K. G. Jayan

For other people with similar names, see K. G. Jayan (cinematographer).
In this Indian name, the name Kadampoothramadam Gopalan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Jayan.

K. G. Jayan
K. G. Jayan with his brother K. G. Vijayan
Background information
Born
Kadampoothramadam Gopalan Jayan

(1934-11-21)21 November 1934
Kottayam, Travancore, British India
Died16 April 2024(2024-04-16) (aged 89)
Tripunithura, Kerala, India
GenresCarnatic music
OccupationSinger
Years active1943–2024
LabelHMV

Kadampoothramadam Gopalan Jayan (21 November 1934 – 16 April 2024) was an Indian Carnatic singer, musician, and music director from Kerala. Known for his devotional songs, Jayan composed more than 1,000 songs for Tamil and Malayalam films. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2019, the fourth highest civilian award in India.

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