K. J. Joy

K. J. Joy
Also known asJoy
Born
K. J. Joy

(1946-06-14)14 June 1946
Trichur, Cochin, India
Died15 January 2024(2024-01-15) (aged 77)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
GenresCarnatic music, Hindistani classical, Malayalam music, world music
OccupationMusic director
InstrumentsAccordion, Musical keyboard
Years active1975–1994

K. J. Joy (14 June 1946 – 15 January 2024) was an Indian composer who was music director for the Malayalam film industry. He composed music for 71 films. He began his career as music director in 1975, after many years as an accordion recording artist for various music directors, primarily his mentor MS Viswanathan, who encouraged him to try his hand as a music director after realizing his potential. His first film was Love Letter in 1975.

K. J. Joy died in Chennai on 15 January 2024, at the age of 77.

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