Vairamuthu is a renowned name uttered endearingly by the Tamils living across the globe.
He is a visionary who has wholly internalized the essence and elegance of classical and ancient Tamil language. His poetic and lyrical authority in Tamil earned him a distinct place.
He was awarded the National honour ?Padmashree? for his distinguished contribution to Tamil literature, the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award of the Government of India for his novel ?Kallikaatu Idhikaasam?,and five National Awards for being the Best Film Lyricist.
Early Life
The roots of his life are as deep as the roots of his language. Vairamuthu, hails from an agricultural family and was born to Ramasamy Thevar and Angammal on july 13, 1953 in Mettur, a tiny village with merely 60 habitats, in Theni District, the then Madurai District, Tamil Nadu. The poor peasants, cattle, birds and the arid vegetarian were the first wonders of Vairamuthu.
In 1957, a dam was constructed across the River Vaigai and about 14 villages in the reservoir area were evacuated by the government. Vairamuthu, the 5 year old kid, sobbed for the reason unknown to him, walked holding his mother?s finger and migrated to the next village Vadugapatty, having to leave their submerged native land as a refugee in ?free? India.
The second chapter of Vairamuthu?s life continued in Vadugapatty, with continued woe for the loss of his birth place. He lived a twin life of education coupled with agriculture.
Journey towards Tamil
In 1960s, the rationalistic ideologies and linguistic fervour of the Dravadian movement that centered around Tamil Nadu, excited Vairamuthu. Great leaders and poets viz.,?Periar?E.V.R, ?Aringnar? Annadurai, Dr. ?kalaignar? Karunanithi, Bharathi, Bharathidasan, and Kannadasan greatly inspired him. In Secondary School, he was distinctly identified for his exemplary oratorical and poetical abilities. At the age of 14, he excelled in the complicated metrical form i.e., Venba
Owing to his zeal for Tamil, libraries became his second home. The classrooms taught him the skills of language and people taught him truth of life. The zephyr of literature filled the gap of his arid life.
College Education
With dreamy eyes and aspiring heart he joined Pachayappa?s College, Chennai in 1970 where his world of knowledge and literature expanded far and wide. In 1972, during under graduation, his maiden anthology ?Vaigarai Megangal? (Clouds at Dawn ) was published. This anthology he wrote as a student was prescribed as a textbook in Colleges, while he himself was a student.
He created a style of his own by blending the classical and modern Tamil. Through his distinguished content, form and style he attracted the Tamil literary world towards him.
He obtained Masters in Tamil literature from Madras University with distinction.
In 1979, his second anthology ?Thiruthi Ezhuthiya Theerpugal? ( Righted Judgements) was released, which created ripples in the world of modern poetry.
In the Film Field
In 1980, he debuted film lyric, in ?Nizhalgal? directed by Bharathiraja, With his emergence as a film lyricist, Tamil film songs reached new heights. He created fascinating imageries by breaking linguistic structures.
So for, he has penned more than 6500 film lyrics.
Every 10 minutes one of his film songs is either broadcast or telecast globally.
He is the only film lyricist who received state Awards 4 times from the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The Film Fan?s Association, which is one of the oldest and prestigious Associations in the Country, honoured him by presenting him awards 17 times for his lyrics.
He had also penned screenplays for 5 movies. Through his realistic approach he has scaled the peaks of aesthetics and touched the nadir of human psyche through neo-realistic style.
Creative World
The creative world of him is intense and immensely vast. His strengths of creativity lie in his constant pursuit of philosophical learning, involvement in world literature, deep insight into life, forthrightness, Verity in thoughts, pragmatism and aesthetic realism.
He penned over 35 notable works in various forms, viz., poetry, novel, lyrics, essays, travelogues, screenplays and translations. His works have made significant contribution in honing and modernizing Tamil, spawning a new generation with interest for literature, and in substantially transforming the linguistic style of the media.
His works are taken up as research materials by the students in various Universities. Over 10 professors have been conferred Doctorate and more than 30 students have been awarded M.Phil., on his work. In many Universities in India and abroad his works have been prescribed as text books.
Translations
His poems have been translated into English, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Russian and Norwegian. Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, the then President of India released his translated anthology in English ? A Drop in Search of the Ocean?. Chairman of the Sahitya Academy released the Hindi translation of his anthology ?Bindhu Sindhu Ki Oor?.
Literary Awards
He received a cash award of Rs.1,00,000 from Murasoli Trust and Dr.C.P.Adithanaar Award with a cash prize of Rs.50,000 for his novel ?Thanneer Desam?.
A Private organization in Canada along with the Canadian government felicitated him by releasing a stamp, in his honour.
He celebrates his birthday as Poet?s Day by honouring senior and budding poets with awards and cash prizes. So for over 30 poets have received the honour.
Award of Doctorate
In recognition of his contribution to Tamil Literature, Tamil Nadu Open University and Madurai Kamaraj University conferred on him Doctorate in 2007 and 2008 respectivly.
Encomiums
'?.Vairamuthu, is an epic poet' ? Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam, the then President of India.
'?.Kavi Samrat' ? Shri. Atal Behari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India.
'?.Kavi Perrasu' ? Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
'?.his poems are a perfect mixture of emotion and Wisdom', - Mr. Stephen Timms, the Education Minister of London.
'?.he can be compared with the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns'. ? Mr.Robin Wales The Mayer of London.
He was chosen as one of the ?Top 50 youths? of India by the India Today Magazine.
The American Library of Congress recorded his poems in his own voice and protects them in the archives of world literature.
Around The World
On invitation by several countries he visited and addressed seminars and delivered lectures in U.S.A, Russia, China, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Switzerland, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Bangkok, Srilanka, United Arab Emirates and Maldives.
Family
He is married to Dr.Ponmani Vairamuthu, a Professor of Tamil and a poetess. They have two sons, Madan Karki Vairamuthu, a Ph.D. from Queensland University, Australia and Kabilan Vairamuthu a post ? graduate in Information Technology. He and his family live in Chennai.
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Spreading Wings
He believes that ?Literature is the blood for the thought of mankind? and his philosophy of creation is humanism.
The essence of his poems reflect his awe of Universe, pride of existence,concern for mankind and perpetual dream for a peaceful society. His works portray social, political,economical, cultural and philosophical spheres of life with ingrained aesthetics.
His universe continues to expand with ideals of human emancipation.
National Awards |
Year | Film | Directed by |
1986 | Mudhal Mariyadhai | Bharathiraja |
1993 | Roja | Manirathinam |
1995 | Karuthamma | Bharathiraja |
1995 | Pavithra | K. Subhash |
2000 | Sangamam | Suresh Krishna |
2003 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Manirathinam |
Creations |
1. | Vaigarai Megangal | 1972 |
2. | Thiruthi Ezhudiya Theerpugal | 1979 |
3. | Innoru Desiya Geetham | 1982 |
4. | Kavi Rajan Kadai | 1982 |
5. | Idu Varai Naan | 1983 |
6. | En Pazhaya Panai Oolaigal | 1983 |
7. | En Jannalin Vazhiye | 1984 |
8. | Mounathin Sabdangal | 1984 |
9. | Vaanam Thottu Vidum dooram dan | 1983 |
10. | Kalvettugal | 1984 |
11. | Kodi Marathin Verugal | 1984 |
12. | Kelvigalal Oru Velvi | 1984 |
13. | Ratha Daanam | 1985 |
14. | Sirpiye Unnai Sedukkugiren | 1985 |
15. | Netru Potta Kolam | 1985 |
16. | Meendum En Thotilukku | 1986 |
17. | Ella Nadiyilum En Odam | 1989 |
18. | Vadugapatty Mudal Volga Varai | 1989 |
19. | Inda Pookal Virpanaikkala | 1991 |
20. | Kaavi Nirathil Oru Kaadal | 1991 |
21. | Inda Kulathil Kal Erindavargal | 1991 |
22. | Oru Porkalamum Irandu Pookalum | 1991 |
23. | Sigarankalai Nokki | 1992 |
24. | Idanal Sakalmaanavargalukkum | 1992 |
25. | Vairamuthu Thiraipaadalgal (thogudi-1) | 1993 |
26. | Vairamuthu Thiraipaadalgal (thogudi-2) | 1993 |
27. | Villodu Vaa Nilave | 1994 |
28. | Thanner Desam | 1996 |
29. | Thamizhukku Niram Undu | 1997 |
30. | Peyyana Peyyum Mazhai | 1999 |
31. | Vairamuthu Kavidaigal | 2000 |
32. | Kallikattu Ithihasam | 2001 |
33. | Konjam Theneer Niraya Vaanam | 2005 |
34. | Oru Gramathu Paravaiyum sila Kadalgalum | 2005 |
35. | Karuvachi Kaviyam | 2006 |
36. | A Drop in search of the Ocean | 2003 |
37. | Bindu Sindhu Ki Oor ( Hindi) | 2004 |