B.R_Prasad

Beeyar Prasad

Beeyar Prasad

Indian lyricist and poet (1961–2023)

B. Rajendraprasad (18 March 1961 – 4 January 2023), professionally credited as Beeyar Prasad, was an Indian lyricist, poet, and playwriter in Malayalam language.[1] He made his cinema debut in the Malayalam film industry through the 2003 film Kilichundan Mampazham composed by Vidyasagar.[2]

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Early life

Prasad was born in the village of Monkombu in Kuttanad, Kerala, India. He completed Bachelor of Arts in Malayalam literature.[3] In his younger days, he has written, directed and acted in theatre plays.[4] He has authored over 40 plays, including eight professional dramas. His play Shadkala Govindamarar won award at the Thiruvananthapuram Drama Competition. Prasad has written many librettos for Kathakali.[5]

Career

In 1993, Beeyar scripted the children's film Johny, which won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Children's Film. In 2001, Prasad had played a role, Narayanan in the film Theerthadanam starring Jayaram and Suhasini Maniratnam. He made his debut in the Malayalam cinema music industry through 2003 film Kilichundan Mampazham directed by Priyadarshan and composed by Vidyasagar.[6]

Personal life

He was married to Vidhu Prasad and they have two children. Prasad died from complications from stroke in Changanassery, Kottayam district, on 4 January 2023, at age 61.[5]

Discography

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References

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    "B.R. Prasad". IMDb. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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    "All you want to know about #BRPrasad". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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    "ബീയാർ പ്രസാദിന് വൃക്ക നൽകാൻ സുഹൃത്ത്; അര നൂറ്റാണ്ടിന്റെ സൗഹൃദം തുണയായപ്പോൾ പ്രതീക്ഷയുടെ 'വെട്ടം' | beeyar prasad poet special interview". vanitha.in. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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    The Hindu Bureau (4 January 2023). "Malayalam lyricist Beeyar Prasad passes away". The Hindu. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
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    Lyricist, poet Beeyar Prasad passes away
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    "വൃക്കനൽകി; ഒരേ ഒരു നിബന്ധന...പേര് രഹസ്യമാക്കിവെക്കണം; കവിക്ക് ബാല്യകാല സുഹൃത്തിന്റെ സ്നേഹ സമ്മാനം". News18 Malayalam. 10 December 2019. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
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