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Literature & Arts
Vairamuthu
Known as: Vairamuthu
Tamil Lyricist & Poet
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Born
13-07-1953
Birth Place
Mettur, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Acclaimed Tamil poet and lyricist, author of 5500+ film songs. Six-time National Award winner for best lyrics in Tamil cinema.
Education
Literature Studies
Madurai Tamil University
Post-secondaryCareer
Film Lyricist
Tamil Film Industry
1977-PresentPoet
Independent Writer
1970s-PresentAchievements
Lyric Writing Career (1980s)
Composed over 5500 songs for Tamil films
National Film Awards (2000s)
Won 6 National Awards for best lyrics
Kalaimamani Award (2007)
Honored by Tamil Nadu Government
Awards & Recognition
National Film Award
Government of India
Multiple (6 times)Kalaimamani Award
Tamil Nadu Government
2007Tamil Nadu State Award
Tamil Nadu
Multiple