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Rafeeq Ahamed

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Rafeeq Ahamed

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1961-12-17 （Akkikavu, Thrissur district, Kerala, India）
Nationality
India
Languages
Malayalam, English
Residence History
Thrissur, Kerala (birthplace)

Career

Occupations
Poet, Lyricist, Novelist
Active Years
1997-

Education

Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur
English Literature / English literature
Country: India
Graduated in English literature

Awards

Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry
2006
Work: Aalmara
Organization: Kerala Sahitya Akademi
Result: 受賞
Odakkuzhal Award
2014
Work: Rafeeq Ahamedinte Kavithakal
Organization: Odakkuzhal Award Committee
Result: 受賞
Vailoppilli Award
Organization: Vailoppilli Memorial Committee
Result: 受賞
P. Kunhiraman Nair Award
2017
Organization: P. Kunhiraman Nair Memorial Committee
Result: 受賞
Swathi-Ayyappa Panicker Literary Award
2019
Organization: Swathi-Ayyappa Panicker Award Committee
Result: 受賞
Padmaprabha Literary Award
2024
Organization: Padmaprabha Foundation
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist
2007
Work: Pranayakalam
Organization: Government of Kerala
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist
2009
Work: Sufi Paranja Katha
Organization: Government of Kerala
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist
2010
Work: Sadgamaya
Organization: Government of Kerala
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist
2012
Work: Spirit
Organization: Government of Kerala
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist
2015
Work: Ennu Ninte Moideen
Organization: Government of Kerala
Result: 受賞
Kerala State Film Award for Best Lyricist
2022
Work: Viddikalude Mash
Organization: Government of Kerala
Result: 受賞
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist – Malayalam
2010
Work: Anwar
Organization: Filmfare
Result: 受賞
Asianet Film Award for Best Lyrics
2012
Work: Ustad Hotel
Organization: Asianet
Result: 受賞
Vanitha Film Award for Best Lyrics
2012
Work: Spirit
Organization: Vanitha
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Swapnavangmoolam

1996 Poetry

Early poetry collection exploring personal memory and nostalgia.

memorynostalgianature

Paarayil Paninjathu

2000 Poetry

Poems reflecting on urban life and everyday observations.

everyday lifesocial observation

Aalmara

2006 Poetry

A mature collection combining lyrical intensity with religious and philosophical reflection. Winner of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award.

faithintrospectiontime

Cheettukalikkar

2007 Poetry

A collection rich in metaphor and symbolism, notable for its linguistic sensibility.

symbolismmetaphor

Gramavrikshathile Vavval

2008 Poetry

Poems themed around village life and nature.

villagenature

Shivakami

2008 Poetry

A varied collection including poems on women and love.

lovewomen

Rafeeq Ahamedinte Kavithakal

2013 Poetry (Collected)

A collected volume of selected poems from his career, including critically acclaimed works.

recollectionlyricism

Azhukkillam

2015 Novel

A novel serialized in a weekly magazine and later published as a book, portraying family and community life.

familycommunity

Bibliography

  • Swapnavangmoolam
  • Paarayil Paninjathu
  • Aalmara
  • Cheettukalikkar
  • Gramavrikshathile Vavval
  • Shivakami
  • Rafeeq Ahamedinte Kavithakal
  • Azhukkillam

Style & Themes

Literary Style
contemporary lyricismmusical use of languagesymbolic and metaphorical expression
Recurring Motifs
naturememoryfaith and introspectionmigration/diaspora (in film lyrics)

Legacy

A major figure in Malayalam poetry and film lyricism, winner of multiple literary and film awards; regarded as an influential contemporary voice in both literature and film music.

In Popular Culture

  • Authored many popular title songs for Malayalam films and is widely known in popular culture

Trivia

  • Credited with more than 600 songs.
  • Begun film career with the 1999 film 'Garshom'.
  • Won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Poetry in 2006.