G. Devarajan

In this Indian name, the toponymic surname is Paravoor. It is not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Devarajan.
In this Indian name, the name Govindan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Devarajan.
G. Devarajan
Background information
Born(1927-09-27)27 September 1927
Paravur, Travancore (present day Kerala), India
Died14 March 2006(2006-03-14) (aged 78)
Chennai, India
GenresFilm music, stage play music, Carnatic music
OccupationsFilm composer, Carnatic singer
InstrumentsHarmonium, Mridangam, Veena
Years active1948–2006
LabelsHis Master's Voice, Odeon, Angel, Tharangini Records

Paravoor Govindan Devarajan (1927–2006), popularly known as G. Devarajan or Devarajan master, was an Indian music composer and Carnatic vocalist. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Malayalam film music, as well as being a highly respected figure among South Indian film musicians as a whole. He scored music for more than 300 Malayalam films, many dramas, and twenty Tamil and four Kannada movies. His collaborations with Vayalar Ramavarma produced the golden era of Malayalam film music and many of his compositions remain evergreen classics in Malayalam. His music in the Tamil film Annai Velankanni has received many accolades. Devarajan received Kerala Government's Best Music Director award five times, among other honours. In 1999, he was honoured with the J. C. Daniel Award, Kerala government's highest honour for contributions to Malayalam cinema.

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