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Reghu Kumar
Deceased Malayalam Film Music
- FromKozhikode, Kerala, India
- Based inIndia
- Age73 years
- Active1982 – 2011
- Updated
Reghu Kumar Biography
Reghu Kumar Full Information
- Full Name: P. K. Reghu Kumar Varma
- Also Credited As: Raghu Kumar, Raghukumar, P. K. Reghukumar
- Profession: Music composer and music director
- DOB: 13 June 1953
- Birthplace: Kozhikode, Kerala, India
- Died: 20 February 2014, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, aged 60, of kidney failure
- Industry: Malayalam Film Industry
- Nationality: Indian
- Known For: Film songs and scores in Malayalam cinema; his compositions first achieved prominence in the 1980s
- Instruments: Tabla, sitar, percussion, keyboards, drums and vocals
- Years Active: 1982 – 2011 (film work)
Early Life and Musical Training
- Born into the Pootheri family at Kozhikode, Kerala, on 13 June 1953.
- Began training in Indian classical music with Carnatic vocals at an early age, under Guru G. S. Sreekrishnan.
- Trained in Indian percussion on the tabla under Guru Balasubramaniam of All India Radio, and later took up the sitar under Guru Vincent.
- Debuted on stage at the age of 15 as an accompanying artist for eminent musicians of Indian classical and Western percussion.
- Became a graded percussionist for All India Radio at 16, and later a grade ‘A’ music composer for All India Radio.
- Entered the film industry as a musician under the composer and arranger R. K. Shekhar, father of A. R. Rahman.
Family Background
- Wife: Bhavani, an actress
- Daughters: Bhavana and Bhavitha
- Siblings: Prasanna and Vijayakumar
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Dheera | Music director |
| 1985 | Boeing Boeing | Music director (songs) |
| 1985 | Aram + Aram = Kinnaram | Music director |
| 1985 | Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil | Music director |
| 1986 | Thalavattam | Music director (songs) |
| 1986 | Hello My Dear Wrong Number | Music director (songs) |
| 1986 | Shyama | Music director (songs) |
| 1986 | Ayiram Kannukal | Music director |
| 1987 | Cheppu | Music director (songs) |
| 1987 | Veendum Lisa | Music director |
| 1988 | Aryan | Music director (songs) |
| 1991 | Amina Tailors | Music director |
| 1993 | Maya Mayooram | Music director (songs) |
| 2011 | Collector | Music director |
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About Reghu Kumar
Who was Reghu Kumar?
Reghu Kumar (13 June 1953 – 20 February 2014) was a Malayalam film music composer and music director, not an actor. His compositions first achieved prominence in the 1980s.
Which are his famous movies?
He composed the music for films including Thalavattam (1986), Boeing Boeing (1985), Aryan (1988), Cheppu (1987), Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986) and Collector (2011).
Which industry did he belong to?
He worked in the Malayalam film industry as a music composer, and was also a graded percussionist and grade 'A' composer for All India Radio.
Was Reghu Kumar active on social media?
No, he was not officially active on social media platforms.
When did Reghu Kumar pass away?
He died on 20 February 2014 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, at the age of 60, of kidney failure.
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