |
| rowspan="11" |2006
| rowspan="4" |Lanka |Innoru Naal ... |
| Kadalezhum ...
|Rajesh Mohan |
| Ilaya Manmadha (D) ...
| rowspan="2" |Srinivas |
| Kadalezhum ... |
| rowspan="7" |Jayam
|Kanneeril Punyaaham [F] ... | rowspan="7" |Sonu Sisupal |
| Mizhiyiloru Theeyaay [F] ... |
| Mizhiyiloru Theeyaay [M] ... |
| Painkili Paadana [F] ... |
| Theliveyilum ... |
| Thulumbidum Then ... |
| Poovaanennu ... |
| 2008
|Swarnnam |Kanivodum ... |
| rowspan="7" |2009
| rowspan="7" |Seethaa Kalyaanam |Doore doore vaanil nee ... | rowspan="7" |Srinivas |
| Chandramada ... |
| Ragasudha Rasamay ... |
| Seethaakalyaana Vaibhogame ... |
| Seetharamam kadhasusaaram ... |
| Ketteele visesham ... |
| Doore Doore Vaanil Njaan [F] ... |
| rowspan="6" |2012
|Aadaadum ... |
| Thalsamayam Oru Penkutti
|O Thinkal Pakshi ... |
| rowspan="4" |Friday 11.11.11 Alappuzha
|Aaraaro Aaromale ... | rowspan="4" |Roby Abraham |
| Olathil Chaanchaadi ... |
| Nilaavaay Pookkum ... |
| Sugandha Neeralayaay ... |
| rowspan="3" |2013
| rowspan="3" |Kallante Makan |Naruvennayil ... | rowspan="3" |Aji Sharas |
| Poo Poraanjo ... |
| Sree Vinaayaka ... |
| rowspan="8" |2014
| rowspan="3" |Call Me @ |Aaraarum Kaanaathe ... | rowspan="3" |Afsal Yusuf, Thej Mervin |
| Oreyoru Naalil ... |
| Puthanoru Mettil ... |
| rowspan="2" |Monaayi Angane Aanaayi
|Taj Theerthoru ... | rowspan="2" |Vinu Uday |
| Thaane Vidarum ... |
| rowspan="3" |Shesham Kadhaabhaagam
|Nerilaaloru Neythiri ... | rowspan="3" |Vidhu Alleppey |
| Kaalam ... |
| Nerilaaloru Neythiri ... |
| rowspan="2" |2018
|Moonnara |Thorathe Nenchil ... |Sreerag Denni |
| Thattumpurath Achuthan
|Muthumani Raadhe ... |
| 2022
| rowspan="5" |Tha Thavalayude Tha |Mizhiyilaaranu | rowspan="5" |Nikhil Rajan |
| rowspan="4" |2023
|Akrom Pekrom |
| Karayumennano |
| Mindaanilla |
| Moolipaadum |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|nm10385003}}
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Category:Malayalam-language lyricists