Jamal Kochangadi | |
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| Born | P Z Mohamad Jamal 30 April 1944 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Lyricist, Author |
| Years active | 1963–present |
Jamal Kochangadi [1] is an Indian writer, script writer, lyricist and music journalist.[2][3]
Kochangadi was born on 30 April 1944 in Kochangadi, in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. His parents were P.A. Zainuddhin Naina (Freedom fighter, journalist, political leader, founder of Coir Fed) and Sulekha.[2][3]
After completing school in 1963, he joined Kerala Nadam, an evening newspaper, eventually becoming the Chief Editor of the Bharatharajyam Evening Newspaper.[citation needed] Then he worked in a couple of small newspapers in Kochi like Yuva Keralam, Jai Hind, Cochin Express and a weekly named Film Nadam. From 1980 onwards he held positions in news dailies such as League Times, Madhyamam, and Thejus. From 1988 to 2018 he was in charge of the Special Edition of newspapers.[4][5] He became the editor of Varadya Madhyamam and Thejus Sunday Edition.[citation needed]
His short story Chappa was made into a feature film of the same name, directed by P. A. Backer. The film was released in 1982 and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam.[6]
Sathyam Parayunna Nunayanmaar- (Liars who tells truth) Interviews with cartoonists from Kerala like O. V. Vijayan, Kutty (cartoonist), E. P. Unny etc.,
| Year | Song | Film | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Aa Churam Ee Churam | Thaliritta Kinakkal | K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam |
| 1980 | En Mooka Vishadham | Thaliritta Kinakkal | S. Janaki |
| 1983 | En Manassil (F) | Marakkillorikkalum | Vani Jairam |
| 1983 | En Manassil (M) | Marakkillorikkalum | P. Jayachandran |